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caguy at 12:54pm 12.12.09
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I received this video from a friend of mine. I was going to post it in the Trailer Sailor forum but
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Today is the lighted boat parade on Amelia Island Mast Confusion my 2002 - 356, looks great and is
Maine Sail at 8:54am 12.12.09
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Hint you can sail here.. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/120208306.jpg
Dodginski at 7:18am 12.12.09
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We have managed to break the Lexan companionway hatch on our 1988 Pearson 31 II ... would anyone hav
BobM at 6:16am 12.12.09
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I had volunteered to crew my friends new Jeanneau 39DS on the trip to Boston. I knew it was going t
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Does anybody know the thickness of the glass where the keel bolts pass thru the hull on the bottom o
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I'm looking for a good cheap javelin with a trailer. Give me a call or send an email. David Brann
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Having started getting serious about cruising rather late in life, an age when many are giving up sa
RumLine II at 2:46pm 12.11.09
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I've got a 2001 76hp Turbo Yanmar. I would like to know what rpm others run this eng. at. I'm travel
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Do you wear a float coat ? life jacket ? Sailing vest ? or have the (screw it ! It looks stupid and
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Does anyone have a 272 out of the water in the Washington DC area. I would ask for permission to mea
Johnweikel at 12:49pm 12.11.09
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Need photo of rigging on floor of boat. Also photo of rudder. Thanks for the two photos of the Puffi
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Well, I hate to say it, but it is the 21st century. I am throwing in towel on hanks and going furle
Gaza at 10:41am 12.11.09
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I will soon be purchasing a 1986 Cal 28. I wanted to hear from anyone that owns or sails this model
CurtisAndNautilus at 8:50am 12.11.09
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We plan to be in Maui for three weeks in February and would like to do some relaxed sailing in the c
TKMLSMMC at 7:31am 12.11.09
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My Engine, Coupling, Shaft And Cutlass Bearing Are In Good Shape But I Am Still Getting Vibrations W
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im buying my first boat and im going to look at both boats this weekend. both are on trailers what
timebandit at 7:19am 12.11.09
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Just a link to the LOG NEWSPAPER so you can see what is going on in southern California in case you
mark_swart at 6:46am 12.11.09
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Hello everyone and Happy Holidays, The roller furling headsail on my H34 is thrashed. Stained, torn
Inter20sailor at 6:31am 12.11.09
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Hello Lads, While hanging out in my new to me MkII, I noticed during a heavy rain shower (moored

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Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters
Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 04.24.22
When the blower is on in essence you are pressurizing the cabin. Someone is outside brushing with a
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
thinwater at 9:52am 04.24.22
I have wondered that myself. There is no reason that C&C couldn't have made it from something else.
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
thinwater at 9:50am 04.24.22
Yup. In this case original design was fine other than needing better sealing. The oak would appa
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
Leeward Rail at 9:24am 04.24.22
Found a good reference that talks about bonding white oak with epoxy. I had found some comments onl
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:20am 04.24.22
You are absolutely correct @twistedskipper to keep the tank from overflowing and into the cabin when
Docking with a loop
BigEasy at 9:09am 04.24.22
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
twistedskipper at 8:30am 04.24.22
If open with 8 adults aboard and vent open you will likely rapidly get water flowing out the vent.
Catalina 22 Portable 120V AC
John Marrone at 8:18am 04.24.22
Appreciate the help. Looks like 5000 BTU will be all we need for small Catalina 22 Cabin along with
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade?   (2)
jviss at 8:11am 04.24.22
That makes sense what you wrote about the Edson Quadrant, I asked Edson & they dont suggest to conn
Trans oil
kloudie1 at 8:08am 04.24.22
Chuck, the manual can be found on this site: Click on "Owner Resources" in the top bar then click on
Docking with a loop
Tally Ho at 8:03am 04.24.22
Have you tried it on the primary winch? I have not. It might work there also. The cabin top winc
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade?
Johann at 7:53am 04.24.22
Also, I used the Octopus RS drive, which has less than 2/3 the peak force of the Raymarine type 1 li
Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:35am 04.24.22
@Ralph Johnstone I have advised in the past closing off the boat and taping a large piece of plasti
Docking with a loop
Bob S at 7:33am 04.24.22
Have you tried it on the primary winch?
Build a Better Boat Hook?
jviss at 7:32am 04.24.22
Thanks, that looks good. One would have to be careful tossing one of those from a sailboat, with al
Stansions for 1987 Hunter 28.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:20am 04.24.22
@SirMichael current owner of the forum store is a former Hunter employee who has the build list fo
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
Leeward Rail at 7:17am 04.24.22
With new finish and sealing agents today, you are not likely to have any issues for forty or fifty
Trans oil
smokey73 at 7:13am 04.24.22
@Benny17441 The only single 30W synthetic oil I'm seeing on line is marketed for 4 stroke motorcycle

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