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Steve21974 at 5:34am 07.17.07
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We were out last week in high winds and when we pulled the jib in and it would not wrap the last few
Warren Milberg at 4:31am 07.17.07
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The USCG is field testing the use of LEDs on various navaids on the Chesapeake Bay, per the note in
Taylor at 6:19am 07.17.07
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I have a new anchor (a 25KG Rocna) and I'm reviewing my anchor to chain connection. I have 7/16 cha
Charles Boyle at 6:27am 07.17.07
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I'm half-owner of a Columbia 8.7 I swam to investigate a massive thumping and found about 1/2" sha
Vitesse at 7:26am 07.17.07
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Hi Can anyone give me aproximate dimensions for an asymetrical spinnaker for an O'Day 34/35? I am t
Capn Santiago at 8:09am 07.17.07
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I have recently purchased a 30' sailboat with a Hi-Low Reefer (in boom mainsail furling) and rigid b
Gary B at 12:08pm 07.17.07
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I'm currently looking at purchasing a 1982 O'Day 23. The boat is almost perfect. It has a fresh bo
Craig at 12:08pm 07.17.07
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Making my boat sea worthy again after 3 years of outdoor storage. Mice destroyed the forward and af
higgs at 12:14pm 07.17.07
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My Magma propane is spewing black smoke and it gets all over the food. I am going to dismantle it a
mjstechman at 1:58pm 07.17.07
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We had some guests this week on our boat and had a major port-a potti malfunction. leakage onto the
Doc Lambert at 10:19am 07.17.07
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Traveler's Car Thanks for the help about the forestay. I almost have the apollo ready to go except
Steve Braverman at 10:10am 07.17.07
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My O'Day 25 came with several hank-on head sails. One of the working jibs has a wire "leader" or ext
dbop at 9:55am 07.17.07
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I need some advice. I have never sailed, but i want to start. I have been looking at boats around 2
paulj at 3:07pm 07.17.07
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I was wondering what brand or model of electric fuel pumps were being used. Also what is the amp rat
Johan Depoortere at 6:00pm 07.17.07
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Do you have any experience in blue water sailing with a Beneteau 331? Did anyone cross the Atlantic
jbreland at 8:17pm 07.15.07
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Hi, considering a H23.5 and would like owners realistic thoughts on the sleeping arrangements. Can
Tim R. at 8:16pm 07.15.07
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Can anyone recommend an outfit in the NE to rebuild my Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster? I do not
Sam Onca at 9:23pm 07.15.07
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The deck beneath my deck-stepped mast is compressing causing the rigging to loosen beyond the point
David Utzschneider at 9:25pm 07.15.07
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I'm planning a trip soon from baltimore to long island. Has anybody been through the Cape May canal
Gary Sisson at 11:12pm 07.15.07
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I have a Standard Horizon AS45 Knotmeter that died. I would like to replace it with another round i

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The Greatest Sailor I Have Known
Will Gilmore at 1:59pm 09.23.21
Think of how much joy there is in living. That is obviously what your dad taught you. You got it.
Spinnaker halyard on 272
Jaxn at 1:46pm 09.23.21
Is the advantage of running it external just to reduce noise at rest? Or is there some other benefit
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star
dlochner at 1:33pm 09.23.21
Fuel: a nuisance detour. Hmm...:stupid: But necessary to keep the beer cold.:beer:
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star
dlochner at 1:31pm 09.23.21
The moon has been ineradicable this past week. Clear skies here and so bright! Great story Scott.
Davit for Hunter 45
Udi at 1:30pm 09.23.21
Davit for Hunter 45
sail sfbay at 1:26pm 09.23.21
If you are docked stern the Atlantic Towers is a good option to attach your dinghy high and solar pa
Davit for Hunter 45
JamesG161 at 1:21pm 09.23.21
I'm considering installation of a davit Just remember your mooring issue, and that rear entry plan
Where to buy need 2" hinged jaw rail slide/clamp?
tfox2069 at 1:14pm 09.23.21
If this is what you're looking for SBO has it for sale: Hunter 36 rail clamp, hinged, for 2 in. rai
Inner Jib Tracks and Life Lines
Sailfanatic at 1:13pm 09.23.21
Inner tracks will do wonders for your pointing ability and there should be no conflict with lifeline
propane
tfox2069 at 1:08pm 09.23.21
Make sure you get two. The propane locker on the 36 will hold both nicely, and when you run out of
propane
Dave Groshong at 12:47pm 09.23.21
We sell the little one: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=36&c=8&p=53582
Boneheaded mistakes & living under a lucky star
Stu Jackson at 12:20pm 09.23.21
Fuel: a nuisance detour. Hmm...:stupid:
Hunter 306 sailboat needs a rubber plug for the gear shift/throttle   (1)
sail sfbay at 11:56am 09.23.21
I assume you want the rubber button and plunger kit Engine Control Mechanism | Lewmar
Bilge pump not running off of the battery
markwbird at 11:24am 09.23.21
Could be a bad float switch or wiring. The float switch is down in the grime and does not last all
Toe rail carriage bolts
wade the giant at 11:13am 09.23.21
Thanks so much! I appreciate your help
Toe rail carriage bolts
dlochner at 11:11am 09.23.21
Saltwater, aluminum, and stainless make an nice corrosion marriage, if you are lucky these nuts, bol
Beneteau 361 Cutless Bearing Repalcement
Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 09.23.21
Why do you want to change the bearing ?
Engine operator manual
Udi at 10:56am 09.23.21
Yes. I'll do so. strange.
Engine operator manual
sail sfbay at 10:54am 09.23.21
To be sure what engine you have, suggest contacting Yanmar Contact Us - YANMAR Marine International
Engine operator manual   (1)
Udi at 10:47am 09.23.21
Until today I thought its 4JH4TE, but today i took a look at the engine and saw this (enclosed pic)

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