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SURFJAT at 5:13am 08.16.12
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im havin an issue with some vibration at lower rpms due to a folding prop that came with the boat, n
Little By Little ll at 4:57am 08.16.12
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First night staying on the boat, during a T-storm at that. All went well, the kids were reading I w
fdc at 4:10am 08.16.12
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Recently obtained a 1981 Hunter 22'. Seems to have possible stress fractures in mast just below the
weh5748 at 3:51am 08.16.12
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There is a totally fiberglass enclosed area to right of mast step on my ODay 19 where cracks on deck
Mark Maulden at 9:18pm 08.15.12
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I need to mount a camera about 3' out from the stern pulpit facing fwd. I'd like to keep the horiz
therobesons at 8:53pm 08.15.12
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Am looking at doubling or tripling my house bank of batteries, but to do that I need to increase my
t37224 at 8:22pm 08.15.12
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To the forum - we are former MacGregor 25 owners, and just this morning I spotted our old boat on th
sabine river minnow at 6:01pm 08.15.12
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in the oday 20' , thanks for your help
hightide at 5:44pm 08.15.12
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I have a 1977 Hunter 25 and I love it. I have had her for 12 yrs. It is a really fun boat to sail. I
olegedelman at 5:10pm 08.15.12
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i am on lake Erie, Sandusky area. does anyone know who can make companion way doors for my hunter 3
Neil McDonald at 4:50pm 08.15.12
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As you can see from my photo, my Yanmar 3GMF electrical panel needs some repair work. l plan to inst
RHUMB RUNNER at 4:33pm 08.15.12
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I have found that with the autopilot engaged and you run the the starboard jib winch the autopilot t
Capri at 4:33pm 08.15.12
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Hello. I recently acquired a 1982 Cyclone and the white rub rail was scuffed and grungy. I tried Mr.
kwilson1033 at 2:35pm 08.15.12
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As I said in a previous post thread, I am a new owner of a Catalina 320. For the first time I not o
CaptainLulu at 1:59pm 08.15.12
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I am the proud new owner of a Catalina 350 / 2004 model. The boat was never used by the P.O and the
coach4111 at 1:36pm 08.15.12
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I have a 1980 C-13 Chrysler Pirateer day sailer..I need some help on how to put the mast up myself..
NYSail at 1:35pm 08.15.12
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Hello all.... Was wondering if any P36-2 or other similar vintage Pearsons (assuming tanks are simil
SeamanLou at 12:32pm 08.15.12
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Refitting a trashed '70 V22 (hull 315). Solved most of the problems from neglect, manufacture, desi
2 OLD PIRATES at 12:24pm 08.15.12
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Well rather be too soon than to late. I'm looking at building a frame for a tarp for winterizing. Th
2 OLD PIRATES at 12:17pm 08.15.12
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Hi all ....... having a great summer I hope!!! Anyone here who has a CS30 and has replaced a Head

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Wind generators, yay or nay?
Alan Gomes at 2:33pm 02.25.23
Hello everyone, another couple of questions for the hive mind. was looking at getting solar panels
Eliminate topping lift
sail sfbay at 2:28pm 02.25.23
No........but I like having a topping lift available as a safety line when climbing the mast plus it
Wind generators, yay or nay?
Rich Stidger at 2:27pm 02.25.23
Well, here is my 2 cents worth. And I think worth every penny too! 10-12 years ago I put a 400W Air
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:19pm 02.25.23
One thing I noticed is where you said you waited for each layer to be dry before applying the next,
Eliminate topping lift
kappykaplan at 2:17pm 02.25.23
I have a rigid boom vang as well, but I find that taking tension on my topping lift (main halyard)
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Davidasailor26 at 1:09pm 02.25.23
The good news is there's still lots of iron left, so if you can't do anything about it this winter i
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:43pm 02.25.23
213331 It's how they advertise. Check this same page for bonding as well: https://www.westsystem.
Epoxy Additives
shemandr at 12:42pm 02.25.23
The graphite additive is a good product. I used to add it the epoxy I used on the bottom of my wood
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
shemandr at 12:36pm 02.25.23
Welcome to the forum! When Crazy Dave Speaks - people listen. So, I'm hesitant to add anything ex
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:10pm 02.25.23
Look under archives as much has been discussed on this matter. In two weeks and you need my input,
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat?
capta at 11:55am 02.25.23
Nikki should be able to whip one up in a few days on her lathe. She should probably use a hardwood,
Epoxy Additives
capta at 11:39am 02.25.23
I've used Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant 2 OZ bottle for years as a lubricant. Just a light bead on the
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
anelso29 at 11:01am 02.25.23
Do you still have the instructions for the antirust you applied ? If not, supply a Google link to
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 02.25.23
I covered the keel in antitrust (then cleaned it off based on the instructions I was provided by th
A lesson on winches
danooxnard at 10:34am 02.25.23
Anything cheap. Nothing special. I used wheel bearing grease that was on sale.
A lesson on winches
brockangelo at 10:31am 02.25.23
What kind of grease would you recommend?
A lesson on winches
brockangelo at 10:28am 02.25.23
protecting deck and nonslip
Dalliance at 10:07am 02.25.23
Some good information already stated. In your area you are not likely to notice this, but during s
Outboard question for Catalina 27 owners
astarr78 at 10:06am 02.25.23
I'm researching a new outboard and am wondering....What size outboard do other owners use? Will it

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