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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
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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
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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
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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
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Macgregor Owners, The headboard on my main sheet fell apart while lowering the sheet on return fr
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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
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My engine runs great lots of power but it is hard to start. Have replaced both filters and tightene
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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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Does anyone have spec/drawings for the centerboard for a S245? Thanks, Bob
Bad Obsession at 2:01pm 09.01.11
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I have a seeking suspicion that I am getting some odors in my boat from my holding tank vent hose.
JamesO256 at 11:34am 09.01.11
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I have a 1983 22 foot swing keel. What would be a safety zone 4 open water.
Roger Long at 11:34am 09.01.11
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There aren't many. The ship's photographer was distracted first by the beauty of the coast and then
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I have to replace the rubber boot around the leg on my yanmar sail drive but can't seem to find a ap
neilmcc at 8:29am 09.01.11
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Wiring on the 336 and refrigeration Back again... I want to fit a fridge unit to the coolbox and va
MSter at 8:03am 09.01.11
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Rich, last we heard you were looking for a spot to weather Irene around NYC. What did you find ? How
Ed Schenck at 7:40am 09.01.11
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There have been several posts recently(and forever) on the subject of batteries and chargers. Almos
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I'm considering purchasing a Lancer 38 center cockpit and was wondering if anyone has any knowledge
bustedrudder at 8:45pm 08.31.11
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My 40.5 (3 months old to me) has the original Dytek GP1230 charger which is by all accounts obsolete
Dan Johnson at 8:20pm 08.31.11
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I was finally able to get down to my boat today at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. I was an advocate
Runaway2 at 8:19pm 08.31.11
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We sail a 1985 Pearson 303 and estimate our Yanmar 13 horse to have roughly 1800 hours on it. A new

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Installing a Spinnaker
jssailem at 8:31pm 10.08.22
Tedd. Lets distinguish between Asymmetrical and Spinnaker. Basics The Asymmetrical attaches the Ta
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
jssailem at 8:14pm 10.08.22
In the US when a US boat travels to foreign waters they need a licensed Boat station for their VHF t
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
Hello Below at 8:13pm 10.08.22
So, as I understand it, when entering the U.S. a licensed boat from Canada needs to carry proof of
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
Tedd at 7:33pm 10.08.22
The licensed/unlicensed Transport Canada is referring to is for your VHF radio rather than the boat.
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
Tedd at 7:25pm 10.08.22
Yes, sorry, I assumed familiarity with the Canadian regs. So, the boat is licensed which, as the ter
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
Hello Below at 7:23pm 10.08.22
Posting in PNW Cruisers on the assumption that there are greater proportion of Canadians on this fo
Broken Outhaul ?
pdxjohnny at 6:19pm 10.08.22
Hey all, following up on my micro-adventure here. Instead of replacing the wire I simply cut it wher
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
shemandr at 6:01pm 10.08.22
Well I'm late for that but we need an adrenaline check from Guy. You go thru the East river like "
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI?
Richard19068 at 5:37pm 10.08.22
Should I apply for a Licensed or Not Licensed MMSI? Sorry for responding when I don't really have
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust
priopel at 4:44pm 10.08.22
I looked at after-market parts. Some are not quite a match and some are almost the same price.
Installing a Spinnaker
justsomeguy at 4:40pm 10.08.22
the spinnaker halyard block is about a meter above the top of the forestay. That's a fair bit abov
Installing a Spinnaker
Tedd at 4:34pm 10.08.22
How far above the forestay is your swiveling halyard block? This is critical. Just for clarificati
Installing a Spinnaker
justsomeguy at 4:29pm 10.08.22
Is that because the block for the spinnaker halyard is so far above the forestay? How far above th
Hunter 456 12v Dc Separating Solenoid for House Battery   (1)
Windpilot at 3:47pm 10.08.22
It looks like this on my 410, it's behind the wall under my nav table next to the windlass breaker.
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.
kappykaplan at 2:37pm 10.08.22
Welcome to the forum! @rgranger and @Crazy Dave Condon can point you in the right direction.
Installing a Spinnaker
PaulK at 1:59pm 10.08.22
never heard of such, why the need? Spin halyard can get wrapped up in the head of the jib if they'
Berth headroom 36 vs 38
flightlead404 at 1:34pm 10.08.22
I suspect the Hunter 356/36 and 38 aft cabin beds are similar to the Hunter 386. The bed was large,
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
dlochner at 12:43pm 10.08.22
Guy has passed through Hell Gate and headed toward Sandy Hook. Any suggestions for safe anchorage /
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 12:21pm 10.08.22
Guy has passed through Hell Gate and headed toward Sandy Hook. Any suggestions for safe anchorage /m

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