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Charisma at 4:33pm 03.21.11
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Does anyone know where Kelly-Hansen Sails are made? I thought they were here in the USA, but now hav
JonnyQuest at 4:08pm 03.21.11
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Dreaming of not needing a dinghy to get close enough to the barrier islands here in the Gulf Coast.
Peppercorn at 4:00pm 03.21.11
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I've removed the crazed ' cracked acrylic deadlights on my '78 30 Irwin. I'm to the point of affixin
njmedic3306 at 3:55pm 03.21.11
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I am on a lake in northern NJ that gets very busy. My yacht club has a limit on their finger slip to
Gabor15908 at 3:31pm 03.21.11
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I am thinking replacing my Garmin 2006 GPS for a Gramin 720. I am not sure that the high price ($129
Don Guillette at 2:24pm 03.21.11
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This thread is for RichH, Alan, Joe from San Diego, Stu J and anyone else who can shed light on this
gettinthere at 1:13pm 03.21.11
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I bought a small Facet fuel pump to prime my fuel system during filter changes. The old perkins manu
seatravellerhawaii at 12:54pm 03.21.11
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Aloha All, I have a question regarding mast care and maintenance. I own a 1978 Mac-Venture 25. I a
PrincessoftheLake at 12:51pm 03.21.11
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I am considering replacing the packing gland on Emmanuel with the dripless type. Any thoughts on wh
davidra at 12:48pm 03.21.11
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Good Afternoon I recently purchased an S2 7.0 (1975) shoal draft model. The hull and interior are in
Mike Wells at 12:31pm 03.21.11
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I'm a newbie at this. We have a 22' MacGregor. Early 70's. We recently had the cable on the swing
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 11:23am 03.21.11
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Spring did seem like it was getting here, but now it's f@#%*'g snowing.:cussing: Anyways, the weeke
flip at 11:05am 03.21.11
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Hi all, I have a question about the mast and the pumping motion (forward and aft) when the wind blow
joe@intova.net at 10:37am 03.21.11
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I have a Legend 40 built in 1985. Prior owner disconnected the sewage storage tank to head dumps dir
Edith at 10:24am 03.21.11
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Hi everybody We bought a 33 Hunter last year in the USA, hoping to sail there, but we can't go becau
BrokeNotBroken at 10:24am 03.21.11
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Ok, I'm cheap...ya saw the user name, right? http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/emot/smile.gif Anyw
Paul and Judy at 10:22am 03.21.11
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Attached are some drawing of the 1993 Hunter 33.5. If you want clearer copies shoot me your e-mail
Roger Thomas at 9:22am 03.21.11
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I am about to buy a Catalina 27 to 30 ft 1986 to 1989. Are there any unusual problems with these mod
guidera48 at 9:13am 03.21.11
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I am doing a dry run on my Wind Turbine installation before it comes down and gets painted and have
PrincessoftheLake at 9:07am 03.21.11
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Some of you may have seen and remember my posts on the subject of the ongoing problems with our Raym

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Removing centerboard?
rs1sensen at 6:06pm 12.15.21
First of all - I'd like to echo all the statements by @Crazy Dave Condon about the importance of saf
Hunter 34 engine alignment
MikeHoncho at 5:51pm 12.15.21
Please try and picture this. I think 5 people have been trying to picture this over what? 19 pos
Hunter 34 engine alignment
MikeHoncho at 5:49pm 12.15.21
The dripless gland is pushing shaft and coupling to the engine. Please try and picture this. Tr
Hunter 34 engine alignment
Luna Blue at 5:43pm 12.15.21
The dripless gland is pushing shaft and coupling to the engine. Please try and picture this. Try
Hunter 34 engine alignment
MikeHoncho at 5:42pm 12.15.21
Loosen up the collars on the drip less to allow movement, align the engine to the shaft using the co
Hunter 34 engine alignment
Luna Blue at 5:38pm 12.15.21
would like to slide the coupling back, center the shaft and align the engine.
Hunter 34 engine alignment
Luna Blue at 5:33pm 12.15.21
Yes correct. With the dripless shaft seal you don't get much play. I would like to slide the cou
Hunter 34 engine alignment
MikeHoncho at 5:20pm 12.15.21
As stated prior, slip shaft coupling, PSS dripless. Yes, I have removed bolts between coupling.
How old is Grandpa?
BlowMeAway at 5:15pm 12.15.21
In some places, like rural America, prices could have been that low. The average in '47 was around
How old is Grandpa?
danm1 at 5:12pm 12.15.21
Well, I am 71 and remember 15 cent gas when I was was around 18. On the other hand, many of the cult
How old is Grandpa?
rgranger at 5:11pm 12.15.21
When an ice box required actual ice..
Bimini for 1987 Hunter 28.5
sail sfbay at 5:02pm 12.15.21
Do you want to measure, and sew? If not, you can purchase a "pre-measured" one from this site: http
How old is Grandpa?
Brian D at 5:01pm 12.15.21
Only 74? Where was he buying his gasoline? In some places, like rural America, prices could have b
Nasty Stuff Leaking
JoeWhite at 4:59pm 12.15.21
My macerator also leaked due to broken screw rod that holds the blade, releasing tank content. The p
How old is Grandpa?
BlowMeAway at 4:48pm 12.15.21
Only 74? Where was he buying his gasoline?
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BlowMeAway at 4:38pm 12.15.21
Neither one would I choose. They're not safe nor nearly large enough for my morning commute. Althoug
Charter Sailing In Miami
PaulK at 4:35pm 12.15.21
Are you planning to use the S2 9.2C that's in your profile? It might be tough to do much more than
Chapman's Piloting Publication
Richard19068 at 4:35pm 12.15.21
Mine is a 1961-1962 edition. Read the heck out of it when I was a kid. im sign it for her...

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