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Repro at 6:11am 02.13.11
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How high can you point with the winged keel? How big an advantage is the normal keel compared to the
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Hi folks, you may find my conundrum strange but I hope you can help. I got my Irwin a few months ag
Mark Maulden at 11:08pm 02.12.11
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I bought one of these and learning it is driving me nuts... Can anyone help me with how to create a
bananaboat at 10:18pm 02.12.11
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Hi everybody. My first post here. I just got a 1986 Hunter 23.5. This might have been a huge mistake
Snotter at 9:49pm 02.12.11
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I am in the process of installing a genset in my Morgan OI. The engine room is below the center coc
CBSanford at 7:06pm 02.12.11
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My 272 has a simple electric panel that has teeny toggles that expose with a round base on the top o
fiestaMojo at 6:29pm 02.12.11
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I need to install a new depth system, seriously considering a fishfinder (Garmin FF 140) with the di
Weasel at 6:10pm 02.12.11
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I got my wife one of these water connection things that go on the stern that allows you to hook up a
Redemption at 5:36pm 02.12.11
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Before anyone starts in I did search this site and the mac site as well. I have come to an inevitabl
JoelHoover at 5:29pm 02.12.11
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If it's over 40 years old and still pretty, do you call it a Cougarmaran?
Stretch at 1:26pm 02.12.11
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The recreation capital of Canada, Squamish is an excellent port of call for northwest sailors. Where
Stretch at 12:56pm 02.12.11
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Hello, we are now proud Hunter owners of a 1991 model 355, here in Squamish,B.C. Canada. I have read
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oreana123 at 12:46pm 02.12.11
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I finished my rain cover. This cover keeps the cockpit clean and dry, and extends up over the pop to
Bonzai at 11:16am 02.12.11
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I have the chance to add AIS to my trailersailer...just how useful would it be? I plan to do coastal
Hal B at 8:42am 02.12.11
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Need some help! Last summer i hit a submerged rock in Long Island sound. When the boat was hauled
bobmorning at 7:51am 02.12.11
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We are in the process of replacing the lifelines and would like to install one gate on our 1984 Hunt
DesertSailor07 at 7:50am 02.12.11
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If I introduce 5# of iron will I experience wierd compass variances?
Roger Long at 7:49am 02.12.11
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I just made this animation for my web site of what has been going on with my mast tangs for the last
Rich (P303) at 6:13am 02.12.11
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I have just had my transmission rebuilt, however it has not been installed yet... and am planning to
Pat T at 9:00pm 02.11.11
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Am going to BVI in March using Moorings. Planning to scuba. Any comments on dive sites? Our plan is

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Doyle stack pack
dlochner at 7:59pm 08.01.22
Sails have to be trained to go into any of the stack packs. I have a Mack Pack and a new heavy stiff
New owner of neglected 1986 Capri 18
scottscotty at 7:37pm 08.01.22
Stdilbert... I am up the chowan river. Perhaps one day we will run across each other. G'day
Tools
thinwater at 7:31pm 08.01.22
Keep the boat drier. If the tools are rusting, the humidity is too high.
The Verdict
David in Sandusky at 7:18pm 08.01.22
I understand your loyalty to Catalina. We have chartered the 30, 34, and 36 models. But friends who
H49 washing machine install
artboas at 7:00pm 08.01.22
Hi everyone, we are now in our 4th year living aboard and full time cruising. we have survived thu
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SycloneDriver at 6:52pm 08.01.22
My smart shunt was showing 98% with a 5 amp load at 12.0 volt. They are probably shot or I have a b
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4Winds at 6:48pm 08.01.22
If you pump more water you may be able to remove more heat, after all that's where the heat is goin
Doyle stack pack
Tally Ho at 6:45pm 08.01.22
I have a Mack Pack, but pretty similar. My main sail is pretty new, and pretty stiff. I have to st
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar
Davidasailor26 at 6:42pm 08.01.22
Took the boat out yesterday and with only 5 amps load my house bank fell very quickly to 12.0 volt
Anyone have this drawer fridge?
berner73 at 6:35pm 08.01.22
Quick question, though: can I trial run the fridge here in the house (it's a 12V only) by using a s
Seawater pump for A/C
SycloneDriver at 6:10pm 08.01.22
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sail sfbay at 6:09pm 08.01.22
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sail sfbay at 6:05pm 08.01.22
Sailing Dingy Questions (O'Day Widgeon)
deander at 5:47pm 08.01.22
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stickinthemud57 at 5:32pm 08.01.22
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Seawater pump for A/C
NCBrew at 5:30pm 08.01.22
I changed my A/C water pump to a 12v pump trying to save a few 110V amps. It works fine and pumps mo
Seawater pump for A/C
4Winds at 5:23pm 08.01.22
AC never cools down a boat like a Landlubber home. We have one 16k BTU and one 8k BTU and it is co
Anyone thinking of selling their 275?
Froudy at 5:19pm 08.01.22
Trying to let the forum know I plan to part with #29 as per the name of the forum. Was more direct b

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