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Does the Tartan 30 have any special aspects to consider.
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Hi all, In my recently bought Hunter 33, while checking the engine I saw that the mixing elbow got
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Brian D at 9:07am 12.10.22
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Right out the stadium exit.
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Hey all, I've got a 1969 Macgregor Venture 17. Taken it out several times this summer and it's great
Brian D at 6:51am 12.10.22
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When you purchased your boat (used, not new) did the previous owner provide you with the documentati
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Anyone know where to find the specifications for the main, jib and spinnaker sheaves on the mast?
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I'm planning to re-pack the stuffing box on our 2007 H41AC some time next year when I can get it hau
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Hi, I'm totally new to this forum but I'm stoked because I just bought a 326 Hunter at the end of t
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HeelBoy at 7:50am 12.09.22
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The project is moving along and I'm eyeing this difficult to reach place while the swing keel is out
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Does anyone have a line drawing of the 386? I can't seem to find that specific model anywhere. Tha
Sailor Sue at 7:13am 12.09.22
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... who might know the prop shaft diameter? I'm trying to order anodes for a friend but she and I a
Monsterfish at 5:27am 12.09.22
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Hello, I have a question. Would this size jib fit Catalina 18?
PK123 at 8:05pm 12.08.22
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OK so Ive got a relatively small galley (very small in fact!) in a Mirage 27. Wanting to replace sin
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Does anyone know what stain was used in the interior of Hunter Sailboats in the early to mid 90's an
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I need to make some velcro stick to the non skid in my cabin but it needs to be removable at some po
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Hi All Has anyone fitted a lee cloth to the port settee on a H49? If so can you share your design an
David Lambert at 8:17pm 12.07.22
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Can anyone help with the tanks sizes on a 1984 Catalina 30, in particular black water, diesel fuel,
Airlock at 4:11pm 12.07.22
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Hi, Would appreciate it if anyone knows where I could get a replacement for a port long window (port
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My hand hold is vertical need one that angles forward slightly?

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Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
PaulK at 6:39pm 03.14.25
Many long-distance races require boats to practice MOB procedures. We practice.
Could i cut halyard exit near deck?
PaulK at 6:35pm 03.14.25
A rigger has insurance to be able to make this sort of decision. (Or they should.) Having a rigger c
Could i cut halyard exit near deck?
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:49pm 03.14.25
I would not take any advice, here, about that. The answer really depends on a number of factors. Th
Could i cut halyard exit near deck?
garymalmgren at 4:42pm 03.14.25
External halyard = noisy. I agree that this is a professional's decision, but... Could you post som
Help me think this through (new boat purchase)
Urban Hermit at 4:14pm 03.14.25
Encouragement from active if sometimes achy 80.
Could i cut halyard exit near deck?   (1)
BAD ORCA at 4:12pm 03.14.25
I would not take any advice, here, about that. The answer really depends on a number of factors. Th
Could i cut halyard exit near deck?
Foswick at 3:36pm 03.14.25
I would not take any advice, here, about that. The answer really depends on a number of factors. The
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
Foswick at 3:19pm 03.14.25
LifeSling, in general, gets a little unfair criticism when these things come up. (It has been rightl
Hunter 240 Matt stepping plate reinforcement   (4)
Sean Hutch at 3:01pm 03.14.25
There were two bolts snapped on the stepping plate. Will probably just reuse the plate and bolt it b
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
dLj at 2:29pm 03.14.25
I feel each boat has to make a system that works for the specific boat. I have a gantry located on m
Help me think this through (new boat purchase)
john6206 at 2:04pm 03.14.25
@quadrille38 Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. I know in raw numbers I'm not part
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
thinwater at 2:00pm 03.14.25
Wow. That video confirms what I heard at a skippers' meeting on Wednesday evening in Everett. I wa
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
Foswick at 1:21pm 03.14.25
We have not found the sling difficult to get into. Around here, I would be reluctant to rely on any
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
dLj at 1:11pm 03.14.25
there's a good discussion on Sailinganarchy about this: https://forums.sailinganarchy.com/threads/p
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
FastOlson at 12:38pm 03.14.25
Misc Lifesling thoughts: When the stock (cheap) floating hollow polly line was visibly compromised b
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
MFD at 11:57am 03.14.25
SNIP You also might add a clip and short lanyard to the sling. It is virtually impossible to get in
Lifesling Rescue This Weekend
thinwater at 11:40am 03.14.25
Wow. That video confirms what I heard at a skippers' meeting on Wednesday evening in Everett. I wa
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JRT at 11:28am 03.14.25
Thanks I actually started to goto Segers Marina in Pensacola, but some life changes happened so for
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
Shorinsean at 11:24am 03.14.25
Surprised that it doesn't have a seacock, that must have been an addition on later models. Not sur

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