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bmwbob at 4:13am 10.08.07
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I'm in the process of sprucing up the Javelin I just bought. The sails (Originals, by Hannah made fo
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I plan on sailing down to Florida next year after I get some more experience under my belt. I'm taki
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ok. Maybe some think I'm crazy(sometimes) some think it's waste of timein a 4ksb(not me) BUT do any
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I'm purchasing a Hunter 25 for my young son to learn to sail. There is a local Hunter '80 that has
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I just noticed while out motoring yesterday that the boat steers to port when I release the wheel. I
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i am still looking for a replacement mast foot for my hunter 23...they do not make these anymore and
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I have to change the propeller shaft anode of my boat every 2-3 months: this is not the case for oth
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Hi all -- I would appreciate your opinions regarding the best bilge pump float switch to purchase.
Scott at 5:02am 10.08.07
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Just thought it might be interesting for members to be able to have a "personal photo album" of sort
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Is anyone aware of a conversion on a Catalina 50 of the huge wing to a compact bulb of comparible we
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Just thought it might be interesting for members to be able to have a "personal photo album" of sort
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Pat at 12:56pm 10.08.07
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I have an O'Day 272 and the 30 gal. water tank is leaking somewhere. Has anyone ever pulled the ol
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I need a replacement centerboard for an Oday 15. The boat is about 20 years old. Also sources for re
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I have checked everything that is possible for me to check with the tools that I have. My cambell s
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Does anybody have any experience with Sitex chartplotters? They appear to be the best value (featur
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My Hunter 420 (built 2000)has an Inverter Draw Selector Switch with four positions: both, 1, 2, and
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I am repowering my 1977 30' catalina with disel-- the question is which one? I only use the boat for
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Saturday was our first day at the boat show, of course it's great fun, one can dream can't one? We w
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What happened to the Guest Expert Archive? I get an error message when I click on it. I'm trying to

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Diesel heater ducting in a 310   (1)
SJN at 7:42am 10.21.21
Hello. Hopefully this helps. Both ends of the copper pipe are identically trimmed inside the head.
Tohatsu 8HP Slip Water Flushing System
Jacktar at 7:36am 10.21.21
My flush attachment was put on my motor by the dealer when he sold it to me. Has done this extended
I need a used mast for a Hunter 34
Artey1 at 7:09am 10.21.21
Still need a mast? I know of one on an H34 that was destroyed by fire. Mast is in good shape, could
More on Maine Sail
Artey1 at 7:04am 10.21.21
Donated! Get well soon Rodd. He has done so much to support the sailing and boating communities, now
Hunter 45CC Chest Freezer
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:54am 10.21.21
There should be a small computer like fan next to the compressor. If the compressor is running, the
Oil change, there's got to be a better way.
Sailm8 at 6:41am 10.21.21
Y use a 12v transfer pump and store all of the tools, pump and gizmos all in a plastic shoe box with
Can anyone Id this?
rgranger at 6:34am 10.21.21
Me too, but it would've been called a bosun's THONG..... Yikes! Damn.... now I have that image in
Boat away
rgranger at 6:32am 10.21.21
I love the Little Gator... one of my favorite parts of the country. I hope to retire in that area..
Trailer lug nut tightness
Knuttle at 6:20am 10.21.21
I would like to add something simple to putting a wheel in place. If you do not tighten the nut cor
Boat away
SFS at 6:17am 10.21.21
Flat is the best way to experience the Albemarle.
Outhaul tension
RoyS at 6:02am 10.21.21
You are missing some blocks inside your boom to yield, say, 3:1 purchase.
Diesel heater ducting in a 310
Closing Time at 5:36am 10.21.21
Thanks for the reply. I have identified the area under the quarter berth for one outlet. I can get a
Boat away
dlochner at 5:13am 10.21.21
Likewise, it was delightful here on the Chesapeake as we resumed our journey south after a week in A
Atomic 4 compression and plug fowling issues
SFS at 4:48am 10.21.21
The level of knowledge on this site never ceases to amaze me. Great post Rich.
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience
cymeyer at 4:41am 10.21.21
I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience
sailme88 at 4:33am 10.21.21
I would INVITE the builder over to stretch it on... If he can't.. QED ! If he can, you've learned
Outhaul tension
shemandr at 4:00am 10.21.21
The usual way to add purchase for an outhaul is a block in the boom. I would like a small winch on
Outhaul tension
ScottFreeRick at 3:55am 10.21.21
I do think I need some kind of mechanical advantage to tighten it, as the cleat is only about 2 feet
Boat away
Bob J. at 3:22am 10.21.21
Nice!
Hornets
All U Get at 10:49pm 10.20.21
No worries, the big hairy spider will take care of them.

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