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Tony23670 at 3:21am 08.10.06
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Just recently bought a 1984 25.5 Hunter sailboat with lots of "stuff" and am trying to figure out wh
Dana18573 at 2:36am 08.10.06
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I bought this boat at a garage sale in April. I have no idea what kind of sailboat it is! Does any
Bill at 2:34am 08.10.06
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Any TIPS, TRICKS for backing out of a slip with a inboard? I have about a 50% success ratio, just wh
Belle at 2:33am 08.10.06
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Where do I find screens for the port/starbord opening portals for our 1985 Catalina 30 TR? Thanks, B
Michael15707 at 2:32am 08.10.06
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The wooden cupholder/steps on my 94 H26 are getting along in years. Anybody replaced those? What
Emee at 2:08am 08.10.06
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I have a Hunter 33, 2005. I have noticed when I sail over the 4 knots the prop freewheels and virbra
35' O'Day Owner at 1:37am 08.10.06
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Am looking for design related information for my 1986 35' O'Day. Was this an O'Day design or other,
Don Williams at 1:08am 08.10.06
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Hello, Planning a cruise to Rio Dulce, Guatamala in mid to late November 06. I am having trouble f
David W at 12:37am 08.10.06
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I would like to clean the engine in our boat but am afraid to do this using an engine degreaser that
joe staples at 12:28am 08.10.06
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On my 1974 Widgeon I have two lines that I guess raise and lower the CB. How should these lines be r
bart5008 at 12:14am 08.10.06
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I posted a note about stern seats and teak. I have gotten a lot of info. on how to finish teak. Sugg
Phil Herring at 12:00am 08.10.06
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Found this photo on another board I frequent; it was begging to be posted. :)
Michael at 11:41pm 08.09.06
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As mentioned in another thread I was the victim of vandals/thieves over the weekend and one of the t
Jack at 11:28pm 08.09.06
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I have a solid green corrosion on all my seacocks. Why is this happening to ALL my seacocks elbows
mike c at 11:21pm 08.09.06
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will be heading to the Cape in a week. Are there any sailing opportunities near Wellfleet that I ca
Craig16877 at 9:18pm 08.09.06
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We are new to sailing (1 year). Our 1985 Hunter 31 has an Alcohol Stove. Where can I get instructi
CHET P at 4:05pm 08.09.06
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WELL GUYS THIS FORUM HAS ALWAYS BEEN HELPFULL BEFORE AND I DON'T EXPECT ANY LESS NOW. THE WIFE AND I
Joseph Baker at 2:59pm 08.09.06
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I need help in making an anchor locker for my 1980 33' Hunter Sloop. I purchased a manual windlass b
Rick at 1:54pm 08.09.06
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I'm looking at an Island Packet 350 but am having a devil of a time finding reliable info on this bo
Jim G. at 12:06pm 08.09.06
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I regularly read that bending the mast back will flatten the main sail but I have trouble visualisin

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Repair or replace muffler without hauling boat?
patrickkidd at 1:50pm 07.07.21
Boat might sink and kill him too. Better just stay home on the couch? Yeah on second thought I ju
Arguing with insurance company
FastOlson at 1:36pm 07.07.21
No personal experience with Nationwide, but a scroll-thru their site shows an icon of a small powerb
Transom Replacement
Jerk McGerhkins at 1:21pm 07.07.21
Going to start demo tonight and learn more about the boat. I will post photos and an update later.
Strange whining sound at engine cut off - thoughts?
sailor420 at 1:07pm 07.07.21
Our 2000 420 has a single shift/acceleration lever and there is a button at the pivot point that all
New outboard advice
Thaniel at 1:02pm 07.07.21
Here is why I am concerned about traveling long distances with the 125# Honda OB. Even if i tied th
Reefing furling main while running down wind?
sail sfbay at 12:57pm 07.07.21
The other option is to get behind some land mass............ Interestingly you said that!!.....that
Repair or replace muffler without hauling boat?
Thaniel at 12:51pm 07.07.21
You are also putting yourself at risk of death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Exhaust leaking int
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
Michael Davis at 12:50pm 07.07.21
Did notice that navigation markers are opposite to ours in NorthAmerica. Some pretty strong current
Strange whining sound at engine cut off - thoughts?
twalker H260 at 12:48pm 07.07.21
You should be able to unlink the throttle from the shifter for cold starts/charging etc. Possibly a
Inflatable recommendations
sail sfbay at 12:41pm 07.07.21
..........Does anybody have any experience with these? https://www.takacatamericas.com/lx-series-boa
Strange whining sound at engine cut off - thoughts?
gsg900 at 12:36pm 07.07.21
Thanks for the quick response. It is a 63 Hp turbocharged diesel. So that makes sense in terms of t
Strange whining sound at engine cut off - thoughts?
Calif. Ted at 12:17pm 07.07.21
I've been having some battery issues (not charging at idle) that led me down this rabbit hole. Mos
Disassemble cabin lighting
jssailem at 12:13pm 07.07.21
I understand. I hate to make more work trying to solve what should be a simple idea.
How to bleed the water heater heat exchanger on 2003 H326
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:59am 07.07.21
open it while the engine is running and up to temperature.
Cruising Wobbly and lessons in seamanship - crossing the Wash.
jssailem at 11:55am 07.07.21
Very true. Perhaps that is one of the reasons the owner elected to take along a "Pilot". Did look
Standing Rigging   (1)
jssailem at 11:52am 07.07.21
I'm tempted to turn that allen screw near where the shrouds attach to the mast, Following along wi
1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard
Leeward Rail at 11:35am 07.07.21
Tohatsu sail pro 6 hp comes with a voltage regulator, you only detect charge rate across battery te
Motor mount just not lifting any more
AaronD at 11:34am 07.07.21
FYI: there is/was a rebuild kit available for the oem Garhauer mount. Can't remember who posted ab
Invest 97L
jssailem at 11:30am 07.07.21
folded up in the basement, secure in its carrying case. Ahhh the benefits of a "Carryable boat"...

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