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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
babysmoker at 6:44am 11.27.07
4/1970
I need a sail for my new sailboat. I got a Widgeon on Craigslists las vegas for 50 bucks with traile
BradS at 6:58am 11.27.07
4/901
Looking for a 110 or better headsail for my oday 27 1976 thanks
TomMatt at 8:39am 11.27.07
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We have a 1999 Bavaria 34, 2 cabin yacht. To help keep air flowing through the boat we want to inst
Guy at 8:02am 11.27.07
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I have the mast down on my Bristol 35 and plan on replacing the two spreader lights. The originial o
Captain Juan at 8:45am 11.27.07
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Hello Forum Members.... I am a new 1981 MacGregor owner, first sailboat owner as well. I just boug
Richard at 11:18am 11.27.07
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I just had my boat taken out of the water and the marina put the supports for the boat about 2 feet

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SEIZED Fasteners
All U Get at 2:52am 11.11.21
I just snap them off, cuss and swear, then drill out whatever is left breaking several bits.
Mods to our 35s5
Hollyberry at 10:02pm 11.10.21
I have been examining the foam insulation. I am interested to see how it works for you as it is a
Mods to our 35s5
jssailem at 8:26pm 11.10.21
I like the light wood look. It lightens up the dark space of the V birth. Some owners try to instal
ALLWAYS A MESS!!!   (1)
jssailem at 8:05pm 11.10.21
A Racor plugged 30 micron filter.
Wrapping topsides
jssailem at 8:01pm 11.10.21
Don. when I reviewed the wrap idea, my takeaway was the cost was high compared to the limited life e
SEIZED Fasteners
danooxnard at 6:29pm 11.10.21
Beeswax and heat see below from previous post. A Mapp Gas torch will get it hot enough, maybe to h
Single handing
Ralph Johnstone at 6:02pm 11.10.21
There's no animosity here. Bloody right :( ! Where's he get off with ideas like that ? Sometime
Hunter 340 Mast Dimensions for shipping boat mast down (1999 Hunter 340)
Steve_Catalina at 5:41pm 11.10.21
Not sure sailboat data is correct. It shows the "I" measurement as 43', but shows the "P" as 44'. ?
SEIZED Fasteners
heritage at 5:25pm 11.10.21
I feel your pain. Removed the quadrant on my H27 last year and had a horrible time getting one of t
Hunter 34 deck non skid needs painting
Capt Robbie at 5:23pm 11.10.21
jk Kudera, Just repainted my with interlux bight side polyurethane this past July after it was done
Hunter 340 Mast Dimensions for shipping boat mast down (1999 Hunter 340)
sail sfbay at 5:04pm 11.10.21
Welcome to the forum!! Your estimate is close. If it was my sailboat I would measure the mast or p
Hot Water tank
TimFromLI at 4:55pm 11.10.21
I'd be concerned about your whole fresh water system. If you simply opened the faucets to "winterize
ALLWAYS A MESS!!!
Claude L.-Auger at 3:55pm 11.10.21
Claude, You asked how I arrived at 150 years: Racor is rated at up to 15 Gallons per hour and 500 h
Single handing
Justin_NSA at 3:40pm 11.10.21
What are you talking about Dave? We're discussing this like adults. There's no animosity here.
Hot Water tank
Tally Ho at 3:37pm 11.10.21
Two ways you make Hot Water. 1) Switch Breaker in your Electric Panel 2) Your engine when running,
Raising the Mast
Tater at 3:28pm 11.10.21
Thanks Joe. If I had those cushions I wouldn't be as sore from my a$$ over teakettle spectacle. The
Profurl Spinex 5.0 & Hunter 460
Scallywagger at 3:18pm 11.10.21
Lots of clearance for a top-down furler under the jib roller furler and attached to the end of the b
Wrapping topsides
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:10pm 11.10.21
A boat moored in the line next to us got wrapped about three years ago. He "unwrapped" it this seas
Single handing
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:08pm 11.10.21
TV/VCP Breaker
Orbweaver at 3:04pm 11.10.21
The beauty of the tracker: You only have to be close to the wire, and you'll get a tone. Start at th

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