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lorhall at 7:20am 12.05.08
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I have a 1997 hunter 430 in the Bahamas, treasure cay. I have a Furano 1721 mark 2 radar. It worked
Jim D. at 6:00am 12.05.08
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Throwing some money at the boat this winter. yikes! One of many plans I have is to install an autopi
MrBill_FLL at 5:48am 12.05.08
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I'm already sitting kinda low in the water... and Im thinking of adding 31 gallons of water in a f
Mark H at 11:33pm 12.04.08
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Sail storgage or cleaning..? http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/lbs/buttons/top.gifTop Hey gu
Alex at 8:51pm 12.04.08
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Does anyone have a good source for information on rebuilding the yanmar 3GMF? things to look for, wh
Joe Mullee at 7:37pm 12.04.08
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First of all let me say I'm pissed at myself for possibly putting my boat and especially others arou
paphman at 6:16pm 12.04.08
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Has anyone ever seen a jib where the panels run parallel to the leach? If so why would it be constru
paphman at 5:59pm 12.04.08
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Has anyone ever seen a jib where the panels run parallel to the leech? If so why would it be constr
garylinger at 5:38pm 12.04.08
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Now that I have gotten enough information to figure out my reefing system my next question if about
paulie at 3:35pm 12.04.08
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I recently put together a duckboard for my Mac26D which works just beautifully. It clears the rudd
Trinkka at 2:53pm 12.04.08
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I recently removed the fiberglass sink and stove compartment from the galley cabinet of my O'Day 222
John at 2:17pm 12.04.08
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Attached are some photos of water damage on the bulkhead of my C36 MK II. Originally I had thought t
Roger Long at 2:04pm 12.04.08
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As promised down in the reefing thread, here are some thoughts on Lazy Jacks. They are indespensab
Vanderbear at 1:57pm 12.04.08
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I am interested in buying a 2001 Hunter 290. I like that it is smaller and more manageable trying to
Capt. Ed at 1:01pm 12.04.08
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I just received my TWIC card in order to renew my masters licence . I can compare the process to a r
David Howard at 11:32am 12.04.08
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If I install a marine approved electrical box so that I can use an inverter to wire my electrical pl
ldstrait at 10:59am 12.04.08
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I need to replace the port side bulkhead on a Catalina 25. Currently it is a teak plywood. Teak plyw
dvideohd at 10:09am 12.04.08
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Need some humor?? http://www.boaters4dph.org/Videos/Laugh/TheFrontFellOff.wmv FYI: Boaters for D
Scott B at 9:35am 12.04.08
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A new website by the Integrated Ocean Observing System has just launched combining data from many so
walt at 9:05am 12.04.08
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I did a search on this forum and didnt find exactly what I was looking for so this post. Im looki

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New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
Scott T-Bird at 9:18am 01.27.22
I'd guess that there would be a wide variety of boats from European makers all throughout your area.
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
thevoyager at 8:59am 01.27.22
@markwbird Yes definitely! I am open to older boats of the mid to late 70s also! I guess it's just
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs
rgranger at 8:41am 01.27.22
I really like this sail plan. I can imagine a number of benefits, from ease of wind spillage, unin
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint
Laid-back at 8:41am 01.27.22
Last bottom job in 2021 used 5 gallons. I suggest you look at Seahawk Biocop TF paint. Has worked u
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose
DougM at 8:19am 01.27.22
hi. can you tell me where to find nut in the bath cabin?? for the corresponding stanchion?this seem
11.0a
Mark Maulden at 8:03am 01.27.22
On the a, it is below the cockpit locker floor. Pull the hatch board up..
What do I do with PO's shit?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:20am 01.27.22
For those who aren't umbilically connected to their phones, most regional cruising guides note which
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
dlochner at 5:50am 01.27.22
That must have been a keel stepped boat given that the base of the mast is beyond the furler drum.
Oil shortage
All U Get at 5:47am 01.27.22
Was able to purchase Rotella T4 motor oil, 15W - 40, online from Walmart; it was not available loca
Hunter 49/50 bottom paint
Terry Cox at 4:40am 01.27.22
Our boat requires a little over a gallon per coat. Do our bottom every seven years and 2018 was the
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Light air at 4:32am 01.27.22
I was looking for my first sailboat (in 20 years). I had a range in mind of 5 hours each way which
Great Loop on a Sailboat - Mast handling ideas?
Hayden Watson at 4:22am 01.27.22
There are many ways to carry a mast on deck. Key parts are putting the butt of the mast forward, (f
Boom broke on O'Day Widgeon
CurtisC at 4:12am 01.27.22
You don't show the end of the eye that goes into the boom or its fit in the end fitting hole but sus
Beneteau 361 Stanchions Loose
sly1970 at 12:49am 01.27.22
The stanchion bases on my 323 are like those in post #6 above. The bases do loosen up over time and
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Tally Ho at 9:35pm 01.26.22
11.0a
Halvern at 9:01pm 01.26.22
Is this the famous Hal who owns too many boats (BMC customer)? :) We have two 11Cs here at the Val
What do I do with PO's shit?
Halvern at 8:47pm 01.26.22
Get the App - Pumpout Navigation
Random (cold weather induced) question about sailboat rigs   (1)
Will Gilmore at 8:43pm 01.26.22
... the T-shaped support ideas... https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/pocket_cruiser_1288
Oil shortage
BigEasy at 8:35pm 01.26.22
T4 is a conventional oil, just "new and improved. Was able to purchase Rotella T4 motor oil, 15

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