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Ok need an opinion....What make/model of autopilot would you use on a 32ft. Sloop? Thanks
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Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"

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Hilton Head sc to Miami (March 31st)   (2)
DArcy at 10:11am 03.22.21
Sounds like a fun trip. We always discuss keeping an eye on the weather forecast but for this trip t
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
william24424 at 10:01am 03.22.21
I believe it's a seller's market out there., if I may use the Real Estate analogy, Zillow for browsi
Thinning West CPP bottom paint.
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:00am 03.22.21
As a dealer I always painted a third time at the water line and down for a foot as that is where the
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
shemandr at 9:58am 03.22.21
Some of those online listing services never take a listing down. It's really irritating to get inte
Keel assessment
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:54am 03.22.21
Assuming is going to be tough without looking at more picutres. you have an iron keel. Once out
Shaft packing
JamesG161 at 9:48am 03.22.21
From the owner's manual You can also download that manual here too. HunterOwners.com downloads A
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:40am 03.22.21
@Prairie Virgin Sailor I had the same experience as you from Yachtworld. In fact, I had extremely p
Thinning West CPP bottom paint.
wdonovan at 9:38am 03.22.21
Thanks for all that guys. My plan to thin was because my last boat (also my first) had probably 1/8"
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
JohnShannon at 9:35am 03.22.21
i bet you would get a snappier response on a 50 ft Benehuntalina than you do on small cheap boats.
Hilton Head sc to Miami (March 31st)
Alansails at 9:33am 03.22.21
Why Not Jupiter Inlet...., Do not know, just asking?
Shaft and reduction gear
FBD at 9:31am 03.22.21
Thank you Ralph Would you by chance know what the reduction gear is. I appreciate the information.
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
DArcy at 9:28am 03.22.21
@Prairie Virgin Sailor I had the same experience as you from Yachtworld. In fact, I had extremely po
Shaft and reduction gear   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:24am 03.22.21
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Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals?
AaronD at 9:16am 03.22.21
I was mostly offline for a few days. Coming back, I see nobody has offered a credible reason why the
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
JamesG161 at 9:13am 03.22.21
Most Brokers are part of a Multiple Listing Service. Pick one to find who has a Boat's Listing as a
Shaft packing   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 03.22.21
Boat is a 450 with 1 inch shaft in water so Shouldn't that be 1-1/4" as per @sail sfbay 's drawin
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:03am 03.22.21
Really ?? Well now I feel it's personal (smile). Interesting???
Why is America so disinterested in racing?
shemandr at 9:00am 03.22.21
Maybe the question should be "Why is sailboat racing so popular in France, or New Zealand?"
Why is America so disinterested in racing?   (1)
jon hansen at 8:54am 03.22.21
first, you'd prolly want to own a race boat
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
JohnShannon at 8:54am 03.22.21
I bought half my boats through Yachtworld. I did not share your experience, maybe it is the Covid

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