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ziptrip69 at 1:58pm 03.26.08
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I have a 1981 H-25 hunter with a trapezoid hatch i was wondering if they make replacement hatches fo
Nik at 3:18pm 03.26.08
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Just got a 1987 Macgregor 26D. The current mast rigging seems to be OK. What I am wanting to do is
Ken Mehler at 10:22am 03.26.08
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I am interested in trying to install a dodger on my Hunter 27. It seems like it is nearly impossibl
Mergatroid at 9:13pm 03.24.08
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I am looking at several older tow vehicles, aprox. 2000 models of different manufacture. Does anyon
tcbro at 9:42pm 03.24.08
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Phil, Did I do something wrong? All of a sudden, after about 6 years on this site, my ID has disa
Scott B at 10:34pm 03.24.08
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I've plugged this site before ( with Phil's blessing) and wanted to do it again in case anyone misse
windward54 at 1:19am 03.25.08
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I have a question for all you ham operators out there. When on the boat, I have been using a handhe
MoonSailer at 12:52am 03.25.08
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We just recieved a new standard horizon VHF and it says that if I hook up a GPS it will automaticall
Mike Hancock at 2:28am 03.25.08
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What is the proper size of packing for the stuffing box on the Hunter 27?
BD at 3:33am 03.25.08
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Planning a trip down Barnegat Bay to Atlantic City. (Catalina 27) As most of this trip will be throu
Mike Hancock at 3:29am 03.25.08
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We have a 1989 Hunter 27 that was donated to our fleet. Does anybody know of a source for an owner's
patman at 3:13am 03.25.08
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I have an older Hood system, the one that uses the flat line..After breaking the line I removed the
calamitas at 3:01am 03.25.08
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My 1976 O'Day came with the original knotmeter but no paddlewheel/sending unit. The hole where the s
Mark Juetten at 2:49am 03.25.08
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I would like to switch out the metal housing fuel filter, on my 1996 376, for a see thru bowl type w
Capn Pete at 4:45am 03.25.08
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Ahoy, mates! Up the top of this year's pre-season project list is replacing the water heater on my
Alan at 3:49am 03.25.08
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Citizens and boaters in particular need to contact their U.S. Senators, asking them to co-sponsor S.
sailortonyb Allied Mis at 4:21am 03.25.08
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My mast boot is starting to crack from dry rot. I have never had one before so this is new to me. It
Sailm8 at 3:56am 03.25.08
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The PO (I guess) has rotated the trottle/shift (one piece) downward. This makes the helmsman bend d
Kevin R. Quinn at 5:17am 03.25.08
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Raymarine said that I need a Rotory Rudder Reference Transducer. I asked if they sold a control arm
higgs at 6:05am 03.25.08
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I may have posted this before - at my age you do repeat yourself. A very nice site here about Lake

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Comparing 30s
chrome700 at 3:54pm 12.09.21
Wow. My '91 Hunter 30T NADAs for much more than that. Are they that different from the C30? Sound
Interesting Boat Project
JRacer at 3:37pm 12.09.21
Looks like he and Mark @B757Captain have similar ambitions. :biggrin:
Comparing 30s
chrome700 at 3:34pm 12.09.21
Was able to get below on the '86 today, overall a much cleaner boat without any of the water damage
Signed copies of my book available again this year
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:09pm 12.09.21
I sign and mail each one. --Peggie
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock
David in Sandusky at 3:01pm 12.09.21
Our drop over screen is surprisingly secure, easily staying in place in 20+ knot winds.
Interesting Boat Project
dmax at 2:46pm 12.09.21
Amazing the projects that some people undertake - that is going to be a nice boat.
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
jssailem at 2:38pm 12.09.21
resin Makes my mouse sticky...:yikes:
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
PaulK at 2:37pm 12.09.21
Might be helpful to read some of the pertinent chapters of this The Gougeon Brothers On Boat Constru
Interesting Boat Project
cb32863 at 2:36pm 12.09.21
I watched the first episode. I'll probably return for some more. That is a daunting project. Whe
self tacking jib
jssailem at 2:34pm 12.09.21
Stephen. Sailing a 46ft is manageable. You just need to keep thinking ahead of the boat. The probl
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
thinwater at 2:19pm 12.09.21
Ahhh I did not realize that the balsa is attached to a flexible backing. That should make it much e
Converting '73 Javelin to mid-boom rigging?   (1)
RaleighRancher at 2:16pm 12.09.21
200838 Here's a better picture of the block/cam cleat/swivel assembly, scraped off the interwebs.
Converting '73 Javelin to mid-boom rigging?
RaleighRancher at 2:10pm 12.09.21
I think I've got it sorted out except one thing. Looks like I need to completely replace the block a
Interesting Boat Project
shemandr at 1:47pm 12.09.21
I watched the first episode. I'll probably return for some more. That is a daunting project. Wher
self tacking jib
stephen covey at 1:44pm 12.09.21
Correct, the boat has electric winches. My concern was when I occasionally sail alone on this new 4
self tacking jib
Hollyberry at 1:33pm 12.09.21
If I understand it correctly this is not a question of self tacker OR electric winches - you already
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
cymeyer at 1:32pm 12.09.21
Looking for my Daystar, 40 O'Day stolen from Safe Harbor Marina in Sandusky, was named Sandusky Har
A couple trailering questions
Ward H at 12:39pm 12.09.21
As @Benny17441 said, get tow insurance. Either make sure your auto insurance will cover the trailer
A couple trailering questions
Project_Mayhem at 12:39pm 12.09.21
Balance of weight on the trailer is by far the most important. If the weight is too far back then th
"Trailer Sailer" Versus "Trailer Sailor"   (1)
Tedd at 12:38pm 12.09.21
In this case, I expect the phrase "trailer sailor" (or "trailer sailer") to refer to a person is no

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