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Dave Stormont at 5:17am 07.09.05
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I have a 2003 Hunter 356 and we just learned the prop strut is broken. Does anyone know if this is
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I need a three pole mast light connector for my new to me 26 and insructions for wiring. Any suggest
Tony Z at 12:43am 07.09.05
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The bow has some kind of cap at the top where the forstay attaches to the deck. It's a black triangu
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We will be vacationing at Ogden Dunes IN and wonder if someone can help up with a marina where we ca
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Thanks to all for help on last question.I have one more area of concern.On my 1995 26d should the ru
Joseph Rheubeck at 10:03pm 07.08.05
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Hello Sam, I tried to contact you through the Directory but the email was "Undeliverable" I have a
Paul4388 at 4:13pm 07.08.05
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Has anyone installed a fresh water head system in a Catalina 36?
Jonesey at 3:19pm 07.08.05
Cal
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I was just wondering what other power plants other cal 229 owners have put in. I have the Farreyman
Richard at 2:23pm 07.08.05
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The wood rails on the top of my recently purchased Mac 25 are quite weathered looking. What kind of
OnVacation at 2:19pm 07.08.05
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I'm looking for some opinions and comparisons on Pearson 27's to others... maybe comparisons to Cata
Clete Bergen at 12:51pm 07.08.05
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We cranked up the engine, placed in forward gear and discovered a tear in the rubber boot and a sign
cymeyer at 11:33am 07.08.05
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Our 321 Oceanis (2000 model) has about 80 hours on the engine. Right after we start it, there is a
Mark at 10:21am 07.08.05
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Here we are on the South Coast of Western Australia and we have had the coldest temps we could ever
Josh Peskin at 8:15am 07.08.05
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Can anybody tell me precisely how undesirable it is for the keel and rudder to be sitting in mud at
Bob at 7:48am 07.08.05
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I have white smoke coming from my exhaust. Universal 5411 diesel. I assume this is from a blown head
DanF at 7:46am 07.08.05
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I would like to enter a classic boat race and the requirement is that the boat must have been design
Michel at 7:23am 07.08.05
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I need to replace the hatch boards on a 1975 c22, does anyone know if I can use birch plywood and if
ltinsay at 6:57am 07.08.05
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In my Beneteau 400, I have to turn off the house battery (and turn ON starting) in order to start of
sailaway78 at 6:54am 07.08.05
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How did those of you on the Gulf Coast fare with the passing of Cindy. I got caught away from home,
KIP at 6:21am 07.08.05
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HOW "STABLE" ARE THE 31'S WITH THE SHOAL DRAFT KEEL W/SWING KEEL? HOW CAN I FIGURE THIS OUT? I HAVE

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Diesel fuel line ?
marchem at 1:15pm 04.13.21
JK_Boston - 5/16-inch ID for fuel supply and return 50 feet did the whole boat. 5/8-inch ID for the
Diesel fuel line ?
2 OLD PIRATES at 1:04pm 04.13.21
JK_Boston - 5/16-inch ID for fuel supply and return 50 feet did the whole boat. 5/8-inch ID for the
New Whisker Pole - Mast Ring Location
shemandr at 12:50pm 04.13.21
Someone else's 135 might be cut with a higher or lower clew height.
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
Davidasailor26 at 12:48pm 04.13.21
Some bend is generally desirable, especially with a conventional non-furling main. How many inches o
Fresh water pump specs
Roger Holloway at 12:43pm 04.13.21
I found the model on one of my other pumps. The original pump is no longer available. The replacem
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
shemandr at 12:41pm 04.13.21
I wouldn't cut the forestay unless absolutely necessary. It controls the rake of the mast which has
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
SycloneDriver at 12:24pm 04.13.21
What brand/model is your tachometer? Tach, not alternator.
Prevent engine starting in reverse
odaydokay at 12:23pm 04.13.21
My bad. I got that mixed up. You are 100% correct. Forward is a no-no. Neutral and reverse fine.
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
sail sfbay at 12:10pm 04.13.21
Ok then, cut OR replace the forestay with one with the required length and install a turnbuckle to a
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26
Thaniel at 12:00pm 04.13.21
Based on what I've research (for mine) it looks like it is glued in. Refinishing in place is probab
Hunter 26 toilet
DeliriousSailor at 11:45am 04.13.21
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
tylcole at 11:44am 04.13.21
What model tach are you installing? I'm not sure exactly, they don't have the precise model name
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26
DeliriousSailor at 11:42am 04.13.21
It feels like it is secured by adhesive. Thought it might be secured by the rubber gasket runnin
Oceanis 38.1 mast bend
mxwmxw at 11:41am 04.13.21
I don't have photos now, I won't be able to supply them until mid May. I'll post them when I can. A
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26
sail sfbay at 11:39am 04.13.21
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new boat!! This is a long shot.......drill out the
H356 Polars   (1)
davidpbush at 11:26am 04.13.21
Found this one on-line once. Unfortunately, I need the Hunter 37' wing keel version!
Well, that was surprising!
sailcapt340 at 11:20am 04.13.21
You made the right decision. It's all well and good to have the job done for you. Waxing a boat doe
New Whisker Pole - Mast Ring Location
DaveJ at 11:07am 04.13.21
I agree that the height should be the clew height, but my boat is on the hard, no sail on it to look
A4 to M-35 on C 30 ?   (10)
pdevlin at 11:07am 04.13.21
Well I thank You for the welcome and all of Your responses and inputs after dealing with this projec
H356 Polars
tfox2069 at 10:50am 04.13.21
I looked at the sailboatdata.com entry for the 356, and generally things check out in this polar (e.

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