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jackzimmerman at 8:05am 05.24.10
10/2719
We have a 1999 Hunter 380, just bought it late last year. We do not have in mast furling but we do
thaeni at 8:03am 05.24.10
6/1788
In what conditions or circumstance's do you let the traveler go to Port or Starboard VS leaving it c
jackzimmerman at 7:55am 05.24.10
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We have a 1999 Hunter 380 which we just bought late last year. It constantly has maybe 2 inches or
s/v Sweet Laraine at 6:04am 05.24.10
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I hit the seawall yesterday when I could not shift into reverse to stop. It seems that the cable nee
DannyS at 5:31am 05.24.10
5/2029
So I'm thinking of replacing the exterior wood with composite decking material. My boat has a molded
tazmo8448 at 5:25am 05.24.10
1/1206
I have noticed two bailer holes in the transom one for the main cockpit(on centerline) and one that
woodster at 5:16am 05.24.10
2/1822
i am looking at installing a grounding plate on my S-2...and am wondering if they make one that will
jibes138 at 3:02am 05.24.10
13/4247
Let's say I am cruising along under sail only and I am on starboard tack only under sail power. I a
Rick D at 11:18pm 05.23.10
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(I hope I'm not violating any copywrites here. This is sourced form the LA Times blog site) h
PKFK at 9:48pm 05.23.10
11/3178
I also asked this in the head mistriss forum - but it seem quiet over there so asking here as well (
PKFK at 9:40pm 05.23.10
3/3521
I am installing a PHC-LBA conversion kit that I purchased from SBO.com. I have a question about th
Don Crowther at 2:02pm 05.23.10
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I've just received a call from my marina. Our boat has been blown over, it was on it's stand. Must h
PrincessoftheLake at 7:44pm 05.23.10
2/1688
Spent the weekend getting the boat ready and were trying to bend on the jib on our 1995 Hunter 40.5
Brian D at 7:34pm 05.23.10
11/4962
Is it worth it? When would be a good time to do one if one were interested? Who are the better chart
Mike U at 7:04pm 05.23.10
3/1098
Does anyone know where to get replacement latch screws for a 1980s era Hunter? I have a 1986 34', a
thaeni at 6:55pm 05.23.10
1/1296
I have a 6 gallon Seaward water Heater and the heating element does not function. Is it a replaceabl
jbrock at 6:53pm 05.23.10
3/1933
I have just removed barnacles and cleaned up my rudder. I'm not going to bottom paint the hull and
Jim25 at 5:32pm 05.23.10
10/3532
Drop Keel Out 1974 Venture 25 pics are HERE Hi Just thought i would say I took my keel out today a
damoses1 at 3:25pm 05.23.10
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I am looking for a used 150% Genoa for my 1977 O'day 22 sailboat. If you have one, or know where
Grasshopp at 3:16pm 05.23.10
4/1685
I just started this course yesterday in Melbourne VIC. It is a required course for Cat 1 ' 2 races h

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H34 mid ship cleats location
Stu Jackson at 11:20am 06.25.22
The suggestion that the midship cleat needs to be in front of the mast is incorrect. The midship cl
Yeti Goal Zero
c07chrisjohnson at 10:58am 06.25.22
I dont think my engine heats water at all. The water heater runs off the AC bus--so even if the engi
Seeking maintenance advice with a few issues on a Hunter 25-2
dlochner at 10:38am 06.25.22
Rub Rail: Will tap to check for hollowness and see how far the sponginess may have spread, if it h
Yeti Goal Zero
Windpilot at 10:37am 06.25.22
A much cheaper and more useful portable generater would also heat the water, but really, just heat i
H34 mid ship cleats location   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:11am 06.25.22
Bonobos are a much better choice. Yes, more suitable for the heavy work but God help you if they
Cordless power tools: best for boat?
JoeWhite at 9:44am 06.25.22
I buy a tool only when I need it.
H34 mid ship cleats location
Johnb at 9:31am 06.25.22
Bonobos are a much better choice.
Cordless power tools: best for boat?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:29am 06.25.22
I have an old hair dryer permanently on board for working on hoses. Won't start a hose job ( :)) wi
nmea / electronics upgrade advice!
dlochner at 9:23am 06.25.22
While patching together devices from different eras and manufacturers can be done, I think it is wis
H34 mid ship cleats location
Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 06.25.22
Always a monkey drill before adding them, Are you saying you employ monkeys to do the manual work
Main Halyard for Catalina 315
stephen_i_w at 9:11am 06.25.22
I also have a 2013 c315, but my main halyard is led to the cockpit through a clutch on the cabin top
Dock line noise.
Kings Gambit at 8:56am 06.25.22
nmea / electronics upgrade advice!
jssailem at 8:32am 06.25.22
Adam, Sailing the Salish Sea these past 7 years, I have found value in having the Vesper AIS XB8000
Trouble removing prop shaft   (4)
vidalia at 8:14am 06.25.22
For the record (because I always like to know how these things turn out): I used a steering wheel p
Cordless power tools: best for boat?
dlochner at 8:08am 06.25.22
The tools I use the most are a cordless drill, an impact drill, oscillating tool, and a sabre saw.
Cordless power tools: best for boat?
capta at 8:07am 06.25.22
I always used cordless whenever possible, even with a genset. However, it was always a pain to recha
H34 mid ship cleats location
Terry Cox at 8:04am 06.25.22
Hi Denise, different model, but I installed mid ship cleats on our boat that have worked great over

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