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Why do we bother rant
dlochner at 5:49pm 08.28.22
or they respond back to the reply and doubt or disprove (in error) the reply because it wasn't what
How do I add a new turning block at base of mast?
quadrille38 at 5:49pm 08.28.22
The messenger line ended up being a comedy of errors. The Mrs ended up going up the stick at least
Why do we bother rant
MikeHoncho at 5:47pm 08.28.22
or they respond back to the reply and doubt or disprove (in error) the reply because it wasn't what
Service life of nylon anchor rode?
dlochner at 5:46pm 08.28.22
I am definitely no expert on insurance matters! Having made that statement, one has to be thorough
How do I add a new turning block at base of mast?
quadrille38 at 5:45pm 08.28.22
Your mast may be different but on our 2007 H41DS, the spinnaker halyard goes through the port-most
Why do we bother rant
jon hansen at 5:30pm 08.28.22
now, i do so like those that ask for help, work through their issue,s. report back on how things are
Hunter 30 and prop walk
Davidasailor26 at 5:11pm 08.28.22
Campbell props are generally well regarded for maneuvering. I agree with Jon to practice. Docking c
Why do we bother rant
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:10pm 08.28.22
Hear! Hear! I'm in no position to judge the value of anyone's question, having asked some fairly du
Why do we bother rant
Stu Jackson at 4:58pm 08.28.22
Thx, Don. 'bout time.
Why do we bother rant
arf145 at 4:38pm 08.28.22
Hear! Hear! I'm in no position to judge the value of anyone's question, having asked some fairly dum
Why do we bother rant
dLj at 4:37pm 08.28.22
Well, since this thread is labeled as a rant - I've less compunction to bite my tongue. First, I com
Hunter 30 and prop walk
kappykaplan at 4:37pm 08.28.22
practice practice practice. :plus:
Hunter 30 and prop walk
shemandr at 4:31pm 08.28.22
I'm not sure if the OP is complaining about too little prop walk or too much. Most posters on this
Hot water heater
valcour at 4:26pm 08.28.22
yes, stbd side behind panel in aft berth. Very early hulls had 20 gal tank, but my 2003 #218 has 6 g
No More Hot Feet
sail sfbay at 4:23pm 08.28.22
Nice...........on my sailboat also.
Why do we bother rant
dlochner at 4:16pm 08.28.22
It does seem that some folks are in way over their heads. Yes it is frustrating to take time to off
Service life of nylon anchor rode?
Captain Larry-DH at 4:04pm 08.28.22
claims for losses that clearly do, or might, result from lack of proper maintenance of the yacht or
Hunter 30 and prop walk
jon hansen at 3:59pm 08.28.22
top of the line prop prop walk can be your friend captains should be thinking 30 seconds ahead, 60

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