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falcolnxp at 10:33pm 08.11.11
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1971 model colombia with 1 inch shaft Someone mentioned adding heat to the flang to help remove Ea
Stephen Trapani at 10:10pm 08.11.11
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I took the advice here and disconnected the cockpit ammeter. Now, instead of a 20ft run of wire betw
SailorDave5050 at 8:25pm 08.11.11
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I am looking at buying a 22 foot daysailer. It has some cracks in the cockpit gel coat (see photos).
Faris at 8:25pm 08.11.11
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There's a big cruisers festival going in the San Juans this week. This year it is pirate-themed. T
seaowl at 8:01pm 08.11.11
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Looking to get into sailing. Have found a couple of good deals on 22 footers. Am hoping to do over-n
Hermit Scott at 7:41pm 08.11.11
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Weird but true. I found out I have serial number 0006 for the block and 0005 for the clutch housing.
jorgefife at 7:15pm 08.11.11
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Just changed the engine oil on my boat; surprised I didn't think of it earlier! Now I want to change
KandD at 6:57pm 08.11.11
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Last summer we had our rigging tuned and were to go out for final tuning, but logistics prevented th
The Irish Wake at 6:44pm 08.11.11
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does anyone know where I can purchase these locks for my1995 hunter 336?
Tom Bricking at 6:02pm 08.11.11
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My 1989 Hunter 335 has a furler which has the spool just barely above the deck. It is impossible (a
Richard47 at 5:39pm 08.11.11
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Lost my rudder. I plan to build a replacement and need the dimensions, length and height. Picture wo
paulj at 4:11pm 08.11.11
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Just enough room, to get your fingers in, to withdraw KSF. :yeah: I think, the tab on the drawer wa
finally2x2 at 3:38pm 08.11.11
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I own a 1986 31' Hunter. My problem is dampness at base of the bulkhead separating the head from th
hubbardbilly at 3:25pm 08.11.11
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I got a 1981 Catalina 22 and during hull inspection I noticed the mast step has a screw backed out o
jeremy34 at 2:28pm 08.11.11
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I am having some issues with my Yanmar engine and was wondering what everyones thought was. Two prob
wonkodsane at 1:06pm 08.11.11
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I'm refinishing my companionway hatch boards according to DanM's Cetol Natural/Cetol Gloss method, b
Chuck Yahrling at 12:55pm 08.11.11
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check out where Second Sight, my O'Day 20, has been on the Penobscot Bay this summer. http://cfy
mellis18 at 12:47pm 08.11.11
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Does anyone have approximate figures on fuel consumption for a Yanmar 20GM in a Hunter 31 traveling
Crane man at 12:22pm 08.11.11
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Hi I'm just about to install my new Garmin GPS Chartplotter,and would like to purchase the correct m
RobertLangdirect at 11:35am 08.11.11
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I question, is it the Botany Bay or just botany in the bay? I did not have time to check out all

Recent Replies

Not my mast??
morbidfollower at 5:38pm 08.18.22
Thanks @morbidfollower - I got it up Saturday morning... finally. I used the mainsheet attached to
New to us Hunter 40.5
smokey73 at 5:20pm 08.18.22
I don't have an autopilot attached to the wheel - mine is a linear type connected to the rudder. I'
dock neighbour's shore power cord?
jaysweet at 5:18pm 08.18.22
Fair enough. What are you going to tell him (please post it here too)? I'm assuming your pedestals
Need a stern pulpit for a 1976 Cat 22
Gene Neill at 5:14pm 08.18.22
I agree with @pclarksurf. For inland/lake sailing, I'd have a very long list of higher priorities
dock neighbour's shore power cord?   (1)
Kingjim91 at 4:59pm 08.18.22
What I find odd with this whole thread is, I am thinking there is a 15 Amp outlet right here https
New to us Hunter 40.5
baycloud at 4:57pm 08.18.22
@baycloud I'm a little confused. You should see the entire chain when you lift up the "cupholder
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Leeward Rail at 4:38pm 08.18.22
Whoopsie, I've got one also. And it's an 8 horse two stroke! Fast and Stinky!! :beer:
16A breakers
dlochner at 4:26pm 08.18.22
Because the breaker is not rated for DC. From eepower.com: "Though AC and DC breakers appear simil
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
justsomeguy at 4:25pm 08.18.22
I have 2 stinkpots Whoopsie, I've got one also. And it's an 8 horse two stroke!
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Siamese at 4:23pm 08.18.22
Yeah, so much gray area in the stink potter sailor debate. I've pretty well trained myself to stay
New to us Hunter 40.5
smokey73 at 4:21pm 08.18.22
@baycloud I'm a little confused. You should see the entire chain when you lift up the "cupholder"
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Leeward Rail at 4:19pm 08.18.22
@rgranger you motorboat traitor.. Go back to THT. We SBO people don't like yer kind! Especially if
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Justin_NSA at 4:19pm 08.18.22
I sail and power and consider myself a safe and courteous boater.............so maybe I am an outli
Rudder Stops
Siamese at 4:18pm 08.18.22
The best way would be to pull the cover to your emergency tiller and measure it with a protractor
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
dlochner at 4:16pm 08.18.22
I sail and power and consider myself a safe and courteous boater.............so maybe I am an outli
Scrap section of rub rail base?
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:09pm 08.18.22
Your welcome
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
sail sfbay at 4:08pm 08.18.22
I sail and power and consider myself a safe and courteous boater.............so maybe I am an outlie
16A breakers
mermike at 4:05pm 08.18.22
Why is it inappropriate? Because the breaker is not rated for DC. From eepower.com: "Though AC an
Sailors vs. Stinkpoters
Siamese at 4:05pm 08.18.22
If you're gonna be a stinkpotter, you should at least know how it's spelled. ;) :yikes:

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