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Ed Schenck at 11:44pm 12.22.05
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Sitting here in Arkansas passing the time I came across the Related Link. Year 2004 was a happy tim
Don on JCat Key West at 10:51pm 12.22.05
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Can anyone tell me the values of tensions for the various stays, shrouds, etc on a 1992 Prout Event
John at 9:09pm 12.22.05
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I have never been seasick but my nephew was ill beyond belief last year. Good thing we had the onboa
Mark at 4:45pm 12.22.05
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To all of my many many forum friends and their families. Happy Christmas and may the new year bring
Arturo DeVitalis at 11:44am 12.22.05
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Soon as it gets a bit warmer I will start cleaning/waxing process. Until now I have always done it
Jay at 8:24am 12.22.05
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I am skeptical of the anodized aluminun hardware where the forestay connects to the bow,i have heard
Ben at 8:23am 12.22.05
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Looking for measurements of the single rail sternrail for the mac26s. Thanks Ben
william moody at 7:19am 12.22.05
Cal
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I am restoring my 3-30 after she was washed ashore during hurricane Katrina,I would like to meet oth
gr8 2 av8 at 6:46am 12.22.05
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Lets hear your opinins for those who have them. Better yet would like to hear from those who have ha
Jonathan at 5:12am 12.22.05
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Guys, Just sold my Oday 25 and the buyer is looking for a trailer to take her from Norfolk to Alaba
rsn48 at 3:54am 12.22.05
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Imagine going down to your new "used" boat after a 6 week hiatus away from the marina. Now imagine
Robert at 3:53am 12.22.05
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Am I crazy for even thinking this? If you would sail your hunter 34 to Hawaii what kind of mods woul
rsn48 at 3:27am 12.22.05
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I'm curious as to how many use, or bring on board, a back up GPS in case the main unit goes defunct
Jehu Dodge at 3:13am 12.22.05
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I have 2 that needs repair. Is there a suitable repair shop in Canada or should I send it to th US.
Francisco San Miguel at 1:07am 12.22.05
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I am considering installing fore and aft hull bottom support runners on my lift cradle. My boat is
Joe M at 1:06am 12.22.05
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Does anyone know if Hunter recommends a specific type of bottom paint for its composite material? T
deeds at 12:52am 12.22.05
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My bayfield 25 was built in Bayfield Ont. 1n 1979. Now i need some help in replacing all halyards. T
Leadership Start at 12:12am 12.22.05
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Hi there, We just bought a 1974 Catalina 27 over ebay and we already know that we need a bimini
Leadership Start at 11:55pm 12.21.05
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Hi there, We are new sailboat owners and we just purchased a Catalina 27 over ebay. We are going to
Bill O'Donovan at 11:40pm 12.21.05
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Last winter I attacked a long list of leaks on my H29.5 and solved all but one. I'm flummoxed by a p

Recent Replies

Pop quiz
Justin_NSA at 9:46am 05.25.21
Doc, a restored B29 flies routinely over Cheney during sailing season https://www.b29doc.com/rides
Pop quiz
jon hansen at 9:37am 05.25.21
yesterday, a low flying B25, went over my neighborhood. i stopped and watched it go by first. very
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER
kloudie1 at 9:36am 05.25.21
Here is Allan's post on the forum : Hunter 34 Owner Modifications and Upgrades (sailboatowners.com)
Any Flying Scot Sailors Out There?
Barnacle Bill at 9:35am 05.25.21
Learned how to sail on a Flying Scot. Hull # 818 - that will tell you how long I've been sailing.
Pop quiz
Gene S at 9:26am 05.25.21
The sub. They are escorted by gunboats. Saw one in the Puget Sound. On the radio they said keep 500y
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER   (1)
nramsey at 9:24am 05.25.21
My mistake. It wasn't Rod Collins, it was Don Casey in Sail Magazine. DIY: Replacing Fixed Portli
Fresh water
Xstream at 9:14am 05.25.21
That's what I'd do. A decent quality bladder is expensive but even the best only have an average15
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?
markwbird at 9:14am 05.25.21
That's exactly why we learned to NEVER shut off the ignition key until after the engine is shut dow
Behavior of marine batteries
Stu Jackson at 9:09am 05.25.21
Dave explained it very well. Here's the longer answers: They all come from my Electrical Systems 1
Strange starting issue - anyone else experienced?   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:56am 05.25.21
I am thinking I will add an oil gauge and sending unit because I would like a more accurate and sur
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER
kappykaplan at 8:48am 05.25.21
Can you provide a link or address? Try here: Marine How To - DIY for Boaters - Marine How To
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER
Hayden Watson at 8:43am 05.25.21
Just did my skylight windows as they were leaking. Used Dow 795. No more leaks. My V-berth hatch
Fresh water
Xstream at 8:41am 05.25.21
I just added an inspection hole so I could scrub out the black crud on the walls in my 30 year old
WINDOW REPLACING AND WHICH SEALER
Hayden Watson at 8:41am 05.25.21
Check out the detailed instructions from "Main Sail", or "Marine How To" as Rod has named his busin
Fresh water
Xstream at 8:34am 05.25.21
Okay, I took the lid off the tank and have cleaned all the black goo out and will be sanitizing it b
Deck wash
JamesG161 at 8:33am 05.25.21
I like the idea of powering the pump by splicing into the windlass harness- but where should I loca
Fresh water
Justin_NSA at 8:33am 05.25.21
I just added an inspection hole so I could scrub out the black crud on the walls in my 30 year old t
Fresh water
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:08am 05.25.21
I am thinking of removing the large cover and power washing the inside of the tank followed by a ble
Length of stock winch handle
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59am 05.25.21
Uh ... 25% more? I don't think I've ever used an 8" handle, but I'm a weak office worker, not a re

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