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Small boat rental in the Tampa Bay area TimHayes at 12:46am 10.01.07 Day Sailers 3/1521 I will be in the Tampa area from November 26 through December 1st and was wondering where would be a
Porthole Screens Tony23670 at 11:26pm 09.30.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1069 While working on my 1984 Hunter 25.5 that I purchased last September, I noticed that each rectangula
Mainsail reefing... Douglas Washburn at 11:04pm 09.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1255 We seldom have cause to reef our main and it has been literally years since I have done so. However
Javelin parts needed, and some questions bmwbob at 11:02pm 09.30.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1103 I just posted a message on the Daysailers forum looking for some parts and info on the 1978 Javelin
Tubo Cleaning Rod Leonard at 2:31am 10.01.07 Big Boats 8/1164 Does any anyone have information or cleaned the Turbo on the 4JM engine? I can't find any Turbo cle
Non-zero voltages (?) Dan at 2:26am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1215 When I check voltages on some of the non-powered-up wiring on my boat (e.g., stereo, tank gauges, et
Signet Marine - A stand up company Brian D at 2:52am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1030 I went sailing yesterday and notice I had no boat speed. When I got to the slip, I removed my sensor
Time for a new exhaust elbow? jprieto at 2:56am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 17/2440 I am trying to be proactive about my engine maintenance. What is the consensus regarding the number
H27 replacement hatches Jim Blevins at 1:49am 10.01.07 Mid-Size Boats 2/1120 My 1981 Hunter 27' has two hatches that need replacing. Can anyone assist in advising where I might
St. Pete Boat Show role / roll call Ross in Tampa at 3:50am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1003 The St. Petersburg Strictly Sail show is quickly coming up. I am planning to attend all weekend, and
Smoked at the Regatta blockboy at 3:34am 10.01.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 34/5217 I just tried my first club regatta this weekend with my Hunter 38. We didn't do well. My biggest p
spreader lights Dave Seaberg at 3:23am 10.01.07 Other Sailboats 1/1239 I have recently purchased a share in a 1978 Pearson 30. The spreader light does not work. I pulled t
Any Sail Boat Rentals on Lake Conroe, TX Salty Dog at 5:09am 10.01.07 Ask All Sailors 0/976 I will be in the Lake Conroe area this coming weekend 10/05 and would like to rent a sail boat to ex
Mistral 33 Edward McCabe at 5:05am 10.01.07 Hallberg-Rassy 1/2526 Looking for best places to find bits and pieces for a 33' Mistral.
Catalina 27 cradle can27 at 6:10am 10.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2029 I need a Catalina 27 (1990) cradle. Does anyone know what dimensions I need? How flexile are cradl
Terry Cox, visitor number 6,000,000 Phil Herring at 6:23am 10.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1144 I am always pleased when a long-time HOW user clicks on a milestone. So I'm obviously pleased to an
Help - Looking to buy an Estate Hunter ????? harbourman at 5:38am 10.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1051 long time dingy guy. looking at swing keel Hunter HIN -- HUN 22691/M84B -- I think.It's been stri
Port light curtains source? NorfolkRagbagger at 7:18am 10.01.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2510 I always search the forums before posting because there is SO much information here. No luck findin
Hunter announces Certified Pre-Owned program Phil Herring at 6:40am 10.01.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1454 We just received a press release from Hunter Marine announcing the introduction of a certified pre-o
Catalina 27 can27 at 6:08am 10.01.07 Trailer Sailors 6/2038 Hello, new catalina 27 (1990) owner and I just purchased a boat withour cradle or trailer. Is it r

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Sailboat agreement with dealer AwwShucks at 4:58pm 10.25.21
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail Gene Neill at 4:52pm 10.25.21 Sure... rub it in... ;):cool: Okay, if you insist: I actually carry two on board, just in case.
New Outboard on Order heritage at 4:51pm 10.25.21 An electric outboard makes a lot of sense for just getting in and out of a marina. Maintenance free
MEDICARE LloydB at 4:47pm 10.25.21 Maybe I'm a bit paranoid but when I looked at the advertisement for traveling mailbox I noticed that
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? (1) sunlover at 4:44pm 10.25.21 This one looks promising. It's the right opening and the price is comfortable.
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? sunlover at 4:37pm 10.25.21 Unless the OP is planning on sealing the hole with fiberglass, this leaves the problem of installin
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? TimFromLI at 4:32pm 10.25.21 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sunex-Tools-2-1-2-in-3-4-in-Driver-6-Point-Deep-Socket-SUN480D/301424377
Engine Issue snoopy_ at 4:31pm 10.25.21 Probably more of a shuddering grunt. Seems like the mechanic hasn't arrived yet. If you get a cha
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? dlochner at 4:30pm 10.25.21 Oh. That's a tough one. Even a socket might not have the space to fit. A hammer and screw driver to
Sailboat agreement with dealer (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:25pm 10.25.21 Pay your moorage or a % thereof ? He may be able to get a cut rate where he is. That's worth $11K
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area Justin_NSA at 4:24pm 10.25.21 There's a sailing club at Canyon Lake. They might have some advice on local help
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? TimFromLI at 4:23pm 10.25.21 Oh. That's a tough one. Even a socket might not have the space to fit. A hammer and screw driver to
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? sunlover at 4:23pm 10.25.21 Since the boat is a Beneteau, the nut is probably metric. Large sockets can be purchased at an aut
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? dlochner at 4:20pm 10.25.21 Since the boat is a Beneteau, the nut is probably metric. Large sockets can be purchased at an auto
New Outboard on Order Crazy Dave Condon at 4:12pm 10.25.21 Good advice on venting for gas locker. Please make sure no electrical to include batteries in locke
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? (1) sunlover at 4:05pm 10.25.21 Retaining nut on what? Stuffing box, keel bolt? A picture would be helpful.
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? TimFromLI at 4:03pm 10.25.21 Retaining nut on what? Stuffing box, keel bolt? A picture would be helpful.
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me? Justin_NSA at 3:56pm 10.25.21 I like Garmin. I'm leaning towards the 7"
Sailboat agreement with dealer AwwShucks at 3:54pm 10.25.21
Sailboat agreement with dealer Ralph Johnstone at 3:50pm 10.25.21 What is their benefit in keeping the boat in the Annapolis area ?

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