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letterman at 4:51am 12.16.07
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Went to a party last night. Funny how the truth emerges after you pull two or three teeth. A frien
Trevor23800 at 2:51am 12.16.07
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No one told me you had to be rich to own a yacht, but here's a little humor I stumbled upon this mor
professor bills at 5:28am 12.16.07
6/1318
I have recently fixed up an old (81) 27' Hunter and launched it in Tampa Bay. Looking for some seaso
LPScott62 at 5:54am 12.16.07
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I am in need of a new or used (in good condition) tilt-down keel for my Catalina 22. The original wa
Brad at 6:10am 12.16.07
4/1982
I just recieved a quote for $ 5,800.00 to install Air Conditioning in my 2000 Hunter 310. My questi
CaptHawk at 6:33am 12.16.07
9/2456
Any 34 Owners; I continue to have some water into my bilge from the mast???I have isolated this are
brobins75 at 7:34am 12.16.07
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Hi, I am a new hunter owner. I bought a '86 40' Legend that had taken on water. It is a beautiful
sailormanbigd at 10:04am 12.16.07
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Hi again all. What is the best wind dirrection for a grossly underpowered sailboat. My course will b
Dana at 10:19am 12.16.07
11/2242
I am thinking about buying a 1978 OD23. I have owned larger boats. Just want to hear any feedback on
pokey at 11:55pm 12.14.07
19/1534
Hello, Could anybody Tell me where I could find the Main sail demension LUFF, LEECH ' FOOT for my 19
Don Rose at 12:17am 12.15.07
31/1732
There is a problem with our head. There appears to be a vacum leak along the lines somewhere. At lea
Stevep at 12:37am 12.15.07
19/1538
I hope that this is not too off topic, but this group seems to be uniquely qualified to sddress this
Mark at 12:56am 12.15.07
9/1259
Ok Here is what I run on my boat. I run my Garmin Chartplotter (Garmin 498) my Marine radio, sometim
KevinB at 5:50am 12.15.07
46/2746
Here's the general part of my question: The archives have lots of posts about installations of shore
Louis at 6:14am 12.15.07
10/1379
I will be moving to the Delray Beach/Boca Raton (FL) area in a year or so. I currently have a Hunter
tomcat2k at 6:58am 12.15.07
16/2460
My 25 leaks a bit when underway. When in the slip, no water comes in at all. I have looked in the
dale17781 at 1:11am 12.15.07
11/1235
I have seen a few pictures of the Catalina 26. It looks like a real boat, but I know there were not
Steve at 7:39am 12.15.07
7/1055
I am looking to replace the hatch top cover and entrance cabin cover on my Mac 21. It is a 1986 and
Dave in NOLA at 7:07am 12.15.07
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Hey all, anybody have thoughts good or bad about the catalina 27?.This will be my first boat in abou
Justin at 12:16pm 12.15.07
10/1042
I asked this question but I never got a response. I need to know if this mast step halyard plate wil

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yanmar water pump leaking after replacement
mjsb at 3:39pm 11.15.21
Just put a new fresh water pump, sending units and t-stat on a 2gm20f, no leaks, and I check every d
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Richard19068 at 3:34pm 11.15.21
They bottom is incredibly not clean, we've been waiting the whole year for a good time to haul her
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sail sfbay at 3:19pm 11.15.21
Welcome to the forum!! If you do not find someone, suggesting contacting the sellers in this link M
Lifting Sling Points for Hunter 40.5 - Help
Scallywagger at 3:14pm 11.15.21
Hi Dan, can't help you I'm afraid, just wanted to say hello
Masthead main halyard sheave?   (2)
sail sfbay at 3:13pm 11.15.21
Hard to believe the sheaves would be different. The 320 mast "standard" manual attached shows the s
Masthead main halyard sheave?
PlaneTom at 2:59pm 11.15.21
I just looked in that manual, completely different masthead fitting. I find it funny that the cover
Masthead main halyard sheave?
PlaneTom at 2:56pm 11.15.21
I forgot that the furling main was an option. I have the slab sail. Since it is a different mast, it
Masthead main halyard sheave?   (1)
sail sfbay at 2:40pm 11.15.21
You did not say whether you have a furling mainsail mast. If you have one (or it might be the same f
Worth the Cutter Rig?
dlochner at 2:40pm 11.15.21
Thank you! I heard that gennekers could also be used upwind, not trying that again . I absolutely l
Swinomish Channel Closure
Hayden Watson at 2:09pm 11.15.21
Deception pass is not a problem in currents up to 6 knots as long as it is going your direction. I
prop shaft flange bolt size
DeniseO30 at 2:07pm 11.15.21
These are made for the problem. we use them on my Ford ranger that had recessed 12 point head bolt
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MikeHoncho at 1:54pm 11.15.21
Looking out the window in Everett , I think your better staying put!
PacificNW Weather Wet with intermittent Rain followed by damp drizzle
fstbttms at 1:27pm 11.15.21
Damp drizzle as opposed to something just short of your avatar... :laugh:
Water in Engine Pan?
SawyerCurt at 1:22pm 11.15.21
I think that could be part of issue. I noticed a few drops of water catchment area below where tr
PacificNW Weather Wet with intermittent Rain followed by damp drizzle
SoSound at 1:20pm 11.15.21
"Damp drizzle"? As opposed to what? Dry drizzle? Damp drizzle as opposed to something just short o
Add a battery
Richard19068 at 1:05pm 11.15.21
Does anyone think it odd that the battery charger appears to be on (indicator is glowing) but the ba
Worth the Cutter Rig?
jon hansen at 1:00pm 11.15.21
a sail that is not trimmed properly creates drag. drag slows the boat and makes it heel more. it als
De Persia Automatic Bailer
jeffmalarik at 12:48pm 11.15.21
Thanks, everybody. I ordered the plastic version on Amazon suggested by Johnb.
Water in Engine Pan?
AwwShucks at 12:43pm 11.15.21
Water in Engine Pan?
Justin_NSA at 12:42pm 11.15.21
If it's the stuffing box, it's normal leakage. Unless it leaks when the shaft is not turning. If you

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