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Genesis V at 1:56pm 01.25.14
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Can anyone help me with a question re. the Garmin Bluechart Mobile App. I am looking to purchase the
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just got a Sunfish Daysailer 16 and it looks like a mirror image of the Oday Daysailer. Anyone have
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Does anyone know what the measurements for a 100% jib are for a 1998 Hunter 26? It will be on a CDI
redunculous at 1:09pm 01.25.14
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So a few might remember my post about my strut snapping As my luck seems to be so great as of lat
Williammeis at 11:25am 01.25.14
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I'm restoring a Hunter 23 (victim of Hurricaine Sandy) and need to repower. I have access to buying
Jon_E at 9:57am 01.25.14
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Hello All, I need a 1-1/2 inch drain plug for my dinghy. The largest I've been able to find is 1
Leah and Ted at 9:36am 01.25.14
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Can you help? How many keel bolts does an O Day 322 have ? Where are they located in respect to the
Bob 04 H260 at 7:38am 01.25.14
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I am looking at a 300w solar system and looking for two disconnects. One for the panel (8 amps) and
kb3pgo at 7:37am 01.25.14
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Hello all, I am new here and wanted to thank everyone for all the useful information they have share
tominny at 7:18am 01.25.14
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I am considering to replace the chainplates on my 1977 Tartan 34C. There is pitting on some where th
keary N at 7:06am 01.25.14
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I'll be mooring my 1981, O'Day 22 for the first time this season and I am planning on putting in an
skryan5747 at 5:57am 01.25.14
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We are planning to have our boat hauled out of the water to fix some motor issues as well as have th
kito at 5:00am 01.25.14
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I posted a question earlier about installation of new Grey portlights and got some good feedback, th
wolfgw8625 at 4:14am 01.25.14
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What are the opinions out there regarding finishing wood trim on my Capri 18 with spar varnish inste
Dubai at 3:39am 01.25.14
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Had a incident last weekend. Prima Donna sailing really well, hitting 7 knots until I lost the rudde
centerline at 1:24am 01.25.14
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we got the survey results back, and although the boat is not quite as bad as I expected, the value i
ingeanous at 4:10pm 01.24.14
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Still new to us boat (on the hard fixing her up) does not have a functioning depth sounder. Since we
mmsailor at 3:24pm 01.24.14
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Having sold our h23 that we had owned for 15 years we are thinking of replacing it . I am going to
Izzy at 3:14pm 01.24.14
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Guys, Does anyone know what the height of bridge a 26s can go under with the mast down and in the
mr. Kempsville at 2:35pm 01.24.14
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how much difficulty is there installing either a reverse cycle or and ac with heat strips (not one o

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Let's Buy A Sailboat
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:46pm 07.17.23
Recently, we ran out of fuel while entering a busy harbor and had to sail to the dock. Knowing what
Winch handle safe use
stickinthemud57 at 4:46pm 07.17.23
They rather end the debate for you as to whether you leave them in the winch or put them in a holde
Cleveland Area surveyor recommendation
Jumpstart at 4:35pm 07.17.23
Where in the Cleveland area. It depends on which side of town the boat is on. Central to East side I
Reef points
Tally Ho at 4:32pm 07.17.23
I thought one of the advantages of a furling mainsail was the flexibility of setting the reef point
Winch handle safe use
Hayden Watson at 4:30pm 07.17.23
My wife got me foldable winch for Father's day. it comes in handy when we race or when you single
Topside paint
jssailem at 3:29pm 07.17.23
Spectrum provided Hunter Marine all of their Gelcoats. :plus: Consistent with what I have heard fr
Catalina 27 shore power vs battery   (1)
Joe at 3:16pm 07.17.23
My boat does not have a charger that charges the batteries while on shore power. I have a portable
Topside paint
JamesG161 at 3:14pm 07.17.23
There are 2 good sources for color matched gelcoat Not Really, if we are referring to Hunter Sailb
Macerator thru hull not in use
dmax at 2:59pm 07.17.23
I removed mine, one less hole in the boat.
Vent Hose
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:48pm 07.17.23
5/8" is the standard size vent line. You can use Shields or Trident #148 sanitation hose (the chea
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:44pm 07.17.23
That might apply to a waste holding tank, but this is a water tank. --Peggie
Macerator thru hull not in use
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:40pm 07.17.23
I'd remove it because after a few years of no use, the rubber parts in it will have dried out and ha
Macerator thru hull not in use
Calif. Ted at 2:34pm 07.17.23
I'd just keep it closed while exercising it occasionally, the next owner might use it when you get y
Clean main sail cover
DaveJ at 2:33pm 07.17.23
I use 303 as well. I bought a gallon ($$$) with a friend, 4th year and lots left. dj
Merit 22 owners
Digger1 at 2:06pm 07.17.23
I've installed struts on a couple of my boats over the years and find them a very worthwhile additi
Topside paint
dlochner at 1:52pm 07.17.23
Ok here is where you go for HUNTER paints, gel coats etc. SPECTRUM COLOR Their search engine will
Water proofing zippers....
jviss at 1:47pm 07.17.23
pretty unlikely to waterproof zippers but if it's a "plastic" zipper you can sure improve the ease
Water proofing zippers....
RussC at 1:45pm 07.17.23
pretty unlikely to waterproof zippers but if it's a "plastic" zipper (or metal for that matter) you

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