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Dan at 5:58am 07.05.07
7/1515
I'm trying to get at the element of my hot water heater to replace it. It's snug and framed in unde
SEADANCE at 4:45am 07.05.07
12/1626
Hi, Its me I found two leaky port lights yesterday during our thunderstorm that cancelled our trip
higgs at 6:23am 07.05.07
7/1286
There has been some discussion about what the CG can and cannot do to us and no one seemed to agree
Sonny Sharpe at 6:30am 07.05.07
2/1413
The material that was fiberglassed under the port seat in the cockpit area has turned loose. Now whe
d ryan at 7:19am 07.05.07
4/1167
i take the hylas up and down the atlantic twice a year, 1500 miles each way. this does not include h
WIlker at 7:06am 07.05.07
2/1233
Hi. I have been searching the internet high and low for drop boards or 1/2" teak to make my own. D
Brian Voke at 7:22am 07.05.07
2/1275
I purchased an O'day 15 to teach my 4 kids to sail on Cape Cod and need to replace the front and re
Gregg9020 at 7:30am 07.05.07
2/1191
Now what. How do we go about the install of them? Dwyer Mast said to attach with seizing wire, but
mongoose at 7:58am 07.05.07
4/1690
My husband bought this boat last fall. Of course on my first voyage I mess up the head. So we want
Kevin3439 at 7:50am 07.05.07
7/1335
Just purchased a Venture 21. It is missing the boom crutch. Looking to purchase a boom crutch or a
caguy at 7:50am 07.05.07
1/1170
Came across this and thought you might enjoy. ;D Frank
seadaddler at 9:56am 07.05.07
8/1470
Depending on the wind and current watch hill or the race. Any advice on planning a trip to Block Isl
Steven Corey at 9:12am 07.05.07
16/1539
A friend of mine was in Roche Harbor last weekend and talked with a number of fellow boaters who had
GARY MCRAE at 9:11am 07.05.07
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THIS BOAT WAS IN PEARL HARBOR,HAWAII,IN 1989. I FOUND NAVY PERSONNEL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN EITHER A
KJ13923 at 10:46am 07.05.07
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So are there any QS owners out here. I've been looking at one for sale and was looking for some insi
s sauer at 10:54am 07.05.07
2/1316
I haven't been into Bodkin in a couple years and the channel has had shoaling some years. has anyon
Paul Z at 11:30am 07.05.07
5/1122
I went out today with mynew set of halyards. There is a lot of excess line. How much should I cut
NYSail at 1:40pm 07.05.07
12/2274
hello all My 1986 Pearson P36-2 is in need of a head sail furling system. The sl hood has worn its
Trev at 1:39pm 07.05.07
15/2004
I am planning on buying a barbeque for my mac 25, I have looked at the force 10 and then some of the
Manny at 1:32pm 07.05.07
9/1271
A few days ago I had applied Poli Glo to my cockpit except in the non skid which is a painted on pro

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Replacing Cabin Sole
Hello Below at 12:56pm 10.15.21
My question is how do I completely remove the old silicone? My question is do you really need or i
Quick question - raw water intake hose type/size Hunter 40.5
Georgedoyle at 11:58am 10.15.21
I just changed mine on a Yanmar 110 hp. It was 1 inch inside diameter. I used the raw water/wet exha
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Thaniel at 11:53am 10.15.21
Why sell the boat if you enjoy it ? Driving I-81 is never fun and towing makes it less fun. Every
Replacing Cabin Sole
FastOlson at 11:39am 10.15.21
I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywo
Replacing Cabin Sole
Ralph Johnstone at 11:34am 10.15.21
I like @BigEasy 's idea of a composite replacement which is the same thickness as the old T&H plywoo
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage
mesmith1122 at 11:32am 10.15.21
I use mine to clear fumes trapped and pull some of the heat out after I get back to the slip. Neve
'94 Oceanis 351 (BEY62042E494), cable route to fwd nav light.
mpower at 11:23am 10.15.21
Thanks, Mechone, you're probably correct that the cable runs in that conduit to the mast base and th
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Leeward Rail at 11:05am 10.15.21
I cover winches for two reasons: The plastic bits of self-tailers, and the real reason, which is..
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig
jon hansen at 11:00am 10.15.21
my main mast is 4' shorter than the sloop rig. my main mast is about 18" father forward than the slo
Challenger: yawl vs. sloop rig
LorneB at 10:59am 10.15.21
CCA racing rules were such that you got a nice advantage racing with a yawl rig. flying mizzen sta
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rgranger at 10:54am 10.15.21
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Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage
DRhoads at 10:52am 10.15.21
We've never had a need to use the blower because of our cooler climate. I use mine to clear fumes
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rgranger at 10:51am 10.15.21
wait! Why didn't I think of this first...?
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rgranger at 10:49am 10.15.21
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Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Leeward Rail at 10:49am 10.15.21
If you have a cocpit with drains, consider how you are going to prevent the drains from freeze if t
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jon hansen at 10:48am 10.15.21
CCA racing rules were such that you got a nice advantage racing with a yawl rig. flying mizzen stay
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
thinwater at 10:44am 10.15.21
I cover winches for two reasons: The plastic bits of self-tailers, and the real reason, which is...
Its funny Friday!   (1)
walt at 10:43am 10.15.21
For sailboat pet owners..
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
Leeward Rail at 10:34am 10.15.21
Here in Ottawa almost all boats store with the mast down and a cover on the boat. There are a few t
Engine Bilge Blower Hunter 42 Passage
mesmith1122 at 10:27am 10.15.21
We purchased our 1991 model in 2002. No regrets. Wonderful boat and easy to solo sail. What degree

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