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Before the Bell at 7:08am 07.17.05
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I had my boat surveyed last year and he told me that the balsa wood under the mast step was most lik
jdock at 7:04am 07.17.05
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Hello, This is the first time I have posted to this site. I purchased a 2000 240 last year. I keep
Dennis at 6:32am 07.17.05
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Has anyone tried this low end radio and what did you think of it! It is about the lowest priced one
andy d. at 5:59am 07.17.05
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requesting information on a refit of a 1974 catalina 22. keel broke off in shallow water. boat need
Don S. at 4:09am 07.17.05
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Looking to buy my first sailboat. Thinking about one that is trailerable, 22-25 Ft. for around $5K.
Richard Dunson at 4:00am 07.17.05
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Was reading an article on what to look for in purchasing a Catalina 25 (we are in the market for one
dwayne13628 at 3:08am 07.17.05
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I was wondering if anyone here has gone from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario through the Trent-Severn? D
dwayne13628 at 3:05am 07.17.05
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Okay, so there's only two of us that I know of, but it would be good at least for mora support. I've
Joe Friedman at 3:02am 07.17.05
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I live in Cherry Hill, and am thinking about going from a Mac25 to a 26X, but would like to spend so
Ross Ford at 2:50am 07.17.05
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Our Hunter 44DS sways when at anchor about 100 degrees on a continuing back and forth basis. Needle
howard at 2:37am 07.17.05
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Ok, this is the second keel question this week. I just replaced all parts related to the winch ' kee
dwayne13628 at 1:23am 07.17.05
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What a great resource. I didn't realize just how simple fiberglass repair really is. all the repairs
Phil at 12:51am 07.17.05
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Are the Oday 15 day sailor and the Spindrift One Design day sailor the same boat esscentially? Did
Ben at 11:58pm 07.16.05
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I want to remove and fix the thin trim that is over the transom. It is cracked and it letting a litt
bruce 335 at 11:02pm 07.16.05
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hello ! I would like your experienced opinion on catalinas 250 water ballast and swing keel - am con
Tim O. at 10:28pm 07.16.05
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Has anyone had any experience/luck with trailering a 28.5? I live on the Gulf Coast and see a numbe
Coop at 10:08pm 07.16.05
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My '72 V224 is a 3/4 fractional rig. Has anyone converted theirs to 7/8 or a double forestay? If so,
Chet7127 at 8:47pm 07.16.05
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Can anyone tell me if the Edson 9-1/2" wide pedestal guard will work on the original Merriman 1984 p
Tom Tarpey at 2:01pm 07.16.05
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My mast has a built in groove for the nylon cylinders which attach to the sail luff.How does one ke
Jack19643 at 1:49pm 07.16.05
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I had a sea trial on a new 36 today (trading in a 33 with 3ym30 engine which has had overheating pro

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Where is the electrical panel in your O'Day 20?   (1)
Noodat Lady at 12:55pm 04.06.21
I think the panel on ours is original, and it is on the portside bulkhead. The battery is in the por
Beneteau Parts Trouble
mdibella at 12:45pm 04.06.21
I have a pretty good relationship with the customer service manager. She didn't not reply to the l
How to Remove Couch in 2005 41AC
MFD at 12:40pm 04.06.21
I was able to take mine out single handed. Oddly enough absolutely no recollection how. I might ha
How to Remove Couch in 2005 41AC
Nodak7 at 12:35pm 04.06.21
The next question is how do you get it out of the boat? Jesh it just does not seem like it would fit
Windlass foot switch
sail sfbay at 12:28pm 04.06.21
When I replaced my Lewmar electric winch switch, which had a uv damaged cover, I had to purchase a n
Use of bimini
JRT at 11:50am 04.06.21
So mine is close on the 310 too when the sail is down and stowed, but once I raise the main the boom
Back on the water. I got carried away, part 2
Timm R Oday25 at 11:32am 04.06.21
Most excellent . Thanks for bringing us along
Use of bimini
Justin_NSA at 11:20am 04.06.21
A simple remedy for bimini days is too add a cringle at the back of the sail so you can gather up so
Window films
thinwater at 11:15am 04.06.21
I put some test panels (film on acrylic and polycarbonate hatches) on the roof one year ago. I just
Use of bimini
CaptainRan at 11:12am 04.06.21
So I'm not the only one, that is interesting news, thanks for posting. Crazy Dave: I will get the ma
Use of bimini
DeliriousSailor at 11:07am 04.06.21
So far the only thing I dont like about our H26 is that you cannot have a bimini up while sailing.
Exciting and potentially expensive day yesterday ( drivetrain & window)   (1)
JRacer at 11:07am 04.06.21
I hang one of these in my companionway when I leave the boat. It has the words "Open Thru Hulls" wri
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit
DeliriousSailor at 10:47am 04.06.21
Wow where has the time gone. Been busy. Thursday I had the day off and it was reasonably warm so
Thinking about painting my hull
Justin_NSA at 10:47am 04.06.21
hahahaha Like this? Clearly someone who either knows nothing abuot fishing or nothing about sail
H26 Outboard Motor Shaft, Long or Extra Long
DeliriousSailor at 10:34am 04.06.21
@DeliriousSailor ... one of these might make the difference. kets made for 4 stroke motors are ve
Thinking about painting my hull
souzag818 at 10:15am 04.06.21
I had a Tartan that I painted dark green (literally, Awlgrip color...) with an off white bootstripe
Thinking about painting my hull   (1)
rgranger at 10:06am 04.06.21
to me, that's the equivalent to getting a tattoo :facepalm: hahahaha Like this? Clearly someone
1995 Hunter 35.5 Leak in Aft. cabin.
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:51am 04.06.21
Old trick is to close everything inside, tape a piece of plastic over companionway, slit the plastic
Engine block de-rusting question
LukeAvanti at 9:48am 04.06.21
Many thanks for the thoughtful and detailed advice, much appreciated!
H26 Outboard Motor Shaft, Long or Extra Long
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:40am 04.06.21
Private message sent to me. Request photos first

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