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David B at 5:32am 03.30.05
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I am looking into purchasing a 1983 Hunter 25. I seem to be receiving conflicting specifications fo
chad at 4:59am 03.30.05
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I'm in the market for a cheap wind meter. I put a link below. Has anyone had any experience with thi
Frank Bean at 4:40am 03.30.05
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Does anyone have any experience with a Guest Model 2540A 40 amp charger. Or does anyone have any ad
Reudi Ross at 4:40am 03.30.05
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Hello all, I am new to using spinnakers and would like some advice. I have a hunter 260 with an asym
Sylvio22410 at 4:32am 03.30.05
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need feedback either + or - on the hunter moel 29.5
me262 at 4:14am 03.30.05
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I am currently considering an H-34 for a Texas to Central America cruise, livaboard, then off to the
Bob at 4:01am 03.30.05
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I am certain that a wealth of information can be found on lubricating thru-hull valves, but I though
bobl at 4:00am 03.30.05
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I'm selling my Catalina and looking closely at a 1967 Morgan 34 which is for sale in our marina. It
ellenkoen at 3:53am 03.30.05
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We recently purchased a 1995 Catalina 320. We so far love the boat and everything seems to work just
Norton at 3:39am 03.30.05
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Thought this might be of interest to some. Toshiba has developed a battery that recharges 80% in on
ITMaster at 3:18am 03.30.05
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I haven't seen much in the forums about the safe use of a bosun's chair and going top side for maint
Robert9885 at 2:54am 03.30.05
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I am wanting to install an AN/FM radio in my Catalina 22. There is a hole in the cabin left from the
Randall Skupien at 1:07am 03.30.05
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I am about to become the owner of a 1999 Macgregor 26X. What size danforth style anchor is recommen
william3045 at 12:08am 03.30.05
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i bet this post will elicit plenty of oppinions so please bare with me. i have a much upgraded hunte
Velero49 at 8:54pm 03.29.05
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I pushed the VMG button and now I can not get it to go back to true/app. Any sugestions? John K.
Vin23970 at 1:13pm 03.29.05
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I have a '76 Oday 25 that recently blew out the mainsail in heavy gust on a Southern lake. The main
R.A. Lueck at 1:11pm 03.29.05
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I'm considering adding a second battery and would like some ideas on other locations for mounting th
Donald6441 at 11:59am 03.29.05
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My restoration is progressing nicely, for those who want to read about it i have been writing a web
william3045 at 11:51am 03.29.05
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i know this is a loaded subject that has been kicked around before but i am going to ask from a diff
G Brake at 10:54am 03.29.05
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I just bought a Hunter 23, 1986, and measured the mast to be 29' 6" and the boom 10'+. Is this the t

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Hunter 26 sail plan?
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:07am 03.17.21
This is the old man talking now due to sailing in all types of weather as a pleasure and racing sai
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver   (1)
jssailem at 7:59am 03.17.21
Rodd your answer to the 0183 data is maybe... The EM Trak unit you are considering has 2 ports for 0
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver
dlochner at 7:52am 03.17.21
Also, will these units take 0183 data wired in separately from different transducers? Or do i need
Hunter 49 Staysail   (1)
jssailem at 7:48am 03.17.21
With my long-term plans being to take this boat to the Caribbean as my home, T J The idea of saili
Anyone out there sailing a 23 Rob Roy by Marine Concepts
kappykaplan at 7:37am 03.17.21
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! :plus::beer::beer::beer:
simple question, about spinnakers
rgranger at 7:19am 03.17.21
Okay... I think I answered my own question about the drifter... https://www.uksailmakers.com/encycl
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems
Rick486 at 7:17am 03.17.21
I have a 1999 Hunter 380 with an in-mast roller furling main. The boat was extremely lightly used
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems
shemandr at 7:13am 03.17.21
So much to unpack here. If the sail was very lightly used and you think the cloth is still stiff, e
simple question, about spinnakers
rgranger at 7:13am 03.17.21
Not to hijack the thread, but since that seems relatively settled can anyone explain the difference
simple question, about spinnakers   (1)
rgranger at 7:11am 03.17.21
Stu, I think we should ask @Phil Herring. I agree
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems
duality at 7:10am 03.17.21
i had similar issue, was recommended to not have the halyard too tight, loosen it a bit. all is fine
Hunter 49 Staysail
Terry Cox at 7:09am 03.17.21
I recognize that it may potentially make things a bit more complicated on the foredeck, but at this
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems
tfox2069 at 7:03am 03.17.21
All of the things you mention are possibilities as to why the main is difficult to handle with the r
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems
Justin_NSA at 6:37am 03.17.21
A roller main seems like a great idea, but it must feel helpless when it gets stuck inside. I suppos
In-Mast Roller Furling Problems
kjretlaw at 6:33am 03.17.21
I have a 326 2003 and it's important to ensure the main is rolled in with a few cresses as possible.
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal
Justin_NSA at 6:31am 03.17.21
I've seen folks dig a hole to drop the rudder to get the shaft out. It can be a pretty big hole.
Anyone out there sailing a 23 Rob Roy by Marine Concepts
HankBanksBikes at 6:22am 03.17.21
Thanks for the replies! I will investigate the CDI furler further. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Finally got Serenade home...
Orbweaver at 6:09am 03.17.21
I have two teenagers I feed regularly, and a third that I pay the college to feed. So that part of i
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver
Rodd at 6:04am 03.17.21
Gents- I too am thinking of adding AIS wifi transponder. I was looking at the EmTrak unit (with bui
Haul Out - Help with my shaft - SoCal
shemandr at 6:03am 03.17.21
I've seen folks dig a hole to drop the rudder to get the shaft out. It can be a pretty big hole. N

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