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Randy Trautman at 3:17pm 07.23.07
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The original Hunter rigging diagrams I have show a pulley anchored to the bottom of the anchor locke
Anthony Pogson at 3:12pm 07.23.07
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The keel on recently purchased 260 has a split in the base which resulted in some delaminating of th
captainwolf at 12:13am 07.22.07
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I NEED SOME INFO ON CHANGING THE MACERATOR ON MY HUNTER 340 1997. THE MOTOR RUNS THE HOSE GOING OUT
Terry Wasik at 11:41pm 07.21.07
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I have purchased a 2004 Hunter 41 and am placing it on a mooring ball. I need to install a bow eye f
mcote at 12:52am 07.22.07
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Could anyone tell me which model sails the best between the 26-S and 26-M. I have read where there i
Bryan at 12:45am 07.22.07
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I have a capri 16.5 with an original 1998 boom and gooseneck and need to adapt it to a 2006 Mast fit
jackhartjr at 12:39am 07.22.07
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Some of the other posts about spare tires led me to ask this; Do you have a cover on your spare? If
sailboatlover at 1:38am 07.22.07
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Hello, my name is Charles and I bought a quick genius 600 windlass last fall, I am looking for a wir
Dread Pirate Borneo at 2:53am 07.22.07
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1976 Macgregor Venture 25' It would appear that the the crank for the swing keel is broken.. wh
Chick Weiss at 4:32am 07.22.07
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Peggie...in looking over the archives, I noticed that last year you recommended Trident 101 or 102 f
Greg at 7:19am 07.22.07
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The Steaming Light cover on our 1980 30ft Catalina is broke and the bulb also needs to be replaced.
hugodiaz at 7:06am 07.22.07
1/2001
Rigging a 22' - 1975 or so. I forgot how it rigss!! it has been 3 years since I had it on the water.
jbreland at 3:32am 07.22.07
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I just aquired a H23.5 and was doing some looking around on here about tuning the rig and adjusting
Phil18102 at 5:16am 07.22.07
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Hi all: I am the type of sailor than is constantly watching out for other boats. I make sure I
dick12062 at 5:09am 07.22.07
6/1110
we have a 2002 hunter 340 which we sail in the pacific northwest. during the summer months we are fr
losciale1 at 4:59am 07.22.07
3/1063
Need to know the maker,the lid and base are bronze,the lid is held tight by two wing nuts on top. Th
Tereza at 7:06am 07.22.07
3/1231
Beatiful sail this norning. I was hesitant to go out, as on Sundays the lake swarms with every know
Rubicon 1983-31 at 5:36am 07.22.07
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I was at anchor (salt water) when a thunderstorm approached. I had the portable generator on deck ru
chucker1 at 8:33am 07.22.07
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Hello again went sailing yesterday with my wife and grandson and had a great time (this was my 2nd
frank balcer at 9:02am 07.22.07
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Was sailing back in today from the MS.Sound, coming up the channel. Myself and another boat were tac

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O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what?   (1)
MaritimeOliver at 6:29am 10.02.21
EDIT Well, I gotta say, after a shite 1.5 years I really needed a win. My biggest enemy is my conf
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what?
MaritimeOliver at 6:19am 10.02.21
I'd not trust bungies in keeping the gin pole centered .As long as you have a firm method of contro
Leaking Boat Stanchions
DougM at 5:58am 10.02.21
I was never impressed with those stanchions because they always felt flimsy even when they were tigh
Jib Sail Trim Controls
Joe at 5:25am 10.02.21
If you don't have an adjustable sliding jib car system and you want to change the car's position whi
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 4:08am 10.02.21
Yes , and a lot of cleats look like that. The problem is finding one that is 10 inches long, with mo
Any alternative to Rig-Rite for Amiot replacement hardware?
KGarvey at 3:51am 10.02.21
JRacer, That would be great please send the info to kfgarvey2@gmail.com Thanks so much.
H326 Boom Bag blues
stuendan at 10:58pm 10.01.21
Thanks for the help guys, it is actually a "stack pack" (probably original, 20 years old and looking
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
jssailem at 10:06pm 10.01.21
I have been unable to find a replacement that will go into the existing holes. It looks like a sta
Prop sizing (diameter, pitch) for Bavaria 41 (2004) saildrive vs. engine speed (RPM) and boat speed
boaterbob at 7:41pm 10.01.21
I am working with Seattle Vovlo Penta dealer who has concluded lowering pitch 2 inches will increase
Jib Sail Trim Controls
Hayden Watson at 7:35pm 10.01.21
This is how I adjust my fairleads on my 37 footer. Sometimes. Sometimes, there's enough pressure on
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PaulK at 6:15pm 10.01.21
We used Micron CSC (or its precursor) for about 24 years on our J/36 in Long Island Sound. A new co
Prop sizing (diameter, pitch) for Bavaria 41 (2004) saildrive vs. engine speed (RPM) and boat speed   (1)
sail sfbay at 6:10pm 10.01.21
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WayneH at 6:06pm 10.01.21
I would love to have the Garhauer EZ adjustable fairleads but they are just too many boat-bucks. Un
Leaking Boat Stanchions
sunlover at 5:05pm 10.01.21
I was able to get the nuts off. I removed the medicine cabinet in the head and that provided me a
H22 (1981) Kickup Rudder assembly instructions
isaksp00 at 4:58pm 10.01.21
That looks very similar to the H23 rudder assembly. Can you take a pic of the rudder itself, that sh
Prop sizing (diameter, pitch) for Bavaria 41 (2004) saildrive vs. engine speed (RPM) and boat speed
Sailfanatic at 4:46pm 10.01.21
I thought the target for prop sizing is to reach hull speed as cruising RPM, normally 80% of max RPM
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Ken Cross at 4:39pm 10.01.21
In southern New England I've used either Micron CSC or Pettit Hydrocoat (not Eco) for the past 20 y
Jib Sail Trim Controls
Hayden Watson at 4:38pm 10.01.21
TRIM, TRIM, TRIM. I prefer solo sailing because then I don't need to feel guilty for letting the a
Replace fuel stop cable with stop button
jaysweet at 4:37pm 10.01.21
I went the other way. My 2GM20F had a stop button on the engine panel that energized a solenoid. It

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