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Jose at 9:29am 05.07.05
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I learned another new lesson today about sailboat maintenance (Im up to about 500 now)...I dropped t
dmelroy at 9:22am 05.07.05
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HI, I have an 87 hunter 23 and have a question about attaching the tack of the jib. I could not find
Les at 8:29am 05.07.05
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My Grampian 30 is now 30 years old, and in better shape than 15 years ago when I bought it. I plant
jamie snodgrass at 8:21am 05.07.05
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hello everyone. I have a 1 year old beutiful baby girl and was wondering if anyone has any suggestio
scuba01 at 7:53am 05.07.05
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CHET P at 7:25am 05.07.05
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WELL IT HAD TO HAPPEN *CRY .... LAST WEEKEND WHILE OUT SAILING I WENT BELOW TO USE THE HEAD AND GET
Quinton at 6:16am 05.07.05
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This is a description of a summer cruise that we made 2 summers ago in our old Venture 25. BTW, I'm
duality at 5:24am 05.07.05
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i am getting ready to mount new transducers thru the hull, raymarine directions state to apply seala
Quinton at 5:11am 05.07.05
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What is the difference between a 26S and a 26C? TIA
Tom at 3:40am 05.07.05
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There was a huge northeaster blowing...not sure why they would have thought about leaving port. TWO
Eric Rosentreter at 2:12am 05.07.05
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I'm a leader of a Boy Scout troop which has been given a MacGregor sailboat. The hull ID number is
Geoffrey at 2:00am 05.07.05
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We recently purchased our first O'day, which is also our first boat. The boat needs the cable repla
mortyd at 1:22am 05.07.05
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the folding door on the v-berth of my 91 c30 has gotten seedy looking after the years, and catalina
Levin at 12:54am 05.07.05
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alan at 12:46am 05.07.05
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The largest openings I've needed to make were done with a 1/2" drill bit. Putting in a pumpable 5 g
Jenny Minard at 12:35am 05.07.05
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Hello Hunter owners! I have just recently acquired a 1982 Hunter 22'. It is on stands at a marina
mark b/23.5 at 11:57pm 05.06.05
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The state of Indiana wants to know how much my 1993 hunter cost new. Tried Hunter however they dont
Dan Ladrigan at 11:12pm 05.06.05
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I need info on saildrive to outboard swap. Anyone that can help? Thanks, Dan
crazy dave condon at 11:11pm 05.06.05
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Sometimes we run into things that you folks should be aware of. ON the 26 under the V Berth, I stro
Swimmer at 10:29pm 05.06.05
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I've read here in the forum that this bottom paint will last for quite a few years in fresh water. I

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Random orbital buffer
BigEasy at 6:05pm 03.23.21
Makita 9227C (Best) Totally agree with Maine, Makita is best polisher. I have had mine for appr
Replace Batteries on the Hard
dlochner at 5:40pm 03.23.21
Another thought if you have a cooperative marina. Use a fork lift to lift the batteries up to the bo
Its funny Friday!
Richard19068 at 5:33pm 03.23.21
The 3rd man in history to walk on water The 1st one was Jesus Christ... The 2nd one was Peter (the
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start?
BMercer at 5:30pm 03.23.21
Could this be caused from a worn bushing? If you can move the rudder back and forth it may be the p
1987 H31, Rudder Issue? Where to start?
Don Crowther at 5:24pm 03.23.21
Could this be caused from a worn bushing? If you can move the rudder back and forth it may be the pr
cockpit table mounts
Don Crowther at 5:22pm 03.23.21
Thanks for all the suggestions. The pedestal/guard is 1.5 inches SS tubing. Finding a SS clamp in th
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 5:14pm 03.23.21
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Issues removing cutless bearing.
Tally Ho at 5:02pm 03.23.21
Hello, I screwed the pooch on this removal. I finally removed this bearing using 4' length of pipe
Replace Batteries on the Hard
Terry Cox at 4:59pm 03.23.21
Argh! Well, I've replaced our dual 8D battery system twice over the years since owning our boat that
Replace Batteries on the Hard
Tally Ho at 4:58pm 03.23.21
Get a case of beer, and offer it to some strong young studs who can lift the batts up on the boat.
Boat graphics
FuzzyBadger at 4:58pm 03.23.21
Local it is. Thanks!
Catalina 22 swing keel on mooring
Gene Neill at 4:55pm 03.23.21
Agreed. I would go to great lengths not to moor one in salt, but fresh water wouldn't concern me.
Saloon Port Lights on O'Day 26
Castrilper55 at 4:50pm 03.23.21
Oh heck... I'll post length and max height after I pull my boat from winter storage on April 3rd! C
Buying a Hunter 45 DS 2010
sail sfbay at 3:58pm 03.23.21
SEMPERAVANTI41.......The last two boats (one power in Oct 2020 and one sailboat in Dec 2018) have re
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:52pm 03.23.21
I remember hearing about that boat. WALK AWAY FROM IT. The trailer will be over the limit of gross
Buying a Hunter 45 DS 2010
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 3:50pm 03.23.21
Purchased Hunter 50 over 5 years ago. Did survey myself. Have been insured first by Boat US, New Ham
Hunter 260 Ballast Modifications
sail sfbay at 3:36pm 03.23.21
Water weighs 62.4 lb/cf vs. concrete weighs 140 lb/cf. Therefore, the ballast has a large void. Se
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS
kappykaplan at 3:36pm 03.23.21
Good luck with the project! :beer:
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS
Castrilper55 at 3:30pm 03.23.21
I ordered the 2074 3/8" plexiglass, the 795 adhesive caulk, and 30' of the 3M high bond tape today -
Damper plate.
SimiSAilor at 3:21pm 03.23.21
Yes, those mounts from R&D are a direct replacement, no modification required. They have 5" bolt spa

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