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DCsailor at 8:57pm 05.26.05
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Let me ask a stupid question. Is a 1986 Hunter 23 suppose to have a Topping lift? My 1986 Hunter 23
Bill18593 at 2:24pm 05.26.05
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Headed down to Madeira Beach / John Pass for a vacation late next week. I'd be most interested in c
RAD18362 at 1:54pm 05.26.05
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I recently bought a Hunter 30FT, and it came with a datamarine depth gauge and a Kenyon speedometer/
Peter K at 1:23pm 05.26.05
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I have a H26 (1995). I'd like to upgrade the interior cushion covers. Has anyone done this? I've
Bob Long at 11:59am 05.26.05
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Where is your Racor Fuel/water separator located. The Racor filter for my 310 is located under the
gr8 2 av8 at 11:16am 05.26.05
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Just wondering if anyone has removed the spray hood on the 31. Is it a big deal to remove and reins
BM at 11:11am 05.26.05
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I have recently discovered a leak in the anchor locker of our 1999 Hunter 340. In previous seasons w
Gary at 11:03am 05.26.05
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I am adding an ST4000 wheelpilot and want to know how the factory installed it. There are already 2
Boyd Brown at 9:38am 05.26.05
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I have the serial number of my MacGregor but do not know the age? Is there a way to find out what y
Doug J at 8:30am 05.26.05
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Just curious... On some boats I've seen with retractable center boards. You lock them down while u
Richard at 7:29am 05.26.05
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What is the fastest point of sail (not withstanding planing boats on a run)I have read that a beam r
LeeAnn at 7:14am 05.26.05
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Help!!!!! I have a LaGuna 26. Last summer I broke my forward hatch. Does anyone know where I could
Dave M26D at 6:45am 05.26.05
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I'm replacing a boat window that was broken during launch. The original window was tempered safety
Don Guillette at 6:16am 05.26.05
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Are there any Tucson sailors out there on this forum? Probably mostly trailer sailors I would guess.
Calvin266 at 6:12am 05.26.05
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I just came back from the BEER cruise off Pensacola. What a great time! There were about 50 boats an
Cate at 5:53am 05.26.05
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I am away from my boat now, shopping for a new OB bracket and was wondering if anyone knew the dimen
BarryL at 4:44am 05.26.05
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Hello, Where are you sailing this weekend (assuming you are sailing)? I am making my first overnig
jibline at 4:15am 05.26.05
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Does anyone have feedback on boat spped downwind with an asymmetrical spinnaker? Does the boat get b
picklefreek at 3:09am 05.26.05
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Hi again all. I want to get a hinged mast step for my new 23 (pop-top, swing center board). It is
sailorsue at 2:26am 05.26.05
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WOW! It is soooo worth the price of having my boat in a slip! Last evening left work..drove 1 1/2

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31seahorse at 10:18am 01.25.21
This thread brings to mind two ideas: "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder." and "I have Champa
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thinwater at 10:03am 01.25.21
Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but ugly is reserved for things that don't work. For
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:00am 01.25.21
i like my ugly duckling. There is nothing more beautiful on a sailboat than brightwork .........
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higgs at 9:59am 01.25.21
If it is plastic, consider finding a company that does 3D printing. I needed some stripper rings fo
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Leeward Rail at 9:58am 01.25.21
so public opinion is in. i have a very ugly boat. it is much hated by most. Your sample size is t
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Justin_NSA at 9:57am 01.25.21
Seems like any time a larger engine is an option, it means the base is marginal. Are you in conditio
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 01.25.21
I warned you I was a jerk All the years I wasted in English Lit. and I can't deal with this o_O.
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capta at 9:24am 01.25.21
So which boats do you so despise? Should one just not move forward with design, performance, safety
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Michael Davis at 9:23am 01.25.21
189558 The leather belt holding it all together is a ultra-modern design feature.
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capta at 9:07am 01.25.21
at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
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Scallywagger at 9:03am 01.25.21
FWIW, my 1997 h40.5 has a bit less play than you describe. It has had this play some I first notice
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at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
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Justin_NSA at 8:30am 01.25.21
Not ugly jon. More like a diva! :biggrin:
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sailnoproblem at 8:26am 01.25.21
at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
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jon hansen at 8:19am 01.25.21
189556 i have heard 100's of times to my face that they of opinion would never ever own a boat with
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