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SeacretSailor at 1:06pm 09.10.07
4/1167
Wanted to share these photos of my Mac 26S at Low Tide here in Maine! I live/work in Kennebunkport
Bill Leathen at 1:01pm 09.10.07
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Does anyone know if it is OK to put a fresh coat VC-17 on the boat before we put it away for the win
Dan Robisch at 2:56pm 09.10.07
2/1757
Hello, I'm researching my first sailboat. Besides being newer, what's the difference between a Hun
Trev at 2:27pm 09.10.07
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I am looking for ideas on how to set up/store my anchor and rode. I have about 15 feet of chain wit
Graysailor at 2:03pm 09.10.07
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Just took delivery of a new H41. Nice little rocket. Seems to move quite well. Updates and questions
AndrewB at 7:00pm 09.10.07
7/1102
I have a H410 Year 2000 and I am trying to find the "Compass" for the Autohelm. I have the Raymarine
Rob19574 at 11:12pm 09.10.07
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Bill Murray at 11:30pm 09.10.07
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They were accesible last night - but this morning I cannot get the archive forum to open????????????
Velero49 at 12:40am 09.11.07
2/2190
Just completed a couple of "charity races", the Leukemia and Hospice Cups and the RCs game me differ
VT Fitz at 1:34am 09.11.07
17/2070
I have read several sailing books, so I think I have a good theoretical knowledge of the issues invo
CharlieCobra at 2:13am 09.11.07
2/1283
The weather in the PNW was gorgeous for a change with temps in the mid 70's and winds from the North
Rick A19476 at 2:29am 09.11.07
4/1201
Too early to say what happened... http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=75bccb9c-5
Dean at 2:36am 09.11.07
9/2022
I've noticed that the wood under the deckplate giving me access to the top of the rudder post for an
John Higbie at 3:05am 09.11.07
1/3570
I'm thinking of adding a gas cylinder to my existing Selden rodkicker type 10 boom vang in order to
MoonSailer at 3:09am 09.11.07
8/1269
I am planning to dive this weekend and replace my prop shaft zinc. Any tricks as to a way to do this
Warren Milberg at 3:17am 09.11.07
4/992
"EPA Discharge Permit Requirement for Recreational Boats For 34 years the federal Environmental Pro
Bob Fox at 3:19am 09.11.07
5/1372
After doing some research and talking to a few people I opted for a CDI roller furl for my 1975 Pear
Don Corbett at 3:42am 09.11.07
4/1911
I would like to know what specific worn ares to look for in this boat.
stevevoyce at 4:08am 09.11.07
5/1024
I am buying a new jib for my 1989 Hunter 30. Do I want to stick with a 110% or move up to a 130%?
caguy at 5:24am 09.11.07
8/1198
I want to use it for the cockpit. Found them on Ebay but can purchase directly from seller for $17 a

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NOT buying H34   (3)
DeniseO30 at 3:22pm 10.11.21
199207 Found another water leak! it's the port water tank was wondering where that clean water wa
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 2:44pm 10.11.21
False fine alarm ?
Tally Ho at 2:33pm 10.11.21
propylene glycol The primary components are either ethanol or propylene glycol. You may remember fro
Diesel Fueling Question
Davidasailor26 at 2:14pm 10.11.21
I also just pump slowly and listen, and try to know beforehand about how much to expect. Too often t
2004 Hunter 41 Seldon Rodkicker fix   (3)
sail sfbay at 2:05pm 10.11.21
Interesting thread on same subject: Rodkicker Issue | Sailboat Owners Forums. Long shot.......have y
Filler Neck Replacement on Yanmar YM-series Heat Exchanger?
kappykaplan at 1:58pm 10.11.21
I don't at present. I can see if I can get you a photo next weekend.
Filler Neck Replacement on Yanmar YM-series Heat Exchanger?
NYSail at 1:55pm 10.11.21
JB Weld is what my boatyard used to fill a divot that was keeping the radiator cap from sealing.
False fine alarm ?
dlochner at 1:42pm 10.11.21
The alarms will detect almost any organic vapor, such as diesel fuel, alcohol, some cleaning compoun
411 Leaking Port Lights
sail sfbay at 1:33pm 10.11.21
Please post what the leak path was and solution to mitigate it.
Hunter 260 Price Data (2021)
sail sfbay at 1:10pm 10.11.21
Do the selling price data factor in trailers since they are relatively expensive and necessary, if r
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?
dmax at 12:47pm 10.11.21
Given the corrosion that occurred, do you think it would be worthwhile to attach a zinc to the strut
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?
dmax at 12:28pm 10.11.21
I think the tank will have to come out to access the strut bolts - I just removed my tank last weeke
411 Leaking Port Lights
Jefffors at 12:21pm 10.11.21
Per this Lewmar article My hatch/portlight is leaking. What should I do? | Lewmar: It is important
Diesel Fueling Question
sail sfbay at 12:19pm 10.11.21
Also have a fuel gauge in the cockpit but cannot see it when fueling AND since I am just topping off
Towing
lestersails at 12:18pm 10.11.21
You should be fine. I used to tow a 1995 Macgregor 26S with a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica, which has sim
34/35 Prop Shaft Strut?
eherlihy at 12:15pm 10.11.21
If the old one is still good why not keep new as spare? Good to know replacements are available. Wh
Towing
Tedd at 11:59am 10.11.21
You should be fine. I used to tow a 1995 Macgregor 26S with a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica, which has simi
Insight on sail condition
Kingjim91 at 11:46am 10.11.21
Well, true ... you can make it as easy as you like if you ignore all the options made by the full v

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