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mming at 2:18pm 07.07.12
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I need to replace the outboard motor on 1986 Hunter 25.5. Currently have Johnson Sailmaster with 25
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Anyone been into the Rum Point Basin recently? Approach depths? Is the dredge outside the entrance g
Erik Garcia at 12:58pm 07.07.12
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My Sail Tec centerboard hydraulic lift has seized. Sent it to Wisconsin to see if they can service i
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Hello The swing keel of my neptun 26, is down... I dont know if it is the rope or something else. Th
Db421 at 11:17am 07.07.12
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Refitting my '83 h25 and need help with adding a drain to the built in cooler. I'd like to "T" into
Wkemple at 11:02am 07.07.12
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Versus other sailboats I've been on my 380 seems very stiff to steer. Is this normal? The boat was o
seanymph at 10:38am 07.07.12
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I need to thouroughly clean and drain bilge. I am new to sailing and appreciate any and all advice:-
DJW at 9:35am 07.07.12
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I have the perfect spot where an old Norcold AC/DC upright refrig was originally installed (I took i
arkansassail at 8:55am 07.07.12
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When under outboard power we have some water coming up through self bailing ports. Anyone plug thes
JVB at 8:22am 07.07.12
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Let's put the common sense of this forum to use. Post 1) YOUR boat make, model, overall length, be
quarteringbreeze at 8:21am 07.07.12
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I've decided to replace the portlights and deck hatches on my 11.0A. After a lot of internet readin
jviss at 8:15am 07.07.12
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Hi Mainesail, I am planning to install a dedicated starting battery. I already have a new echo c
IMPD31323 at 8:11am 07.07.12
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Good morning gentlemen. I happened across an excellent condition 85 Mac 25 for next to nothing sitti
FlbkRoxie at 7:48am 07.07.12
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We lost the bottom portion of our ballast valve assembly last weekend while launching the boat, and
stemkow at 7:26am 07.07.12
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Is there any advice out there on the size / type of trailer I would need to transport my Hunter 22?
Rag Bagger at 6:56am 07.07.12
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dlandersson at 6:47am 07.07.12
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Is it just me, or do the winds on southern Lake Michigan appear to die around 12 - 1 pm, then get go
VINN at 5:48am 07.07.12
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for some time now salt water has been leaking from somewhere near the transom on my 1984 h34 only un
Neverbored at 5:48am 07.07.12
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we're looking to install a battery monitor on our Catalina 310......which of these two would be reco
John T1594 at 5:19am 07.07.12
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The interior teak finish throughout my 2000 H340 still looks great except for around the galley sink

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Why paint bottom?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:21am 02.09.23
I believe properly applied barrier coat is expected to last about 20 years. I can provide eviden
Where to look for Replacement Trailers   (3)
LakeShark at 8:05am 02.09.23
@brockangelo Trail Rite made the OEM for many years and may still make them. If your serious about
Hull void/de-lamination
LakeShark at 7:48am 02.09.23
@Stanleywester I think @pclarksurf nailed it on this one. If it does not bother you then I would l
Why paint bottom?
Ralph Johnstone at 7:46am 02.09.23
"Disinformation" is a strong word, indicating a deliberate attempt to mislead. Guilty as charged
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ?
NCBrew at 7:32am 02.09.23
I am 83 and in good health and I race my Hunter 35.5 in club races. I also sail by myself on weekend
Why paint bottom?
dLj at 7:29am 02.09.23
The epoxy barrier coat (and anti-fouling paint) was renewed two years ago. How often should the ba
Electrical Output from Outboard Motor
walt at 7:21am 02.09.23
A small outboard charger like that may be specified for 4 amps at full RPM so lets say you get 2 amp
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI?
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:20am 02.09.23
Thanks for the information. I look forward to hearing about your trip, TimFromLI. I don't think any
Why paint bottom?
dlochner at 7:18am 02.09.23
The epoxy barrier coat (and anti-fouling paint) was renewed two years ago. How often should the ba
Why paint bottom?
Davidasailor26 at 7:17am 02.09.23
The epoxy barrier coat (and anti-fouling paint) was renewed two years ago. How often should the ba
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI?
dlochner at 7:06am 02.09.23
I haven't been to the BVI in 30 years, so any comment would be dated, other than water depth is gene
Why paint bottom?
Skip K at 6:51am 02.09.23
As for the original question, is bottom painting necessary? If you don't mind scraping your boat f
Why paint bottom?
dlochner at 6:47am 02.09.23
There is plenty of reliable and sound information about gelcoat blisters that is based on good resea
Why paint bottom?
jssailem at 6:42am 02.09.23
Why paint bottom?
Davidasailor26 at 6:27am 02.09.23
Also, what causes pitting, if not water infiltrating the gel coat? Osmotic blistering is by defini
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran
jssailem at 6:17am 02.09.23
Regarding rigging and line sizes, having rerigged a mature boat with no references, we resorted to t
Floor board replacement on a hunter 306
Brinky63 at 6:13am 02.09.23
Dave thanks for the info and yes we will use the existing as a template. Roy that looks nice. Did yo
I have come to the conclusion
Alan Gomes at 5:41am 02.09.23
that there is an age limit to solo sailing. https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/good-samarit
I have come to the conclusion
RoyS at 5:36am 02.09.23
You can accommodate your deteriorating physical body with such luxuries as electric winches, and con

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