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L. Martin at 8:16am 05.25.05
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I need parts to rebuild the pump and valves on a Sealand Toilet Model # 752. Anyone have any ideas
Don Guillette at 8:10am 05.25.05
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Mates: This is for older catalina owners (early to mid 80's). It might apply to Catalina's in the 90
Gary at 8:10am 05.25.05
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It appears to me that Hunter changed the interior teak finish in about 2001. My 2001 320 has a varn
bob at 8:00am 05.25.05
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If anyone is looking for exhaust hose, I found this company on the internet. They have an e-bay sto
Michael Mangione at 7:38am 05.25.05
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Sailors, I just wanted to share with you some of the damage caused by high winds at our quaint litt
Kurt Myers at 7:30am 05.25.05
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I'm looking for a swim ladder for my 222. I saw one I liked on a Columbia 22, it folded in half and
KB Gale at 7:27am 05.25.05
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I have a 10' inflatable Maxxon dinghy with a 2.5hp outboard. My sloop is only 27' so I can't put it
KB Gale at 7:25am 05.25.05
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I am a new boat owner of a 27' sloop that doesn't have a working knotmeter (though the impeller twir
Ken Prichard at 5:48am 05.25.05
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I'm putting a new boot stripe on my boat and have been told several ways of preparing the hull for g
Nomad17046 at 5:36am 05.25.05
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I have heard there may be a commercially available compressed air system to blow water ballast out o
sailaway78 at 5:35am 05.25.05
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The origiona cabin sole in my S2 8.5 was replaced before I acquired the boat with a hardwood compos
Brian Cassidy at 5:34am 05.25.05
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Any suggestions on how I would obtain a manual for an Oday Mariner?
Gary8065 at 5:31am 05.25.05
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This weekend I am going to "attempt" to install CDI roller furling on my Catalina 27. I have severa
James Williams at 5:27am 05.25.05
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Jonesy asked about the Grenadines a couple of weeks ago. Just returned from a bareboat charter out
Mark at 4:14am 05.25.05
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Well, I need new sails. At least a new main for now. I guess they are the originals, 1986. Does
Rob at 4:02am 05.25.05
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I was just reading over a CNN report from NOAA about this upcoming hurricane season. Then I started
Ken Hershenson at 3:32am 05.25.05
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I'm considering puchasing a 1985 34' Hunter. the boat is a 1 owner in above average condition. But I
JohnEh at 3:18am 05.25.05
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We are now optimistic that the overheating problem on our engine has been resolved. The engine ran
Mitchel Cline at 2:35am 05.25.05
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I have a similar (perhaps identical) problem to the gentleman that wrote regarding a stuck centerboa
DCsailor at 2:29am 05.25.05
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I have been sailing my '86 Hunter 23 for a couple of summers (both in DC and Florida). Great boat l

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Ugly, Ugly Sailboats
BrianRobin at 5:58am 01.25.21
We'll get use to it, the same as we do with cars and trucks all looking the same with their ugliness
Considering a 26X
Jim26m at 5:56am 01.25.21
Your criteria is not easy. Looking for a large interior, large cockpit, sleeps 5 adults (preferably
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats
cb32863 at 5:52am 01.25.21
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
snoopy_ at 5:45am 01.25.21
That is a loaded query. Depending on your boat you can start with a quart but be ready to buy the g
replacing bathroom fixtures beneteau 343
DougM at 5:36am 01.25.21
Try an RV supply store for one. as usual, photos of what you need would help.
Yanmar 2GMF to 3GMD swap??
sailermaned at 4:35am 01.25.21
I think length of the 3 cylinder motor would mean cabinet work. I know my 2gm30f dampner is close en
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40
GregL564 at 4:11am 01.25.21
If by saying "cored" you are asking if there may be a layer of plywood along the bottom of the keel
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
sailme88 at 4:04am 01.25.21
Soda blasting is done, unsure of the next step. I figured I would need to sand with some 80 grit,
Considering a 26X
Joe at 1:23am 01.25.21
The Cat 25 would be an excellent choice. Very strong owner's association and factory support. Pop
Topping Lift Connected To The Boom While Under Sail
Joe at 1:07am 01.25.21
If the topping lift is not adjustable, disconnect it and clip it to the backstay if it's not needed.
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
CapitalistSailor at 11:23pm 01.24.21
Hunter216, Most of the sheet to tiller methods have the line or sheet crossing to the opposite side
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
Hayden Watson at 11:11pm 01.24.21
Hayden Watson, Thanks for the reply. Did you use all 8 rocker stoppers (both sets) for the steerin
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
Hayden Watson at 11:04pm 01.24.21
Hunter216, Thanks for the reply. I am familiar with adjusting the sails and the positions of the s
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
CapitalistSailor at 11:02pm 01.24.21
Hayden Watson, Thanks for the reply. Did you use all 8 rocker stoppers (both sets) for the steering
Emergency Rudder for Beneteau 311 or Similar
Hayden Watson at 10:57pm 01.24.21
Hayden Watson, Are rocker stoppers those anti-roll things that fishing boats hang vertically off ou
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator)
jssailem at 10:31pm 01.24.21
Only know Langley by boat and marina visiting. They are great folk. Climb the hill and you have a be
Electric Panel Gizmos
MikeHoncho at 10:28pm 01.24.21
Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50
artboas at 9:53pm 01.24.21
Agreed, @artboas is a great resource! He's been very helpful to me and I already "owe" him a day o
Skill testing question   (1)
Hunter216 at 8:35pm 01.24.21
And the missing F is ? ? ? ? ....................................... which of course does not incl

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