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J. Barrett at 6:27am 02.19.07
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Does anyone know the dimensions of a factory M25 main sail? I'm trying to figure out where to instal
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We've closed the deal on the new-to-us boat on Kentucky Lake and now have to move the boat to Patoka
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After a few months of research and looking, I found my ship. I'm now the owner of a 1971 Catalina 2
Cheers14182 at 8:50am 02.19.07
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I was just browsing through some old archives when I ran across a post about using a climbers harnes
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I might have the possibility of a relo to Florida. I currently have a Catalina 310 on Lake Ray Hub
Rob Hessenius at 9:20am 02.19.07
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Does'nt it just tick you off when after a long day out on the water you arrive back at the harbor to
Rick at 9:52am 02.19.07
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Hey, do any fellow H-29.5 owners (mine is a '95) know what the diameter is for the short stern lifel
carina at 9:06am 02.19.07
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Anyone able to comment on efficacy of the Internal Rainshade in a Gray port? If it is effective, it
Steve Henderson at 11:06am 02.19.07
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Looking for recommendation for the best windlass to install in 1989 model Catalina 34. After years
Xrac at 10:44am 02.19.07
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Hi all, New Oday owner here (new to sailboats also), just bought a 19.2 Mariner, love it, but it cam
B737 at 2:20pm 02.19.07
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I was thinking of shipping my boat down to Florida for a summer or winter home. Anyone have any rec
mark at 12:28pm 02.19.07
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I saw somewhere rigid spreader brackets, for Mac masts, instead of folding spreaders. Does anybody
Maine Sail at 11:50am 02.19.07
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I thought you guys might like a little DIY photo. Last year I was bird hunting in Northern NH and wh
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I recently acquired a 1995 Hunter 26 which will require a bit of care. I'm looking for: 1) An owne
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Hi - Well, it looks like the Reliance owners on my e-mail list have checked-in. Hope this site att
Jim at 10:05pm 02.17.07
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I have just porchased a 2005 Hunter 41AC. Bottomsider does not have the "41AC " listed on their list
Dick Dixon at 10:32pm 02.17.07
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Here's another video that may brighten your day and give you something to look forward to as winter
Steve at 1:52am 02.18.07
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Has anyone who owns a H28 (1992 vintage) replaced the fixed "sky light" in the main cabin with an op
Sam20924 at 1:22am 02.18.07
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Hi, Anyone have a suggestion on a place to get a price for a new main halyard for a Hunter 23? I c
Mike Jaeger at 3:01am 02.18.07
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Has anyone mounted a LCD Flat Pannel TV on an H30T. If so where, how big, what kind and do you have

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SVEN MARTINEZ at 9:17am 08.19.21
Thanks all. The H356 has the same button. I ordered.
A few quick battery box questions   (1)
Bob S at 9:09am 08.19.21
I built my own battery box for six GC batteries. Just be sure to epoxy the inside of the box so it c
Newbie here with 1977 Hunter 27
sailermania at 8:56am 08.19.21
I posted a mod for the spreader lights for the 1977 27 Hunter....here is link: Hunter 27_75-84 Owner
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Leeward Rail at 8:53am 08.19.21
(Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia) and I saw the decline in a
How to rig outhaul on O'Day 272? The manual doesn't show the outhaul.   (7)
Revolutionary at 8:47am 08.19.21
I've looked at the pics again on my Mac and it looks like ... a mess. That re-enforces my opinion
Removing 3M 4000 from aluminum window frames
jeepbluetj at 8:46am 08.19.21
Debond Marine formula adhesive remover does indeed work but it's $$$. Denatured Alcohol works but ve
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Alan Gomes at 8:43am 08.19.21
The GM Series Operation Manual, published by Yanmar, repeatedly refers to it as a "throttle." Ditto
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Tedd at 8:38am 08.19.21
Books are cheap compared to equipping a machine shop classroom Good point. I'm sure that factored
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markwbird at 8:36am 08.19.21
Some you pull the lever outward on its shaft and then in either direction for revs without gear. (
Wooden
rgranger at 8:27am 08.19.21
And yet if you want a decent job it is trades and IT that seem to be the thing. Very true....
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Leeward Rail at 8:03am 08.19.21
So little by little the trade curriculum eroded And yet if you want a decent job it is trades and
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Tedd at 8:02am 08.19.21
I believe it was an unintended consequence of the "No Child Left Behind" policies enacted in the ea
Hunter 41 DS Electronics Install
Rjm st.petersburg at 7:57am 08.19.21
My Fluxgate Compass is amidship in the bilge area next to the settee and dining table. I had to stic
Wooden
rgranger at 7:54am 08.19.21
Does anybody know what the thinking was behind getting rid of trades-type training in the public sc
Wooden
Leeward Rail at 7:46am 08.19.21
Does anybody know what the thinking was behind getting rid of trades-type training in the public sc
To Electric or not to Electric that is the question/
Tedd at 7:39am 08.19.21
What about a two squirrel rotating Ferris wheel for turning the prop. That's great for continuous
Wooden
Tedd at 7:33am 08.19.21
Does anybody know what the thinking was behind getting rid of trades-type training in the public sch
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR
twistedskipper at 7:19am 08.19.21
Thrust lever, maybe?
Safe to mount screws in the bilge?   (1)
jssailem at 7:18am 08.19.21
Welcome to the SBO Forum. @sail sfbay set you on a good path to the solution. The cardinal rule in

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