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NINEv2 at 12:30am 01.27.21
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Good morning all. I've been kicking around on the site here for a few months now, mostly lurking, tr
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I had a nice working Wallas Heater (think a 3000d) that all of a sudden packed it in. Keeps blowing
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Hi Phil, I use the Recent Activity button to bring up threads to read and I also use the "Forum List
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I am going to look at a 1993 Hunter 23.5 this weekend. It is currently docked at a lake here in NC.
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Hello, I am undergoing a number of replacements and improvements on our new to us Catalina 350. Not
dLj at 3:22pm 01.26.21
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is back in the water! they are looking to sea trial it now. dj
BarnegatBobby at 11:10am 01.26.21
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Hey all, I'm looking at buying a 1994 295 and have a few questions on things that I've noticed in
YVRguy at 10:36am 01.26.21
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Is there any consensus on what is the best boat barbecue brand? I have tried the two most prominent
Tim22 at 10:33am 01.26.21
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My Hunter 310 is all wrapped up for the winter so I am hoping that another Hunter 310 owner can help
gmohr54 at 9:32am 01.26.21
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I am looking at salvaging my boat. Does anyone have an idea of how to go about that? Thanks in Adva
Don Guillette at 9:06am 01.26.21
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Ship Mates: 2021 has got to be a better year. Nothing could be worse than last year. The community
John Marrone at 8:15am 01.26.21
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Live in low tide area and difficulty getting to ship channels in Gulf. I am not a trailer sailor and
James McGrew at 8:03am 01.26.21
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Does any one know what the tank dimensions are on the 30 gal watkins ? i am looking to by a new send
Joseph Bauman at 7:52am 01.26.21
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After sailing twice now we have had some fuel in the Bilge of the boat. I have ran the engine and ha
smokey73 at 5:16am 01.26.21
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I am having to take a lot of strain on the furling line to furl my genoa, more so than in the past.
Elliot_SG at 10:32pm 01.25.21
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Hi all, I'm looking at a '99 40 CC at the moment, couple of questions to ask you guys before I go t
seniorladysailor at 8:30pm 01.25.21
Cal
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Need to find 1979 owners manual
Kings Gambit at 7:41pm 01.25.21
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This afternoon in San Pedro Bay ' Long Beach Harbor we experienced some mighty sea wind arriving fro
CatamaranLover at 4:04pm 01.25.21
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I've got twin Yanmar 3JH5E marine engines on my catamaran. Recently, on the starboard engine, when I
sailor5017 at 3:53pm 01.25.21
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2006 hunter 41DS. what is the correct coolant for a 4JH4E yanmar. besides the Yanmar own overpriced

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Recommended, reasonably low-cost upgrades?
dlochner at 6:44pm 01.17.24
If you are up for making your own, Sailrite.com has instructions and the material for a Bimini. A s
Recommended, reasonably low-cost upgrades?
piratesnail at 6:16pm 01.17.24
I forgot to ask about biminis, which were probably the most common answer on the Starwind FB group.
Recommended, reasonably low-cost upgrades?
piratesnail at 6:10pm 01.17.24
Where the heck do you sail 10 day cruises from West Virginia? Haha we just drive. Our big trip l
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Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls?
Project_Mayhem at 5:52pm 01.17.24
@roy has a great idea and it really does cost nothing, not even time! Another idea is if the nipple
California King Tide Fail
fstbttms at 5:34pm 01.17.24
Per month, year? If you know of a marina in a major metropolitan area that rents a slip for $270/y
California King Tide Fail
Terry Cox at 5:24pm 01.17.24
$10/foot Per month, year?
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
Middle aged New Noobie at 5:07pm 01.17.24
Photos would really help us diagnose the issue. Overall phot of the rudder, including the top wher
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
Middle aged New Noobie at 5:05pm 01.17.24
my rudder binds up when its in the straight position enough to knock the paint off of the top of t
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
ggrizzard at 5:02pm 01.17.24
It's binding on the small extension of the hull directly amid ship. Once the rudder passes to the l
Hunter Legend 35.5 Spinnaker?
acboudrMN at 5:00pm 01.17.24
I believe I got a 153 without it and have seen 138-147 range in some forums, with Spinnaker. I thin
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
Tally Ho at 4:45pm 01.17.24
Photos would really help us diagnose the issue. Overall phot of the rudder, including the top where
California King Tide Fail
ggrizzard at 4:42pm 01.17.24
fstbttms That is $10.00 per foot a year, right? :laugh:
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Tally Ho at 4:41pm 01.17.24
And no tides. :beer: sucks. Greg
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Justin_NSA at 4:27pm 01.17.24
It's not Friday, but I saw this on Facebook and needed to share:
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations
pclarksurf at 4:11pm 01.17.24
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Recommended, reasonably low-cost upgrades?
shemandr at 4:09pm 01.17.24
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JoeWhite at 4:05pm 01.17.24
BJ, most motors have one common lug and 2 positive lugs. Placing positive voltage on each of the pos
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations
Not Too Shabby at 3:04pm 01.17.24
I have read the OSPHO directions and it seems that the recommended prep for painted surfaces is to w

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