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Mark H at 9:26pm 11.14.11
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I'm wanting reviews anyone can share about the pros and cons of these two boats comparison. Compac 1
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What are the best speeds your getting from you M26S or D? This weekend I hit 7 knots with a double
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I had a great time during my Maryland visit this past week. Got a good look at the western shore of
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My husband and I have placed a deposit on the purchase of a 2006 Hunter 27. My only concern is that
Maine Sail at 5:11pm 11.14.11
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So for the last few weeks, after the "blizzard", I have been torn about taking the boat out of the w
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Hi Peggy, I wanted to give you a huge thank you for pushing and pushing Odorlos in your remarks, I f
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Upon hauling out my H336, I noticed the rear of the rudder has a slight crack about 2 feet down from
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Hey all, I recently saw a post, someone changed the old glass in a hatch, one wf clear and one smoke
Tim R. at 3:32pm 11.14.11
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The first item on my to-do list for the boat during the off-season is to inspect and replace, if nec
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my 81 c'c34 seems to leak at the hull to deck joints. has anyone ever removed the toe rail to rebed
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Hello, all Universal Engine Owners. I have a 1992 Universal M2-12 that i recently had the pleasure o
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Hey, do you know from what year they started the 420 to what year production stopped. I think the 4
therobesons at 2:09pm 11.14.11
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We have owned many, many, many sailboats over the years and are looking to get our first hunter. It
garywheeler at 1:34pm 11.14.11
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Anyone with a Harken Track system find a way to attach the Mast Mate to the track? Any standard slid
CrazyLegs at 1:28pm 11.14.11
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Hi Folks, still working away on our new to us Beneteau First 42. Love this boat more every day, howe
jrushing at 12:59pm 11.14.11
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Hello all, I am an new sailor and I just got a 1980 Lancer 25 (my first boat). The mast support
patrscoe at 12:57pm 11.14.11
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Has anyone installed an inner jib track? Currently it is on the bulwarks teak trim. It seems with a
FullSailDale at 11:11am 11.14.11
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Greetings to all. I'm CERTAIN this topic is one of the most haggled and debated of all. That said, I
iSailor at 10:44am 11.14.11
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I had the boat out for the 2nd time yesterday and something strange happened while docking. Twice,

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Tally Ho at 7:12pm 11.15.22
Those pistons sure look rough! the cylinder walls were OK? Or did they have to sleeve them? Glad
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
DArcy at 7:11pm 11.15.22
First a look at the old pistons. Yup, it was time for a rebuild.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
dLj at 7:04pm 11.15.22
Progress is always a good thing... dj
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320
jssailem at 6:49pm 11.15.22
Do I just get out the teak oil and go to town? Yes... No ... Maybe What look do you desire in your
Miss sailing
jssailem at 6:48pm 11.15.22
Maybe you could get Navy Blue and Gold.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't   (6)
jssailem at 6:45pm 11.15.22
The saga continues. The block has been to the machinists and been returned. Awaiting the head. The
Miss sailing
WayneH at 6:40pm 11.15.22
I call that color "Save The Tatas" Fuscia. Last week was highlighter green. Next week will probabl
Selden self tacking jib system
MaryEllaRose at 6:32pm 11.15.22
Sounds interesting. I was thinking about using a piece of jib car track mounted in a similar manner
Dyneema for furler line
jssailem at 6:28pm 11.15.22
Watching those images in sequence, I agree with @dlochner observations. The spring block is not help
Miss sailing
jssailem at 6:21pm 11.15.22
Oh my @WayneH. Did they wrap it on pink bandages to hide the blood? :yikes: That had to hurt. Sorr
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320   (1)
Hayden Watson at 6:06pm 11.15.22
Thanks. Did it ever darken the teak? What you see in my photo is what it looks like all the time.
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WayneH at 5:40pm 11.15.22
Even though my boat is not put away for the winter, I miss sailing, also, but for a different reason
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320
sailmcchico at 5:07pm 11.15.22
For years I used a coconut teak oil which was a blend of coconut and tongue oils. It did a very go
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320
Hayden Watson at 4:53pm 11.15.22
For years I used a coconut teak oil which was a blend of coconut and tongue oils. It did a very goo
Video of the Iron Duck story (land sailing speed record)
kappykaplan at 4:40pm 11.15.22
Nice find, @walt ! Tks for sharing. :beer:
Garhauer sale
Tally Ho at 4:21pm 11.15.22
I need one also. Have you called them yet? They customize the vang to the specs of your boom, etc.
Black Widow vs VC-17M?
Apex at 4:21pm 11.15.22
@Barnacle Bill - Thanks for that info, I will take it into consideration. I had to chuckle when you
"Temporary" way to start the engine with two dead batteries?
Steve L22188 at 4:10pm 11.15.22
Update. Decided to bite the bullet and just get two new batteries and install them this weekend. D
Engineless....
capta at 4:07pm 11.15.22
I'm not sure where you're sailing, but from my experience one can sail engineless w/o an engine, wit

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