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Tim B at 3:16am 07.07.07
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looking at East Chicago Marina for my winter storage. any opinions out there from Lake Michigan Sai
dwain6805 at 5:41am 07.07.07
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how about meeting up for dinner/drinks at "The Harbor Reef" the week of August 20th? We are plannin
Elaine at 6:02am 07.07.07
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I have a 1996 Beneteau Oceanis 440 that has Lewmar hatches and port lights. The ports are gray molde
sand sailor at 6:47am 07.07.07
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on fiberglass repair products pos ' neg im looking to laminate teak to the foredeck and west system
dave b. at 6:56am 07.07.07
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I want to live on a sailboat...any thoughts? What should I look for in general when searching for a
Ron10127 at 7:23am 07.07.07
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a 140%. Whats your thought on that. The 150% headsail on our boat is not that old, (6 years old, but
Ron10127 at 7:30am 07.07.07
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a 140%. Whats your thought on that. The 150% headsail on our boat is not that old, (6 years old, but
Chief at 8:19am 07.07.07
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Anyone have a sea sickness remedy that they can share. My 8 year old gets sick virtually every time
seadaddler at 10:37am 07.07.07
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Need to pickup kids next to new london ferry. Can I dock at new london city pier which is next to bl
Brian at 10:58am 07.07.07
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Can anyone tell me how large the mast support that holds the mast when trailering is? (For a Hunter
Valentina at 1:31pm 07.07.07
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Hey, All! Does anyone of you have a loose footed main? Any advantage to use a loose footed vs. bolt
Malcolm & Darlene at 2:06pm 07.07.07
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I am giving up trying to learn sailing,,I have a Mac 25 that is a project boat that needs a new home
Rob Schendel at 2:06pm 07.07.07
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The medicine cabinet in the head of my '87 Catalina 30 has horizontal sliding doors made of a mirror
John Blake at 2:10pm 07.07.07
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22 Owners: I need some help with a few things on my 1983 22... any advice would be very appreciated
Steve L22188 at 10:30pm 07.07.07
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I filled some voids and small holes in my O'Day 302 last week with a polyester resin/putty. It appea
Jeff at 11:38pm 07.07.07
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Any suggestions on an outboard to serve as the main engine on a 1985 Cat 30? We are just light weat
r. gallagher at 12:10am 07.08.07
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I just recently moved from a Catalina22 to a Hunter 28.5. I had no problem flaking the main on the 2
Mike48 at 12:17am 07.08.07
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We purchased our H23 last year. The PO told us that the knot meter would work off and on. The first
Mike D. at 12:22am 07.08.07
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I have a '91 Hunter 30T. I've noticed increasing side to side 'wobble' in the rudder post and suspe
Jerry B at 3:36am 07.08.07
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This post is just to have a light hearted exchange of ideas about what to do about a "know-it-all" e

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Cost to own CAtalina 30
sail sfbay at 8:37am 09.20.21
Welcome to the forum!! Suggest creating a spreadsheet including: Berthing - obtain 30 ft cost from
Cost to own CAtalina 30
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:30am 09.20.21
Depends entirely on the current condition of many things - hull, deck, hardware, electronics, engine
Resource   (4)
rgranger at 8:29am 09.20.21
I forgot to add the NOAA app. The windy app actually pulls its data from NOAA and you can get a sim
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240
rgranger at 8:26am 09.20.21
On my H26 I have to push up on the lense and then twist it. It was not obvious and I had to fiddle
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder
jssailem at 8:24am 09.20.21
Let me start here. 55% of all boat fires are ELECTRICAL IN NATURE Give that a moment to sink in.
New to me needs some work (advice)   (1)
rgranger at 8:23am 09.20.21
There's some outstanding advise in this thread. I will add the following We use baking soda, water
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240
chriscampbell at 8:02am 09.20.21
That's actually what I'm trying to figure out. I'm assuming I can get to the bulb for replacement if
Simple head question
Project_Mayhem at 8:01am 09.20.21
Thank you Peggy!
H380 V-berth vanity/sink decommissioned-parts
BIGUA at 7:59am 09.20.21
You did a nice job ! I will add to my list to do the same
Simple head question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:51am 09.20.21
Odorlos should be here in a day or two. I assume I should pump out before adding it so there's no po
Asymm Spinnaker
bmccormick at 7:43am 09.20.21
mast damage at attachment point
sail sfbay at 7:40am 09.20.21
Ditto rgranger .......ditto on installing a mast sleeve after cutting the damaged bottom section off
Just bought a CAL34, question on wiring Depth Finder   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 7:39am 09.20.21
It's recommended to use tinned copper wiring in boats to avoid corrosion but it's not absolutely nec
Mystery electrical switch
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:36am 09.20.21
I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who ask questions like this and then disappear with n
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240
sail sfbay at 7:34am 09.20.21
Have you tried carefully popping off the lens to access the hidden screws? I have similar ones on my
H380 V-berth vanity/sink decommissioned-parts   (1)
joelm100 at 7:31am 09.20.21
@joelm100 now that you have opened up that space what are you going to do with it? Just wondering w
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240   (1)
chriscampbell at 7:29am 09.20.21
Might check here: Hunter Parts (hunterowners.com) and might have to remove the lens first. Can you
C80 to E80   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:25am 09.20.21
Does the manual help? I had a E80 on my 2004 Hunter 386 at the helm and my Hunter 46 has a E120 at
Anyone around Fortman Marina, Alameda?
Br3nt at 7:23am 09.20.21
I'd offer but Sail SFBay beat me to it! You might be interested in Island Yacht Club's Women's Sail
Accessing cabin light bulbs for replacement - H240
sail sfbay at 7:21am 09.20.21
Might check here: Hunter Parts (hunterowners.com) and might have to remove the lens first. Can you

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