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jtm at 6:49am 07.26.07
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I am in need of finding a location for a solar charger on the 28.5. I have one of those 2w Sensei(o
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Question: I recently inherited a Daysailer II from a friend. I am having some probems with the brac
Sandy at 8:38am 07.26.07
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I own a catalina 387. The backstay tension cannot be brought to spec, as it bottoms out. What is t
George H260 at 9:20am 07.26.07
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Hi All. I'm installing my new raymarine s-1 auto pilot (I hope) and the manual wants me to locate t
Bulldog at 9:09am 07.26.07
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I'm trying to fit my 1994 Hunter 26 with a bimini. I don't have the stern rail seats and need some
HawaiiDave at 8:54am 07.26.07
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I just bought a new Benny 343 and it has a noticable list to port...anybody else have this problem?
jerseywaters at 8:42am 07.26.07
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Hi - we are happy Hunter owners having just purchased a Hunter 26.5, 1989. Someone helped us get th
Fred at 1:29pm 07.26.07
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Question for folks who have sailed their H26/260s a lot; How far do you let the boom out? It seems l
Alexander at 1:03pm 07.26.07
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Looking at a Mac 25 (1984). The current owner bought it w/ a wheel... When I move the rudder the the
trontek at 10:58am 07.26.07
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30 or so years ago, used to own a 28' Seabird Yawl(1927, I think). Traded it for a bicycle built for
Bernie at 10:54am 07.26.07
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Dear Fellow 27' owners, Hi, I just upgrade from 22 to a 27 and I was wondering if anyone can provi
marich at 10:41am 07.26.07
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Could someone please help me find an owner's manual for a 1977 Hunter 27'? I purchased this boat a
Jack Spencer at 10:05am 07.26.07
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Any input as to your sucess or dismay with the Simrad T-10 or Raymarine ST-1000 tiller pilots? I ha
Theodore Owens at 9:37am 07.26.07
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I have been restoring a Hunter 25 that fell into a poor state of seaworthiness. I have discovered t
Bill Griffin at 3:30pm 07.26.07
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Anyone know where I can find a reasonably good swing keel for a MacGregor Venture 21?
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Burt2860 at 11:34pm 07.24.07
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I have two problems with the spars for my 1989 O Day 192. The most important problem is that the pr
Brian M H23 at 10:38pm 07.24.07
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I know that in the 1985 model year, both movable and fixed keels were produced for the H23. Did the
JC192 at 9:56pm 07.24.07
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I have a 5hp Mercury outboard on my 192 that is having trouble running; I think related to fuel that
Bob Tigar at 9:12pm 07.24.07
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Does anyone have any experience with composting toilets? They seem like a natural for sailboats wit
NYSail at 12:00am 07.25.07
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Hello all, I have a Yanmar 3HM35F (1986) in my Pearson 36-2 that I bought last year. I have repla

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Bottom Paint in Northern
Captain Larry-DH at 2:27pm 10.01.21
In southern New England I've used either Micron CSC or Pettit Hydrocoat (not Eco) for the past 20 ye
Bottom Paint in Northern
TomY at 1:50pm 10.01.21
I've used Aquagaurd for the last few seasons here on the coast of Maine. My season is 5 months, June
Bottom Paint in Northern
Davidasailor26 at 1:46pm 10.01.21
Also do people power-wash ablative at layup time - or anytime for that matter. We get a power wash
Bottom Paint in Northern
Scott T-Bird at 1:34pm 10.01.21
I used Flexdel UltraGard this year. I can't say it's been any better or worse that any other ablati
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
odaydokay at 1:27pm 10.01.21
Yes. In fact, if there still is a reasonably big air bubble in the system, you will overheat in
Bottom Paint in Northern
Charles Erwin at 1:26pm 10.01.21
How about the salt water folks? For example Interlux claims that Micron CSC (an ablative) is multi
Check Valve for Galley Faucet
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:02pm 10.01.21
It is a check valve that holds the water in place ; otherwise you would be pumping alot
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 10.01.21
Thanks, Stu. probably safe to say if the engine is running 180 temp. or so at 90% throttle, probab
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B
Stu Jackson at 12:48pm 10.01.21
want to start the Kubota motor What engine is this?
Interior Cushions 29.5
Sailm8 at 12:25pm 10.01.21
The only cushions we replace on our 29.5 was the aft berth. We bought a double bed size 8 inch memo
Mods to our 35s5   (3)
Hollyberry at 11:35am 10.01.21
Moving on.... I mentioned that all of the sliding pieces in the galley or nav station areas were mi
Bottom Paint in Northern
Art12050 at 10:51am 10.01.21
I use an ablative bottom paint. I used a brand called Bluewater for several years with good results
Fall Maintenance - Universal Diesel
odaydokay at 10:46am 10.01.21
The O'Day 28 (1985 in my case) was plumbed fuel tank to Fasco pump with internal fine screen and mag
Prop sizing (diameter, pitch) for Bavaria 41 (2004) saildrive vs. engine speed (RPM) and boat speed
sail sfbay at 10:44am 10.01.21
..........My Volvo Penta 2004 D-2 55 pushes my Bavaria 41 at 7 knts at 1800 RPM with existing 3 blad
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
odaydokay at 10:44am 10.01.21
It's usually right on top of the thermostat housing, a small petcock. But that's the hard way to d
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B
Stu Jackson at 10:31am 10.01.21
Winterizing an Engine on the Hard (Thanks to Maine Sail) - NEVER connect a hose to your raw water pu
Interior Cushions 29.5
sail sfbay at 10:27am 10.01.21
Congratulations in your new boat!! ggrizzard............gave you a good start. Unless you are a DIY
Interior Cushions 29.5
lakesailer22 at 10:22am 10.01.21
Will mostly be daysailing on the lake. Really just trying to dress the interior up so it is more lik
Interior Cushions 29.5
ggrizzard at 10:08am 10.01.21
There are many suppliers of foam on the web. If you plan on sleeping on them for more than a night,
Interior Cushions 29.5
lakesailer22 at 9:40am 10.01.21
Thanks for the reply. Was wondering where to get the info on the cushion design and types of foam fo

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