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I have a 2006 Hunter 25. B and R rig, with shoal draft keel. Trying to find location of the keel b

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MFD at 10:34pm 04.04.25
This picture just raises a bunch of questions for me, not the least of which has to do with the fac
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel
Crusty Ol Salt at 10:26pm 04.04.25
Have you talked to the previous owner? Did they sail the same lake? Where did they launch? Are the
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel
Leeward Rail at 9:49pm 04.04.25
, just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't bend or hang up on small rocks and such. Larger
Alternator Terminals - Please help before I fry things!
Leeward Rail at 9:29pm 04.04.25
My best guess is it connects two parts of the case that would be otherwise electrically isolated. T
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sailboat sabbatical at 9:22pm 04.04.25
Do whatever you did when you bought the boat, only backwards. BTW, motoring the ICW has been termed
Pearson keel
higgs at 9:08pm 04.04.25
I second NYSail. Your crack could be fairing. You really can't tell what is going on until you san
The holy grail of all questions nautical
Foswick at 9:00pm 04.04.25
TP, Food etc. Not interchangeable.
The holy grail of all questions nautical
higgs at 8:56pm 04.04.25
After 50+ years of boat ownership on the Great Lakes (Racine for 25 yrs) I never had any problem lea
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Urban Hermit at 8:48pm 04.04.25
God help you. 3 a.m. might be best.
The holy grail of all questions nautical
Leeward Rail at 8:33pm 04.04.25
Second, put it in any airtight container and never open it. That sounds like a joke, but really I j
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Leeward Rail at 8:23pm 04.04.25
The motor seems to need a nap for at least 30 minutes and less than 90. That's the problem. Just e
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DinghySailor at 7:40pm 04.04.25
How to mount a Force 10 2 burner stove
Leeward Rail at 7:38pm 04.04.25
I don't have the stove in hand, yet. I'm looking at pictures myself, and trying to understand how i
The holy grail of all questions nautical
Ralph Johnstone at 5:27pm 04.04.25
Oh, I only use toilet paper once and then dispose of it. So you're saying you don't believe in re
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ggrizzard at 4:27pm 04.04.25
Crew member pranking Captain... Keelhaul Offense. US Navy agrees for crewmate who threw MOB
The holy grail of all questions nautical
garymalmgren at 4:13pm 04.04.25
"how does one keep toilet paper from becoming soggy when onboard for any length of time ?" Oh, I on
Down the (New Design) Hatch!
Gene Neill at 3:33pm 04.04.25
Forward hatch lens replacement *%&@#!! Photobucket ate all the pics, sadly, but there is info in t
Catalina 310 market value
dlochner at 3:00pm 04.04.25
Do whatever you did when you bought the boat, only backwards. BTW, motoring the ICW has been termed
Replacing nuts on keel bolts
Foswick at 2:47pm 04.04.25
I actually don't think I would hesitate to get in there with a Dremel and shave the fiberglass back
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DinghySailor at 2:46pm 04.04.25

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