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Jason1271 at 10:27am 07.31.08
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I've noticed the Bomar Hatch in the aft cabin of my 2004 H33 is allowing water to get in during heav
Tito C. at 10:11am 07.31.08
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I just bought a 1982 25' O'Day. The boat is in pretty good shape for it's age. I am getting ready to
PrincessoftheLake at 10:11am 07.31.08
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What spare parts would be recommended to carry on board (Lake Superior Cruising)our 1995 Hunter 40.5
jviss at 9:05am 07.31.08
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This question, or series of questions is perhaps most appropriately directed to MainSail, since he h
LordNelson at 8:50am 07.31.08
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can anyone tell me what this is, what it goes to, and maybe what it's worth?
LordNelson at 8:46am 07.31.08
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This was given to me as I have a sailboat but I do not know what it is. Does anyone know what is is,
LordNelson at 8:40am 07.31.08
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This was given to me but i don't know what it is. does any know what it might be and to what size bo
bernie at 7:58am 07.31.08
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does anyone know of a good product where to help remove a small fuel stain from my catalina 309? it
Bob at 7:21am 07.31.08
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Has anyone experienced problems with the Chinese zincs? This Spring, all of the outlets had only the
Dennis Honeycutt at 7:16am 07.31.08
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I know there has been a lot posted about opening ports but I can't find anything in the archives. M
Rick Sylvester at 6:35am 07.31.08
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after eight days of grueling labor. Oh well, it was good while it lasted.
bffatcat at 6:33am 07.31.08
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As a New England sailor I usually cruise the coast of Maine or Cape Cod and the Islands Ive never b
Rick Sylvester at 6:31am 07.31.08
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after eight days of grueling labor. Oh well, it was good while it lasted.
Chuck R at 4:47am 07.31.08
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My brother and I were on a broad reach after a good start on our Wed evening race last night. We ha
Tony Z at 4:24am 07.31.08
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We have a big time deck leak that I just can't seem to find the source of. The end result is rain
Tony Z at 4:10am 07.31.08
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The handle of the raw water seacock on our 1980 Hunter 33 has come off. I know it can be remo
Hogan at 3:49am 07.31.08
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Has anyone updated the older H-260's by adding portlights like the newer models have? Do those portl
Karri at 3:26am 07.31.08
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My husband and I got into racing on my friends 36" Beneteau. It performs very well however his inven
reserche at 12:29am 07.31.08
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Okay - I have a mystery switch on the AC/DC Switch Panel - on my 84 Hunter 31. All the switches ar
Mark H at 11:19pm 07.30.08
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newbie sailor...are there any Hunter 25 with water ballast/centerbaord mods? txs in advance Would

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Help! Identify Antenna's
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:50am 01.14.22
Do birds like to perch there and drop poop on the boat? Remember the Poop Deck naval term
What is this?
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:29am 01.14.22
Doubt transducer. Can you trace the wire back all the way. Never saw anything like that
Help! Identify Antenna's
rgranger at 4:13am 01.14.22
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Wesleymi at 2:38am 01.14.22
I had the same problem. Replaced door seal and tried different thermometers. Replaced thermostat and
Steven N
Steven N at 8:53pm 01.13.22
mine is mounted on the evaporator I will try moving it thanks
dis-continuous standing rigging on a 1996 beneteau oceanis 400 replacement ?
bwagner187 at 7:47pm 01.13.22
Could not agree more! plan for the worse at sea and hope the best. Redundancy is key ! Im going to
Comparing 30s
chrome700 at 7:43pm 01.13.22
Four Masted Barque rounding Cape Horn 1928 - Captain Irving
sail sfbay at 7:08pm 01.13.22
Great find.........very interesting!!
dis-continuous standing rigging on a 1996 beneteau oceanis 400 replacement ?
jssailem at 7:03pm 01.13.22
Ben. I bought my boat when she was 42 years old. While not a World Blue water cruiser, she is a stou
New sail for sale
sail sfbay at 6:45pm 01.13.22
Might list it on this site for sale: Used gear for sale (sailboatowners.com)
Throttle Position while Sailing
jeepbluetj at 6:06pm 01.13.22
.... I have gotten used to the separate controls on my Catalina, and prefer them now. Sorry about
Help! Identify Antenna's
Brian D at 6:02pm 01.13.22
The "swrily" antenna is, as mentioned, a satellite antenna. It could be archaic GPS or weather satel
Help! Identify Antenna's
dlochner at 5:58pm 01.13.22
Most if not all of those antennas could be sent to a recycler. 20 years ago the technology was not g
Which Battery is better?
jeepbluetj at 5:58pm 01.13.22
Yup. Lotsa manufactures/retailers (I'm looking at you WM) have figured out if you stick a label on t
Help! Identify Antenna's
kloudie1 at 5:57pm 01.13.22
Swirled thing is an old sat nav antenna, before GPS. Two GPS antennas and a radar maybe.
Help! Identify Antenna's
Ecosta at 5:49pm 01.13.22
Wow, that is a plethora of electronic thingies! Not sure about most of that stuff, but I think the
Help! Identify Antenna's
Tom J at 5:37pm 01.13.22
Wow, that is a plethora of electronic thingies! Not sure about most of that stuff, but I think the
Point to ponder: furling the jib
Dalliance at 5:29pm 01.13.22
Keeping tension on the furling line is key. I have learned the hard way to not let guests/crew fur
dis-continuous standing rigging on a 1996 beneteau oceanis 400 replacement ?
bwagner187 at 5:14pm 01.13.22
Thanks for your reply.I understand what you are saying .. Im going to have my rigging inspected . I

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