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Sail123 at 11:13pm 03.17.12
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Traded it for a 32 foot 1976 Clipper Marine Sloop shoal keel. This will be my dream boat. I really
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Mac 25 DC panel (spoken for) With fuses. Shipping from Tucson only. Claimed.
CharlieCobra at 8:46pm 03.17.12
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We have a project to kick out of the doors by April 1. She needs teak removal (DONE) deck recore, ma
Anonymous 121765 at 8:33pm 03.17.12
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I'm the kind of guy who continuously does checks when under way, be it sail or motoring. I pride mys
tbert at 8:16pm 03.17.12
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I just bought a 2006 Hunter 33 and the hatch board lock is on backwards. I can't see any way to remo
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My three sisters financed this beautiful boat for my 70th birthday. Bother-in-law Rich built it.
nemosuit at 6:35pm 03.17.12
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What winches (make and model) came stock on a 1978 Mac22? As always, thanks in advance! :) VBR,
dj2210 at 6:23pm 03.17.12
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Hi all, I'm looking at another C30 which needs some work. The hull needs paint and maybe more. Its b
captjohn3 at 6:15pm 03.17.12
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I am single 60ish male looking to move aboard a sailboat for the next few years. I have owned Catali
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Folks, I'm getting my 9.2A's 2GM20F up and running and have encountered a couple of issues. I fina
rardiH36 at 4:27pm 03.17.12
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Earlier this week, per the below quote, DianaofBurlington was wondering how Hunter accomplished the
navigateur at 3:26pm 03.17.12
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oh dear, am I having fun on my 1980 C27. after spending some time assessing my AC electrical system,
DAVA390 at 3:23pm 03.17.12
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Wax on, Wax off...rubrail to waterline, elapsed time 90 minutes Cabin cleaned and scrubbed, starte
beeryboats at 2:59pm 03.17.12
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Last year I found my nav lights not working, but it was too hot to work at the lake. So today I star
dlandersson at 2:42pm 03.17.12
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The April Boat magazine had a nice review/evaluation of some marine waxes. Wax Overall scror
inarathree at 2:36pm 03.17.12
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I was strolling though Home Depot the other day, and came across a reverse osmosis watermaker by GE.
AndyS22 at 2:12pm 03.17.12
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So I finally got to pouring water over the deck to find my cabin leak. It appeared to be coming from
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Just wondering if anyone has a way to cross-reference a cambelt - Volvo p/n 859773? I want to order
footerdog at 1:54pm 03.17.12
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I am in the process of installing my new holding tank from Triple M, thanks all for the link to them

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Stock Color for 85' 22
BubbaV at 12:49pm 12.02.22
Anyone know of or had any experience with the product below? Comes in several different "whites". O
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thinwater at 12:36pm 12.02.22
I bought this one after some research. Very serviceable price $139 on Amazon. Brand. HOOWAY Object
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stickinthemud57 at 12:24pm 12.02.22
I wonder if you're using the straight carborundum grinding wheels. They can break and shatter and
Water Jug on sail?
sbrogden at 12:14pm 12.02.22
Your wife wins the prize. i lived on a 12 ft deep lake in college on which we sailed a Hobie and it
Another Rave Review For Coppercoat
fstbttms at 12:14pm 12.02.22
I think it still comes down to location, location, location. Of course it's about location. In an
Water Jug on sail?
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:13pm 12.02.22
Your wife wins the prize. i lived on a 12 ft deep lake in college on which we sailed a Hobie and it
Selden rigid boom vang rodkicker without gas strut?
Kings Gambit at 11:19am 12.02.22
I replaced the gas spring in my Rodkicker about 18 mo ago w/ a Selden part. The gas spring that was
Another Rave Review For Coppercoat
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:07am 12.02.22
And you can imagine how bad the fouling would be if the boat were sitting in a marina as opposed to
Replacing control cables.
Terry Cox at 10:47am 12.02.22
Ditto new cables. Teleflex brand was the most common used by Hunter. Stiffness could come from vario
Another Rave Review For Coppercoat
fstbttms at 9:35am 12.02.22
And you can imagine how bad the fouling would be if the boat were sitting in a marina as opposed to
Another Rave Review For Coppercoat
Ralph Johnstone at 9:34am 12.02.22
specifically about how badly Bagshaw's Coppercoat bottom fouled while he was underway during the ra
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.02.22
The wheels come dozens to a pack and breaking one is common. I wonder if you're using the straigh
Another Rave Review For Coppercoat
fstbttms at 9:29am 12.02.22
Point of clarification: The pictured boat may (or may not) be wearing Coppercoat but it is not Jerem
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patbratton at 9:14am 12.02.22
I am planning on moving it forward but it seemed odd that is was originally placed so high. Sometime
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stickinthemud57 at 9:09am 12.02.22
A Dremel with a small carborundum wheel MAY be able to cut the wire. They can cut everything else
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jssailem at 9:06am 12.02.22
Looks like a normal mess, not a special mess for the photo..
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stickinthemud57 at 9:05am 12.02.22
I replaced my SS lifelines with Dyneema and am very pleased with the results. In your case it comes
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kloudie1 at 8:49am 12.02.22
I used thhe same tool as Joe when replacing my Katrina-smitten ones in '05. The swages seem to be as
Stock Color for 85' 22
Leeward Rail at 8:36am 12.02.22
They let me browse through their RAL color swatch to find the closest match. Thanks for that... I

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