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Rick D at 12:58pm 03.05.14
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Not sure what to make of this, but it does help pay the sponsorship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y
deacm at 11:02am 03.05.14
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If you are pitching about in rough weather, how do you all keep the hatch from sliding back and fort
TaZ_Izzy at 9:51am 03.05.14
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Hi all! I'm new in this forum and new in the sailing experience im rigging a mac 25 1982 elect
Floatingleaf at 9:29am 03.05.14
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In July of last year, I had an occasion to be running along the trail skirting a harbor (Lat 32.7267
Bcfdhammer at 9:26am 03.05.14
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Hello all, I'm new to forum and honestly I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask this question
Hydro Therapy at 8:06am 03.05.14
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I may go look at a 240 this weekend. I was wondering about the open transom. Does it tend to take wa
Frode at 7:48am 03.05.14
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Hi, We are preparing Our "New" First 47.7 for the season here in Norway. The boat is missing a coc
James_M at 7:45am 03.05.14
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Hi, I'm sailboat shopping, and have pretty well decided on a Precision 23. My challenge is that I'
pabraam at 2:03am 03.05.14
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Time to replace my sealed lead acid batteries of 2 x 100Ah on my Hunter 38. I would to go for a 300
wufibugs at 10:47pm 03.04.14
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Decided to stick an inexpensive 110ac Dorm fridge in the port aft berth. I wanted to be able to kee
Stu Jackson at 9:08pm 03.04.14
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So, I read this on another forum today M-18 M-25 Alternator bracket changeout I've read numerous a
petegill at 6:41pm 03.04.14
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I have a Hunter e36 and I'm interested in a bow thruster. What is a good system e.g. external, retra
dis-patch at 5:04pm 03.04.14
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I've owned this boat about a month now. It has a water cooled Adler Barbour Cold Machine, dual refe
gettinthere at 4:38pm 03.04.14
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We should finally be able to get to Maine this summer for about 6 weeks. What is the best guide book
DianaOfBurlington at 4:07pm 03.04.14
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Okay; I did search the archives and do not have an answer to this question, so I'm reopening this ba
ifmdalvey at 3:17pm 03.04.14
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Sorry but i lied, way too cold to sail but here are a couple of photos from flying today, around my
RichardW43 at 2:56pm 03.04.14
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I need a trailer for my 25. I am thinking of buying a used boat trailer and setting it up for my 25.
Roger Long at 2:33pm 03.04.14
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When I was young and foolish, I dreamed of cruising in the winter and thought it would be neat to wa
Sanford H. at 2:26pm 03.04.14
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Hi All! Well I sailed the new boat ('89 C-30) from St Pete to Pensacola last weekend and we had a
Dragon Fly at 1:56pm 03.04.14
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HAVE AN INOPERATIVE DEPTH FINDER AND WIND GAUGE MOUNTED IN SEPARATE PODS EITHER SIDE OF THE HELM.

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Shakey in gear
Hayden Watson at 4:40pm 05.02.23
Thanks for the follow up. I am glad that the suggestion worked out you your satisfaction. It is ea
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Hayden Watson at 4:08pm 05.02.23
John. as a devils advocate here, as well as a 40 year (Gas, no Diesel) mechanic, why is he tearing
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT?
Hayden Watson at 4:04pm 05.02.23
And you will not let it slip out of your hand dropping into an unexplored void. You really had to
What is a good Trailer Sailboat?
DAVA390 at 3:19pm 05.02.23
Precision 23. No standing headroom but roomy inside with no mast support post. Parts still available
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend?
DAVA390 at 3:12pm 05.02.23
Both lines are still in production and both are very popular...so parts should be easy to find. Ar
Alternative to bimini
captcoho at 3:09pm 05.02.23
We use an Anchor shade, it's by TaylorMade. https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Made-Products Overton and
1985 Hunter 34 Holding Tank Question
c07chrisjohnson at 3:03pm 05.02.23
Thanks everyone, super helpful. The settee screws are completely corroded so screwdriver is not an o
Tohatsu 5HP SP Propane wont run...
seaward22 at 2:58pm 05.02.23
It's purring again, which is awesome. I did these things today: * Tried the liquid propane as solv
Cat 30 Windlass
Stu Jackson at 2:43pm 05.02.23
ny ideas? Is it doable? Not as young as I used to be :) There are lots more C30 owners in this lin
Fortress anchor
Screen Saver at 2:26pm 05.02.23
Nothing wrong with a good debate, good for ones education sometimes, Over 100,000 nm, 15 years, Llyo
Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27
jssailem at 1:59pm 05.02.23
Based on your query, you should probably read this article. https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-ma
Reefing system sheaves   (1)
rgranger at 1:56pm 05.02.23
Honter 33 2006 keel repair
rgranger at 1:53pm 05.02.23
:worthless:
My 1980 Hunter 22, A Restoration
rgranger at 1:50pm 05.02.23
(snip)...Undaunted, I nursed it home. (snip) :laugh: That might be the funniest thing I've read o
My 1980 Hunter 22, A Restoration
Timm R Oday25 at 1:26pm 05.02.23
That's a gorgeous lake ,no matter what time of year .
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capta at 1:07pm 05.02.23
If that is a hydraulic tranny, running it w/o oil, the clutch plates are probably trashed. If it is
3 Blade Prop Swap?
Dudenhoeffer at 12:59pm 05.02.23
@dlochner - Thanks for the insights. One question - We plan to step the mast before departing in Ro
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:58pm 05.02.23
Why would you need a grease gun to lube the pump??? Just stick the nozzle on the tube of grease up
Sailing Movies?
capta at 12:57pm 05.02.23
I'm too lazy! Ha, ha. Plus, since my move, I'm not even sure where the DVD player is. So, it's a

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