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Steve at 9:28am 11.29.07
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Our 2003 H356 will spend this winter laid up in the water. I bought a big zinc guppy to hang over t
Ray at 10:48am 11.29.07
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Anyone ever heard of a fishfinder that would be the same size at the Raytheon/Raymarine ST60 digital
Rick D at 10:47am 11.29.07
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....see this link. Geesh, talk about a double standard. Rick D.
Stephen R Athey at 8:53am 11.29.07
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Does anyone know where I can buy the socket that fit into your winch. I've seen the complete drill
George H260 at 11:41am 11.29.07
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I think that's what they're called. They connect with lazy jacks on tne boom so your main sail fits
Neil Simon at 1:06pm 11.29.07
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Hi, I recently purchased a 76 catalina 22' and I am going to be trailoring it for the first time soo
Vinny at 8:52pm 11.26.07
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Well the long project is finally over. The windlass is in, complete with anchor wash down and best
T37 Phil at 9:19pm 11.26.07
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I am wondering about two steps in my winterization process, loosening the packing nut on the stuffin
chinny at 11:24pm 11.26.07
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I'm in the market for a Hunter 34 and have found a few with the 4'3" shallow draft. Most of my saili
biorapper at 11:46pm 11.26.07
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Checking out the charts and trying to decide which place to cruise. I might try to do both, either
rardiH36 at 12:11am 11.27.07
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Good morning: I'm still new to keel boat sailing. Sailboat diesel maintenance/operations guides th
Tom at 3:33am 11.27.07
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I have an old LORAN unit on my boat. Have never used it. I am considering removing it. I mainly u
David10790 at 4:29am 11.27.07
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Lake Ontario forecast for today. BTW 5 meters is 16 feet. Forecast: ..Gale warning in effect.. Gal
CharlieCobra at 4:52am 11.27.07
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Before, during or after the sail? Myself? If it's a light air nice day, I'll have one but not in a
joe friedman at 4:58am 11.27.07
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i'm looking for some fresh thoughts on a CDI-7 for a C-30. i've checked the archives and the respons
Roger at 5:02am 11.27.07
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Is it mostly "Power?" Don't see any mention of "Sail"? This weekend... Roger
Gus St. Anthony at 5:25am 11.27.07
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I had to have my boat de-masted for a haul from Nc to FL. The mast has probably been on the keel for
wade mayo at 5:17am 11.27.07
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hi all I am purchasing a 1983 mac 25, I have to build a trailer as no luck in purchasing one, anyone
Bad Obsession at 5:42am 11.27.07
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This would be a scary day at sea. I guess that a drouge would be a good idea to keep the stern to t
Dianne24117 at 6:31am 11.27.07
S2
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HELP!!!!! I am in desprate need of a fiddle block that goes on the dagger board of my 7.9. I had to

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Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?   (2)
Fleet at 5:42am 10.28.21
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Marelon Seacock fail!
Hayden Watson at 5:33am 10.28.21
I guess if one was reeeeeeeaaaaaaalllllly into racing, a recessed mushroom head would cut your drag
Using a trolling motor on small boat
Tater at 5:23am 10.28.21
New to the group so my experience is limited. I recently bought a Hunter 170. The shakedown was Sund
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift   (1)
Justin_NSA at 5:22am 10.28.21
LOL! remember it well! That one needs a little Duraglit !
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift
Terry Cox at 4:55am 10.28.21
We had that exact model at Navy boot in San Diego! It was effective! I well remember it, too.
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations)
dlochner at 4:54am 10.28.21
Would prefer a smooth operating head(s) Thank you in advance Who doesn't? :biggrin:
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Terry Cox at 4:53am 10.28.21
It's either a strong religious belief or just plain blind luck but whatever it is, I suggest you ke
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check
dlochner at 4:52am 10.28.21
The proper way to mount a spinnaker halyard is hang it from a crane off the mast head so it is abov
S/E Marina Recommendations
Parsons at 4:36am 10.28.21
Welcome to SBO. Obviously a huge, open ended question, and @kloudie1 comments are good - it depend
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check
Joe at 4:11am 10.28.21
Looks to me like you have it figured out. If it were me I wouldn't touch the old jib halyard... wh
Winterizing bilge on my H37
Jim Legere at 2:57am 10.28.21
So...you drill a hole in the keel low down for this and leave it open? Yes. I installed it at the
More on Maine Sail
JamesG161 at 9:34pm 10.27.21
Geez. Is there a "don't like" on this board? yes... :thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdow
Bent mast
mermike at 9:03pm 10.27.21
I splinted the mast above and below the bend so that the fix was localized.
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area
coldaddy at 9:00pm 10.27.21
Thank you all for the welcomes and for the ideas. I'll report back what I end up doing.
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:57pm 10.27.21
Hi Terry, you've been very lucky over the years and have led a blessed life. It's either a strong r
S/E Marina Recommendations
rgranger at 8:38pm 10.27.21
Charleston City Marina is one of the best marinas I've ever stayed in, anywhere in the world. When
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 7:38pm 10.27.21
199594
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check
Sailfanatic at 7:32pm 10.27.21
EDITED: The proper way to mount a spinnaker halyard is to locate it so it is above the forestay. A
Sailboat agreement with dealer
JRT at 7:24pm 10.27.21
When we considered a new boat, the dealer, was offering 3-4 year day charter their captain only, all
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Terry Cox at 7:17pm 10.27.21
the anchor mount is made for a Danforth anchor which is a PIECE OF CRAP in my very humble opinion

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