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jrocheleau at 5:51pm 08.01.11
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In heavy weather (winds > 50 mph), do you prefer weathering the storm on a sea anchor or underpower?
Tip-Sea at 4:05pm 08.01.11
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I am looking for plans for a cradle for my deep keel 1984 hunter 31 sailboat that I recently purchas
Conrad151 at 3:43pm 08.01.11
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I have an 1987 c-22 swing keel and would like a little help at the helm. I have read a little about
bobcatflip at 2:49pm 08.01.11
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New Sailor Bob here..went out to my mooring for a day of sailing and my tiller apparently decided to
Jared1048 at 2:15pm 08.01.11
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Hopefully your weekend sailing wasnt like mine... While out in a narrow channel with dozens of boa
Captain Dick at 1:54pm 08.01.11
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Own a Hunter 2005 46LE with the standard Yanmar engine package and 100 gallon fuel tank. When motor
Captain Dick at 1:45pm 08.01.11
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We sail a 2005 46LE on Lake Michigan and love it. However our ability to sail close to the wind is n
Okie Dokie at 12:22pm 08.01.11
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I dropped the shackle that attaches the line leading from the mast raising system to the mast. Of co
rognvald at 11:50am 08.01.11
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Bill and Tim, I hope this file comes through showing the reefing system. Thanks, Ron
teacher63 at 11:38am 08.01.11
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This is going to be about dumbest question ever, but does anyone know what side faces out on Sunbr
Strider Reports at 11:04am 08.01.11
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Mike H. at 11:03am 08.01.11
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Hello Steve and you other Vision owners. Last weekend we did a rough passage out the gate. Whil
leshitch at 10:46am 08.01.11
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Hi, I recently bought a Hunter 27 and the sails are useless. Does anyone have a set of used sails th
Velero49 at 10:41am 08.01.11
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Whayt is your Yanmar dealer using instead?
Lost Parent at 10:34am 08.01.11
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On my 1982 Catalina 30 when I am standing behind the wheel the backs of my legs get beat up from the
fingerlakes.sail at 10:31am 08.01.11
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My 1974, 25 ft is a delight to sail...but the cabin needs some work. I am wondering if anyone has p
Blue Hull at 10:11am 08.01.11
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First season with my '81 C-30. I discovered the value of a whisker pole this weekend. Catalina Direc
chusansail at 9:30am 08.01.11
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I am looking for a boatyard on the east coast south of virginia, to do an engine repower, which woul
Christian Sailing at 9:29am 08.01.11
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Too late to do anything this year but the family and I are considering cruising up to Bar Harbor, ME
bsavulis at 8:10am 08.01.11
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I thought I might post this to alert others to the issues I am having with this unit. The head is

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dlochner at 3:31pm 07.04.22
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dlochner at 3:30pm 07.04.22
In a broad sense we are talking about risk management. How much risk are we willing to take and do w
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MikeHoncho at 3:27pm 07.04.22
How to remove headliner on Hunter 50 AC 007
Gianni65 at 3:26pm 07.04.22
Where can I find the post of Art Boas? I need to inspect the ceiling of aft starboard and fwd cabin
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Tedd at 3:05pm 07.04.22
Following on from @MikeHoncho 's comment, I was a bit pedantic above but for a reason. I've found th
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
MikeHoncho at 3:05pm 07.04.22
I think there are some incorrect assumptions in @dlochner 's analysis. Here's what I get. I don't k
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
MikeHoncho at 3:04pm 07.04.22
I'm inclined to agree. According to this source, fumes of any kind aren't in the top six most likel
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capta at 2:59pm 07.04.22
Just out of curiosity, what are the clasps used for?
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Tedd at 2:58pm 07.04.22
Tying up at the dock
capta at 2:55pm 07.04.22
I think if it is a wooden dock, I'd add a couple more cleats. If it is some other material, perhaps
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MikeHoncho at 2:51pm 07.04.22
@MikeHoncho Thanks for the reminding us that diesel is not as safe as we might to believe. It pique
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isaksp00 at 2:37pm 07.04.22
Suggest gluing the rubber end caps on the new battens, helps prevent damage to ends of pockets.
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Tedd at 2:27pm 07.04.22
It was my goal to put diesel fumes in context, something to be concerned about, yet lower on the lis
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jonelli at 2:23pm 07.04.22
@jonelli Many of us have been "harping" on those trailer connectors for years. Surprised you hadn
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
Rick Webb at 2:20pm 07.04.22
We tended to run ours a half hour before docking and an hour after. Helps to get the heat out of the
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
dlochner at 2:09pm 07.04.22
Great example of how empiricism can be dangerous! It's not hard to think of many reasons why that w
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Tally Ho at 1:58pm 07.04.22
happy 4th
dlochner at 1:55pm 07.04.22
Today is a good day to re-read the text of the Declaration of Independence, paying attention not jus
How to remove headliner on Hunter 50 AC 007
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:55pm 07.04.22
Art Boas has posted a detailed how to that would apply to your boat. What system are you wanting to
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MikeTheHunter at 1:45pm 07.04.22
I was actually asking who did the refrigeration connections evacuation and refrigerant (usually aro

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