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RickS at 6:33am 10.02.07
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I would like to build a new frame for my winter cover, canvas. The boat 34' x 11' and stored outsid
Bob Moretti at 6:31am 10.02.07
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Last week, while singlehanding my Catalina 30 one night, the propeller fell off and was lost to the
Toby11535 at 6:08am 10.02.07
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Hi there, I am just about to purchase a 1977 Hunter 27, and I have a 200 mile sail to bring it home.
David21125 at 6:05am 10.02.07
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1981 Volvo MD11C. Can not get more than 1700 Rpm's. At 1700 RPM's it is blowing oil out exhaust and
Don at 5:59am 10.02.07
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I have a 1992 Hunter 35.5 with a very light gray non skid deck paint. Any ideas on where to find a m
David21341 at 4:49am 10.02.07
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Trying to find out if the rudder needs to be dropped in order to remove the cutlass bearing on my 35
Bob at 11:25am 10.02.07
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I'm planning to switch to a three blade prop on my 1989 Catalina 30 which has a 23 HP Universal dies
Bob13754 at 12:41pm 10.02.07
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I'm looking for good sources to obtain a comfortable Queen matress for our 386. We have the Hunter
seajester at 4:33pm 10.02.07
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I am replacing my batteries. 1 12v start and 2 6V Trojan 105's for house. The originals in their ba
Anthony Pogson at 4:32pm 10.02.07
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Is there any way of deriving the build date from the hull number, as one can from a car's VIN? My H
Alan at 7:25pm 09.30.07
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...installing a Fuel Cell on-board in place of that smelly noisy generator and reducing the size of
bmwbob at 10:56pm 09.30.07
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I just picked up a '78 Javelin in pretty good overall condition. Can anyone give me a source for rep
richk at 10:42pm 09.30.07
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My 3GM30F has a fuel leak around the banjo fitting. Is there a trick to solving this problem? (I'v
Capt. Andrew at 10:40pm 09.30.07
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Recently purchased a 1975 Contest 31. While reading Hal Roth's "How To Sail Around The World", he s
SailboatOwners.com at 11:56pm 09.30.07
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You're enjoying a great downwind sail out in open water. It's exciting to notice the knotmeter is r
ajhorn at 11:53pm 09.30.07
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Anyone know where I can get replacements for the port lens for my 1983 H34?
Captain Red at 11:42pm 09.30.07
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Ahoy: In looking to purchase a big boat for a good price you can not beat the big Hunter 45 CC. 200
TimHayes at 12:46am 10.01.07
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I will be in the Tampa area from November 26 through December 1st and was wondering where would be a
Tony23670 at 11:26pm 09.30.07
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While working on my 1984 Hunter 25.5 that I purchased last September, I noticed that each rectangula
Douglas Washburn at 11:04pm 09.30.07
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We seldom have cause to reef our main and it has been literally years since I have done so. However

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Another Battery Inquiry
jssailem at 5:15pm 10.26.21
it's worth some time and effort to install a set of decent house bank batteries. I agree :plus: W
Thanksgiving and Christmas
WayneH at 5:10pm 10.26.21
I'm with you guys! Ex-wife unit was an English major. :beer: You sure she wasn't a 2nd louey?
Marelon Seacock fail!
jssailem at 5:08pm 10.26.21
Install instructions call for bedding materials but not Teflon on the threads of the nylon material.
Marelon Seacock fail!
jssailem at 5:03pm 10.26.21
Could it be the Teflon tape?
2000 Hunter Passage 450 (refit help)
Thaelia at 4:55pm 10.26.21
Hi everybody, new to the forum. Very exited, we just signed last week end the purchase contract sub
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank
TimFromLI at 4:49pm 10.26.21
My tank has no drain. I always just remove the inlet and outlets and let it drain into the bilge. Th
2000 H240 SnapFurl CF500 issues
Roy 845 at 4:43pm 10.26.21
The Schaefer Snapfurl CF500 has this addressed in the manual that comes with it. Also available on t
Another Battery Inquiry
FastOlson at 4:38pm 10.26.21
Our boat came with an original M25XP. It would start on either our "emergency" 12 volt battery or ou
Old Salts
jssailem at 4:07pm 10.26.21
I was wondering if @yappasailing was referencing the trailing from one marina put in to the next and
Old Salts
Phil Herring at 4:03pm 10.26.21
I think it refers to the scurrying of liveaboards when someone shows up with a cooler of beer. :laug
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet.
jssailem at 4:00pm 10.26.21
An inventive adaptation of resources many may not know exists. Thanks for sharing your creative ide
Old Salts
sail sfbay at 4:00pm 10.26.21
Does it follow from this definition: Cockroaching - New Trend in Investment Fraud Cases - Mahany Law
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?
valcour at 3:47pm 10.26.21
Thanks. The 310 has a similar forward hatch, but after re-reading the post I believe the OP is spea
Sailboat Drone
jssailem at 3:47pm 10.26.21
Dave. They do have gadgets on board that some may consider valuable. Not all sailors are pirates s
Old Salts
sail sfbay at 3:34pm 10.26.21
Pattern of boat owners moving from one marina to another?
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?   (1)
Rick D at 2:52pm 10.26.21
This wasn't directed at me, but here is a photo that I hope may help.
Safe to mount screws in the bilge?
JoeWhite at 2:44pm 10.26.21
Remove your existing screws and see if water is not coming in. If not, then cut a piece of 1/4" star
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch?
valcour at 2:27pm 10.26.21
Can you post a photo? I had one in the little hatch up by the mast, but left the hatch open while s

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