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Rae at 6:22pm 07.21.08
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I usually go to Catalina in June/July. This year Im considering the second/third week in Sept. But I
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we frequently drain 2 to 4 gallons of water from the inner hull drain, but we cannot find any eviden
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Hi I'm thinking of moving up in size to a hunter 23.5 with water ballast and i'm not familiar wit
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Any advice on anchoring to a rock bottom lake? I have two traditional anchors available.
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1992 First 310: When I flip the toggle switch to bring battery power to the cockpit panel to start
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gives new meaning to the term "junk"
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I am considering purchasing a aftermarket rudder. Do they increase performance? Also how do I know
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Our very nice S has got to go for lack of time to use it. Given the trailer is excellent and the bo
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After motoring for a couple of hours the engine loses RPM's all on it's own. I throttle right back a
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I am considering a new inflatable floor dinghy vs. a RIB. Its lighter, stowable. But the RIB has it
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Hey all, as stated in a couple of threads here, I just got a new Tohatsu 8 hp outboard. I can't f
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Can you use comparment in deck for gas tank and a battery for the motor. Hunter 26 batteries are har
Sirocco at 6:49am 07.21.08
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Hi people - we have two major problems here, the first of which is that the starboard side fixed pan

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JamesG161 at 9:02am 12.23.21
You can get smaller size in their repair kit from Spectrum. Here is their "How To" Video. _SQY2_y4Zh
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jssailem at 9:02am 12.23.21
I was having concerns about the base, and the yellowing lens The latent Engineer in me thinks that
Difficulty heaving to in a Hunter 45
jssailem at 8:58am 12.23.21
It is a skill of balancing the trim. Think about the two sails. You need to balance them so that the
Heave To Question
jssailem at 8:29am 12.23.21
Under sail, at 2 knots. Hold your course. Please show us your paperwork... Ok which do you want me
Fumoto drain valve?
Terry Cox at 8:28am 12.23.21
The annual suck is safer. Ditto.
Heave To Question
Terry Cox at 8:24am 12.23.21
Last time i was boarded they told me to just continue Same here. There were five on board this rig
Should I add fiberglass
LeeandRick at 8:22am 12.23.21
I need a little more data on how far you stripped. Did you strip the gelcoat off only, which should
Fumoto drain valve?
jssailem at 8:14am 12.23.21
that draining from the bottom would be better I think you are right. Only question I had with the
Heave To Question
jssailem at 8:06am 12.23.21
Last time i was boarded they told me to just continue Sure. If you are at the helm you have to sta
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:42am 12.23.21
I got it I got it for a good time for a good time call In my area it is Danny's Auto Glass....
H 34 deck organizers
sail sfbay at 7:42am 12.23.21
When I replaced the deck organizers on my Hunter 31 I could not find ones to match the existing bolt
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Claude L.-Auger at 7:01am 12.23.21
I wanted to bring halyards, reefing lines, downhaul and outhaul to the cockpit so I needed to replac
Headsail Length and girth
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:42am 12.23.21
Are you talking about a roller furled sail or spinnakers
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
Dil at 6:23am 12.23.21
Actually is was thinking the one hit wonder Tommy 2 Tone, Jenny Jenny I got it I got it for a good t
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njlarry at 6:16am 12.23.21
Easy functional fix using Captian Tolleys penetrating sealer repair.
Fumoto drain valve?
RoyS at 6:06am 12.23.21
The goofy designer of my Yanmar 2QM15 thought it best to not include a drain plug. Probably saved ab
Heave To Question
ifmdalvey at 6:00am 12.23.21
Heave To is used when the Coast Guard hails you for inspection. Jim... Last time i was boarded the
Fumoto drain valve?
Justin_NSA at 5:42am 12.23.21
I've used an oil extractor in the past with very good results. No spillage if care is used. Very
Fumoto drain valve?
shemandr at 5:29am 12.23.21
I've used an oil extractor in the past with very good results. No spillage if care is used. Very e

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