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Roger Long at 4:01pm 04.28.11
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The Coast Guard says that stand up paddle boards are vessels. http://worldpaddleassociation.com/201
Mary and Joseph at 3:45pm 04.28.11
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Hello, everyone! I have been researching sailboats for what seems like months now, trying to pick a
roadking at 3:31pm 04.28.11
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looking to buy starboard life stantions for a 1987 legend 37.Any help would be greatly appreciated
lfrutkin at 2:51pm 04.28.11
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I have a 1979 27' S2 and when we use the cooler the area around the steps get wet. Any ideas?
Rick Webb at 2:08pm 04.28.11
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bobbelize at 1:25pm 04.28.11
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Just bought a used 1984 27' Catalina. My Ranger tipped off its supports and damaged the keel. Good
inarathree at 12:04pm 04.28.11
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Just curious, what is the difference between, say a Hunter 40 and a Hunter Legend 40? Are the "Lege
fiestaMojo at 11:40am 04.28.11
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when is the use of cotter rings (vs cotter pins) appropriate?
Faris at 11:03am 04.28.11
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Anyone have any experience with coastal sailing in a Venture 22? I do most of my sailing in Puget S
sailnteacher77 at 10:00am 04.28.11
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sailingdiver at 8:10am 04.28.11
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I just posting that quick note to all of you who replied to me last year! Hunter is a great boat, we
Dubo at 6:42am 04.28.11
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I posted this originally in mid-size but thought it was too narrow an audience since there was no re
Cliff E at 5:27am 04.28.11
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ran out of fuel on sunday just before I left the dock, no fuel gauge. went to the closest station fo
sailnteacher77 at 4:42am 04.28.11
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Hey everyone. Has anyone found a good wood and stain combo that matches the light teak interior? Fo
Roger Long at 4:15am 04.28.11
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My OEM bonding system of questionable original quality is a mess and I've got something electrical g
Witchi-Tai-To at 12:27am 04.28.11
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Due to some heavy weather recently on the Chesapeake, my O'Day 23 has a starboard cleat that's start
pfschmid at 11:22pm 04.27.11
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Could someone tell me how much headroom there is in an O'Day 22 cabin?
vigouroux at 11:03pm 04.27.11
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hello all.....just wanted to say hi before I started posting....I just bought a lancer 28.....and I
harryot1 at 10:03pm 04.27.11
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I have had a Catalina 27 since last Nov I find with the 140 Genoa I have limited ao no visability o
rmwac at 8:04pm 04.27.11
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Hi Peggy: I bought a 1984 Newport 27SII last fall, and have been hard at work ever since. My wife w

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Hunter 31. Rudder removal
Lakeskiier at 5:06pm 06.02.22
Got it. Thank you Greg
Outboard mounting bolts seized
Tedd at 4:42pm 06.02.22
I was thinking my next step may be to drill out the grommets attaching the plastic levers, then use
I'm afraid I was followed home from vacation
kappykaplan at 4:31pm 06.02.22
Nice looking little boat! :beer:
Outboard mounting bolts seized
justsomeguy at 4:30pm 06.02.22
Any suggestions? After a dose of penetrant, give the joint a few good taps with a brass/plastic ma
Green Crystals in Fuel Filter
Tally Ho at 4:00pm 06.02.22
The E10 fuel I use in my lawn edger plugs up the carburetor jets every year. This requires me ta
Hunter 31. Rudder removal
Tally Ho at 3:56pm 06.02.22
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel
Leeward Rail at 3:54pm 06.02.22
Exactly. My poor repair held up under trying conditions while unweighted! I feel much better about
Single-handed docking
Tally Ho at 3:51pm 06.02.22
This may be considered cheating but in sportier conditions you could always raise the marina or boa
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel
IASailor at 3:50pm 06.02.22
The winch and the companionway step don't support the keel when it is down. Exactly. My poor repa
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel
Leeward Rail at 3:45pm 06.02.22
Heck, last weekend I was out in 30 knot gust and nearly rounded up with the keel down but it held!
Hi I just purchased a hunter legend 40 87 model with a yammer 4jh engine has a b control panel that is the proper way to start it up an shut it off
Tally Ho at 3:44pm 06.02.22
It looks like the key is marked: Stop (not very legible). Off Run Start So, I would turn key to Sta
Cracked hull
SailorHunter at 3:39pm 06.02.22
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Outboard mounting bolts seized
dmax at 3:33pm 06.02.22
I feel your pain. A couple of other things you can try, Freeze-off spray: AKN7CMuJF3I Melting wax i
Being contacted
justsomeguy at 3:31pm 06.02.22
In addition it was unusual to read all my posts in such a short time or two hours. I just logged o
Outboard mounting bolts seized
dlochner at 2:15pm 06.02.22
Usually those threads have a little grease on them to prevent this. The threads look pretty clean a
Mainsail downhaul
kappykaplan at 2:04pm 06.02.22
Is it enough to spray it on the sliders Yes
Pinhole leak in 2015 Zodiak Wave
Vvs1blue at 1:57pm 06.02.22
I purchased PVC Stitch (14.99) on Amazon. It seemed to have a good rating. I will be trying it out s
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help
Scott T-Bird at 1:51pm 06.02.22
@Scott T-Bird thanks for clarifying Washington Island, WI. I don't know that area, so no idea on t
New Hunter 19-2 update   (1)
Hard-to-Lee-ve at 1:48pm 06.02.22
I got my Hunter 19 restored as well. It survived a hurricane two years ago and suffered damage to t
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel
IASailor at 1:43pm 06.02.22
Hello, not sure how far along you are with this repair but I thought I would let you know what I ha

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