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Ashley Taylor at 7:24pm 11.02.06
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We have just bought a 27X for racing in England. I would like to make contact with U.S. owners to di
Ashley Taylor at 7:12pm 11.02.06
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We have just bought a 27X for racing in England. I would like to make contact with U.S. owners to di
Bud22569 at 9:36pm 11.02.06
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I have been looking at a new gear reduction starter for my old Yanmar YSM 12. The old OEM starter i
Rick Swanson at 11:40pm 11.02.06
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Need new glass on 3 small port windows (glass replacements only) and two large side windows. Any res
Allan Nichols at 11:32pm 11.02.06
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Just received my cert. of documentation. Any ideas of where to put it on "some clearly visable inte
BohicaBob at 12:18am 11.03.06
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I am experiencing a very odd starter problem in my'86 H34 with a Yanmar 3GM30F engine. It's an inter
Warren Milberg at 12:29am 11.03.06
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As a sailor who likes to charter in the USVI now and then, I was surprised to read in the Nov 2006 "
hooyasailor at 12:21am 11.03.06
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I recently aquired a 23 foot Clipper Marine - twin heel boat. The keel bolts are badly rusted. What
Lone sailor at 12:42am 11.03.06
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I'm coming back to sailing after 10 years of not sailing, started in 1976 at 16, looking for a good
soling42 at 2:51am 11.03.06
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Here's a couple links to a trailerable trip we took in October with our Hunter 260 to a couple remot
soling42 at 2:56am 11.03.06
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Here's a fun trip that's a little out of the ordinary. Two parts tell the tale. Enjoy, Michael and
Gary Wyngarden at 3:08am 11.03.06
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With the wind blowing 25 knots, and forecasts of 30-40 over the weekend, this quote I just read seem
MichaelStacy at 2:02am 11.03.06
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Our club is looking for an outboard for our C22, which sits in the lakes Nov- Apr, then in the ocean
Tim at 1:26am 11.03.06
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Lets say I had this dream to some day cast off to ports unknown. Duration, distance and ports of ca
hooyasailor at 1:17am 11.03.06
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They say one may go back and "edit" his post,,,, HOW? Do you do's it? I can't seem to find the proc
rad at 12:59am 11.03.06
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I need some help on this. I am looking for a product to attach to a piling. I have seen it advertise
BobSail at 12:51am 11.03.06
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FYI, this is a broken bunk bracket from my H260 trailer. Discovered this when I had to replace a bro
Jim at 3:41am 11.03.06
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Has anyone seen a outboard fuel tank that mounts directly to the motor or transom? as this would kee
Wallace Shakun at 4:56am 11.03.06
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Installing Radar/Chartplotter at the Wheel. Any suggestions on the NAVPOD to use ? The CP 20 and the
TCA at 5:26am 11.03.06
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although i'm not interested in racing, i am interested in being able to sail in all kinds of wind, i

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Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire
Richard19068 at 5:17pm 07.30.21
Perhaps a little confusion over wire design and wire AMPACITY. #2 wire can actually handle 210A (a
Main sheet rigging - H33.5
Don Crowther at 5:15pm 07.30.21
That's where we differ. I have to go to mast to change my outhaul. Otherwise my clutches are set up
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30
heritage at 4:56pm 07.30.21
Sailboat data says the Cherubinis ended in '83 My 1984 Hunter 27 is a Cherubini. Maybe they sto
1996 Barnett 1400
sail sfbay at 4:01pm 07.30.21
Welcome to the forum!!........and I am sorry for your loss. This one was/is listed for $1500: Barne
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30
Justin_NSA at 3:19pm 07.30.21
Could be John :biggrin: I've seen Tall rig, Tall cabin and T cockpit. I go with the cockpit.
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:06pm 07.30.21
2AWG can handle 200A depending on voltage drop, length of run, run time and insulation rating. Pe
1984 (not Charubini) Hunter 30
jssailem at 2:13pm 07.30.21
What is that shorthand for Justin? 30T = 30 Terrific feet of Fun?
Main sheet rigging - H33.5   (1)
sail sfbay at 2:03pm 07.30.21
Another rigging option............route the mainsheet to on side of the traveler through a block und
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 1:57pm 07.30.21
Can you link a reputable source for this? Looks like it depends on the temperature rating of the i
Main sheet rigging - H33.5
Fred at 1:55pm 07.30.21
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire
Richard19068 at 1:46pm 07.30.21
2AWG can handle 200A depending on voltage drop, length of run, run time and insulation rating. If I
Beginner Questions
shemandr at 1:26pm 07.30.21
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38)
quadrille38 at 1:15pm 07.30.21
We have a couple of these on our 38. Use them when sitting in the cockpit reading or sometimes down
Yanmar 3GM white smoke
odaydokay at 1:12pm 07.30.21
Simple condensation maybe. Cool, not hot....
How to know if you need more power or less drag?
Stu Jackson at 12:54pm 07.30.21
Have you read Don Guillette's excellent book?
Upgrading Windlass wire - double up on the wire
Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 07.30.21
2AWG can handle 200A Can you link a reputable source for this?
Between chart plotters   (1)
NYSail at 12:46pm 07.30.21
I mounted a blue sea water proof duel usb low and out of the way. Great addition to the cockpit. Ran
How to know if you need more power or less drag?
JRacer at 12:32pm 07.30.21
You might also want to pick up a copy of Bill Gladstone's, North U books or the whole course. I have
How to know if you need more power or less drag?
shemandr at 12:16pm 07.30.21
According to Melges in one of his books you are not really supposed to sail in a straight line, or n

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