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FrankNj at 6:06pm 04.12.09
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The desk from the rear legs of the pulpit to the bow cleat appears soft, to much flex. The starbored
oldsalt70 at 5:59pm 04.12.09
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The people on this site have always been an excellent source of information. I posted this question
paulie at 5:49pm 04.12.09
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Hi everyone, just a couple of pics of my tri that is very unique. it originally had a lateen rig, b
Dan Johnson at 5:35pm 04.12.09
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There have been a few posts recently on the S-1/X-5 autopilot installations. I am in the process of
cabinboy at 3:09pm 04.12.09
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I recentley bought a 1982 O'day 34' and found that it does not have the original dinning table. I am
Mac Daddy at 3:02pm 04.12.09
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Just picked up a kickup rudder for my v 22. It's from an 80 something 26d, anyway the p.o. must have
NCARTERJR at 2:07pm 04.12.09
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Hi, Anyone have any advice for a new sailor? I'm retiring from 25 years in the Army and my (new
Adrian9458 at 1:25pm 04.12.09
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My mast light fell off on my Hunter 19 the two rivets popped off and one of the holes into which the
Warren Milberg at 1:23pm 04.12.09
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Anyone know a source for Datamarine Instrument Covers? Mine have disintegrated. In the interim, I
Anthony Scuria at 9:08am 04.12.09
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How to access the steering mechanism?
armonia at 8:38am 04.12.09
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I am the proud owner of a 1993 Hunter Legend 43 and sail extensively in the Caribbean. I am taking s
Shoaldrafter at 6:44am 04.12.09
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Joe, Thanks for the consignment shop URLs. Now do you have any in the southeast? South Carolina,
Hermit Scott at 10:01pm 04.11.09
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I tried searching for my user name and clicking the 'author' box. I have posted a million questions
Skipper at 8:16pm 04.11.09
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Have 2 anchors, a 13 and an 8, both Danforth. Drop them both when anchored, either bowstern if requ
ajsail1 at 7:10pm 04.11.09
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I have been thinking about makeing an instrument housing, for my st60+ instruments, to my steering p
paladin at 6:34pm 04.11.09
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1988 hunter 265 I was out in some gusty winds that I thought had died down below 10mph making it saf
thaeni at 6:18pm 04.11.09
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I have a 1984 27' Hunter. At the bottom of the Electric Panel there is a switch labeled 110V ACC
Tide-N-Knots at 6:14pm 04.11.09
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Hi, I have a 1978 Hunter 30 and have searched the archives and found a lot of information on rud
rardiH36 at 6:06pm 04.11.09
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Hi: I have searched the archive and found some good references about barberhaulers; including Do
Jim Seamans at 6:04pm 04.11.09
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Seems as though my mkII drive unit has given up. Making a wonderful grinding noise when trying to tu

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mikeracca at 8:41pm 03.14.22
Oh the 13 buttons. Not a bad thing until you have to go really really bad...
Bottom scrubbing issue
jssailem at 8:34pm 03.14.22
I looked a long time and through many websites. Just got lucky.
OEM water heater for 1997 oceanis 400?   (3)
jssailem at 8:33pm 03.14.22
Ben It is your boat and you do not have to live with any rules under the "bennetae oceanis 400" manu
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jssailem at 8:16pm 03.14.22
Look at those bell bottom high waist pants she is wearing. Reminds me of the wool ones issued in nav
Sea Tow's new (across the board) web sites no longer show web cams?
RobG at 8:05pm 03.14.22
Bump. I was hoping to hear from some Sea Tow customers that I'm correct in my assumptions. Anybody??
Backing plates for Sinlocks?
jssailem at 7:51pm 03.14.22
Lots of online sources:West Marine, Defender, Amazon Perhaps even here at SBO... SailboatOwners.co
Hunter 31 1984 Life lInes
jssailem at 7:48pm 03.14.22
Fisheries in Seattle has an assortment of lifeline fittings. Perhaps you can identify the one you h
Decal Questions
Gene Neill at 7:35pm 03.14.22
You definitely need to have a naming ceremony....check the "rules" on line via a google search. It
Sailing and restoring #9874
Leeward Rail at 7:30pm 03.14.22
Yes, it looks a little hackish with the scrap of green hose to connect it to the original flush att
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE
Leeward Rail at 7:26pm 03.14.22
Maybe Boat US can help ?
Hunter 31 1984 Life lInes
Ralph Johnstone at 7:11pm 03.14.22
Doesn't sound like the garden variety of lifelines. Any chance for a picture to get things going ?
Backing plates for Sinlocks?
kbgunn at 6:57pm 03.14.22
The Spinlock clutches can be rebuilt. Cam, base and handle are in the service kit. No need to remove
Thoughts on replacing 1-1/2-inch hose with 1-inch hose
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:54pm 03.14.22
Contrary to popular opinion among the over-analytical crowd, there really no real reason to use 1"
Generator on a Hunter 326 (32')   (1)
kbgunn at 6:46pm 03.14.22
Very interesting approach to insulating the boat from portable generator vibration and noise - have
Its funny Friday!
WayneH at 6:40pm 03.14.22
Travis Tritt - Here's a quarter, call someone who cares.
Sausage Makers?
jviss at 6:37pm 03.14.22
Yes, I do. I hang out here to discuss it. http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum Thanks!
Sausage Makers?
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:34pm 03.14.22
Anyone make their own sausage? I've gotten into brewing beer and smoking meats, and now I'm thinki
OEM water heater for 1997 oceanis 400?
jviss at 6:01pm 03.14.22
I would go as big as you can! I have an 11 gallon heater on my 38, and it's a world of improvement
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jviss at 5:58pm 03.14.22
Sorry. Victron Remote Management. Free internet access and control of your system when it is manage
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leo310 at 5:45pm 03.14.22
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