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24632 at 11:33pm 08.10.08
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Just purchased a 1993 23.5 Hunter and have some questions that hopefully someone could help us with:
Hermit Scott at 7:53pm 08.10.08
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This has to be in the archives, but I can't find it. How do you remove the rust on stainless part
Brian at 7:28pm 08.10.08
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RicTrim at 6:35pm 08.10.08
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When I bought the boat several years ago, the fwd hatch hinges were loose in the fiberglass hinge pa
RicTrim at 6:20pm 08.10.08
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The admiral and I have finally bit the bullet. We have pulled both bulkheads out of 'Wysperin Wind'
Roy Udwin at 5:30pm 08.10.08
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I need to replace my mainsheet on my 1984 Hunter 27. I would appreciate any advise on what type of s
Jim Seamans at 4:42pm 08.10.08
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Movie says it all
Ray1156 at 4:01pm 08.10.08
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Is it necessary to have a siphon fitting in the salt water line to the mixing elbow? I have one now
Ray1156 at 3:59pm 08.10.08
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Is it necessary to have a siphon fitting in the salt water line to the mixing elbow? I have one now
Dick Dixon at 3:46pm 08.10.08
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Regarding to a 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5, will someone please help me understand the purpose of the el
Dick Dixon at 3:30pm 08.10.08
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A friend recently purchased a 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5 and has a question regarding the electrical pa
Jack at 2:34pm 08.10.08
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I have a 1977, 33-foot Irwin. The shaft in the rudder is striped or broken. I need a replacement rud
parrothead531 at 2:07pm 08.10.08
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I'd like to add a windlass to my H30_88-94, which has the factory-standard angled bow roller and anc
letterman at 1:53pm 08.10.08
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I know I am right because we practice it all the time at sea, and once a season actually sail into p
Dry feet at 10:32am 08.10.08
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Hi, Want to buy a Mac 25 and have a parking area on the side of my house for an RV or boat. It is a
novelman17130 at 10:17am 08.10.08
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Two boats, a 25' MacGregor and my 22' Venture will be sailing to Anacapa Island and Santa Cruze Isla
Brave Dave at 10:11am 08.10.08
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My 1977 DSII has a vibration in the centerboard at certain low speeds. I have repaced the bushing w
sailaway78 at 10:02am 08.10.08
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Sorry to announce that Skipper, my boat pet was found dead this morning. He was laying on the galle
les at 9:59am 08.10.08
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The hed Mistress recomends using fresh water in the head to keep down odors.My question is ,how to c
NCNoviceCouple at 9:56am 08.10.08
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Why wife and are preparing to buy a 1982 Catalina 27 with the dinette cabin configuration. What are

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A lost art: Conserving ice.
dlochner at 6:18am 01.01.22
Interesting project. The loop in the drain doesn't need to be very big, just enough to allow some w
Beneteau First 41S5 in mast conduits???
georgetheleo at 6:10am 01.01.22
I have a '99 B411 and there are two conduit, one for the deck light and one for the mast head. YMMV
Inflatable tender
Tater at 5:44am 01.01.22
I am on the electric side. My 30# Minn Kota pushes my 170 just fine. Outboards are fine things but t
It just keeps going...
Ward H at 5:30am 01.01.22
It just keeps going...
jssailem at 5:21am 01.01.22
Water intrusion is a pain. Having started the project it is always a question where do I stop. d by
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25   (1)
eherlihy at 5:14am 01.01.22
I believe that I was the target of the stop collar suggestion. These are used as a backup to the sta
It just keeps going...
Davidasailor26 at 4:40am 01.01.22
I'm considering redoing the area around the gudgeon in heavy fiberglass without wood because it's c
Inflatable tender
Terry Cox at 11:08pm 12.31.21
Good luck on your resolutions for the New Year and Happy New Year to all. Happy New Year to you an
Winter Cruising Question
Mikem at 10:46pm 12.31.21
Hello All- I posted previously about transferring to Everett from Blaine, but it appears that the
Inflatable tender
Mikem at 10:32pm 12.31.21
Have obtained a new 8 foot inflatable tender and would like suggestions on what outboard to use. T
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric   (1)
DArcy at 8:56pm 12.31.21
We start breaking out the calculators and looking at sailing?? That way madness lies,
Key West activities.
Kings Gambit at 8:37pm 12.31.21
I had that in mind, but my thought is that I would prefer to make that trip for the first time on m
Inflatable tender
Charles Erwin at 7:40pm 12.31.21
These ideas are great. Most appreciated. This place is right good. I value you folks - and my ove
Inflatable tender
Terry Cox at 7:25pm 12.31.21
When we purchased our boat in 2002, it came with a five horse 2 cycle Mercury and an eight foot infl
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
JohnShannon at 7:19pm 12.31.21
IMHO, one can not justify replacing an existing diesel engine, that is functional, in a boat that'
Winter Cruising Question
jssailem at 7:09pm 12.31.21
New to the forum
Joe at 6:57pm 12.31.21
Ask all sailors.... Note... helpful people do not exclusively hang out in a boat model only speci
Velociteck Prostart
Joe at 6:38pm 12.31.21
No, he does not work for Velocitek, he works for Vakaros. He was kinda run out of here because he g
Inflatable tender
Tom J at 6:23pm 12.31.21
I would second the choice of a Torqeedo. No gas to carry on the big boat, or oil to mix with the ga
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board   (1)
justsomeguy at 6:12pm 12.31.21
For your iPad2 to have a USB connection and up grade to USB C also.:biggrin: Not this iPad. It's g

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