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I am getting foul odors from under the sink in the head. I have sprayed bleach on the hoses which s
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hello all I recently had a tragedy with my Mac 25...lost the Mast, and damage to the deck... I fou
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I am looking at a used Catalina 30 that has a standard height jib installed on a tall rig with the h
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68189.vB Been way too long but the n17 is in the water
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I have a 1997 Beneteau Oceanis 400 and it has been sitting at the dock in mud and silt since Hurrica
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The previous owner of my yacht Installed a deck wash pump, but didn't get around to finishing it. I
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I stripped one of my halyard winches to find a broken ratchet gear. It's a late 70's vintage 16ST,
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I have to re-seal my salon windows in my 1984 Oday 30. There are lots of suggestions about the kind
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We had our boat hauled out last week. Before putting it back in the water, I want to mark the boat
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Roger Long at 4:10am 09.01.13
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I have recently found my long dormant interest in poetry revived and attempted to write my first.
Yosi at 5:52pm 08.31.13
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Took my M out last weekend for the first time. Used only main. Planning to use the jib next time if
hunter111 at 5:30pm 08.31.13
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Greetings, We Clean the fiberglass, then wax it. It looks really clean but not for long. Soon li
nautikal at 3:18pm 08.31.13
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My 1990 Hunter 28 steering requires "Hands On" at all times whilst motoring. If you let go the stee
Ca Va Encore Bien at 2:59pm 08.31.13
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I have a 1983 Hunter 30, which has a 1 inch shaft. I'm going to make a puller so I can press out an
cramina at 1:13pm 08.31.13
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Dood day All, I did to know where you need to put straps Under a Hnuter 23.5 (1991) in order to take
Brian D at 12:45pm 08.31.13
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So I go down to the boat to dress the ship and start my motor. I let it run whenever I am on the boa
garethreeves at 10:54am 08.31.13
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My 37.5 has quite a lot of water coming down the wires and thru the chase at the bottom of the mast.
korchinskyp at 10:52am 08.31.13
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There is a leak under a stanchion on my 1983 O'Day 25. The area is depressed about 1/4" around the b
PatandBob at 9:20am 08.31.13
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cb is a little hard to raise and lower. can it swell and get tight or is it marine fouling like bar
NicAndI at 8:53am 08.31.13
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We're considering the purchase of a '78 30 ft Cherubini with a Yanmar Diesel. To our knowledge, the

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Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller
rgranger at 9:37am 02.14.23
I put the traveler on the bridge deck of my H26. It made a big difference in sail control going to
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller
jfgy at 9:17am 02.14.23
Having the traveler was goodformy use. Your milage may vary.
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leo310 at 9:11am 02.14.23
Campbell river marina $400/month or for you $275 US
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dlochner at 8:57am 02.14.23
I certainly do not have a dog in this fight, but as an outsider I wonder how this company is gettin
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:54am 02.14.23
Sensor as the resistance does not change from engine not running to engine warmed up. I am assuming
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Hello Below at 8:50am 02.14.23
They had our correct vessel name and documentation number. I certainly do not have a dog in this f
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fox9988 at 8:42am 02.14.23
Are these for trim, or through hulls? For mounting electronics (bus bars, course computer, invert
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dlochner at 8:40am 02.14.23
Curious. Just how does documentation get terminated without selling the boat? I understand it is
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danm1 at 8:36am 02.14.23
I believe there are a few liveaboards here: https://www.glenislandyachtclub.com very basic setup th
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Gary Ryan at 8:29am 02.14.23
Just did our last year. And, like others, the impeller housing faces away from you :( My back was
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:26am 02.14.23
I put a cheap thru hull of the same OD size as the one I'm installing, which is well waxed, into th
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Ralph Johnstone at 8:19am 02.14.23
Looking at that rate sheet I mis-read it as "Mortgage Rates." Not so far off! Close. Very close
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jssailem at 8:13am 02.14.23
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seanshine at 7:52am 02.14.23
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dlochner at 7:51am 02.14.23
Living on the right coast makes a difference. Barely winter here and we're down 50+" of snow this ye
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shemandr at 7:48am 02.14.23
I don't like to see this post drift off the list. I think lots of posters would like to help but ha
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice
jssailem at 7:46am 02.14.23
They are expanding their offerings to recreational boat owners who want more than a 1 year document.
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stickinthemud57 at 7:44am 02.14.23
Our marina in Grapevine, TX charges me $3400/year for my MacGregor 26S. Because it is a floating doc
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller
shemandr at 7:39am 02.14.23
I forgot to add that a good vang will make up the loss in sail control.

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