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Slippery Smith at 6:14am 02.09.07
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Is the Fly Creek meet still on for Feb. 10 and 11? goodstuf 61 @aol.com Mobile, Alabama
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I have a 1977 Hunter 27 that I would like to document. Can anyone with a USCG documented Hunter 27 t
Don Guillette at 6:44am 02.09.07
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You can really learn a lot from watching these guys race if you know what your looking at. As I ment
NYSail at 6:58am 02.09.07
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My boat, a 1986 Pearson P36-2 came with an old Hood 914 (?) continual line furling system. Not real
letterman at 8:32am 02.09.07
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I have a 6 person Avon Liferaft that I would like to inspect. I don't know how to open it, so I ema
wrenchs wench at 4:33am 02.09.07
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i recieved a quote from national sails in florida for a new 150% geneoa at $400 plus 18 shipping. th
muised at 8:45am 02.09.07
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Just picked up one of these in great condition from a local swap shop paper for $140 complete - I'm
Mark Major at 8:55am 02.09.07
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It used to be we could compose an article and submit it as such with photos somewhere on this site.
oceansail0 at 9:18am 02.09.07
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I am very interested in the photo post of the Compresion Post Replacement that was done on an h31. T
Jerry10776 at 9:40am 02.09.07
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Being a new owner, I have a question about best type of line to use on the rudder downhaul. Sailing
Monty VM at 9:28am 02.09.07
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I have been reading the recent posts, archives and online info at WM and Defender. However, I am sti
Dana at 9:19am 02.09.07
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Can anyone tell me about a 1990 catalina/morgan 50 sloop ? My question is was this boat built by cat
duality at 9:51am 02.09.07
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boat is covered for the winter. who knows the steering wheel size thanks
steve at 10:31am 02.09.07
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I am considering "dry sailing" my Mariner.( lifting it in and out with a dock side crane) Is there
kyle14007 at 11:21am 02.09.07
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We are beginning to trailer down to Biloxi to make bigger trips. Is there a Catalina 22 group out o
paulj17784 at 12:08pm 02.09.07
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Hello...... I'm moving up and looking at Catalina 310. Any special things to ask or look at while sc
Jon W. at 12:16pm 02.09.07
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I've been getting an early start to my annual spring clean up. New this year is a cleaning of the 1
Bob V at 1:11pm 02.09.07
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This software is in the beta phase and so far has been exceeding expectations. When testing is comp
tgrass462 at 1:50pm 02.09.07
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I have a 94 Hunter 26 (#174) - a design that predates the installation of backing plates from the fa
ed6945 at 11:01am 02.09.07
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I have a St2000 on my 23 foot sailboat it is the same unit with a better drive for the ram. Do not o

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Ellen Bay, Prevost Island
Stu Jackson at 5:01pm 08.01.21
No southeasteries either makes it very nice. How are the ferry wakes in there?
Chain snubbers
Stu Jackson at 4:58pm 08.01.21
In this thread, I'm not really interested in entering into the age long debate of what anchoring sy
Chain snubbers
dLj at 4:58pm 08.01.21
For those that use the Mantus pendant or other knot style arrangement, how easy is that to undo in
Chain snubbers
dLj at 4:56pm 08.01.21
I've always used one exactly as described by Rich Stidger above. Of course, equipment sizes vary w
Chain snubbers
Davidasailor26 at 4:43pm 08.01.21
For those that use the Mantus pendant or other knot style arrangement, how easy is that to undo in a
Chain snubbers
capta at 4:41pm 08.01.21
I've always used one exactly as described by Rich Stidger above. Of course, equipment sizes vary wi
Hunter 34 driveline needed   (4)
Allan12210 at 4:25pm 08.01.21
I went through this in September 2019 as well. An unexpected discovery was the stern tube that had d
Hunter 386 cabin lighting replacement
JamesG161 at 4:17pm 08.01.21
You might work your light switch on/off. Mine sometimes do not work with little use. Jim...
Limits of a Flicka 20
jssailem at 4:15pm 08.01.21
Hunter 386 cabin lighting replacement
Gary Ryan at 4:11pm 08.01.21
Thanks guys, much appreciated!
Chain snubbers
sesmith at 4:04pm 08.01.21
On our other boat, when I've used all chain on it, I've used a single line snubber and secured it to
Limits of a Flicka 20
31seahorse at 3:36pm 08.01.21
Hello SailorElliot, If you have not already done this.....check the pedigree of the Flicka 20 on sa
Ellen Bay, Prevost Island
shemandr at 3:23pm 08.01.21
That ain't Long Island. Must be outside USA since I'm not aware of a holiday weekend in the U.S. t
Between chart plotters
jaysweet at 3:09pm 08.01.21
This seems to say that the purpose-made adapter to allow you to mount an Axiom 9 in the hole where t
Limits of a Flicka 20
SailorElliot at 3:07pm 08.01.21
that boat can cross oceans. match you sail square footage to the force of the wind. keep the vess
Between chart plotters
jaysweet at 3:07pm 08.01.21
Here's a worrisome thing from the Raymarine technician on their forum: ternal GPS I'm afraid. The ad
Best Dinghy for Small Sailboat
ShawnL at 2:47pm 08.01.21
I bought an Intex 5 person inflatable row boat. It works ok getting us from the dock to the mooring
Hunter 34 Chainplate Anchor help
Artey1 at 1:56pm 08.01.21
H Has anyone thought about using a 3(or 4) x 1.5 x 0.25 x 30 U channel beam instead of an L beam? M
Need suggestions replacing all door and drawer latches!
Rick D at 1:30pm 08.01.21
Southco was an OEM supplier for Hunter and others; may still be. https://southco.com/en_us_int

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