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Dave at 5:51am 12.01.07
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Is there anyone out there that keelboat races in the Melbourne to Palm Beach, FL. I just moved here
Russell Emery at 3:26pm 12.01.07
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can someone tell me the difference between the various models eg 26M 26X 26D thanks
Chris at 2:59pm 12.01.07
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I am looking at this 1969 e-26. The transom looks to have been cut to allow the outboard to sit as
Royce at 12:11pm 12.01.07
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Just got my 76 h30 moved to my back yard. Planning to do a complete refit. Dropped the keel and ru
tom at 11:49am 12.01.07
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Looking for a schematic or picture of a centerboard winch. I have a 1969 Irwin 31 and the setup is l
michele at 11:39am 12.01.07
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I am looking for a scale model of a HR boat to give to a friend who dreams of someday owning the rea
frankw15560 at 11:31am 12.01.07
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What am I not understanding? I read on the Coast Guard web site for safe boating, that during the d
Gordon from Roswell at 9:28am 12.01.07
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I am the proud new owner of a very well maintained 1969 Morgan 24. Took her out on my maiden voyage
School House Steve at 8:12am 12.01.07
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The name of my boat is 'Comfortably Numb' I was planning to sailing this weekend but the weather cha
BlueAce at 7:11pm 11.29.07
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I have some leakage around the rudder post on my First 285, while under power. The leakage is from
Ed Schenck at 12:22am 11.30.07
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"I just had to share the news of my early Christmas present. It came in the form of a phone call th
Abby Normal at 1:35am 11.30.07
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Well, I swore I wouldn't get biggerboatitis, but it's happened. I've put Abby on the market in some
Rick at 1:39am 11.30.07
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What are the pros and cons to removing the floatation foam from the boat? I do not remeber other sa
TLC at 2:53am 11.30.07
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I am wanting to install a roller furling on my 89 Hunter 26.5. Does anyone have recommendations? I
Jim Seamans at 3:41am 11.30.07
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I'm interested in the "Little Wicomico River" at Sandy Point located at Potomac River and Chesapeake
Brian D at 4:20am 01.31.08
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Remember this discussion? Here is the narative. AB88 For you sailors that want to travel the ICW w
Banooma at 12:02am 11.30.07
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My new pride and joy is a 28 mkII I rescued (bought) this week from an owner who loved her, but some
Gary Wyngarden at 3:48am 11.30.07
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One of my winter projects is to install a parallel primary fuel filter with an either/or switch so m
Alan at 5:04am 11.30.07
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michael15747 at 5:11am 11.30.07
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I own a 1987 Pacific Seacraft 31 and want to replace my portlights. I have been told that the origi

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WI Rigger at 10:10am 11.04.21
Will Thank You so much!!! General question: I am looking at sailing Lake Superior this
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
TimFromLI at 9:57am 11.04.21
Ok, I get it too much pressure is no good but what will blow first, the tank or one of the plastic w
grinding sound starting??   (1)
Boomer2it at 9:48am 11.04.21
Installed the Thermostart yesterday, think I need to prime the system several more times to get it t
grinding sound starting??
Boomer2it at 9:46am 11.04.21
My 2QM15 was hard to start when cold until I installed a device called a "thermostart". Not thermos
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:42am 11.04.21
Just for fun... .
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
dLj at 9:33am 11.04.21
Now that it looks like we will be open next year. Should we look at planning the 360 trip again? Y
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
dLj at 9:32am 11.04.21
New boat has a below-deck linear drive AP. The difference is massive. It's absolutely silent. It w
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
leo310 at 9:28am 11.04.21
Now that it looks like we will be open next year. Should we look at planning the 360 trip again?
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
JamesG161 at 9:24am 11.04.21
More info on the H450... Hunter resources, by model
Tall Rig or Standard
jeepbluetj at 9:22am 11.04.21
Congrats on the boat! I've always liked the C-36. A few more not very useful suggestions: 1. Rig
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
Bob J. at 9:20am 11.04.21
Thanks for putting this up. After reading this can't you tell how happy I am that I put one of these
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
JamesG161 at 9:12am 11.04.21
would you know the estimate to replace the rigging on a Hunter 1997? A question back to you... Wh
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
jssailem at 9:06am 11.04.21
I was looking at your query last evening. There was an article in Cruising World posted in 2020 th
CE certificate for Hunter 466?   (2)
Jake N Eggs at 8:58am 11.04.21
The CE certificate is only good for three years and the IMCI website only displays the current certi
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 8:51am 11.04.21
Dear beneteau 473 owners, what is your best speed 60degress aparent wind with 12-14 real wind?
hunter49 keel bolt torque
Hello Below at 8:41am 11.04.21
This reference does show 440 nm (325 ft lbs) torque at least for the 1" studs. Certainly it depends
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
Thaelia at 8:35am 11.04.21
Hi Sfbay, thank you very much for the information. Yes it is the standing rigging labor and material
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
JamesG161 at 8:26am 11.04.21
Your entire boat systems have pressure relief from things like... 1) Pumps 2) Compressors 3) Engines

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