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Don Guillette at 3:28pm 10.14.08
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Over the many years that I've been involved with sail trim through this forum and selling my book an
Maine Sail at 3:11pm 10.14.08
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While most are worried about the economy, with good reason, I tend to follow the buy low mentality.
Stevep at 2:39pm 10.14.08
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Hi all -- My Contest 30 sailboat has no hot water heater, no refrigeration, and no pressure fresh wa
Slim at 1:55pm 10.14.08
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Greetings, I have a new CDI on my Rhodes22. The problem I'm having is that when I roll out my 17
Mary Beth at 1:41pm 10.14.08
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I have read differing advice for replacing the starboard gate stanchion on a 30' 1988 Catalina. Shou
Peter Fridman at 12:47pm 10.14.08
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TRIED THE LEWMAR WEB PAGE AND COULD NOT FIMD HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT GASKETS FOR LEWMAR MODEL # 389
Jim Seamans at 12:36pm 10.14.08
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Want to thank all you San Fran Bay sailors for providing a great day of sailing on Sunday. Fleet wee
nimwegen at 12:25pm 10.14.08
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I am a new owner of a 1984 Cat 22. She will be stored inside over the winter (fair ground, Wilmingt
Tim R. at 12:02pm 10.14.08
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Hi Peggy, do you know if it is possible to reverse the bowl/pump layout of a PHII? IOW, I want the
oldiesrocker2001 at 11:51am 10.14.08
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My V21 is my second trailered boat and both boat/trailer rigs have one thing in common - too short.
shemandr at 11:41am 10.14.08
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I have ordered some of this company's products for my non skid. The video and directions that came
mcchesney44@earthlink.net at 9:59am 10.14.08
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I just purchased a 1985 8.6 and wondered if anyone knew whether a manual was issued with boat (not t
Scott B at 8:29am 10.14.08
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Yesterday was Thanksgiving up north here. We took Friday off and made it a 4 day weekend. What a hug
Ian McGain at 8:19am 10.14.08
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New cushions for my 1979 Hunter the Meant to Be I thought I would share. Cushions from ad on this si
Brian D at 8:17am 10.14.08
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Is it me or is it me? Obviously it is me. Every time I trim I always trim incorrectly. I will chang
Boat n Bus at 8:00am 10.14.08
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Don, The 85% headsail on my O'day 25 has a wire line about 18" that hooks from the tack of the sai
Bert17825 at 7:21am 10.14.08
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Does anyone have a polar chart for a Hunter 35.5? A friend is interested in racing his boat, and co
Brian D at 6:49am 10.14.08
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Like Christmas, it comes every year. This photo was taken last night, 10/13 @ 21:40. These fires are
beddiro at 10:15pm 10.13.08
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I'm a new owner of an older fiberglass 12' daysailer. Since I am just learning how to sail with thi
Hermit Scott at 10:12pm 10.13.08
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My boat sat on the previous owners private dock for a month while I rebuilt the engine and reinstall

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I still don't quite get rule #2...
Scott T-Bird at 7:55am 01.08.22
You've got to be kidding me! :facepalm: I find it hard to believe that this video can cause any co
Catalina 320 start problem
nveater at 7:54am 01.08.22
Do what Roy said- I also ran a new #10 wire from starter to the button on my panel- easy DIY project
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace   (1)
brazenarticle at 7:01am 01.08.22
When my exhaust riser finally crumbled I made a new one out of schedule 40 stainless pipe nipples pu
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:59am 01.08.22
Its crazy Doug. I grew up in Indiana. After the blizzard of '78, I joined the Navy. I spent most of
2000 Oceanis 411 Rudder Issue
bwagner187 at 6:57am 01.08.22
Great advise Jim !!! I keep my rudder amidship with the steering brake nice and snug when she's ber
Towing
Light air at 6:36am 01.08.22
As someone told me when I asked about pulling an Oday with my CRV, it's not the pulling but the stop
The weather guesser said snow..... They lied, worst flooding since Hurricane Isabel
DougM at 6:34am 01.08.22
Saturday morning: Finally had power restored last night after being down since Monday morning. Gotta
Catalina 320 start problem
RoyS at 6:30am 01.08.22
That damn key switch. I have the on/off only model. Completely useless and the key does fall out. Ne
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin)
Seaswood at 5:59am 01.08.22
The under decking in the javelin is a small space that will have water intrusion. part of the design
Traditionally made boat fenders
thinwater at 5:33am 01.08.22
Nice. It looks like you could make a lighter version by weaving that wall knot over a 2 liter soda
New to us Hunter 40.5
smokey73 at 5:32am 01.08.22
If its not already done, be prepared early on to replace the waste tank. Triple M plastics in Maine
New to us Hunter 40.5
Rjm st.petersburg at 5:11am 01.08.22
I just had most of my electronics changed out yesterday. I already had the Axiom 9, was able to reus
Just committed to an 82 C22.
Gene Neill at 5:07am 01.08.22
Gene you need to give them a pass, not everyone lives in a place where you can comfortably sail in
Traditionally made boat fenders
Will Gilmore at 4:58am 01.08.22
Nice. It looks like you could make a lighter version by weaving that wall knot over a 2 liter soda b
New to us Hunter 40.5
SV Maverick at 2:38am 01.08.22
Thanks for the replies. Seems my list is getting longer... 8) Inspect holding tank and become famil
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat
SF Bay Sailor at 1:13am 01.08.22
Your boat looks great. I just purchased Renegade and will be bringing her back to the Long Island
New to us Hunter 40.5
sail sfbay at 8:12pm 01.07.22
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new sailboat!! Bring on the questions!!
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace   (2)
DArcy at 8:02pm 01.07.22
Look around to see if you can find a stainless exhaust, but it will likely be specific to your boat
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace
dlochner at 6:42pm 01.07.22
heres a copy of my post from a few years back, you wont be disappointed! Got to give a shout out t
New to us Hunter 40.5
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:35pm 01.07.22
Not to unnecessarily add to your list but as a previous 40.5 owner, the first two things I'd add are

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