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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
Pat4334 at 9:49pm 05.06.05
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Do you need a long shaft motor for a Catalina 22 Swing Keel?
Aaron Norlund at 4:51pm 05.06.05
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Hi there all, We just purchased a 30' 1979 Hunter sailboat that needs a bit of work. On that list o
Joe at 2:34pm 05.06.05
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I recently purchased an O'Day 302 - have not sailed her yet. Anyway, I want to mount a Navman 5500 G
slipless at 2:18pm 05.06.05
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I bought my boat in February and spent weeks searching for a slip. I finally sub-let a slip and ove
kjmad at 1:27pm 05.06.05
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I am in the midst of refurbishing a 1976 Catalina 27...This refurb included rebuilding the A-4...The
Bill18625 at 1:26pm 05.06.05
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Hello, I wonder if anyone has increased the ballast of the swing keel by drilling some holes in the
Gary at 1:17pm 05.06.05
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84 H31 My first attempt to get the starboard fixed port out, and....you guessed it.....5200, about
Lager at 12:54pm 05.06.05
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I just took a look at a MacGregor '22 and the keel didn't have any epoxy or fiberglass on it. I expe

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Class T fuses
IStream at 6:34am 03.23.21
I'm curious about this. The manufacturer of my LiFePO4 batteries makes no specific recommendation or
Aft Mounted Radar Pole on a Hunter 376   (1)
sail sfbay at 6:25am 03.23.21
Never seen a 376 with a bimini and stern radar pole but not a big deal since you have lots of space
Aft Mounted Radar Pole on a Hunter 376
duck21 at 5:45am 03.23.21
Hi Rich, I'd love to see pictures and details! I'll look up Kato poles as well. Thank you!
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
shemandr at 5:17am 03.23.21
I do think brokers are wary of keel kickers, dreamers and bottom feeders. Wastes a lot of time.
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor
jssailem at 5:15am 03.23.21
population control? I would hope not. If conspiracy theory is a consideration perhaps 2020 is a gl
Mast height Catalina Capri 22
shemandr at 5:14am 03.23.21
Look here: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/capri-22-catalina The standard rig has a I of 25'. Not
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
Prairie Virgin Sailor at 4:56am 03.23.21
I contacted at least 8 to 10 seller's brokers via Yachtworld last spring when I was searching for o
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
dlochner at 4:49am 03.23.21
I contacted at least 8 to 10 seller's brokers via Yachtworld last spring when I was searching for o
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
Scott T-Bird at 4:42am 03.23.21
I contacted at least 8 to 10 seller's brokers via Yachtworld last spring when I was searching for ou
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
Prairie Virgin Sailor at 4:38am 03.23.21
@dlochner hit all the big points. Like anything in life, there are great brokers, and crappy ones
Gunwale guards   (1)
TomY at 4:34am 03.23.21
@EAMc2 that looks terrific! @TomY did you use Taylor Made also? I get it from local Hamilton Ma
Mast height Catalina Capri 22
Ron20324 at 4:15am 03.23.21
...Is there a simple way to know if my mast height is a standard or tall, or it there a way to measu
Random orbital buffer
Maine Sail at 3:57am 03.23.21
The only RO we have that works ok on gelcoat is the German made Flex. Of course this buffer is about
Gunwale guards
Bristol35-5sailboat at 3:29am 03.23.21
Gunnel guards are available at Defender Marine and Jamestown: Gunnel Guard is best installed by dri
Replace Headliner Hunter 306
Peter Garver at 2:38am 03.23.21
This is a 2002- it's fabric, in sections with some sort of track around the perimeter
Range hood parts
Bogart at 1:22am 03.23.21
Thanks for the help people. Much appreciated.
Random orbital buffer
justsomeguy at 1:09am 03.23.21
https://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?12996-Rotary-Buffers-versus-Random-Orbital-Polisher
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
Jackdaw at 9:19pm 03.22.21
@dlochner hit all the big points. Like anything in life, there are great brokers, and crappy ones.
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
FastOlson at 8:59pm 03.22.21
I have known several brokers over the decades. While none would want to be quoted, they do not like

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