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Robius at 10:04am 06.26.09
5/1952
Hi, I'm considering the purchase of an 80's vintage Lancer 30. Can anyone fill me in on the pros
NPTek at 9:35am 06.26.09
14/2581
HI: Check bathroom sink drain hole and through hole fitting!!! My '79 Hunter just sank this spring
svmaja at 8:37am 06.26.09
13/3028
Hi, I have just purchased an abadoned O'Day 30. It was properly put to bed before storage...however
Mergatroid at 8:28am 06.26.09
6/1945
Wanted to know if anyone has done this. I bought a real nice head unit but want to hang it from th
roguebear at 6:44am 06.26.09
4/4633
I'm looking for information pertaining to the maintenance the winches on our MacGregor 21, has any o
jack'scat at 6:42am 06.26.09
4/2421
A new ..to me..1995 30' boat # 6346. The power to the instruments has quit but all else there works.
garylinger at 3:55am 06.26.09
12/8864
After having the boat for just over 1 year I have decided to replace the fuel filters. I have delay
bradleyheathhays at 2:29am 06.26.09
8/1959
Thanks for the pics big time Maine Sail. Now I've got a much better idea of what to look for. I tal
morgantheship at 8:07pm 06.25.09
1/1090
Where would I locate the proper tension to set the upper and lower shrouds and back stays on my H27?
jorgefife at 7:44pm 06.25.09
2/983
Can someone tell me what the width of spreaders are on a 1982 Hunter 33? Brand new owner!!! Please h
sailormark45 at 5:53pm 06.25.09
8/4212
Hi folks.. Had my boat now for 6 months (new to me) have really been enjoying it a lot. Teaching wif
bnort3 at 5:25pm 06.25.09
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Doesn't look like this sites brand forums are too popular. Is there another Beneteau forum that is
bnort3 at 5:07pm 06.25.09
10/6539
I'm thinkin about transiting the full C'D canal on Saturday from Chesapeake to DE bay. I'd like to
bnort3 at 5:04pm 06.25.09
7/5608
Anyone know if Worton Creek on the Eastern Shore of Maryland/Chesapeake is a good anchorage?
tsmwebb at 4:44pm 06.25.09
16/7269
Just happened across this and though it might interest folks: http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/le
steveebryant at 4:00pm 06.25.09
5/1799
It looks like I will be buying the Hunter 30. I am having a trailer built and I will be hauling it
steveebryant at 3:49pm 06.25.09
1/1063
Here is a basic question. What is required and how dificult is it to: 1. Run wire through t
steveebryant at 3:47pm 06.25.09
1/1566
Here is a basic question. What is required and how dificult is it to: 1. Run wire through the
steveebryant at 3:28pm 06.25.09
3/1298
I am looking at a Hunter 30 for sale in Tx. Rumor has it that it was once struck by lightning and a
Rob at 2:48pm 06.25.09
24/2819
Hi All, I am new to sailing. In my mid 40's and under the pressure of being an Oncologist I have dec

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Tenara sewing threads
Ken13559 at 7:34pm 03.16.22
How did you arrive at the decision for Tenara vs PTFE Lifetime? Appears to be a significant differ
Tenara sewing threads
BigEasy at 7:29pm 03.16.22
Ok I just bite the bullet, or more like bite a grenade and ordered the Tenara thread 'cos this has
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32')
Ralph Johnstone at 7:22pm 03.16.22
I'm not upset, I'm just making an observation. Same here. Just because I'm using every profani
H34 1984 prop strut replacement
Mike Oldak at 7:22pm 03.16.22
Update.. i removed the old bent strut but found out a direct replacement from the store would take a
Tenara sewing threads
Ken13559 at 7:18pm 03.16.22
Ok I just bite the bullet, or more like bite a grenade and ordered the Tenara thread 'cos this has b
First of 4 panels
BigEasy at 6:52pm 03.16.22
I bought a sewing machine that was capable of more than I am (my wife would not let me use hers).
First of 4 panels
Leeward Rail at 6:50pm 03.16.22
My wife and I took measurements, looke I bought a sewing machine that was capable of more than I am
First of 4 panels
Light air at 6:48pm 03.16.22
How were those done ? My wife and I took measurements, looked at as many pictures of interiors as
New Dodger
BigEasy at 6:22pm 03.16.22
Anyone have any frame of reference on approximate cost for a dodger? the boat has an existing bi
Boat Bike "tech support"
jviss at 5:50pm 03.16.22
1. Current upgrade is to replace the shifter cables as the current ones have no-doubt stretched and
Boat Bike "tech support"
dlochner at 5:24pm 03.16.22
The cables should be pretty standard. You'll probably need the length of the cable and the type of c
Tenara sewing threads
Hayden Watson at 5:18pm 03.16.22
I did all of the tricks that sailrite lists for getting Tenara to sew on the LSZ1 and have finally g
1984 Catalina 30 MK II Tall Rig
ontherocks83 at 5:13pm 03.16.22
1984 is a MK I, I have the exact same boat. Tall rig, "deep keel", with a M25. I had the 140 genoa a
First of 4 panels
Leeward Rail at 4:57pm 03.16.22
How were those done ?
New Dodger
stephen_i_w at 4:45pm 03.16.22
When I got quotes for a dodger on my former boat, I was totally taken aback. I said: "This is a 27
Beneteau bottom paint color 361
Calif. Ted at 4:21pm 03.16.22
After a few years the Trinidad blue I use tends to fade to greenish blue, or blueish green.
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32')
Crusty Ol Salt at 4:15pm 03.16.22
Hey, don't be to upset. I read through this twice and learned a couple of things. I would have nev
Repurposing a Rope Clutch
shemandr at 3:50pm 03.16.22
So, I'm assuming that you have in-mast furling since you say you don't adjust the halyard very much.

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