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Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
HeelBoy at 4:41am 10.10.22
and a balboa 26 Those were clever! Side question... can you not steer the Balboa when the rudder
Through holes and prop
Scott T-Bird at 4:31am 10.10.22
We're in recovery. The boat is hauled. The leaves are turning. Soon snow will be flying. Spring is
CDI FF2
Dave Groshong at 4:24am 10.10.22
Shop here! We'll beat anyone's published price: https://shop.macgregorowners.com/cu/detail-cdi.php
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
HeelBoy at 4:17am 10.10.22
You should budget for those repairs in your offer. Yup, I'm calling to haggle tonight. What I'm wo
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit
lalbert at 4:05am 10.10.22
Sorta bad news.. To get the splendide washer in (or out), cabinet surgery is required. It consists
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit
artboas at 11:46pm 10.09.22
We have one - it came with the boat. It's located in starboard aft cabin to the right. It's in the
Is the boat sitting low in the water??   (1)
Jamesiv1 at 10:56pm 10.09.22
https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?5862 Boat plugs ordered.
Is the boat sitting low in the water??
Jamesiv1 at 10:37pm 10.09.22
The owner of that site is one of the big contributors here. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/foru
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
sail sfbay at 8:18pm 10.09.22
You should budget for those repairs in your offer unless the boat is being sold as is and disclosed
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
jssailem at 8:17pm 10.09.22
The loose foot improves your sail trim options. When the sail is dropped the sail spills onto the to
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
jssailem at 7:57pm 10.09.22
I agree Terry, often regulations are established then ignored as far as enforcement is involved. It
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
rgranger at 7:53pm 10.09.22
Congrats!:beer:
Alternator Bracket
SycloneDriver at 7:52pm 10.09.22
Yes, remains in place. Secured by same fasteners that old contraption used. Old contraption was app
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit
lalbert at 7:44pm 10.09.22
Would love to see any pics you have of the install. Washer is on the short list before we head to
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
HeelBoy at 7:39pm 10.09.22
Photos? Only the stub keel is rusty on the outside? Keel bolts are OK? The whole keel is rusty, c
Through holes and prop
dlochner at 7:34pm 10.09.22

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