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Michael Brennan at 10:33am 12.06.07
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I need to replace my side stays on my 26 S. Can anyone recommend a place I can order them sent with
Marco Garcia at 11:30am 12.06.07
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I just posted an original brochure for the hunter 40.5. It is 6 Pages. It is under the "Boat Model I
jk2894 at 11:38am 12.06.07
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We're buying a boat - will sail all of Lake Michigan - will probably venture into Huron. The lake i
R Michael at 11:51am 12.06.07
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Hi all, As ex - Irwin 52 owners now downsizing, we were very pleased with the I-52, quite acceptable
Ralph Johnstone at 1:47pm 12.06.07
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........... here in soggy Vancouver. Has anyone ever come across a vendor for the fancy galley spla
davidtre at 9:16pm 12.01.07
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I have a Hunter sailboat, and guages on holding tank seem to get stuck regularly, so hard to know wh
AndyR at 7:41pm 12.01.07
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We have recently purchased a Beneteau 393, however some of the Beneteau logo crockery was missing.
Hunter 260 at 1:15am 12.02.07
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We live in Kansas and wondered if there are any rallies in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado held
Tommy T at 1:32am 12.02.07
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Coming into the pier to get pumped out we put the boat in reverse. Of all times the cable to the tra
Lake High at 1:47am 12.02.07
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No message, I just want to get inside
Serenity at 10:59pm 12.01.07
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I just bought a S295 that needs a lot of work. I want to install a 6Gal. water heater and would like
Bill at 10:19pm 12.01.07
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Just an update on my progress on this issue. I have determined that the quadrant was produced by
cscott at 2:16am 12.02.07
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OK, Most of our 26's are out of the water on their trailers, so now is the time to do something if w
grevay at 6:06am 12.02.07
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We are purchasing a new beneteau 423 and would like to know where to purchase bedding that fits the
renom2 at 5:16am 12.02.07
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Hello all I am a new owner (25' O'Day) and was able to limp through the last month of the season on
KorculaChris at 5:03am 12.02.07
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*yks
Keith at 3:41am 12.02.07
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I have a question that maybe someone can shed some light on. Why is it that to be counted as a legal
Doug at 7:19am 12.02.07
4/1277
Hi, Anyone who has recored an Oday 22 under the mast I have a few questions regarding a 1973 ODay 22
PDXnative at 8:28am 12.02.07
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We (wife, young daughter, and myself) are looking at buying a boat in a couple of years to do a sail
Thomas at 9:14am 12.02.07
2/1912
I am planning to switch from end boom to mid boom sheeting ' will install a Harken traveler over the

Recent Replies

I left the lights on
Ward H at 1:41pm 09.16.21
And... Here's the easiest solution. Do nothing. Use the boat. If you're used to how long the batter
Question about a racor230r2 and anti-siphon valve (vetus)
sail sfbay at 1:34pm 09.16.21
In case you are interested in sizing the primary fuel filter refer to this Racor technical bulletin:
1984 Hunter 34 roller furler
Stu Jackson at 1:00pm 09.16.21
Compare features, too. I have a ProFurl that I sized properly for my boat (LCI32). One of the fest
Fuel delivery issue
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:57pm 09.16.21
Why not completely eliminate the existing fuel supply? Rig up a diesel fuel supply from a small 1 ga
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?
eherlihy at 12:50pm 09.16.21
I did not see on the drawings the alignment holes for the bolts to install the strut on your boat.
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
BobH57 at 12:48pm 09.16.21
The reefing lines on my Hunter 410 are 7/16", as specified in the owners manual. As others have sugg
I left the lights on
jeepbluetj at 12:33pm 09.16.21
A load test can be reasonably done with a simple load (Incandescent light bulbs, 12v heat, the frid
Maine Sail update
Pagan Baby at 12:32pm 09.16.21
Whoa, really sorry to hear this. Maine Sails tutorials and feedback have saved me bundles of boat bu
Ripped off at Point Wilson?
Hayden Watson at 12:03pm 09.16.21
...What about my practice of heading for the shallow water near Point Partridge? I feel like I'm l
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
Ken Cross at 12:02pm 09.16.21
Make sure the lines aren't twisted. You may need to unstring them to check. Ken
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
dlochner at 11:48am 09.16.21
Those look really big for reefing lines. What size are they? I would think reefing lines are 1/4" (
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
dlochner at 11:46am 09.16.21
The sheaves look a little loose, which may be contributing to the problem. However, I think the big
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
Brian D at 11:45am 09.16.21
Those look really big for reefing lines. What size are they? I would think reefing lines are 1/4" (6
Fuel delivery issue
Tom J at 11:43am 09.16.21
Sorry about the late responses, was out of the country and just got back. I don't think I have a r
Maine Sail update
DougM at 11:10am 09.16.21
Maine Sail has been a go to resource many times over the years. He has by way of this site saved me
1984 Hunter 34 roller furler
DougM at 11:02am 09.16.21
I had a Profurl that was original to the boat. I always felt it was undersized for the boat even tho
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351
dlochner at 10:45am 09.16.21
Additionally, I didn't think any prop coating was really worth much due to the erosive action of th

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