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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
kuckwood at 4:03am 07.08.07
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I have a 1975 Sea Warrior sailboat made by Sea Warrior Boats of Orange park, FL. I can't find anythi
Bob F at 4:37am 07.08.07
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Had a bit of a fuel problem yesterday, I assumed it was a clogged filter, but the fuel pickup was pa
maccauley123 at 5:42am 07.08.07
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Please see the item in the attached link. Has anyone ever thought of or tried something like this L
Ned at 6:02am 07.08.07
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I have a 1980 H27 with an 8hp Renault Diesel. I've never changed the reversing gear oil because I c
Dave B. at 6:54am 07.08.07
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Just feeling things out...want to know on average what it costs you per month to park your boat in t
chucker1 at 7:25am 07.08.07
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Ned at 7:11am 07.08.07
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My Hunter 27 has an 8hp Renault diesel. There is a chamber that appears to be a fuel regulater, it
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 7:31am 07.08.07
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Has anyone replaced a Groco Toilet with a Raritan PH II? Is it a matter of unplug one and plug it i
sand sailor at 8:05am 07.08.07
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what are the most comfortable pfd's for active sailing
smitroe at 7:51am 07.08.07
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Today I started my Yamaha T-8 and it idled beautifully. after 20 minutes of motoring to a good spot
jtmccue at 9:27am 07.08.07
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I have an early H28.5. The pedestal's "!plastic!" housing thru which the throttle lever's axle trave
Buck at 9:06am 07.08.07
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Am not getting any "juice" to the back of the ignition switch. Have verified that the ignition swit

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Containers lost and now a fire
Charles Erwin at 6:46pm 10.24.21
It was still something called 'spontaneous combustibles' which began burning onboard. From the Kin
Rookies first outing, hunter 260
cspeer1 at 5:45pm 10.24.21
You managed that very well by getting involved with a club and crewing with experienced sailers. Way
Thanksgiving and Christmas
WayneH at 5:20pm 10.24.21
Semper Fi!!!
Why are marine toilet bowls so small?
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:17pm 10.24.21
There must be a reason for marine toilets to have such a small bowl. everything is relative.:cool
I need help
sailing elipis at 5:04pm 10.24.21
While you may have eliminated most of the smell, your cushions (fabric & foam) are probably permeat
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C
Johnb at 4:57pm 10.24.21
Sail SFbay has provided a link to a really good read. To be honest if you are not sure what engine y
Finally went for a sail
DeniseO30 at 4:53pm 10.24.21
Yep... It is like an easter egg hunt. That is a really a poor design for an inverted Loop that pla
I need help
Scott T-Bird at 4:53pm 10.24.21
While you may have eliminated most of the smell, your cushions (fabric & foam) are probably permeate
Finally went for a sail
jssailem at 4:50pm 10.24.21
Yep... It is like an easter egg hunt.
Finally went for a sail   (1)
DeniseO30 at 4:44pm 10.24.21
Never expected this! But did expect some kind of restriction! the plastic suction break fitting goe
Why are marine toilet bowls so small?
sail sfbay at 4:33pm 10.24.21
Maybe your perspective?
Why are marine toilet bowls so small?
jssailem at 4:28pm 10.24.21
Could it be that sailors of old had tight butts?:biggrin: You don't see many big butt pirates in th
Containers lost and now a fire
jssailem at 4:24pm 10.24.21
On the other hand... Maybe the weather will get better. There will be fluffy clouds. A breeze to sai
Why are marine toilet bowls so small?
justsomeguy at 4:07pm 10.24.21
Profit. The smaller the boat you can fit one in, the more toilets you might sell.
Why are marine toilet bowls so small?
Rich Stidger at 3:47pm 10.24.21
Maybe so they fit easier in tight spots?
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank
Rich Stidger at 3:47pm 10.24.21
I attach a 6' hose with garden hose fittings. You may need a longer hose to reach your bilge. At t
Boat away
All U Get at 3:25pm 10.24.21
We went off-shore last night at Beaufort, NC and caught the green flash at sunset. As we continued
Port leaks
BigEasy at 3:20pm 10.24.21
I wipe off the acrylic and the gasket pretty much every time I close a port when leaving the boat.
S2 Yachts 8.0b bilge access?
rcompton at 2:44pm 10.24.21
The hole I made is just big enough to slide a phone into and I have some idea what's going on down t

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