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Freedom77 at 1:13pm 09.02.11
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I'm not saying it's hot here in Las Vegas. It ain't Hell but you can see it from here. Record temp
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Well, I certainly had heard a lot of stories about bad gas but this is the first time I got burned.
jduehmig at 11:59am 09.02.11
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Maine Sail, I've appreciated your words of wisdom on numerous topics. You seem to be the man to go
woodster at 11:45am 09.02.11
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has any one had luck shipping lately....i am trying to get a package from Wisconson to Georgia...wei
jander31 at 11:00am 09.02.11
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I have a '97 376 with the single extruded ZSpar mast. When replacing the old main with a new one, t
justsomeguy at 9:14am 09.02.11
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I thought the point of a skene chock was to help prevent the rode or dockline from lifting out of th
Bob S at 8:23am 09.02.11
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Not very experienced with hurricane tracks. There are many models. Is there one that has the better
unicorn at 8:08am 09.02.11
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Hi All, I'm a newbie, so hope I am on the right forum. I am re-building a Williams Atkins Kendall 3
Boyd18185 at 6:18am 09.02.11
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I was appalled to find that on our 2002 Beneteau Oceanis CC Clipper that the bilge pump thru-hulls a
radiance91 at 5:29am 09.02.11
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Hi I'm looking for an indicator light for the electrical panel on my P30. The one I have is capped
WestCoastMike at 6:25pm 09.01.11
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I was cleaning the boat today and noticed water in the galley and in front of the engine access. I
jsalley at 5:43pm 09.01.11
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Boat was splashed yesterday after being hauled for Irene. Had the yard powerwash the bottom, which h
islandrunner70 at 5:35pm 09.01.11
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I sail a 2005 Hunter 33 and when under power the rear berth smells of fumes. Do sailors typically t
jsalley at 5:34pm 09.01.11
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Spoke to one of the brokers at the local Catalina dealer today. He said the 309 and the 320 are bein
GreenLight at 5:32pm 09.01.11
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I have a '92 Catalina 30 wing keel, tall rig/ bowsprit model. One of my neighbors just gave me a cr
islandrunner70 at 5:21pm 09.01.11
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I am time-sharing a hunter 33 - 2005 which has the DVD/TV option along with the AM/FM/CD stereo syst
jrale at 5:07pm 09.01.11
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Macgregor Owners, The headboard on my main sheet fell apart while lowering the sheet on return fr
Larry Jackel at 4:56pm 09.01.11
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The screens on the 4 topside ports on my 2005 H44AC have died and I have been unable to find the m
edbulmer at 3:54pm 09.01.11
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My engine runs great lots of power but it is hard to start. Have replaced both filters and tightene
raffo at 3:02pm 09.01.11
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I found that pushing the pop top up with one hand and then holding it up with my head and then raisi

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Hole in Keel Hunter 25 2008
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:12am 10.10.22
Not a weep hole. It looks like something hit it. How deep is the open hole? Former dealer
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
RoyS at 6:09am 10.10.22
Regarding penetrating oil, magic spells work just as well.
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24
topcat0399 at 6:08am 10.10.22
I am looking at purchasing a 1972 MacGregor Venture 24. It has a marine head. A couple of question
Alternator Bracket
RoyS at 6:06am 10.10.22
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 10.10.22
It will be hard to find parts for your motor as Johnson Marine was part of OMC Corporation that went
Tongue Extensions
JBP-PA at 6:05am 10.10.22
@JBP-PA , any idea what your tongue weight is? The trailer plus boat is about 4,000 lbs. I haven't
CDI FF2
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 10.10.22
There should be no modification to the forestay. As for the fair leads for the furling line, I use
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main
Parsons at 5:39am 10.10.22
I'm with @shemandr - it is probably time for a new sail not a repair. If you have almost a foot of
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay?
JamesG161 at 5:19am 10.10.22
Any thoughts on buying a boat with an engine that is 40 some years old? Ask @jssailem about his 4
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
rgranger at 5:16am 10.10.22
Rudder, didn't these have a rudder that retracted into the cockpit via a slot in the hull/deck? Ye
Nice boat, but has an extra rust keel, how big of a risk?
HeelBoy at 5:14am 10.10.22
Are we talking about the rudder or the keel? Rudder, didn't these have a rudder that retracted int
Hole in Keel Hunter 25 2008
rgranger at 5:13am 10.10.22
Could be a weep hole used when the boat is on the hard. Allows trace water to escape so it does no
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
JamesG161 at 5:03am 10.10.22
But I can give the Kroil a try. Nothing to lose... Try brake fluid, it worked than PB Baster in st
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5)
jhkessler at 4:47am 10.10.22
If you have the clearance, I would use a large "C" clamp as a press, put a large Deep Well socket ov
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
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