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Greg Crout at 11:02pm 04.13.05
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I have an Oday 30 1981. When putting the rudder hard over, either to port or starboard, I get a so
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In the 5 or so years I have been into sailing, I have noticed there are two types of sailors, those
Ken Palmer at 9:56pm 04.13.05
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This will be my first year to tune the mast after it is re-stepped by the marina next month. As you
Jack2438 at 8:46pm 04.13.05
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Thanks for the info on the differant battery types, here's some new questions, Where should I look f
Kerry at 6:33pm 04.13.05
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I am new to sailboats and recently purchased one needing batteries. I had the Gel Cell type because
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Hi, does anyone out there have the specs for prop shaft for C27 with Yanmar 8 diesal engine? Ours is
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i am an owner of a 1985, 960 and can't find any details about her{i don't speak german}. Can anybody
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I recently bought a fine '89 Legend 37, and I'm having huge fun. One of the things that attracted me
Dave Blum at 2:50pm 04.13.05
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Just some pictures of our rebuild last year of our 1980 Mac 25, stop by if you get a chance.
Keith at 2:11pm 04.13.05
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I purchased a flush mount water inlet with regulator, as I spend a fair amount of time at the dock.
John S at 1:59pm 04.13.05
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Here is the top that was trimmed off my cboard- it shows the cross section of it. The flat pieces on
Frank at 12:57pm 04.13.05
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Wife and I are interested in full time living aboard a 350 Catalina. Anyone who has lived on board f
arlenesdream@hotmail.com at 12:34pm 04.13.05
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Third year with used Catalina 30. Manual bilge pump is not enough when away for more than five days.
jim at 12:11pm 04.13.05
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What size packing is used for a hunter 34 stuffing box?
floridaEd at 11:15am 04.13.05
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Hi fellow sailors We just aquired a 1988 23' Hunter. It is on a trailer, and we know nothing about r
Michael Beil at 11:09am 04.13.05
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I am planning a trip to Florida, via the ICW. I was wondering in anyone can give me some advice reg
Marty at 11:08am 04.13.05
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Is there really anything special about a cd player that claims to be waterproof? Has anyone had good
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Hello irwin-owners We have a Nice irwin 32 (1988) sailboot and we gonne schip her to europa Now we a
mortyd at 10:29am 04.13.05
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i have a set of don guillette's sail trim charts and am trying to find a handy way to keep them at h
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Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ?
jssailem at 12:36pm 03.21.21
Rick. Couple of directions used. If you get your boat out on the water and your able to push it at h
1980 Hunter 30 Prop Shaft Diameter?
ggrizzard at 12:27pm 03.21.21
My '79 is 1 inch as well. Please let us know the details of your install.
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration?
jssailem at 12:23pm 03.21.21
Or send a Private Message to @Dave Groshong. He works with the SBO team and can get you in contact o
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ?
ricksoth at 12:21pm 03.21.21
Hi Rick, do you know whether the bottom paint is ablative or hard paint? If ablative, no scrubbing
Need autopilot settings after reset
Dr. D at 12:08pm 03.21.21
Many thanks! There may be a few differences between the boats, but those settings will be a lot clos
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration?
Terry Cox at 12:00pm 03.21.21
Thanks to all for your input! Dave I am new to this forum; how exactly do I access the "help" you m
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ?
Terry Cox at 11:56am 03.21.21
Hi Rick, do you know whether the bottom paint is ablative or hard paint? If ablative, no scrubbing a
Scrub the bottom-paint or leave it be ?
Tom J at 11:28am 03.21.21
A lot depends on the type of sailing you will do. For racing, you want the bottom to be spotless.
Hunter 306- can I add refrigeration?
Peter Garver at 11:26am 03.21.21
Go to help and ask those questions as you will be talking with former Hunter employees. Although I
In Boom Outhaul
drewlamparello at 11:10am 03.21.21
I have the same setup as Claude has in a Kenyon boom. Both he and I have a steel wire connecting t
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Mr Fox at 11:08am 03.21.21
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dLj at 10:42am 03.21.21
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:41am 03.21.21
Contact your local Lewmar rep, see what he says, and put an end to this wild speculation :banghead:.
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NYSail at 10:26am 03.21.21
I have a screw loose!
Dr Pearse at 10:25am 03.21.21
Thank you. I will proceed with your advice. I appreciate the assistance.
PSS DRIPLESS question
jonelli at 10:25am 03.21.21
I know this is late, but for reference, I have the same year 87 mkII boat and I measured the outside

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