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Mike at 4:46am 01.30.08
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Hello fellow sailors. I am considering putting a 2 blade gori folding prop, 16.5 X 13 x2 on my 06 H
John Brecher at 5:25am 01.30.08
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I have taken the boom apart for overhaul and paint. This was driven by the need to unfreeze the outh
BobM at 6:24am 01.30.08
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While I certainly appreciate company, I am not willing to forgoe sailing for lack of another pair of
Stephan at 7:31am 01.30.08
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Looking to replace the Danforth type anchor (18lbs) that came with the boat with either a Rocna 33lb
seadaddler at 8:10am 01.30.08
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Anyone change their fixed three blade prop on a newer 36 Hunter, is the install easy or what. NickEr
RJ1946 at 8:19am 01.30.08
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Does anyone know which Lancer 28 model number POGPS28 is. I've been looking for sails an I didn't re
cbsailor at 8:33am 01.30.08
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I need to replace both sheaves in my ZSpar masthead. Its a fractional rig on a Hunter 33.5 so I only
Mike8088 at 8:31am 01.30.08
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We're looking at buying a CDI FF4 furler for our O'day 26. What is the general opinion of this furl
Scott A. at 8:49am 01.30.08
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Being somewhat tall and large, I find the v-berth a little to short and end up having to sleep on my
Dave Sharp at 10:00am 01.30.08
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We purchased ou 1998 376 used. It has the Whitlock steering gear. Since it is not addressed in the
jaydog5000 at 9:56am 01.30.08
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I am replacing my hot water heater in my 1985 Catalina 30. It is located in the port side locker.
Stillraining at 3:49pm 01.30.08
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Off the back of your boat while sailing ? How do you do it?, and what have you caught? Post some p
Ed Schenck at 10:52pm 01.30.08
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Sheets and sails. Sounds like an ad for Target. There were so many questions in a recent response
walt at 12:20am 01.31.08
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Oreana123, Ive seen pictures of a bag at the bow of your boat which holds a hank on jib when its dow
Netrick at 12:54am 01.31.08
10/1646
I am still working on the keel of my 80 Mac 25 and was looking for a SS bolt for the keel when I ran
Weasel at 3:23pm 01.31.08
4/1926
I am planning to install a 120VAC fused GFI strip in my lazzarette to plug my searchlight and spare
Maine Sail at 12:11pm 01.31.08
14/1793
Hi All, Every year in our mooring field, now over 1200 boats mostly sail, we have people break free
Bob M. at 12:24am 01.12.08
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We have lost a blade from our folding prop and are wishing to replace with a new or used fixed blade
Capt Ron;-) at 1:40am 01.12.08
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I originally want
Skip at 3:33am 01.12.08
3/1182
I replaced the existing Frigiboat compressor and evaporator plate with an Adler/Barbour C200 and Pow

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Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
Phil Herring at 4:11pm 11.02.21
It is a Z-Spar rig and it will need the wrap-around bracket, which looks like it will need to slide
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type   (2)
Wind Dreamer at 3:56pm 11.02.21
Thanks for the quick reply Phil! Here are the only two pics I have of the mast foot right now, maybe
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:55pm 11.02.21
Not sure what you're definition of 'successful' is, so I wont make that claim. I still haven't fou
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
shemandr at 3:52pm 11.02.21
Last out first in accounting! That was my program. If my boat was blocking everyone else's access
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:49pm 11.02.21
There are many folks who will claim their small panels are successful at keeping the battery charge
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:48pm 11.02.21
I think it was a 10W. I also had a 6A alternator on the Tohatsu so between the two sources, I nev
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:46pm 11.02.21
Actually, Dave it should be the ONLY question. Ahs removed vs. ahrs returned (including whatever i
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:44pm 11.02.21
I thought a lot of your question was covered in your post from October 7. I had a 25 watt panel fo
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
Phil Herring at 3:42pm 11.02.21
That's a bummer @Wind Dreamer, but I'm glad no one was hurt. If you'll post a photo of the gooseneck
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:39pm 11.02.21
I am successful! I have a 20-watt panel charging 2 grp 27 LA batteries. It's primarily doing what
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:24pm 11.02.21
My mast stays up, but I can run a 110 ext cord to the boat, run a light or 2 , a space heater and wo
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
JamesG161 at 2:49pm 11.02.21
Having more "storage" is utterly useless unless it can be refilled. :plus::plus: Same as your onb
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
Stu Jackson at 2:36pm 11.02.21
Before going to a bigger panel, I'd consider adding another battery. Not necessarily. Unless and u
Removing fuel pickup on 280
chp at 2:19pm 11.02.21
Thanks Greg. I know where the access is, I was just wondering if there is enough room to remove it.
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
TomY at 2:13pm 11.02.21
BTW, love this forum! Thanks to everyone for your help. I'm researching my solar panel options. I
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out?
Barnacle Bill at 2:12pm 11.02.21
You can buy a battery pack for C-Pap use and it is about the size of a mini iPad (except thicker).
Odd wave
thinwater at 2:10pm 11.02.21
Normal variation, particularly if the wind changes strength or direction. Could even be a distant wa
Propane Outboard
Barnacle Bill at 2:09pm 11.02.21
Yip Lehr is a Chinese product and they are noisy. The Tohatsu LPG are the same motor as their gas,

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