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Craftychicken at 2:43pm 07.12.14
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Hi all, we are new sailors (3rd summer) and we are still earning and get a little panicked when the
Jayhawk at 1:06pm 07.12.14
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Need help I need a new companionway cover for my 95 h26. I need to know if the attached photo of my
Sock Puppet at 11:25am 07.12.14
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Before I launch the boat in a couple of weeks, I need to do something about the cable for the swing
$tingy Sailor at 9:19am 07.12.14
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There hasn't been much buzz here about electrical upgrades for a while. Starting next week, I'll be
rlewczuk at 9:09am 07.12.14
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Currently have a Wavegrip self-tailing winch, model ST30 two speed. These particular winches, I und
Picflight at 8:48am 07.12.14
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I have a 16 year old trailer with a tongue jack that is welded on. Close inspection shows that perha
isaksp00 at 7:55am 07.12.14
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The pintles on my H23 are the exact same length, so installing the rudder means you have to line up
Ward H at 7:51am 07.12.14
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How deep can I set the machine screw head on a single loop teak handhold? Put another way, can I d
abk at 5:29am 07.12.14
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The boat is a H 26 not a H260. When I step on the wood floor in front of the galley it is wet and
tomfoolery at 10:41pm 07.11.14
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We are looking for our fifth sailboat, our previous four were Catalinas however we are looking at a
CaptDon01 at 9:32pm 07.11.14
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Check out the latest C-22 "Mainbrace". Click on to download the latest issue. We'll need to start ge
gary at 8:12pm 07.11.14
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So I just spent a small fortune getting my outboard repaired. The salt water had corroded the water
raleighhunter170 at 8:03pm 07.11.14
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I know I'm a bit late in the game, but I have wanted to own/sail my own boat for 15 years, and am fi
gettinthere at 5:27pm 07.11.14
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We usually try to top up diesel at Point Judith. Any other relatively decent places to buy? Newport
BrianW at 4:32pm 07.11.14
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I've had an on-going saga with my H26 centerboard bracket removal. The 3/4" CB bracket bolt would no
tinkturtle at 4:23pm 07.11.14
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Bought a 82 Hunter 22 a few months back. All the kid activities are done so I started tinkering with
smallboatrestoration at 3:47pm 07.11.14
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Anyone have recommendations on a bilge pump for the Capri 18. And does the hose in the bilge by th
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Phil Herring at 3:46pm 07.11.14
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We haven't talked about these in a while (except in the other thread by RAD from last night) so I fi
There and back again at 3:46pm 07.11.14
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This is my first post on the site, no questions this time, but I will have plenty in the future! I h
billbarrett at 2:51pm 07.11.14
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I am new at sailing. My first boat is a 1998 hunter 170. I have been told that the bottom is soft. I

Recent Replies

Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast
Leeward Rail at 7:20am 08.15.23
FWIW, I have often seen people suggest using solvent on polyurethane based spray foam. Here is a q
Check my wiring diagram?
jibes138 at 7:01am 08.15.23
Conditions requiring lights can sneak up on you. In reduced visibility, e.g., fog, when motoring,
Has This Happend to You?   (1)
jviss at 6:53am 08.15.23
Highly recommended book: The Sailmaker's Apprentice, Brion Toss.
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
Windpilot at 6:39am 08.15.23
SOG from gps only and some of you guys are happy with just that. Just wow.
Has This Happend to You?
jibes138 at 6:33am 08.15.23
Looks like Sailrite moved all their instruction stuff to YouTube or I am too incompetent to find it
Installing MOB1 On Sospenders Automatically Inflating Vest
jviss at 6:18am 08.15.23
Thanks Dave. It's an Sospenders vest. It has an integrated harness. I have two of them. I'd rath
Has This Happend to You?
jibes138 at 6:04am 08.15.23
Has This Happend to You?
jssailem at 6:03am 08.15.23
Installing MOB1 On Sospenders Automatically Inflating Vest
dlochner at 6:02am 08.15.23
What brand of vest? The two brands I'm familiar with (Mustang and TeamO) the bladder is separated
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
Gary Ryan at 5:57am 08.15.23
I have the same problem this year on our Hunter 386. I dove under the boat and noted that the senso
Spreaders
dlochner at 5:33am 08.15.23
Per Ecletic's suggestion, I would inquire with Blue Water Yachts. I have never seen a mast with shr
Topside Teak Trim
Gene Neill at 4:49am 08.15.23
Such a good looking boat. Back at you!
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
jviss at 4:37am 08.15.23
Manual says I ought to be doing a valve adjustment. Why do you think they say you ought to be doin
Rub Rail Help
Ward H at 4:30am 08.15.23
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
shemandr at 4:29am 08.15.23
I used to keep a small putty knife, a toothbrush and a cut off plastic container right at the paddle
Speedometer Paddle Wheel Stuck
shemandr at 3:03am 08.15.23
It took half a season to get fouled? I used to clean mine weekly.

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