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PrincessoftheLake at 2:13am 05.25.05
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I have a 1985 Hunter 34 that came with a large gennaker. Since we don't have a cruising spinnaker y
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Just to say thanks to Lou, J.B.Dyer and Richard, for their responses to my post on this of May 11th.
sierradave at 1:56am 05.25.05
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Anyone had experience using a small electric outboard? We've got a 1974 O'Day 20 and I'm tired of m
James Tait at 1:54am 05.25.05
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My O'Day 20 has two through hull fittings-one for the cockpit drain and the other for a small sink.
guyssail at 1:54am 05.25.05
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The centerboard on my '73 o'day 23 appears to be stuck up. this is my first swing keel boat...looked
David W at 1:41am 05.25.05
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Over the weekend my kill switch finally gave up the ghost. I had thought I had devised a repair that
Allen at 1:33am 05.25.05
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Hey Guys, I'm heading out tomorrow morning from Boston to Sandwich on the Cape Cod Canal en route t
Bill C320, Papillon at 1:32am 05.25.05
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Anyone have any suggestions on how to keep out the mornig sun and/or provide privacy while in the sl
Franklin at 1:06am 05.25.05
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Two part question: 1) Why is an inflatable dinghy so hard to row and is it just now realistic to ge
Peter Johnson at 12:23am 05.25.05
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I'm insuring my new-to-me O'Day 17' Daysailer 'Odie'. The insurance company wants the hull serial n
me262 at 11:14pm 05.24.05
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I am wanting to construct a cockpit shade. I have found after only two trips out in the Texas sun, t
Bill O'Donovan at 11:08pm 05.24.05
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Still trying to get an answer as to whether it's good to put Prestone radiator flush through the raw
Arthur Boas at 10:59pm 05.24.05
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I installed a high output Balmar alternator on my Yanmar 4JH2BE (Hunter 40.5) I found continual bel
aquaholic1 at 10:28pm 05.24.05
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Does anyone know of a website where mast/boom/rigging hardware is identified and defined? My sailing
dennis hackbarth at 10:14pm 05.24.05
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I have just purchased this boat and need to find a roller furling jib sail. It has a genoa which is
Charles Jones at 9:42pm 05.24.05
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I have just purchased a 1979 O'Day 25 and would like to know if there is any source for the original
Al9586 at 8:43pm 05.24.05
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Over the last week we have started to experience trouble with our hard wired, dealer installed CO de
Rick4852 at 3:19pm 05.24.05
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Found an 88 26D I am considering. Overall condition of boat, gelcoat, trailer is excellent with the
Mark at 2:43pm 05.24.05
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Can anyone tell me which and when is the "biggest and Best" show in the USA?
chet p at 2:33pm 05.24.05
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DAVE: I hope your wife is recovering and all is well. I have been away on vacation to Seattle and g

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Newbie questions
Ralph Johnstone at 12:27pm 03.24.21
Or should we just drill holes bigger, fill with epoxy, let dry and redrill? You want a snug fit a
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project)
AndyVS at 12:24pm 03.24.21
I have mine mounted in the floor of the laz. I used toilet wax to keep it in place.
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
tfox2069 at 12:24pm 03.24.21
It really depends on how much, and what kind of growth you have on the bottom. Sitting still for 6-
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
EbbTide27 at 12:24pm 03.24.21
Welcome. If there is electric service in your marina, DO NOT ENTER the water. Freshwater and elect
Hull Cleaning IN the water?
dlochner at 12:22pm 03.24.21
Welcome. If there is electric service in your marina, DO NOT ENTER the water. Freshwater and electr
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:20pm 03.24.21
Your original installation with the bolts and washers may not be the very best in theory best but it
Alternator adjustment bracket
KZW at 12:11pm 03.24.21
Regarding the picture of the custom arm in Mainsail's post: There may not be clearance for this arm
Why is America so disinterested in racing?
All U Get at 12:04pm 03.24.21
You would just love the Swiftsure race. Victoria to Swiftsure Bank and back that is an overnighter
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:46am 03.24.21
See #7 for testing your hull for an in hull transducer. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/d
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
dlochner at 11:24am 03.24.21
One other thing, these bolts are made to use with a washer. If we used them how would we countersi
Kill switch required for all boats under 26'
BarryL at 11:23am 03.24.21
Hey, Also note this: Section 8316 of the Elijah E. Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020
Newbie questions
SV/Journey at 11:12am 03.24.21
Above answers are aimed at sealing the hardware. But if you're concerned the holes are too big and
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
SV/Journey at 11:01am 03.24.21
Hmmm the original bolts were full thread. When we pulled the bolts down in the photo after discover
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LakeShark at 10:58am 03.24.21
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port   (1)
SV/Journey at 10:55am 03.24.21
I think your logic is a little faulty. The threads provide a path for the water to intrude into th
Man Overboard Equipment Recommendations
Rick486 at 10:47am 03.24.21
Hi everyone, we have a 2005 Hunter 36 sailboat (bought last summer). We sail on the Great Lakes, pr
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
Tom J at 10:43am 03.24.21
PS I've attached some photos, one thing to mention is that we have switched from the bolts shown to
Help Sealing Under Waterline Through Bolts for New Rudder Port
SV/Journey at 10:39am 03.24.21
Is this image the outside, or water side of this joint?
Kill switch required for all boats under 26'
kloudie1 at 10:29am 03.24.21
note that it is not retroactive so those of us who have older motors (I have two, a 1967 and a 1981)
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications
John Marrone at 10:19am 03.24.21
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