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gino moretti at 7:05am 07.07.14
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I would like some imput on the efficiency of ultrasonic antifouling. Would be worth to have one inst
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First sail of the season, I inadvertently shut down the engine on my Catalina 28 by the ignition key
jimwfrey at 6:10am 07.07.14
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looking for main and genoa. suggestions on outlets?
Dave Sullivan at 6:02am 07.07.14
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i HAVE A 1997 hUNTER 373. THE DINNER TABLE. DOES ANYONE HAVE A DRAWING OF HOW THE LINE IS RIGGED FO
DMendels at 6:00am 07.07.14
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I am new to the Forum, but would appreciate any advice. We were out on our 1974 Oday 27 for the 4th
$tingy Sailor at 10:16pm 07.06.14
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Enjoyed four days of mostly sunny skies on Lake Coeur d'Alene, ID. Most of the time, the wind was ei
Jared1048 at 9:48pm 07.06.14
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I've been burning though my v-belt now that I have a high output alternator with external regulator.
Don Crowther at 7:27pm 07.06.14
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I pulled one of my leaking ports this weekend and found the plywood above it rotten :eek: So now I'
Stressless at 7:24pm 07.06.14
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This seems very basic, but I need to change the bow running light bulb and cannot get the light hous
rbenyoung at 7:21pm 07.06.14
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I took possession of a 1996 oceanis 400 last week. Spent last night at anchor. I have an all chain r
Cincy020 at 7:17pm 07.06.14
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I just purchased a 1985 Catalina 22 over the weekend. Everything is on sound condition, with the exc
shemandr at 6:35pm 07.06.14
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My wife has gotten on a jag for this area to retire to. Looks pretty nice to me. But I need to hea
cropduster60 at 5:03pm 07.06.14
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Not wanting to admit this but got rudder line wrapped around prop in reverse. Motor seems to run fin
NYSail at 4:56pm 07.06.14
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Hello all! Recently changed fuel filters and have noticed when I keep rechecking primary filter the
daleyellin at 4:37pm 07.06.14
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I decided to become involved in our club's races this summer. I raced for the first time in many ye
mmsailor at 4:36pm 07.06.14
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Can someone give me the size of the topmost batten in what I think is an original Doyle sail for our
mmsailor at 4:31pm 07.06.14
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I want to thank everyone for their patience and advice about our new to us 23.5 , especially Crazy
EdWard3 at 4:06pm 07.06.14
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The plastic drum base broke today on my furler. Pretty sure it was the original headsail furler.
SailingaS2 at 3:04pm 07.06.14
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has anybody replaced the teak handrails on the cabintop the 13 foot long ones if so where did you
mikej21 at 2:24pm 07.06.14
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My V berth carbon monoxide detector is beeping each time I arrive at my boat to sail. The engine is

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Hunter smile / keel movement   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:47am 07.26.23
Did you know that the winged keel is attached to the boat fiberglass?
Raytheon Chart Platter Question for Old School Folks
Rick D at 7:12am 07.26.23
Rick- Wouldn't comparing the manuals for the RL70 and the RC520 show the differences? I had a RL70
Hunter smile / keel movement   (1)
Gypsy hunter at 7:10am 07.26.23
Thanks all for the input. Just got some different advice from the local keel guy basically saying i
Hunter smile / keel movement
JamesG161 at 7:10am 07.26.23
Have you found more than three keelboats? My H430 has 3 major sized and 4 minor sized ones. Jim..
Hunter 49 Rudder Question   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:52am 07.26.23
I did major rudder repair on my H430. My lower bearing has a spacer which is now Glued with E5200.
Hunter 49 Rudder Question
smokey73 at 6:14am 07.26.23
The disc on my Hunter 40.5 seems to act as a "spacer" and is not attached to the hull or rudder so i
Replacing Boat windows
jssailem at 6:11am 07.26.23
If a former owner used silicone, sand paper will inbed the silicone to the surface. You need to rele
Replacing Boat windows
Salvonight at 6:01am 07.26.23
I appreciate all of the help, The structure appears to be solid. I'll take a fine grit sand paper to
Hunter 49 Rudder Question
JamesG161 at 6:00am 07.26.23
Do you have your Owners Manual? I did major rudder repair on my H430. Jim....
Hunter 49 Rudder Question
Daze at 5:49am 07.26.23
I don't know if you have a problem but on my H49 the disc does not spin.
Sliding hatch fix
jssailem at 5:43am 07.26.23
An image of your project would be helpful in understanding the design.
Replacing Boat windows
jssailem at 5:39am 07.26.23
Most of the quote seemed to be prepping the exterior for install. That is because on a mature boat
Gelcoat repair
jviss at 5:37am 07.26.23
@jviss - don't leave us hanging! Did it work out for you? How has it aged over time if it matched
Gelcoat repair
smokey73 at 5:36am 07.26.23
@jviss - don't leave us hanging! Did it work out for you? How has it aged over time if it matched
Sliding hatch fix
Dave at 5:25am 07.26.23
No need for the fiberglass. Maintaining a good coating of a quality varnish should suffice. You do
Replacing Boat windows
jviss at 5:24am 07.26.23
The stainless steel ones on my Tartan look a lot like the forward ones in @jssailem 's post, and are
Replacing Boat windows
Salvonight at 5:23am 07.26.23
I was considering bomar.

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