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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
csdurand at 7:10pm 04.27.11
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After purchasing two Amp Meters, building a nice custom mount and hooking it all up they don't seem
Beajae at 6:16pm 04.27.11
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Can anyone tell me what I need for a bulb or complete light for my anchor light on top of the mast o
hz293 at 5:06pm 04.27.11
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I'm about to buy a 2004 Mercury 9.9 EXLH for my 1976 Catalina 27. I'm told compression is 190 and 16
crewzen at 4:03pm 04.27.11
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I just launched my 1984 Hunter 27, and we found that the transmission is bad. The dealer pulled the
crewzen at 4:03pm 04.27.11
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I just launched my 1984 Hunter 27, and we found that the transmission is bad. The dealer pulled the
redhead78 at 4:01pm 04.27.11
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Hey all, I have a brownish stain on my hull by the waterline I heard of a Mary Kate product that wil

Recent Replies

Wet core from dodger snaps?
Parsons at 6:24am 08.31.22
@Maine Sail covered this on his Marine How To site in some detail, with detailed explanations as to
Tips for top down furler?
flightlead404 at 6:12am 08.31.22
Perhaps you are not putting enough tension on the sheet when you furl the sail. Could be, I''m go
Mainsheet location
Skedaddle at 5:11am 08.31.22
Moving the mainsheet to the cockpit is why I'm considering the Barton removable traveler. At least I
Wet core from dodger snaps?
thinwater at 5:10am 08.31.22
To prevent cracking of the epoxy plugs, push in a few snippets of fiberglass cloth (1/2" x 1 1/2" st
Tips for top down furler?
DayDreamer41 at 5:06am 08.31.22
Interesting, when we furl ours the clew ends up about midpoint of the rolled sail once barber poled
Is this a common H34 sole problem?
Andiamo 34 at 4:42am 08.31.22
I have a leak on the Starboard side deck plate when it rains heavy. It runs down the false ceiling
Convert Ice to Fridge
Andiamo 34 at 4:31am 08.31.22
Thank you all for your suggestions and recommendations. I appreciate the support I get from this com
Replacing Wiring Harness
rpwillia at 3:22am 08.31.22
Thanks Benny and SFBay, I did get a look at his boat the other day. Looks like he needs both the eng
Hunter Europa transom bung   (1)
martx007 at 11:37pm 08.30.22
Thanks guys, its definitely bilge pump hole as there was one there before purchase but broke and i h
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 10:28pm 08.30.22
Ummmmm ? Do you have any homeless guys living at the end of your block ? They may be a better cho
Wet core from dodger snaps?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:44pm 08.30.22
The original poster in Deck hardware screw sealer ? may be due for a checkup when he says: "When I
windless   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:27pm 08.30.22
I thought a windless is what you use when you want less wind. Enough already with the puny puns. I'
Wet core from dodger snaps?
sail sfbay at 9:19pm 08.30.22
While I have never had an issue with water infiltration on my dodger snap screws I get your concern.
Wet core from dodger snaps?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:16pm 08.30.22
I've also wondered if one could "screw" into an epoxy plug without shattering it regardless of how c
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft??
sail sfbay at 9:14pm 08.30.22
I am in that also camp..........ask the owner for his survey, which should have photos of the survey
New Catalina 30 Owner
Ralph Johnstone at 8:55pm 08.30.22
I was never able to reach the Holy Grail of packing with no drips at rest and 4-5 drips per minute
Hunter Europa transom bung   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:29pm 08.30.22
Are we 100% sure that is not the cockpit drain hole? YIPES :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: ! Good point.
Any woodworkers about?
mermike at 8:06pm 08.30.22
I did the exact thing on my C-22. There was both camber and curve, but the slot had to be straight.

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