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Rasto at 5:33pm 04.03.23
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Hello I'm new to the forum and have just recently purchased Hunter 35.5 and since the mast is down I
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Hey there, I am new to sailing and just purchased a 2004 Catalina 16.5 and had a couple rigging ques
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A local fellow here in Pensacola, FL has a very inviting deal on a 1996 Catalina 22 mk ll with a win
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Hello to all, sorry if this is a topic that has been discussed before, but here goes. I have a new t
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A situation developed in a recent race, and I am thinking it is the other skipper who is in the wron
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Good morning, Long time listener, first time caller, so I hope I'm in the right place and posting th
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I just bought a Macgregor 26 s that i plan to store on a trailer. Some guys from the local boat clu
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Hello fellow sailors, I'm a new member of this forum, and I've been reading through some of the thr
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Valerio at 2:45pm 04.02.23
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the bolt at the very end of the transmision keep losing after a few days of sailing. i have a H41 w
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I read Sandy Grant's review of his H240 in Brisbane, AU. It is posted in the Hunter 240 section on
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After wasting 3 hours trying pull out the factory installed Raymarine speed/temperature cable, so I
Lfarquhar at 9:35am 04.02.23
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I have a Beneteau 373, the mid ship stanchions are located behind the switch panel on the starboard
Necessity at 9:21am 04.02.23
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Trying to figure out where to begin with a couple of Gremlins that hopefully will be easy to fix bef
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I'm replacing all my running rigging and looking for suggestions of where to buy both halyards and s
Terry Cox at 7:06am 04.02.23
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jodyjuli at 2:38am 04.02.23
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I just bought my 26s and i noticed there is no way to hold the rutter stationary in the water. Ther

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Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
Justin_NSA at 7:27am 01.23.25
Question, can you get the shaft coupling off to remove the stuffing box? I wanted to take mine off
Its funny Friday!
Urban Hermit at 7:24am 01.23.25
I'm reminded of a time when I owned a business where large crates came in from time to time that we
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts.
Urban Hermit at 7:19am 01.23.25
I used a trestle similar to the most excellent overkill one pictured above to get a 9kW genset out o
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Your experience with online courses?   (1)
JBP-PA at 6:50am 01.23.25
Great Lakes Crusing Club School always has a variety of online classes during the cold months. They
Your experience with online courses?
john6206 at 6:30am 01.23.25
Thanks @william24424
23.5 outboard motor
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:10am 01.23.25
Both the 6 and 8 hp motors are good for the 23.5 but if you want electric start, then you will want
Suggestions on removal of teak trim
kloudie1 at 5:58am 01.23.25
I agree, best to not disturb it unless absolutely necessary. If you do, you can buy new bungs at a
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Sock/Bag Question
Joe at 5:50am 01.23.25
Have you considered calling or texting your local North Sails Loft and ask the experts how it's supp
Your experience with online courses?
william24424 at 5:41am 01.23.25
Unite States Coast Guard "Six Pack" is a very useful license that has allowed my wife & I to charter
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
LakeOntario270 at 5:28am 01.23.25
Question, can you get the shaft coupling off to remove the stuffing box? I wanted to take mine off
Teak Handrail Bedding
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:23am 01.23.25
Hunter was infamous for using.5200 topsides. Taking out screws will be difficult. Do not conside
Tuning guide
ldd at 3:53am 01.23.25
Thanks! I will try that.
Sailing courses in Thailand   (3)
Will Gilmore at 1:48am 01.23.25
229471229472229473 Dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya. -Will
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
BigEasy at 9:27pm 01.22.25
I really like my Volvo dripless seal. Greg, I watched your Volvo shaft seal video prior to replaci
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
Tally Ho at 6:57pm 01.22.25
I really like my Volvo dripless seal. As @Project_Mayhem noted, I do burp my seal anytime I go out.
Yanmar 2QM20 with Kanzaki YP- 7M Transmission : Parts required
Runningfix at 5:06pm 01.22.25
Hello Charles, both gears have an axial run-out of 7 thou.This damage was probably caused when the b
Your experience with online courses?
Stu Jackson at 4:44pm 01.22.25
With diesel engine maintenance for example, I think some basic instruction is probably less expensi

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