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Charles at 11:17am 12.27.06
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The forward black casting on the boom of my 1994 Hunter 26 is broken and needs to be replaced. It wa
CobraEarl MAC26s at 11:39am 12.27.06
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Well, Ive learned a lot on this forum. Enought to know I want a MAC. Debated between a 1983 Mac25 or
jeff at 12:20pm 12.27.06
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can anyone recomend a affordable bare boat charter co. in south florida? and what do you think of
Manny at 12:58pm 12.27.06
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Hi all, I have my mast down while repairing the step. I also had to remove the compression post. Th
gypsyorchid at 12:24pm 12.27.06
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I have a Catalina 22 I received a ships bell for Christmas. I would like suggestions on where owners
henkmeuzelaar at 1:58pm 12.27.06
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Googling for images or videos of the original (spinnaker-type) blooper sails I came across many funn
Paul Griffiths at 5:02pm 12.27.06
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Hi Folks. I'm considering a McGregor 26, but would need to moor it in the water almost full time in
Margaritaville at 8:28pm 12.25.06
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How do determine the difference between a symetrical and an asymetrical spinnaker? I have one or th
Tom at 9:26pm 12.25.06
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With a new (1999) 25X, I am considering a wet slip in brackish water. I have two concerns. One, bar
Gary Wyngarden at 11:22pm 12.25.06
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Sometimes the trade press reflects and is a predictor of changes to come. The January, 2007 issue of
Tom at 11:08pm 12.25.06
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Any advice/experience on wet slip docking for a 26X
Dan at 11:57pm 12.25.06
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Hi all: I have a laptop with a Pharos gps sending unit (basically, it provides gps data to the lap
ex-admin at 12:51am 12.26.06
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How could it be that another year has passed? And where did it go? Remember all those little -- and
usna1974 at 12:58am 12.26.06
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I am looking at purchasing a 1983 Beneteau first 35. I have thus far been unable to find out much i
Hunter Teak   (1)
rad at 1:58am 12.26.06
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I know this was discussed recently. Please remind me of the teak finish Hunter used on the interiors
E McDivitt at 4:42am 12.26.06
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I've noticed that a "mast float" is now an optional accessory for the H170. Anybody seen it? Wondere
Jim at 5:18am 12.26.06
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Will a Bimini from a Hunter 34 fit a Hunter 31, both being a 1984 model? I would like to purchase a
Charlie at 8:04am 12.26.06
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Why aren't the specifications listed anymore or am I looking in the wrong place?
rookiesailor at 8:12am 12.26.06
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I am in the process of purchasing a project boat that was last owned by a marina. At any rate, the
Margaritaville at 9:12am 12.26.06
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in the specs it says there are two different drafts 4' and 5.5', displcements 9900lbs and 9700lbs, a

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My dockmate's makin' me look bad!
shemandr at 5:12am 05.30.21
They also make covers for cables. I always thought that was a little precious. Nevertheless, if yo
H310 heeling
shemandr at 5:08am 05.30.21
... Wouldnt it sail much more efficiently a lot flatter? Yes! Something is wrong. Maybe your sai
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994
Fred at 4:31am 05.30.21
Seems like access to the mast head is the real problem. From what I read here and elsewhere the elec
33.5 reefing configuration
wdonovan at 4:20am 05.30.21
I dont think the sbove arrangement will work. You need the reef to pull down the luff and do it with
Brightwork
dlochner at 4:13am 05.30.21
are the first and third pictures cetal? Yes. And I just deleted the third picture as it was the s
Sail Track Lubricant   (1)
All U Get at 3:53am 05.30.21
I made some of these from an old sail, did a great job cleaning the slot on the furlers. I may hav
rudder rigging question
rgranger at 3:49am 05.30.21
De nada
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging.
All U Get at 3:47am 05.30.21
In my distant construction career we used cable clamps, strong but not applicable for boaters. I wo
A tree fell on my Mac.
Tedd at 10:51pm 05.29.21
I would have thought any of those parts would be repairable, except you need the extrusion for the m
Cleaning heat exchanger
MikeHoncho at 10:29pm 05.29.21
curious also as insitu means in place. I guess you could add the vinegar to the outlet of the raw w
My dockmate's makin' me look bad!
MikeHoncho at 10:22pm 05.29.21
I think he's trying to make you look good......and the cord
Cleaning heat exchanger
Blitz at 9:11pm 05.29.21
how do you do this insitu? I was assuming you'd have to remove it for a good soak.
Brightwork
Blitz at 9:07pm 05.29.21
Be carefull with the Teak Cleaners. The 2 part cleaners are highly caustic, cause the grain to raise
Moisture damage
S/V Tenacious at 8:32pm 05.29.21
Ours is soaked upon inspection and needs the exact same fix. Just wanted to say thanks for posting.
Bimini
DArcy at 8:08pm 05.29.21
On my C&C27 I had a dodger that provided a bit of shade while sailing and a canopy that zipped to th
Rule gusher pump
CarlN at 7:55pm 05.29.21
It's likely a Whale Gusher 10. Very common on Pearsons from that era. The problem was they were alum
Water Pump Gasket
JoeWhite at 7:00pm 05.29.21
Discard the Sherwood. Spend your money on another Oberdorfer as spare.
New outboard?
Rick D at 6:54pm 05.29.21
I understand new outboards, Yamaha in particular, are sold out. My yard told me delivery dates are
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging.   (6)
Joe at 6:40pm 05.29.21
I replaced all my lifelines with Johnson wire and fittings using steel tool designed especially for
Running wires for electronics
Flip Rutledge at 6:13pm 05.29.21
On my H31 I ran my wind cable through a conduit on the Starboard side. Not an easy fit. I opened my

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