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rpwillia at 1:27pm 10.17.08
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At the Annapolis sailboat show I ran into the Istec racing booth where they were talking about their
AndrewB at 1:17pm 10.17.08
4/1113
I have just noticed after a couple of years that the AC Volt meter when plugged into the shore power
J Page at 12:33pm 10.17.08
5/1530
Hi all, As I prepare for haulout up here in MI, My thoughts go back to last year when I could
Buckeye at 11:31am 10.17.08
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A couple of months ago I posted to request the names of organizations that would accept a boat donat
HukilauMike at 10:54am 10.17.08
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When the site changed over, I was assigned a new user name because my old one was not unique. I sub
Robert19700 at 9:56am 10.17.08
13/1841
Hi guys, This is my second post about the subject. The sole in the head of my 2001 Hunter 260 is n
Chris Burti at 9:04am 10.17.08
5/1883
Phil, after getting better acclimated to the new site, I have a couple of suggestions for changes to
rabyers1 at 8:00am 10.17.08
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I have had my Cal31 on the hard on 7 jackstands for over a year ( 3 each side and v-stand under bow)
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 7:18am 10.17.08
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I have been hauled out and on blocks for the past 6mos, and will be needing to redo the bottom paint
dancing bear at 5:04am 10.17.08
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I might be relocating to Cleveland, from Chicago. While the M25 and Lake Michigan are a fine match,
tentler at 8:52pm 10.16.08
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I am replacing all my sanitation hoses and want the best odor free hose as possible. Does anyone kno
John P at 8:41pm 10.16.08
4/1977
I have a 95 Catalina. It has a delamination area near one of the aft chain plates. It's actually abo
robert@redwheelsranch.com at 7:33pm 10.16.08
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I also just purchased a 1983 Hunter 34.5 and I am hoping someone maybe able to offer me guidance an
shaunh at 7:00pm 10.16.08
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What is the best method of winterizing my boat for outside storage
robert@redwheelsranch.com at 6:55pm 10.16.08
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Is 1983 34 Hunter Sea Worthy? We just purchased a 1983 Hunter 34.5 and I am hoping someone maybe ab
Whim Sea at 5:29pm 10.16.08
5/1207
I need some ideals on removing the paint from the haul. This is a 1974 23', it been out of the water
KFLOATER at 4:45pm 10.16.08
4/1943
I have gray rub rails that need cleaning (Rails have black scuff marks). Anyone have a good solutio
Aircooled at 1:37pm 10.16.08
8/2927
This is my first winter in Seattle. Do we need to drain onboard fresh water tanks in the winter, or
chinamanblue at 12:03pm 10.16.08
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Hello - I've got a 26x and I opened up the roller furling assembly to ensure it was attached. I had
Tim R. at 11:41am 10.16.08
6/1409
I just bought a Heater Buddy portable propane heater for my boat to help take the edge off these cri

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Quick question - raw water intake hose type/size Hunter 40.5
Georgedoyle at 11:58am 10.15.21
I just changed mine on a Yanmar 110 hp. It was 1 inch inside diameter. I used the raw water/wet exha
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit
Thaniel at 11:53am 10.15.21
Why sell the boat if you enjoy it ? Driving I-81 is never fun and towing makes it less fun. Every
Replacing Cabin Sole
FastOlson at 11:39am 10.15.21
I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywo
Replacing Cabin Sole
Ralph Johnstone at 11:34am 10.15.21
I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywoo
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage
mesmith1122 at 11:32am 10.15.21
I use mine to clear fumes trapped and pull some of the heat out after I get back to the slip. Neve
'94 Oceanis 351 (BEY62042E494), cable route to fwd nav light.
mpower at 11:23am 10.15.21
Thanks, Mechone, you're probably correct that the cable runs in that conduit to the mast base and th
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Leeward Rail at 11:05am 10.15.21
I cover winches for two reasons: The plastic bits of self-tailers, and the real reason, which is..
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig
jon hansen at 11:00am 10.15.21
my main mast is 4' shorter than the sloop rig. my main mast is about 18" father forward than the slo
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig
LorneB at 10:59am 10.15.21
CCA racing rules were such that you got a nice advantage racing with a yawl rig. flying mizzen sta
Its funny Friday!   (1)
rgranger at 10:54am 10.15.21
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Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage
DRhoads at 10:52am 10.15.21
We've never had a need to use the blower because of our cooler climate. I use mine to clear fumes
Its funny Friday!   (1)
rgranger at 10:51am 10.15.21
wait! Why didn't I think of this first...?
Its funny Friday!   (1)
rgranger at 10:49am 10.15.21
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Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Leeward Rail at 10:49am 10.15.21
If you have a cocpit with drains, consider how you are going to prevent the drains from freeze if t
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig   (1)
jon hansen at 10:48am 10.15.21
CCA racing rules were such that you got a nice advantage racing with a yawl rig. flying mizzen stay
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
thinwater at 10:44am 10.15.21
I cover winches for two reasons: The plastic bits of self-tailers, and the real reason, which is...
Its funny Friday!   (1)
walt at 10:43am 10.15.21
For sailboat pet owners..
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Leeward Rail at 10:34am 10.15.21
Here in Ottawa almost all boats store with the mast down and a cover on the boat. There are a few t
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage
mesmith1122 at 10:27am 10.15.21
We purchased our 1991 model in 2002. No regrets. Wonderful boat and easy to solo sail. What degree
Quick question - raw water intake hose type/size Hunter 40.5
Rich Stidger at 10:26am 10.15.21
My line is also 1" for my Volvo Penta 50hp engine.

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