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Doghouse at 1:25am 09.21.06
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Ok so I am looking at the packing gland and wondering if I am getting enough of a drip from there.
soling42 at 1:31am 09.21.06
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The shifter on my H260's Edison pedestal won't quite throw the attached Yamaha 9hp outboard into rev
Sine Nomine at 2:32am 09.21.06
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Anyone familiar with Aruba that may have a tip as to where I may rent a small sailboat (daysailer).
yngvepau at 3:57am 09.21.06
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During my research I found the MacGregor 26 planable sailboat. If you have a 50 hrs outboard it can
Capn Grumpy at 4:17am 09.21.06
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The Princess-of-the-Lake and I are looking at purchasing a 1995 h40.5. Overall, the boat has had ex
Lawrence Jean at 5:27am 09.21.06
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My question: The metal fitting at the top of the rudder post, to which the tiller is bolted, crack
Hugh4753 at 6:38am 09.21.06
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Does anyone know how to run the shower drain so that it doesn't drain into the bilge?
Florian at 6:07am 09.21.06
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Purhaps for the first time ever, I pulled the mainmast on my Irwin 52. The mast step looked a lot wo
SweetTrade at 5:59am 09.21.06
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Hi I have 87' Hunter 23. When I bought her she had her water tank and sink taken out. I was thinking
Ken Hammer at 8:37am 09.21.06
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My 52' has a Perkins 4236 engine, recently tuned. I'm concerned that the engine is not performing a
Scott21120 at 9:12am 09.21.06
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I am looking for a torch for shrink wrapping, and am a little confused by the range of prices - I se
abe at 9:10am 09.21.06
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I have some left over 2 cycle gas+oil mixture and I was wondering what would happen if I put in my 4
Ted at 10:37am 09.21.06
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Anybody use any of the charter companies linked on the Hunter website? We're considering buying a la
Steves at 9:09am 09.21.06
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I thought that I posted this but maybe I forgot to push the correct button. Anyway, were out in 30
Rick D at 11:03am 09.21.06
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On a recent trip, I noticed my oil pressure on my 4jh went through the floor at idle. After some res
Hartley S Newman 2004 hunter 36 at 10:58am 09.21.06
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I bought a new Hunter 36 in 2004 and had it equipped with a PYI max prop. It did a blistering 3.8 k
Colin S. at 10:44am 09.21.06
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Im thinking about getting a dodger for my Oday22 made by Genco Marine. I was then thinking that if I
dms543 at 11:41am 09.21.06
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Anyone have experience with the wind direction indicator constantly spinning around? The unit is 4 y
Landsend at 11:41am 09.21.06
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I installed a a window a/c unit under the companway stairs on my Hunter 28.5...works great.
Landsend at 11:50am 09.21.06
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This is what the a/c install looks like from the outside with the hatch door closed. Of course it's

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kloudie1 at 5:14am 08.03.21
Congratulations on the boat. She looks to have been well kept! That is a great sailing boat that you
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Rabe at 5:10am 08.03.21
I've got the notarized bill of sale, notarized CG certificate of documentation, and the CG applicati
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Justin_NSA at 5:07am 08.03.21
If there's ever a Dunkirk in the US, you'll get called up :wink: Mine is CG documented too. We're as
How to remove / grease the helm of an Oceanis 400.
DougM at 5:07am 08.03.21
If you only need to access the linkage to the wheel axle, remove the compass. If its a Plastimo Comp
Chain snubbers   (2)
thinwater at 5:06am 08.03.21
I am very interested in this method. Can you point me to more information? dj Like Dlochner poste
Furling Main Winter Storage
All U Get at 5:06am 08.03.21
I have seen them left aboard in Florida since winter is relatively warm compared to the northeast.
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All U Get at 5:00am 08.03.21
File for a documentation revision with the coast guard. Information required will be name & addres
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BigEasy at 4:35am 08.03.21
File for a documentation revision with the coast guard. Information required will be name & address
Chain snubbers
dLj at 4:22am 08.03.21
It is inadvisable to secure your ground tackle directly to the windlass. Our snub goes to one of th
Chain snubbers
dLj at 4:17am 08.03.21
If you are dragging in a bit of a blow, you need to reassess your anchor tackle. Agreed. The quest
Sail question
Dil at 3:32am 08.03.21
thanks all for the comments this photo was taken after I just raised the sail. ibwas dead into the
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Jim Legere at 3:00am 08.03.21
Yes, as Kappy says, you have purchased a Coast Guard documented vessel and that is the documentation
Furling Main Winter Storage
Rick486 at 2:54am 08.03.21
I have had such a main on my 44 DS for 13 years and I always struck it, folded it gently, and stowed
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kappykaplan at 2:53am 08.03.21
What are the numbers in the quarter berth? That is your CG documentation number.
Contact with Crazy Dave
justsomeguy at 11:59pm 08.02.21
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capta at 10:47pm 08.02.21
Now that's a down right shame. It's always sad to see the old girls in trouble, but especially so i
Chain snubbers   (2)
capta at 10:35pm 08.02.21
So if you are dragging at night, are you raising the anchor or setting out more scope to stop the d

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