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rardiH36 at 12:25pm 03.20.08
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Probably an obvious question, but something for the knowledgeable to opine about: If I take off the
Manny at 12:41pm 03.20.08
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I bought a new deep cycle group 27 battery today at my local chandlery to supplement my other batter
Manny at 12:31pm 03.20.08
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Anybody out there with a 27' have more than one battery on the boat? If so, where are they installed
Brian D at 1:01pm 03.20.08
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I think we've had this discussion before. But it is spring time and boats are for sale. I see a lot
Mike Napoli at 10:56am 03.20.08
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I have a conundrum of sorts. My friend has a HR 34 Rasmus and for the life of us we cannot get that
BROAD REACH at 3:05pm 03.20.08
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I recently removed two lines that I use to control my jib cars. They are both about 35 feet long. Th
sand sailor at 2:40pm 03.20.08
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is it worth the $85 or not??? saw it on e-bay
tasdevil at 4:03pm 03.20.08
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I am resurrecting an Oday 22 that has been rather gutted and roughly rebuilt. I think it's a 1975. D
Mergatroid at 9:34pm 03.18.08
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I have a 1996 h26 and the anchor locker has no notch for anchor roller as the 260. Has anyone seen
Dennis at 11:43pm 03.18.08
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John at 11:12pm 03.18.08
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unterseebooten at 2:11am 03.19.08
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Say guys/gals! I have a mac 25ft and it has no gaskets on the lock pin for the swing keel. It didn
Tom Colley at 1:20am 03.19.08
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I have never used a hank-on headsail bag; are they convenent and worth the effort; I usually use a 1
Jim P. at 2:58am 03.19.08
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A couple of months ago, there was a lot of interesting discussion and pictures regarding the water l
Gord at 3:28am 03.19.08
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The bronz packing gland on my 37 turns with the rudder and leaks. Before launch this year I will dro
Ed Schenck at 3:48am 03.19.08
21/1917
Is this old news, something that I missed here? Today I received an e-mail from Boat US. Here is a
seadaddler at 1:09am 03.19.08
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I am getting ready to order a Flex- o - Fold prop for my 2007 Hunter 36 and have conflicting info. M
Jim at 6:09am 03.19.08
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I am up north and my Hunter 306 sailboat is in Florida, could some one please tell me if the mast he
Denis Hodson at 6:26am 03.19.08
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I'm looking for a gennaker for my O'Day 26. I would like to know the best size for my boat. I would
Pat T at 3:23am 03.19.08
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I have a straight pedistal guard. I recently purchased new instruments(4) that are housed in the nav

Recent Replies

I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Mooseman at 2:11pm 08.23.21
Congrats ...and Happy Sailing. I just sold my 3rd Catalina a few months ago as we bought a house on
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter
jssailem at 2:10pm 08.23.21
You will be happier in the long run for taking this action now.
Galled stanchion removal
dlochner at 2:07pm 08.23.21
First try liberal amounts of a penetrant like PB Blaster. Add some patience. If that doesn't work.
Broken Keel Bolts - Hunter   (5)
fconmass at 2:06pm 08.23.21
Thankyou for all your responses. The company is Hinckley Yacht Services. I have been working with
Single Handed Docking
Kings Gambit at 1:52pm 08.23.21
One basic rule is to not approach the dock or slip going faster than a speed at which you'd be willi
Single Handed Docking
Don Guillette at 1:37pm 08.23.21
I like the bridle method for a long dock when single handed because when you leave the boat you've l
Need source for boat plumbing parts   (1)
Dr. D at 1:23pm 08.23.21
@Dr. D , can you please take a shot looking into the head from outside the head door. Try to show
Alternator problems
TomY at 1:16pm 08.23.21
Sorry for the thread drift: My ARS-4(5?) gave out while out for a few weeks. Luckily, I still had an
Hunter 44DS and 426DS front head hatch measurement?
Skipper Chris at 1:16pm 08.23.21
Ranmore, Thank you for your help, and the picture is worth another paragraph or two! The measureme
Alternator problems
Maine Sail at 1:01pm 08.23.21
If the alternator was cooked, I believe that the output diode (rectifier ) failed into dead short.
brand of microwave to fit in cupboard above stove
Captain Larry-DH at 1:00pm 08.23.21
snip Regardless of how I personally feel about them, though, it just always seems odd to me that w
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
jeepbluetj at 12:51pm 08.23.21
Or if $$$ is tight, talk to some sailors at the marina. Tell them you just bought a boat and want
Solent Stay H36
chichiflys at 12:49pm 08.23.21
Thank you for the insight and pictures. Couldn't agree more about an inner forestay support option,
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
jeepbluetj at 12:44pm 08.23.21
Also, it seems apparent that you do not know how to sail. You might find yourself totally reliant o
Single Handed Docking
jeepbluetj at 12:29pm 08.23.21
Slips are floating, fingers both sides. So no hitting any other boats unless I miss the slip entirel
Single Handed Docking
RobChichester at 12:02pm 08.23.21
Most times I am able to back my boat into its slip while my crew merely holds the lines slack agains
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
rgranger at 12:00pm 08.23.21
100 percent have no idea how to sail. There are about a dozen certified sailing schools in your a
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
Kings Gambit at 11:46am 08.23.21
It belatedly occurs to me that your sailboat may not have an installed VHF radio & fixed antenna. If
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
fstbttms at 11:44am 08.23.21
Legend has it around here that if you have the D.P yard do the job it lasts 1 year. Elsewhere/DIY m
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
jeepbluetj at 11:35am 08.23.21
No idea, bought the boat 6 months ago so whatever the P.O. put on it. They didn't keep a maint log.

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