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Red Witch at 5:14pm 11.03.08
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I cannot figure out where the boom guys are? for the mast step system for an E23; is it the backstay
Red Witch at 4:57pm 11.03.08
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I purchase an Ericson 23 with a mast step system, I've owned the boat for 2 years but never mast dow
Scott B at 4:42pm 11.03.08
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Spent all weekend winterizing the engine and tarping the boat. Temps were a cool / cold 40 F, but su
SoSound at 4:34pm 11.03.08
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I remember recently seeing a comment or two regarding how frequently people check on their boats. A
JoeD at 3:20pm 11.03.08
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Anyone know where I can find a good deal on Navtec? The best price I've found so far is at Rigging O
Frank723 at 3:08pm 11.03.08
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Rudder post on the leaks only when the boat is moving. How is is the rudder setup that makes this ha
rgc-sail at 2:44pm 11.03.08
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I have recently purchased a 1979 25' hunter. I am needing the original tiller head fitting or one ve
annamariaslim at 1:37pm 11.03.08
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Have had my 216 on a trailer since new, and I just bought a home on a canal. What is the proper way
annamariaslim at 1:31pm 11.03.08
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Hi all, need a diy manual/link on repairing cracks in my 216. Hunter has fixed the huge crack runnin
troy at 1:19pm 11.03.08
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Mexico City's 'water monster' nears extinction... reminds me of the old days! http://www.msnbc.msn
degiannis at 10:56am 11.03.08
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I want to install a Raymarine inboard pilot in my Beneteau Oceanis 393. I should be grateful if any
Jim Seamans at 12:09pm 11.03.08
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Pictures taken by Broke Sailor, as I passed him by. Enclosure works great, Warren - temp inside the
Hector at 11:49am 11.03.08
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HI I'm looking at a 1973 Bristol 30 (centerboard model). I really like this particular boat - it's
frank balcer at 11:26am 11.03.08
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I have very limited knowledge of my Universal diesel other than how to change filters and water pump
morgantheship at 11:23am 11.03.08
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I am currently in the early stage of repowering my Hunter 27 with a Yanmar 2GM. I currenlty have a R
Franklin at 9:46am 11.03.08
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I'm getting new instruments this fall/winter and have been wondering about getting a sonar/fishfinde
johnrobert at 8:39am 11.03.08
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Hi all. I just purchased a 94 Hunter 26. It seems to be in good shape, except I have noticed a noi
Deadline at 8:22am 11.03.08
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My old series EPIRB expires in February, so I need to get a new one. The new EPIRBs are mounted o
stelpe33 at 6:24am 11.03.08
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Hello, I recently inherited a small Pearson sailboat which I believe is an old Hawk model. I do not
stelpe33 at 6:10am 11.03.08
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Hello, I recently inherited a small Pearson sailboat which I believe is an old Hawk model. I do n

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Single handing
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:42am 02.02.22
Plumbers putty works well
Aft head shower
senang at 7:36am 02.02.22
On our H38 a curtain is installed on the side of the acces to the shower compartment. Everybody is f
To oil or varnish?!
Siamese at 7:17am 02.02.22
Ditto on the Starboard.
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
twistedskipper at 7:11am 02.02.22
There are hinges at the wide end. Probably not a hatch board. There was a period of time back in th
Boat jacks/stands
Pirate Dave at 6:41am 02.02.22
On the other hand... are you sure you would want to buy a jackstand that a boatyard would be willing
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
jssailem at 6:38am 02.02.22
and watch the orca / whales play. Like in this story with video near Comox of a whale playing from
Yanmar impeller replacement
DougM at 6:36am 02.02.22
mast raising   (3)
MacBeane at 6:21am 02.02.22
I'm wondering where to attach the deck hardware and the bolt through the mast for the baby stays. T
To oil or varnish?!
AlastairLC at 6:09am 02.02.22
Oil above decks, varnish below. Varnish creates more of a greenhouse affect and cooks in the sun (pa
"Forum Search" is Dead
All U Get at 5:17am 02.02.22
Thanks Phil, Everything is back in working order. Yes, how very true. I had the attitude that
To oil or varnish?!
Growl at 5:04am 02.02.22
Fresh Water Hose Replacement Issues
Fleet at 4:58am 02.02.22
Got the frame out and replaced the hose from the tank. It was 7 screws and wiggling side to side th
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
dlochner at 4:53am 02.02.22
That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic? There
To oil or varnish?!   (2)
jon hansen at 4:29am 02.02.22
i love to varnish. love the look. BUT i know how, most don't tect the wood. i'm old school, grew
Screw clamp port lights
Capt Robbie at 3:51am 02.02.22
if you know the manufacturer you can probably get the from here. And a think the gasket material is
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated   (3)
garymalmgren at 10:31pm 02.01.22
Hi Thomas. You have a variety of options. 1. make a full size replacement from ply wood. (cheapest,
To oil or varnish?!   (1)
Tally Ho at 9:37pm 02.01.22
Screw clamp port lights
Tally Ho at 9:25pm 02.01.22
"Forum Search" is Dead   (2)
Tally Ho at 9:17pm 02.01.22
202236 Go to "Advanced Search Again" and: 202237 Every filter you can imagine and you're off to t
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
twistedskipper at 9:13pm 02.01.22
That looks like the vertical hatch board for the companionway. Is it fiberglass or plastic?

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