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Cappep at 7:41pm 10.15.08
2/1970
Does anyone know the size of the packing for the drive shaft on a Pearson 303? The drive shaft is 1"
Globe Trotter at 7:32pm 10.15.08
1/2387
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help.... Our Columbia 27 mast lights are not working we have g
Allan Frey at 7:11pm 10.15.08
10/2673
Does anyone have experience using the in-boom mainsail furling systems that have been developed in t
paulj at 7:06pm 10.15.08
4/2119
Jim and Gale took these pictures the other day from their sailboat of me sailing. I had just rolled
Jim at 7:00pm 10.15.08
11/2697
Go Phillies were heading to the big dance!:dance:
bare aweigh at 6:09pm 10.15.08
2/1546
I've had to drop the lead keel on my 1987 Oday 28 because one of the bolts seemed to be pulling out
Irwin Mariah at 5:32pm 10.15.08
0/1727
We need to put on (lost in repair) a new topping lift. Where does the topping lift attach on the mas
Seattle Scott at 3:46pm 10.15.08
1/1727
Starting at the home page of hunterowers I click the "new posts" tab and at the top of the list is a
Seattle Scott at 3:29pm 10.15.08
3/1854
I replied yesterday to "Disagreement that you can clarify" and to "winter storage of inflatables" bo
272txsailor at 2:41pm 10.15.08
7/2281
Just curious where all the dead sailboats go?, After Ike hit us , there are a ton of bad boats with
New Guest at 2:13pm 10.15.08
1/1147
Hi, I am buying a Macgregor 26M next year. I am going to keep it in a slip for the summer. How high
CruiserDave at 12:22pm 10.15.08
3/1825
Does anyone have any idea as to the standing rigging tension on an O'day 35?
Delphis at 11:59am 10.15.08
20/3408
I'll be making my own winter cover this year for our 26' Pearson. I was wondering if anyone has ever
johnrobert at 11:01am 10.15.08
0/1138
Hey, my old masthead light plug was beat up, so I replaced it. Now, it looks as if the mast is goin
Gil at 9:24am 10.15.08
0/1911
I am considering buying either a Yamaha 25 Mark II or a Yamaha 26. I have sailed a 25 and have not s
Hermit Scott at 9:03am 10.15.08
39/4809
This was on my boat for probably five years or more with no zincs. Apparently someone cracked a blad
walt at 8:37am 10.15.08
2/1504
Montanasailor asked about Lake Powell in a seperate thread - here is a new thread on the subject.
Lucky Bum at 8:31am 10.15.08
1/1208
Replacement is a big 200 dollar bill plus shipping. Regards to sloppy 222 rudder. Seems the holes
Bob Poff at 7:55am 10.15.08
4/1563
My winter projects involve working in the starboard PIT. Sorry, I won't fit down through the cave en
Paul356 at 7:35am 10.15.08
13/4444
I posted this on the big boat forum, but realize I should post it here, too. Thanks: Tell me your

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What is the future of the Catalina 22?
Grotto at 6:27am 01.12.22
If I was buying a new trailerable it wouldn't be a new C22 Sport. It would be a faster, lighter and
NOT buying H34
DeniseO30 at 6:00am 01.12.22
Been doing my research! I ordered two flanged seacocks made by Buck Algonquin they are the shortest
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Marshall-Sevilla at 5:59am 01.12.22
Thanks
Just committed to an 82 C22.
ShotgunSlim at 5:40am 01.12.22
Congratulations and welcome aboard!!
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD
sailme88 at 5:28am 01.12.22
PO probably knew of the problems when selling the boat. Did a half repair to pass survey. When I wa
110v into boat
Davidasailor26 at 2:02am 01.12.22
My 30 Amp is just in front of the outboard. The wires go to battery charger. connections in househ
Which Battery is better?
justsomeguy at 1:00am 01.12.22
Marine Deep Cycle Batteries Any battery that doesn't overcapitalize it's features.
New Owner!!
sv-changes at 11:35pm 01.11.22
Congrats ! Welcome to the group.. Lots of great info here in the "General Downloads" section and th
New to us Hunter 40.5   (1)
artboas at 11:03pm 01.11.22
mments. I spent a lot of time on my drive install. I had never seen this drawing, and Hunter never
A few questions.
Jaxn at 10:27pm 01.11.22
The hull on my Benteau 323 of course is curved on the bottom and the iron keel(not encapsulated) is
New tool :)
jssailem at 10:18pm 01.11.22
And all the Electronic black boxes inside the plane. Ahhh the safety wire twist. What a dance.
New tool :)
BigEasy at 9:56pm 01.11.22
Spent three years in the Navy as a J79 jet engine mechanic and trouble shooter. That tool brings ba
Which Battery is better?
Ward H at 9:03pm 01.11.22
You already received very good advice. I'd just like to point out that auto starting batteries with
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD   (5)
Ward H at 8:51pm 01.11.22
Update @lehighsail and I took the tranny and damper plate up to Rick Neary of East Coast Marine Tran
Which Battery is better?
Benny17441 at 8:40pm 01.11.22
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Columbia 26. 1967
sail sfbay at 8:40pm 01.11.22
Welcome to the forum!! How much are you planning to buy it for? Let us know what the survey says.
110v into boat   (1)
ingramsail at 8:15pm 01.11.22
My 30 Amp is just in front of the outboard. The wires go to battery charger.
Custom full boat cover   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:38pm 01.11.22
All I can say about mothballs is that they MAY be slightly better than nothing. Last summer I got
Removing alternator on Yanmar 2YM15
TimFromLI at 7:21pm 01.11.22
I ran my engine fine without an alternator for a few days. My alternator was in the shop so I bought

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