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zipkruse at 11:53pm 12.30.09
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Me ' a couple of buddies may soon be given a 1978 Hunter 30. We've had only a cursory look at the th
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Alas, poor Meva, my 1993 H23.5's water ballast tank leaked into the core and she is unfit to sail wi
Snotter at 3:08pm 12.30.09
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The new heat pump is installed and the electrical upgrades will be finished soon. It is time to sta
caguy at 2:23pm 12.30.09
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I have been looking for a long time for a C27 on a trailer that I could afford and finally did. I w
Scott C. at 12:35pm 12.30.09
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I am new to sailing, I have had my I28 for about 6 months and have noticed that my keel bolts are co
Rick D at 12:06pm 12.30.09
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I don't believe there was a 'stock' area for house battery placement on 40.5's. I am a bit annoyed o
SVSeahawk34 at 11:56am 12.30.09
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My wife and I own a 1988 Catalina 34 and are planning a spring (May 2010) cruise to Baltimore from o
sailboat09 at 10:54am 12.30.09
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I need a toliet seat for my Catalina 30 - it is a TUFFY J-9 - where might I purchase one? Lee
sailingchefs at 10:17am 12.30.09
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Hi All! I'm ordering new sails for my recently acquired '84 C-25 (SR-FK). I have not yet sai
walt at 10:02am 12.30.09
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This post is somewhat a test to see how these pictures show up here.. The pictures were taken with a
jetdrvr at 10:00am 12.30.09
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Hey all, I am planning on getting a boom vang for my 7.3. Any suggestions on what to get? I have
Prime Time at 9:26am 12.30.09
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Any one remember the scene in City Slickers where one of the actors says to Billy Crystal how growin
Bob 04 H260 at 8:45am 12.30.09
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I am going to take Peggies advice and replace the pump on the Jabsco head in our 260 with the Rarita
S36_Osprey at 8:25am 12.30.09
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Hello - I'm thinking about a change to the head system on my Sabre 36. Currently I have a Lavac hea
nics0car at 5:11am 12.30.09
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I'm curious about storing your boat for the winter in the boat yard. When the boatyard operator had
thesailerdude at 9:55pm 12.29.09
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the link to the brief video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sFAa28bPeg sorry guys you wouldnt
r.oril at 9:53pm 12.29.09
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I am having a senior moment. I saw a upside down horseshoe device that you attach the main sheet to
caguy at 8:41pm 12.29.09
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It in a 1982 C-27 I am buying. The motor got wet from rain water and does not run. The PO says that
yottyboy at 6:13pm 12.29.09
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No it's not a famous sea battle, it's a potty. If you have ever run across one, you will know that i
Tim R. at 5:23pm 12.29.09
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I am sitting in Bar Harbor and it is 8 degrees blowing 20-30 and gusting to 50. It would be great t

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Diesel heater install on Hunter 45CC   (1)
Captain Mateo at 7:57am 04.27.22
Tony, I liveaboard full time on my H 460 in the Chesapeake Bay. Last summer, I installed a Webasto A
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues
brockangelo at 7:56am 04.27.22
That's good to know - thanks Grotto
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug
jssailem at 7:54am 04.27.22
LooseScrew... No offense meant or taken in the exchange... It was just a big hole. I'm not sure it w
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Hayden Watson at 7:51am 04.27.22
Ok, so I was thinking about my dilemma. I am missing the large nut that would normally be used to
Help replacing Raw Water Pump on a Yanmar 4JH4-TE
joelm100 at 7:49am 04.27.22
Thank you joelm100. When you removed the lower engine mount bolt to swing the mount out of the way,
Help replacing Raw Water Pump on a Yanmar 4JH4-TE
joelm100 at 7:47am 04.27.22
Thank you joelm100. When you removed the lower engine mount bolt to swing the mount out of the way
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KeokiV at 7:44am 04.27.22
Hello. Basically the P Hinges have snapped. Replacements are expensive and take 8 to 12 weeks to ge
Replace mechanical rotary autopilot drive unit (ST4000Mk2) with linear drive unit?   (2)
jviss at 7:44am 04.27.22
Is your autopilot a ST 6002 or is it a 4000? I am thinking that both control heads have clutch conn
ignition key cover Catalina 30 1978 vintage
mrreg at 7:39am 04.27.22
Thanks to all who replied. Great suggestions. Definitely an doable diy project Russ
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related
fstbttms at 7:36am 04.27.22
I wouldn't wish ePaint on an enemy. Hope this works out.
Seawater pump replacement on Yanmar 3JH3E   (4)
joelm100 at 7:35am 04.27.22
Well, turns out it wasn't a big deal, but I did still curse a few engine designers. That lower star
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thinner is aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbon Per @sail sfbay post info aromatic = Xylene. aliph
2005 Hunter45 CC
senang at 7:19am 04.27.22
Nice toothbrush:)
Seeking advice from any chemists, bottom paint related
Sailor Sue at 7:07am 04.27.22
:plus::plus: Add small paint amount into a container and add Mineral Spirts ounce by ounce , mixin
Replace mechanical rotary autopilot drive unit (ST4000Mk2) with linear drive unit?
kloudie1 at 7:03am 04.27.22
Is your autopilot a ST 6002 or is it a 4000? I am thinking that both control heads have clutch conne
Another Battery Question.....
Scott T-Bird at 7:01am 04.27.22
Boomer, this is a good opportunity to test your setup. Buy 2 new ones and series them with the old
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
MikeHoncho at 6:59am 04.27.22
Epoxy is probably more toxic during the assembly process, before the epoxy is cured. Exposure to th
Docking with a loop
Scott T-Bird at 6:46am 04.27.22
Hunter 28 or 28.5 Rudder   (1)
SirMichael at 6:42am 04.27.22
I scraped and sanded all the paint off the bottom of my boat last spring, hopefully this picture wil

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