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So, you're in your dingy rowing around the harbor and this happens.... Would certainly get my attent
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If you are traveling the ICW in the Norfolk area on November 28th and 29th, you should be aware of t
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I've got a Catalina 27 I just bought with a partner and we'd like to make a modification or, more co
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any SD sailors on this for? I would like to ask some questions about sailing on lake Oahe.
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Hi everyone, New to the forums. Just bought a 1977 C27 and want to get it into a smaller slip with
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Peggy, do you have "rule" handy? I know we can't discharge waste but what about the plumbing? My b
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The inaugural SBO webinar was last night and was a success! Well attended, and as you would expect,
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...I sail a 47ft. Beneteau." The most interesting man in the World(according to Dos Equis) lives ab
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seriously capt'n,..(s) please help. the dilemma is : I'm buying another sailboat! meaning
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Hey Guys I am just in the process of moving my 1984 Hunter 31 (Bear's Mistress) in to my shop for
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Even though I am going to miss the Galesville gathering this Saturday I would like to suggest that f
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I've been learning from this site for over a year now and it's time to venture out. Tomorrow mornin
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I got a trailer that someone used for an O'Day 22 but didn't have room for. I then found myself ano
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I am getting an O'Day 23 this weekend, no trailer. Want to bring it home for working on this winter
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Anyone know where to get parts for the old pressurized Origo stove. Mine is leaking where the burner
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Hello evryone, Just bought a hunter 2000 Hunter 410 and I wanted to upgrade my autopilot with a gyro
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Hello sailors, I have a unique request. A good friend of mine has a Hunter 27 and I would like to
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I have recently bought a Cal 2-27 (1975) with a Farymann Engine.It has a rubber shaft coupling that
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Once out of the water, can I put the same anti-freeze that we use for our fresh water system in the

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Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:16pm 10.10.22
Yes, but you might get Sulfur Di-Oxide gas bubbles with Hydrogen gas too. And what problems will
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
JBP-PA at 11:51am 10.10.22
The Sailrite sail repair guide is $9 and has a brief but very useful guide to sail repair and modifi
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
JamesG161 at 11:31am 10.10.22
Would regular FLA battery acid work? Yes, but you might get Sulfur Di-Oxide gas bubbles with Hydro
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Rich Stidger at 11:30am 10.10.22
If I understand your pictures the bolts extend outside the hull under the toe rail. If that is the
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Tb0n3 at 11:26am 10.10.22
:worthless: Without pics... it is hard to guess what "an eye" looks like... but if it is one of the
Hole in Keel Hunter 25 2008
rgranger at 11:22am 10.10.22
Not a weep hole. It looks like something hit it. How deep is the open hole? Former dealer I'm
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.   (1)
rgranger at 11:20am 10.10.22
I don't have a picture of it as I am going back to work but the masthead has an eye on the front of
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD
rgranger at 11:14am 10.10.22
I had one that stopped pumping. The problem was a check valve (little marlbe in a cone type). I t
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Sailor Sue at 11:06am 10.10.22
If I understand your pictures the bolts extend outside the hull under the toe rail. If that is the c
25 vs 26S, who's best to windward?
Newell at 11:02am 10.10.22
A 26S sailor here. How well my boat points depends on the sail I am carrying vs the wind I am sailin
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:41am 10.10.22
How old is your 975 MSD? The 976 MSD has been the current version for a couple of years. Dometic
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Tb0n3 at 10:39am 10.10.22
I don't have a picture of it as I am going back to work but the masthead has an eye on the front of
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Rich Stidger at 10:23am 10.10.22
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Tedd at 10:06am 10.10.22
@Hello Below , Thanks. Yes, that web page was where I started, and my questions are the same as you
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay?
PaulK at 10:04am 10.10.22
Our last boat had a 1982 Yanmar 3gm, raw water cooled. Keeping up with oil changes, belts and hose
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Rich Stidger at 10:04am 10.10.22
Try a drop or two of Hydrochloric Acid around the rim of one bolt top. It will emit Hydrogen Gas
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Rich Stidger at 10:03am 10.10.22
Can you remove the cleat with the bolts still attached? Since very heavy pounding on the protrudin
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022
kappykaplan at 10:01am 10.10.22
Happy to hear you had a good sail! :beer:
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
Thaniel at 9:57am 10.10.22
Can you remove the cleat with the bolts still attached?

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