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Nick8473 at 1:00am 09.18.07
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I need your help. I have recently acquired an O`Day 26, which was built in 1984. The pump out waste
walt at 1:01am 09.18.07
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Some modifications are over the edge of acceptability - this one is probably in that category althou
Persy at 3:36am 09.18.07
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I have a 420 and bent a stanchion to about a 30% angle an inch up from the base. What is the best w
tcbro at 3:41am 09.18.07
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Somebody on another thread mentioned how nice it would be to put a face to some of the names we keep
AndréL at 3:57am 09.18.07
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I have a H34 1983, I've read many articles in the archives regarding cold start thats goes well and
Gary8065 at 5:09am 09.18.07
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I have a 1986 Catalina 27. I would like to remove the old holding tank which is under the v-berth an
Tide-N-Knots at 5:01am 09.18.07
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I am making a trailer for a Hunter 30 1978 and was wondering if all the Hunter 30 1974-1984 have the
Monica at 6:03am 09.18.07
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I keep my 25 swing keel Catalina in the marina year round, Do i need to zinc? I was chatting with so
Kevin at 8:08am 09.18.07
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I have an Oday Mariner 2+2. My question is that everytime I step up and lower the mast there seems
don at 8:29am 09.18.07
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Ok heres the deal.... In the past I have had some sailing experiance, but mostly in small boats. We
Aldo at 8:36am 09.18.07
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What's the story on trailering and roller furling? I know that when I trailer my C-22 without rolle
Joe Mullee at 8:40am 09.18.07
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Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my engine problem. I have a new list of things I will chec
Mergatroid at 9:43am 09.18.07
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The specs show the hull speed of 6.4, is that knots? MPH would be aprox 7.36, sound about right?
Yes Dear at 9:51am 09.18.07
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My forestay was sheered off by the Jib Furler! The boat is only 5 months old. Luckily she was at po
Kevin C 26S at 8:34am 09.18.07
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Hi, I got my new chartplotter/depth finder and it comes with a transom mount transducer. I know it
Persy at 8:32am 09.18.07
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My generator (Northern Lights) has black smoke coming out of the exhaust. I have had some problems
Peter Reynolds at 11:16am 09.18.07
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Hi, Still searching for information on upgrades to my new boat. I am looking to add a traditional
brian herr at 11:25am 09.18.07
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I'm loking for an owners manual and a stern railing for my 1990 mac 26d. Any help would be appreci
Alan Pond at 10:23am 09.18.07
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Had the boat since last Feb. Sailed her to NOLA and the Lectrasan in the aft head was new to me, so
oday27jfc at 10:16am 09.18.07
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Anybody know the Original Manufacture and or who to use as a replacement?

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Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
Wind Dreamer at 4:28pm 11.02.21
Phil & Rgranger - thanks for the help!!! On a side note - has anyone ever removed old spreader brac
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Tally Ho at 4:26pm 11.02.21
I am looking at purchasing the HDI stainless steel mixer elbow and adaptor joint. One concern I ha
25-II throttle cable replacement
Tally Ho at 4:22pm 11.02.21
Last part of the exhaust setup, is the muffler. I have what I think is the original waterlift muff
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
Phil Herring at 4:11pm 11.02.21
It is a Z-Spar rig and it will need the wrap-around bracket, which looks like it will need to slide
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type   (2)
Wind Dreamer at 3:56pm 11.02.21
Thanks for the quick reply Phil! Here are the only two pics I have of the mast foot right now, maybe
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:55pm 11.02.21
Not sure what you're definition of 'successful' is, so I wont make that claim. I still haven't fou
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
shemandr at 3:52pm 11.02.21
Last out first in accounting! That was my program. If my boat was blocking everyone else's access
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:49pm 11.02.21
There are many folks who will claim their small panels are successful at keeping the battery charge
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:48pm 11.02.21
I think it was a 10W. I also had a 6A alternator on the Tohatsu so between the two sources, I nev
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:46pm 11.02.21
Actually, Dave it should be the ONLY question. Ahs removed vs. ahrs returned (including whatever i
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:44pm 11.02.21
I thought a lot of your question was covered in your post from October 7. I had a 25 watt panel fo
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
Phil Herring at 3:42pm 11.02.21
That's a bummer @Wind Dreamer, but I'm glad no one was hurt. If you'll post a photo of the gooseneck
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:39pm 11.02.21
I am successful! I have a 20-watt panel charging 2 grp 27 LA batteries. It's primarily doing what
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:24pm 11.02.21
My mast stays up, but I can run a 110 ext cord to the boat, run a light or 2 , a space heater and wo
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
JamesG161 at 2:49pm 11.02.21
Having more "storage" is utterly useless unless it can be refilled. :plus::plus: Same as your onb
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
Stu Jackson at 2:36pm 11.02.21
Before going to a bigger panel, I'd consider adding another battery. Not necessarily. Unless and u
Removing fuel pickup on 280
chp at 2:19pm 11.02.21
Thanks Greg. I know where the access is, I was just wondering if there is enough room to remove it.
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
TomY at 2:13pm 11.02.21
BTW, love this forum! Thanks to everyone for your help. I'm researching my solar panel options. I

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