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GibbyGibstone at 12:48pm 09.09.23
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Has anyone been able to find new propane tanks for the Hunter 41DS? Not interested in a recert on t
DanMaine at 7:21am 09.09.23
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It hurts using all that plastc to cover the boat for the winter! Anybody have a used cover they cou
Mahi at 6:26am 09.09.23
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The gauge on my 2015 Yanmar 3YM20 in a Catalina 315 shoots immediately up to 240 degree F. The engin
xavpil at 4:31am 09.09.23
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I can sail in the bay, going where the wind takes me, enjoying a nice close haul, beam reach, and so
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capta at 4:58pm 09.08.23
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Something we should all be aware of. How Safe is Your Woodshop? The Fire Hazard You're Overlookin
Renn Nelson at 4:25pm 09.08.23
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on my hunter 34 i have noticed there is a void between the top of the deck and the inside overhead a
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Anomymous 163294 at 3:25pm 09.08.23
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i have a 1974 oday 20 comming to me, here is my thoughts. headroom in this is less than 4ft. am i ab
JILLYM at 12:04pm 09.08.23
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What economical suggs do y'all have for winter covers for 28 footer sloop, short or near $4000 for a
C_Level at 7:40am 09.08.23
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I am almost finished a total restore on a 1975 C22. Should be able to launch within 2 -3 weeks afte
Richardckrug at 6:39am 09.08.23
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Hi all, I came across a post from years ago that talks about retro fitting or installing a fresh air
NYSail at 6:13am 09.08.23
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massnspace at 5:54am 09.08.23
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Need some gel cote to repair some dings on a 1995 Hunter. Is It worth buying the Spectrum product u
Bill England at 5:46am 09.08.23
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Recently purchased a Cal 34, 1969 build. Cruised a few days on the Chesapeake. At anchor the boat sa
New2sail at 3:03am 09.08.23
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Does anyone know the specs for keel on a cal t2 ? I believe this is the same as a cal 27. Anyhow , I
DennisL at 9:57pm 09.07.23
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My boat has a Hellamarine 8504 combo masthead/floodlight fixture. The masthead (steaming) light is
Kevy at 7:29pm 09.07.23
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Hi all, Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience with their steering. Our boat has pedesta
Jimongee at 4:18pm 09.07.23
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Hello again and here I am on a totally new problem on my recently purchased C ' CMKIII Mind you afte
Munsterfield at 3:27pm 09.07.23
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Hi all! I just purchased a Kells 23 with a swing keel and will be spending the next few months maki

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Joe at 7:31am 10.03.25
Has anyone removed the outhaul from the boom, or removed the sheaves near the gooseneck? I need to

eherlihy at 6:21am 10.03.25
My pic above was taken shortly after I tried mixing and applying the paint. The paint was still wet
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BIGUA at 5:45am 10.03.25
Hi Marcham, mine is exactly like your description ! Thanks !
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PaulK at 5:38am 10.03.25
The Flying Scot weighs 850 pounds. Where do you get such a heavy trailer?
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Dave Satter at 5:28am 10.03.25
Yes, just looking to keep a small sailboat, around 20 feet for coastal cruising, day sailing. I don'
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PaulK at 5:23am 10.03.25
What's your objective? It's hard to provide answers when we don't know the question. OP is lookin
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Tally Ho at 4:48am 10.03.25
I signed up for a trial of the T-Mobile satellite. They installed an E-sim on my iPhone alongside
To drill or not to drill...
Tally Ho at 4:40am 10.03.25
I would have no reservation putting a limber hole in the bulkhead to let water flow into the bilge.
To drill or not to drill...
dlochner at 4:19am 10.03.25
The tanks are plastic and when overfilled the shape of the tank distorts breaking the seal and allow
To drill or not to drill...
john2 at 3:52am 10.03.25
Same issue on C310, if water level comes above the tank in filling tube the inspection cap starts
To drill or not to drill...
Davidasailor26 at 3:31am 10.03.25
Perhaps if the inspection port was sealed properly, overflow would come out of the vent instead? Wh
Strategies and techniques for solo heavy weather sailing
Project_Mayhem at 8:44pm 10.02.25
Hello, As mentioned by DLJ, when wind and conditions speed up, you need to slow down. Think more a
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat.
Ralph Johnstone at 8:44pm 10.02.25
I have a 2001 Hunter 340 and the underside of the helmsman seat is showing wear and tear. For wha
Battcar System for Capri 18
Project_Mayhem at 8:33pm 10.02.25
My mainsail currently doesn't have any slides, so I will look into that as a start, also thanks for
Ceramic heater on board?
BobSail at 8:31pm 10.02.25
I sail all year, and we get plenty if ice. A few ideas here: winter sailing :plus:
Ceramic heater on board?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 10.02.25
On my F-24 I use this vented stove top heater. Yup, that's me. Is that a neoprene wet suit you're
To drill or not to drill...
Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 10.02.25
Isn't there a vent to the tank? There must be one. The vent tells you when you are close to filli
Ceramic heater on board?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:19pm 10.02.25
An electric blanket will make you comfortable with less than 200 watts of power. That's just too
Ranger 12 Sail Batten question
PNW Sailor at 7:03pm 10.02.25
I have the original sails.. I've never used them.. Took them out of the bag once.. I'll check the ba

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