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Sharon M Too at 10:47pm 09.22.07
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I am rebuilding a trailer for my boat. Does anyone know the correct position of the boat on the trai
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higgs at 11:00pm 09.22.07
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Yesterday we pulled a brand new Benny with in mast furling. The couple wanted their mainsail out of
Don Crowther at 11:23pm 09.22.07
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So I'm looking at this hunter forsale and ask the broker to send me the HIN. He does and it's HUN311
larrywa at 1:17am 09.23.07
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I am new to sailboating. I recently purchased a 1982 Catalina 22 and I'm learning as I go along. U
Serendipity at 1:16am 09.23.07
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Purchased '93 Hunter 23.5 in April. Having difficulty connecting forestay pin. I use winch block '
Neuse Sailor at 1:34am 09.23.07
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Can anyone recommend an easy alternative to the Standard Horizon model?
CharlieCobra at 1:59am 09.23.07
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Yesterday, I got an email on a boat that an associate knew about. I liked what I saw, went to see h
michael rizzella at 1:38am 09.23.07
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I want to replace the jib halyard. Any recommendations as to diameter and quality of line?Approxiate
Kaptin-Jer at 4:04am 09.23.07
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I have an Idylle 11.5 built in France. Can anyone tell me what method of Keel bolt fastening was us
Ryan Blocker at 4:10am 09.23.07
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I just purchased a 1995 hunter 430 and am currently finishing up replacing both holding tanks (what
grevay at 3:16am 09.23.07
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I'm about to purchase a new beneteau 43 and would like to know what I can negotiate for in terms of
Randy Bussart at 3:15am 09.23.07
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My jib sails edge is ripping all the way down I need a new one. Were do I buy one
grevay at 2:59am 09.23.07
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I'm about to purchase a new beneteau 43 and would like to have some guidance with how to negotiate a
Cap'n Ron at 5:15am 09.23.07
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Thank you Mr Higgs.ONe I was sent by a mate was a side view of several 60ft ferrys going up ' down a
DK at 5:48am 09.23.07
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I need information about replacing the cable for my centerboard. can any direct me to a site where
Gregory at 6:13am 09.23.07
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I am researching options for replacement of my 88 Hunter 45 Legend a durable shaft seal, other than
Chuck Turner3968 at 9:27am 09.23.07
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Has anyone run the main halyard aft on a 22 sport? There is no flat area on the top of the boat for
Star of the Sea21664 at 9:19am 09.23.07
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I have a new 42.3 Beneteau, I need direction on where to locate the a gimbaled mount for my radar
Prieus at 9:07am 09.23.07
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Hi, How can I increase pointing or decrease drift besides centering the sails. I heard that an "ott

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ANGLE OF HEAL FOR RACING
upwinddan at 1:01pm 07.27.21
Thanks for all your comments. I may have misrepresented myself. I am not exactly a novice. My office
Catalina 22 being parted out?
sail sfbay at 12:50pm 07.27.21
You can find used Catalina 22 parts here: Catalina 22 Boat Parts | Boat Parts & Inventory Informatio
Unknown source of seawater ingress 2004 Catalina 350
Strgzr at 12:49pm 07.27.21
Help! IN the past month I started to detect a small amount of sea water ingress (1/2 cup per day) i
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis
sunlover at 12:32pm 07.27.21
"divers" is French for miscellaneous. i.e. "Spares" From the pics, it looks like you have a manual
Catalina 350 extended range fuel
Strgzr at 12:16pm 07.27.21
I have noticed a huge difference in fuel burn based on sea state. We see .75 per hour in seas unde
What's the Best Additive to Help Boat Paint Flow?
31seahorse at 12:13pm 07.27.21
Beyond the thinning concern is the method of application. If roller and brush are used I have heard
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis
jeepbluetj at 11:45am 07.27.21
"divers" is French for miscellaneous. i.e. "Spares" From the pics, it looks like you have a manual
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in?
finefurn at 11:21am 07.27.21
Looks like a standard method of repair. Are they leaking, if not, forget about it and go sailing
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis   (1)
sunlover at 10:49am 07.27.21
I just returned from filling up my LP tanks. One was empty, but the other had some gas in it. A
Rust sealer for steel keel
Charles Erwin at 10:44am 07.27.21
Ospho is an orthophosphoric acid solution. The value of Ospho is that it converts iron oxides (rust)
Widening the cuddy access on '74 Javelin?
shemandr at 10:42am 07.27.21
Oh, and template the bulkhead prior to cutting.
Widening the cuddy access on '74 Javelin?
shemandr at 10:41am 07.27.21
I just looked at the two versions. That is a small door. One difference between the boats is that
Widening the cuddy access on '74 Javelin?   (1)
sail sfbay at 10:32am 07.27.21
So you want to go from the small access door on the left to an open access on the right? If you do
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in?
Dave Groshong at 10:30am 07.27.21
Dow Corning 795 is the sealant you want, screws are no longer required: https://shop.hunterowners.c
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in?
rgranger at 10:22am 07.27.21
I would not assume Hurricane Damage. Ports leak over time and need to be reseated.
How upset/concerned should I be that some of my large portlights are screwed in?
sail sfbay at 10:19am 07.27.21
Are they leaking? The fixed portlights on my Hunter 386 and now Hunter 46 has screws on windows uti
Led replacement?
ScottySailor at 10:07am 07.27.21
Wow George a big thanks to you for going above and beyond. much appreciated. scotty
1987 Cat 22 SK Lazy Jacks
John Marrone at 10:07am 07.27.21
Thank you all for the help. Previous owner called back and advised he never used the Lazy Jack, off
Led replacement?   (3)
Georgedoyle at 10:00am 07.27.21
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