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If one is patient, one can sail very slowly in light winds. Today The conditions on the local water
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My partner and I are looking for a full keel blue water cruiser under 40 feet long. If anyone has re
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I had my H34 pulled to replace a prop and add a new zink. Can't afford a Bottom Job right now and I
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On an '85 25.5 with a moderate rain water leak coming from the track? Thanks...
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Does any one have any experience changing out a 3GMF Yanmar to a 3YM30. This is an increase of 10 H
Debra B at 8:47am 04.02.05
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OK several folks around here have been talking about the new "high tech" teak treatment applied by s
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Mates: I have to do this in sections because the subject is too long for this format. It is probably
keevers at 8:28am 04.02.05
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Can anyone help with this? Do Catalina 350s have an internal or external outhaul system. I became cu
wcole at 7:28am 04.02.05
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I am considering purchasing a new Catalina 34. Is the price the dealer quotes firm or the start of n
Ernie14800 at 6:31am 04.02.05
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Hi all, I'm back, this time with a Boat! :) I just purchased an 87 O'Day 322, She is generally in gr
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I just picked up an Oday 15 that's in pretty rough shape. Only thing keeping me out of the water is
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I've got my eye on a new Yamaha 4 stroke 8hp for my Macgregor 25. Would a the model with 15" shaft b
Sandpiper20958 at 3:54am 04.02.05
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Dear Fellow Sailors: I recently purchased a 30' Catalina. Great! However, the Steaming and Mast l
Al Wharton at 3:21am 04.02.05
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The drawings in the manual show a bolt with the nut inside the centerboard trunk. How in the world
Rick at 2:46am 04.02.05
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This is not what you are thinking. When I rebuilt the boom on my 1986 C30 I had to ruin the tang at
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Hello All, I finally got my new prop. So I am anxious to install the new shaft and prop. My questio
K Floeter at 2:42am 04.02.05
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Has anyone purchased a 216 aymmetric sail from Hunter? How does it work? KF

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Standing Rigging on Hunter 34
Richard19068 at 9:59pm 03.28.21
T Did this happen on a Hunter 34? No. A Catalina 22 and then O'Day 31
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34
markwbird at 9:22pm 03.28.21
I wouldn't be so sure about that. 40 years or so ago I lost a cap shroud in not very much wind and
1997 Hunter 430 "Highlands" Texas
japan sailing at 9:07pm 03.28.21
I do not know if it was vandalised or whether the person working on it just "gave up". The interior
fog scares me!
All U Get at 9:03pm 03.28.21
Jon it's like driving in Boston, the light turns and everyone continues going through the intersecti
Ever Given
All U Get at 8:46pm 03.28.21
I suppose using a teaspoon will work, that bow is really buried.
Issues removing cutless bearing.
snoopy_ at 8:39pm 03.28.21
Bearing is replaced by professional. He did not indicate what he thought went wrong, but he had to
Deck fitting (water fill) replacement cap?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:19pm 03.28.21
If it's a standard 1.5" deck fill (which actually refers to the size of the hose that goes onto it.
Ever Given
shemandr at 7:49pm 03.28.21
It's going to take a while with a bucket. But if they take out the 760,000 tons of sand I hope the
Ever Given
shemandr at 7:45pm 03.28.21
It's going to take a while with a bucket. But if they take out the 760,000 tons of sand I hope the
Mystery Mastic   (6)
jdrutten at 7:45pm 03.28.21
I was able to get to the boat today to try to get a better look. Unfortunately, the v-berth is well
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice?
chuckwayne at 7:34pm 03.28.21
Chuck, Can you send me a link to the combiner and hose you are using. I have been unable to find
O'Day 26 Backstay length
jssailem at 7:29pm 03.28.21
When challenged with an exact length you need to understand the features of the back stay and how yo
Thinking of using a Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard - Any Advice?
chuckwayne at 7:25pm 03.28.21
Most, if not all, low HP Mercs are rebranded Tohatsus. That's what I thought, too, Dave. I asked a
Cabin Windows
mtarcher1 at 7:07pm 03.28.21
I've got a badly scratched cabin window on my Catalina 320 that I want to replace. There's no fram
Auto Pilot
Waltsailor at 6:42pm 03.28.21
I have the ridiculously large tables on the console. The large console created some clearance issue
Ever Given
dlochner at 6:15pm 03.28.21
A short video of the salvage effort. jMTsGWQ2voY
New battery bank size, charging mods... AGM or Carbon Foam
Good Vibes at 6:12pm 03.28.21
Thanks to everyone for all the great advice. New system is up and running and we love it. 3 x Firef
Hunter 34 cabin interior wood finish
Capt Robbie at 6:06pm 03.28.21
all h34 except for the oak cabin model were all natural teak finish. Ive used deks olhje #1 for 38 y
Standing Rigging on Hunter 34
Capt Robbie at 5:49pm 03.28.21
my h34 1983 original owner inspected every season, never had any issues. I replaced everything in 2

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