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Piratenorm at 8:33am 05.21.13
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This one is for Maine Sail but feel free to offer up any suggestions. I've bought an Isotherm 3.0 cf
jimbrown3 at 8:30am 05.21.13
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I recently bought a 28 MK II. It came with a 3 bladed prop. I get extreme pull to port when over 1
SeaDogOwner at 7:49am 05.21.13
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My teenaged grandson found a small fiberglass sailboat hull near his home here in Michigan, alongsid
heart of gold at 7:44am 05.21.13
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I don't know if you have the problem of sticky slides when raising the main on a '34 but with a full
hp18carr at 6:31am 05.21.13
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I've heard a few pros and cons on keeping the old floatation in place, don't misunderstand if you fe
Brian S at 6:27am 05.21.13
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Last night I visited the boat at the lake, after a horrible grey, damp, slightly chilly weekend. I w
Claude L.-Auger at 5:56am 05.21.13
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The sticked-on rubber mats at the base of the mast of my 34 (see pix) as well as the ones inside hav
Jeff at 5:51am 05.21.13
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I spent the last couple of weekends chasing fuel leaks on the engine. Now my attention turns to the
pk104 at 5:11am 05.21.13
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When launching the boat this year the diesel refused to start. At first I thought the batteries were
Blue Pearl Captain at 2:34am 05.21.13
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Would someone recommend a sail manufacturing company for a comparison quote on new sails for my Hunt
Akapeterc at 10:20pm 05.20.13
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On my 2003 44DS I recently purchased, the Bose stereo system has been replaced by 2 DVD player (1 bl
wufibugs at 10:16pm 05.20.13
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One of the other posts got me to thinking about the pros and cons of using fuses versus circuit brea
hopalong at 9:56pm 05.20.13
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Hello: I have an outboard on my Newport 28 which is mounted on a fold-down bracket. The throttle-gea
Serena1 at 7:11pm 05.20.13
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Last year we purchased a new Hunter 33. Through the sailing season we had no water in our bilge. Aft
StinkBug at 6:42pm 05.20.13
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And what are you paying? I've never owned a boat big enough to worry about insuring before, so I'
hunterdoctor at 6:28pm 05.20.13
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Greeting to my fellow 18.5 owners, this is my first post, as I as new to this site. I have acquired
IH82BL8 at 6:19pm 05.20.13
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Like many of you, I own a Hunter with an external iron keel. The boat is on the hard and I will be
holdech at 6:09pm 05.20.13
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I replied to your message but you can't attach images to it. Here are a few I snapped tonight befor
paulmichas at 5:55pm 05.20.13
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Hi. I'm planning to buy a used Cat 30 within the next 4-8 months or so. Is it possible to get one in
cherub78 at 5:29pm 05.20.13
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hi all.....i need to install a new cutless bearing on my 78 27ft cherubini.i noticed on a post a whi

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Anchoring at Coward's Cove?
Hayden Watson at 8:34am 05.16.23
Tides, wind and scope management would be important for this anchorage.
Anchoring at Coward's Cove?   (1)
jssailem at 8:33am 05.16.23
I understand the issue. It is a means to an end. We have a similar exposed at low water area west of
Hunter smile / keel movement
Ralph Johnstone at 8:17am 05.16.23
This time we noticed movement in the keel when it was on the travel lift the keel moves almost an i
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
Jacktar at 8:04am 05.16.23
A A handheld will only give you 5 w max, 20% of regular radio, with obvious loss of coverage area.
Mast Gate Woes
Hollyberry at 8:03am 05.16.23
You'll probably need a rig-manufacturer-specific mast gate - unless you can get something custom mad
Engine compartment blower re design what do you have in your boat
Ralph Johnstone at 8:01am 05.16.23
If you are drawing air from the top of your engine compartment and cooler air is entering from the
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
jviss at 8:00am 05.16.23
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
Johnb at 8:00am 05.16.23
Anchoring at Coward's Cove?
Tedd at 7:48am 05.16.23
@Hayden Watson : Great tip, thanks! @jssailem : It has to do with launching. The boat launch at McD
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
jviss at 7:25am 05.16.23
I watched some youtube videos on this, I'm going to try both the Magic Eraser and Fast Orange hand c
Mast Gate Woes   (1)
Hayden Watson at 7:08am 05.16.23
I have the same problem with my new mainsail but those shown at MetaMast would be worse than what I
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
jviss at 7:01am 05.16.23
There is no purpose other than keeping up apearances, and I don't enjoy menial labor. Go sailing.
De-winterization
kappykaplan at 6:59am 05.16.23
Every boater should know where every thruhull is. :plus:
De-winterization
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:59am 05.16.23
I can't seem to locate the toilet intake seacock on my Hunter 29.5. Any help / pics appreciated. I
De-winterization
jdrutten at 6:57am 05.16.23
The manual shows it as being under the head sink. See page 17: Hunter_gen_52976033.pdf (sailboatowne
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
thinwater at 6:56am 05.16.23
There is no purpose other than keeping up apearances, and I don't enjoy menial labor. Go sailing.
De-winterization
Winyah Bay at 6:51am 05.16.23
Thanks! I'll check it today. appreciate the quick reply!
De-winterization
kappykaplan at 6:47am 05.16.23
That through hull is likely under one of your deck plates.
De-winterization
Winyah Bay at 6:42am 05.16.23
I can't seem to locate the toilet intake seacock on my Hunter 29.5. Any help / pics appreciated. I'

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