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Squadron at 7:42pm 12.20.09
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Hey! We just got done watching "Deep Water", an interesting documentary about a round the world r
26macsailer at 7:31pm 12.20.09
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I would like to purchase or make new bilge access covers for my 88 Mac Gregor 26D. Does anyone know
shine777 at 7:28pm 12.20.09
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I am going to look at posibley purchasing a catalina 22 swingkeel 1976 pop top version. Can someone
26macsailer at 4:56pm 12.20.09
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Where is the best location to install a bilge pump on an 88 Macgregor 26D? Is more than one recomme
MLampner at 2:48pm 12.20.09
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I own a 1977 Hunter 30. Bought the boat mid summer and after some sailing this year she is now on th
khemberger at 2:35pm 12.20.09
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Can anyone tell me at what rpm setting I will get the best fuel consumption for estimating range. I
tasdevil at 2:09pm 12.20.09
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Does anyone know of a usefull guide to provisioning for an offshore passage.. something over 60 days
captainmorrie at 10:57am 12.20.09
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I am attempting to change the fuel tank on my 1980 thirty foot Hunter sloop, but I am having a probl
Tim R. at 10:33am 12.20.09
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The Dutch teen who was blocked by authorities from sailing around the world has gone missing. I wou
26macsailer at 9:56am 12.20.09
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The fwd beilge under the berth is packed to the top with foam blocks, but the sides and rear beilge
26macsailer at 9:51am 12.20.09
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It appears that the water ballast tank valve it sticking open. Any suggestions on inspecting, remov
Rob & Rita at 9:24am 12.20.09
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I Would Like Information From Other Hunter 356 And Newer 36 Footer Owners. Regarding The Best Locati
Winter Fun!   (2)
Qoheleth at 9:22am 12.20.09
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Hey everybody! How is your winter (late fall) going? Any good winter projects going? I added a PV
Tim R. at 5:32am 12.20.09
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Ducati at 4:25am 12.20.09
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Hello all I love the look of a painted hull however I can't help to think how much work it would
BigPete at 3:03am 12.20.09
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Hi all, Does anyone have a pdf of the Y-26 owner's manual they could email me? I'd also like the s
Brahmany at 12:34am 12.20.09
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Thanks to those who contributed to my last queried on sailing with the transmission in neutral. Most
Albanach at 12:01am 12.20.09
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I am in the process of installing a wheel pilot. As part of this process I am trying to take off the
nick at 9:54pm 12.19.09
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About a year ago my H33 2004 #208 developed a creaking or groaning noise in the aft bulkhead. It was
RiBurton at 5:04pm 12.19.09
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Peggy, I am replacing my sanitation hose. I noticed in an older post (maybe 2001) that you recommen

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Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007
ramoore at 5:24pm 04.11.22
Hi everyone, just wanted to give an update. The keel is indeed lead, not iron. Thankfully. Most
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SimonNZ at 5:16pm 04.11.22
Hi jv, yes it's Simon :) I've done a bit more research and asked around, if I find any more out I'l
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ggrizzard at 5:04pm 04.11.22
I had a similar problem, but... My 79H30C tank was only about thirty gallons. It rested in the port
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jviss at 4:54pm 04.11.22
@jviss exactly as you say, it's a patch panel. Previous owners have added things on top, or remove
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve
Tally Ho at 4:49pm 04.11.22
Interesting implication on having to really use a flare on the 4th of July for an emergency. You j
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jon hansen at 4:42pm 04.11.22
geezer here too. simon, the bigger ingredient that's coupled with one's trim, that is shared with on
Lightning Protection
jon hansen at 4:30pm 04.11.22
out there, in a big storm, that i couldn't outrun, i say my prayers. it works for me!
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jon hansen at 4:26pm 04.11.22
my 69' cal 20 has metal spreaders. still going strong. fresh water boat
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Dalliance at 4:25pm 04.11.22
I was going from memory. I doubt very much mine is 6 guage. I'll look with I get to the boat but
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fstbttms at 4:17pm 04.11.22
Hi Dave, Could you please tell me the model of donut anode you are using on your 309. Thanks It'
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Alma at 4:14pm 04.11.22
When I bought my 309, it only had a donut one on the shaft. I had my diver put one like shown by f
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SailingTheSound at 4:05pm 04.11.22
Hi @jssailem, thanks for the warm welcome. I am not the official model for the WA360 but raced it wi
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve
Rick486 at 3:54pm 04.11.22
Our local police department accepts out of date flares and the harbor master disposes of them. Advan
Identify brand of DIN rail terminal blocks
SimonNZ at 3:53pm 04.11.22
That's very interesting, thanks. Notice how his picture is similar to my larger, lower rail in some
Starting fluid
jon hansen at 3:47pm 04.11.22
it's nice to learn of new products. my skills are all very old school. they work for me, but intere
Identify brand of DIN rail terminal blocks
jviss at 3:46pm 04.11.22
FWIW, short article on DIN rail terminal block ABYC compliance: Terminal Connector Compliance By Ed
Hunter 34 owners, hull & liner thickness near keel stub?   (2)
DeniseO30 at 3:45pm 04.11.22
Just an update, the new flanged valves are in, only one has G10 under it the other we built up the

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