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David at 8:19am 07.19.06
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I need some advice regarding an upcoming raft-up. I have a Beneteau 310 and intend to raft up with t
Mike at 6:40am 07.19.06
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Greetings, About 3 weeks ago I bought a new Tohatsu 8.8 four stroke. Bought a new mount too. Have no
CSSamit at 8:39am 07.19.06
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My significant other passed away this past January. He shared his beloved Ranger 33 with me for over
Mike at 8:44am 07.19.06
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With all the heavy rains we've have been experiencing I felt I should install an automatic bilge pum
Bill Perry at 8:55am 07.19.06
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Has anyone experienced hull flexibility on the Hunter 216? Today after sailing in 15-20 knot winds I
c/B HOUSING   (1)
gene at 9:14am 07.19.06
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I want to pass along info to guys who mite need it in the future. My 1976 O'day 25 c/b pendant housi
Dick at 10:39am 07.19.06
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Any suggestions where to find a replacement foller-furling jib for my Hunter 212? Is the forestay al
-Landlocked at 10:28am 07.19.06
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Im in a bind, Ive abandoned my career in finance at the young age of 25, recognizing that I was not
tva sailor at 11:08am 07.19.06
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I am interested in buying a Catalina 270. Can you use a 155 genoa on the boat? If so, do can you
cockneyboy at 11:13am 07.19.06
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How much should I pay for a Suzuki 50hp outboard with fitting,gas tank, controls? Also do you raise
Alan at 12:15pm 07.19.06
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For anyone interested in helping to save the environment and a few dollars at the fuel dock the Chan
Barry14722 at 12:02pm 07.19.06
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I understand that some states do not put ethanol in gas yet. It would be worth the trip to get a few
JoeR at 11:29am 07.19.06
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I am refurbishing my newly bought 1985 O28 and have determined that the "chainplate" attached to the
m gonzalez at 12:22pm 07.19.06
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have sails that need to be cleaned. am looking for the best way to remove some rust stains and brigh
adwrecks at 12:20pm 07.19.06
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Has anyone ever heard of and had experience with a product called Wonder Wash? It's a pint sized so
Sultan at 1:14pm 07.19.06
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I test sailed a Mac 26M today and was disappointed that it only was going 14 kts at 5100 RPM. Is t
Jack2438 at 4:31pm 07.19.06
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One of the rubber boots came off the transom ladder. It's the rubber boot cover that protects the st
Geoff Kloster at 1:19am 07.18.06
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I posted this in the ask any sailor column and got no resonse. If some of you Pearson folks have not
White Sail at 2:33am 07.18.06
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It actually hit a rock. I was on the north side of West Island (for those who know the area) Luckil
QP Chuck at 8:08am 07.18.06
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I will soon be replacing my standing rigging. I intend to use swageless terminals. I have heard a lo

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Looking for Hunter 38 on the upper Chesapeake bay for comparison
letskeepriding at 1:22pm 07.09.21
Thanks, That's kind of what I thought
Weld broken Strut?
Ken Cross at 1:15pm 07.09.21
Our strut broke 2 years ago and we got a new one from SBO. While it's not cheap you know that it's b
Cutting Genoa to a 135, is it a good idea?
ontherocks83 at 12:51pm 07.09.21
UPDATE: So as a very late follow up I got the sail back from Quantum sails. It was cut down to a 11
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 12:44pm 07.09.21
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Engine Stalling 3GM30F
odaydokay at 12:07pm 07.09.21
Yep. I clean that screen each spring. An easy place to get an issue....
Weld broken Strut?
DanMaine at 11:22am 07.09.21
I called them and found one it's a h 33 by Dahlmer. they sent me to Miller Island Prop. they have
Weld broken Strut?
ggrizzard at 11:13am 07.09.21
Dave, does the SBO store have access to that strut (or the one on my 79 H30C)?
1995 37.5 Hunter Legend companionway replacement
ggrizzard at 11:03am 07.09.21
I assume you mean the Lexan part of the hatch is crazing. I took my hatches to a local glass company
New H240
patbratton at 10:47am 07.09.21
I looked at the front of the mast above the base and did not notice anything that looked like an att
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker   (1)
Maine Sail at 10:44am 07.09.21
Here is the electrical diagram for the new and installed Lewmar V2 windlass. Everything is wired ac
New H240
patbratton at 10:43am 07.09.21
Use to camp out many years ago on sailboats during winter months on Lanier long before being a sailb
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker   (1)
skunther at 10:22am 07.09.21
As I have read it, the breaker that is tripping is the one in house battery switch panel. This is a
G10 Material for Mast Step   (2)
Blitz at 10:10am 07.09.21
I wanted to update my previous posts to show the result of my spring mast step project. I chose NOT
Weld broken Strut?
DanMaine at 10:04am 07.09.21
As a former Hunter dealer I would suggest replacing the strut. First it is 38 years old and fatigue
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker   (1)
skunther at 10:02am 07.09.21
Here is the electrical diagram for the new and installed Lewmar V2 windlass. Everything is wired acc
Weld broken Strut?
DanMaine at 10:01am 07.09.21
Mine snapped a few years ago , it had been on the boat for 23 years. I found that it had been electr
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
Maine Sail at 9:59am 07.09.21
Thank you. It seems the wiring is as you describe, but instead of a fuse there is the Blue Sea 100a
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker   (2)
skunther at 9:56am 07.09.21
Once again, (post #24) the windlass SHOULD NOT be passing through that breaker, at all!!! That brea

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