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RobG at 9:26am 04.05.11
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I've red through the previous thread and get it all except one nagging question: I have an OFF-1-BOT
FourPoints at 9:20am 04.05.11
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Came across this, $45 for the kit it's a great price, but I can't seem to find any info about how la
Indysailor at 9:18am 04.05.11
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Argh- I am going to order a new main sheet, but I left it at the boat. What size is the line, folks?
Stephen Trapani at 8:29am 04.05.11
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One thing I love is cheap solutions to expensive problems. I decided to post a few of mine. Surely p
flypiscesdc at 7:48am 04.05.11
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If anyone out there has any good ideas about where I might get a new Sliding Cover for the Companion
Sumner at 7:14am 04.05.11
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...Florida trip report. It starts here... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-fall-2010/FL-
ruidh at 6:53am 04.05.11
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I have concerns about my nav lights. Specifically, the 120 degree white at the stern. It is mounted
JBSailsSD at 6:44am 04.05.11
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I am making pretty good progress on my 1977 Y25 MKII acquired a month and a half ago here in San Die
shoeless at 6:35am 04.05.11
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I am considering buying an ASC for my 2004 Hunter 386 (914 sq. ft.). Has anyone had experience fitt
Mechanicalmike at 5:47am 04.05.11
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Hello, I just bought a 1981 Catalina 27 with a universal diesel. Great boat but I have a wiring bu
Mary and Joseph at 5:16am 04.05.11
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Hello, everyone. I have been looking to buy a sailboat (and learn how to sail) this season, and I ha
Jkenny13 at 4:54am 04.05.11
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I would like to know the best thing to do for my 27 its a 1978. the windows leak. Have you replaced
Bad Obsession at 4:17am 04.05.11
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How much work have you been able to accomplish this spring? Are you ready to hit the water? Are yo
windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11
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Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11
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Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11
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At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11
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I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11
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I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11
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Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11
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Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea

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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
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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.
windless
Siamese at 7:06pm 08.30.22
Not me, but a windlass is what you can use when it's windless.
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flightlead404 at 6:57pm 08.30.22
Key to the operation of the TD furler is shock cord tension, as tight as you can get it. Why can't
Tiller for hunter 23
rgranger at 6:49pm 08.30.22
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Nachismo at 5:52pm 08.30.22
Did anybody find a source for the rubber valve seat thingy without having to buy a whole new solenoi
Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu?
john6206 at 5:52pm 08.30.22
I bought mine two years ago. Mercury 5 hp sail pro: long shaft, high thrust prop, little alternator-
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller?
Johnb at 5:49pm 08.30.22
The charge controller provides information that is useful to have readily viewable. This includes: B
2 boom vangs, no main sheet?
pclarksurf at 5:45pm 08.30.22
"James, she's a 50-year old boat... She's going to leak a little bit. Just get a big sponge, spong
Cal 36 - 9 foot draft??
Alan Gomes at 5:28pm 08.30.22
Highly unlikely that the Jensen factory would have done this. But any Frankenstein modifications a p
Island Time Progress report
Tally Ho at 5:12pm 08.30.22
Need some photos! :worthless: Greg

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