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does this main sail look right? shouldn't it go all the way to the top of the mast? forgive me i
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I have a 2000 H340 and the faucets in the galley have started to leak under the knobs when the water
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Hi all, I have been looking for a new rudder-post head for our 27. The bolt holes on the original h
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My wife and I took over ownership of her father's 1979 Hunter 27 after many years of lack of use (a
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Ahoy there! I'd love some feedback from any sailors who might be willing to address a couple of ques
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I just started doing research on sailboats for my brother. in the future we plan on getting a sailb
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I'm interested in a 1987 272. The present owner has added 4 or 5 cement blocks and some bricks in th
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Anybody out there who knows the waterline length of an S2 9.2A and the displacement? A prop maker w
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I am de-commissioning the plumbing for my MSD but want to leave the seacocks in place in the event I
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Back in March 2010, I ask the Catalina 309 Owners Forum what PHRF rating those racing the 309 had re
BHW at 11:42am 05.17.10
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I Have A 2000 Hunter 380. My REFER Compressor Has Stopped. The Led Diagnostic Light Says "compresso
oldmom1 at 11:26am 05.17.10
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Trying to find out what the centerboard for this boat is made of. Does it have a cement core? How
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Does anyone have any tips on how to put in a new halyard a raised mast? I old halyard broke and can
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Do any of you with a S37 have any experience with the internals of the rudder on these boats. I rece
Rick D at 9:50am 05.17.10
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I really hate asking you a question about one of my Jabscos, but here goes... one of mine with the n
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The jib on my 1986 Hunter 31 with Harken furler has dropped down about 12-18", which not only makes
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Well, finally splashed! Saturday morning, didn't get all the work I wanted to do done, but I had to

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West Marine is notorious for over pricing, even before inflation. The problem is, i you need it quic
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It ain't cheap. Even at Defender the price is surprisingly high. I don't know if the plumber's glu
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Look like this one? The toggle switch is for panel illumination and panel lamp check. The red knob
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Slipin Away at 10:13pm 06.01.22
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jssailem at 9:14pm 06.01.22
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