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Bill at 5:33pm 02.04.05
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Does anyone have any experience with either of these products. I am thinking of covering the Cockpit
Jim at 2:24pm 02.04.05
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After a hard rain, water collects at base of mast. Installed a mast boot but that didn't fix it. B
Mark at 11:39am 02.04.05
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to upload photos so thought I would put one on with where I have mounted the remote controll for out
Mark at 11:32am 02.04.05
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Finally got around to posting this.
Rich18890 at 9:11am 02.04.05
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And stories about boats sinking in bad storms help this sport? The new "Soundings" has a story abou
s sauer at 8:42am 02.04.05
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I've tried a couple different times to order winch covers from the Chandlery. I've tried the 'pass
Phil at 7:56am 02.04.05
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I just purchased a Hunter 170 but it does not include a spinnaker... Where can I purchase one used?
Max at 5:50am 02.04.05
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Any recomendations for a new mainsail specifications, full vs. partial battens, loose foot vs tradit
Max at 5:20am 02.04.05
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HI, I'am a week away from finalizing the purchase of a '97 367. I already have a list of equipment t
artfuldodger at 5:08am 02.04.05
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Has anyone replaced a cutless bearing? Looking for tips and ideas. How hard of a project is this?
david king at 4:45am 02.04.05
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I have had a 2000 Honda 4 stroke 8hp for three years. It has been used weekly on a Hunter 26. I have
Biff at 3:28am 02.04.05
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I'm restoring the interior of my Hunter 25, "76" and need to replace the carpet on the wall. I will
Jeff at 3:26am 02.04.05
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The last inquiry of the day -- I promise. My '82 Cherubini 33 has two house batteries and a starting
Jeff at 3:17am 02.04.05
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I need to replace the ports on my 1982 33 footer. Does anyone know whether I should order the 1 inch
hkstone at 2:57am 02.04.05
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Please advise on the injector parts installation for a Yanmar 3HM35F. I ordered an O-ring, cover an
John J at 2:51am 02.04.05
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Has anyone installed a ProFurl Boom Furler. If you have, did you have to use the solid vang sold wi
Steve at 2:50am 02.04.05
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Has anyone replaced the fixed "sky light" in the Hunter 28 (or other models) with an opening hatch?
fredt at 2:45am 02.04.05
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I hope that this will be read by peggy Iam an x sailor(too beat up to move) i recently purchased
opa8589 at 2:34am 02.04.05
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I would like to install a lightening protection system on my 1987 31' Hunter. Does anyone know the b
Dave M at 2:17am 02.04.05
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Russ, I apologize, somehow your last response slipped by me. Measurements for the baby stays and gin

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Terminology
LeeandRick at 7:12pm 02.24.21
Use a piece of line that you can adjust to determine the length you need then make a continuous loop
Any Idea What This Is?
duck21 at 7:11pm 02.24.21
The Apostles are great! We've had fun over the years with our Catalina 30, were excited for some lon
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water??
FastOlson at 7:08pm 02.24.21
Sailing to Hawaii is easy, get to the trades and its all down hill. Sailing back is the hard part.
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water??
dlochner at 7:06pm 02.24.21
Especially this winter (at least in the Midwest)! Wife and I came out to Maui for a 3 week vacatio
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI
LeeandRick at 7:04pm 02.24.21
If you have a deck mounted whisker pole, move it to mast mounted. I did this on an Ericson 34 and it
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water??   (4)
Tally Ho at 7:03pm 02.24.21
Sailing to Hawaii is easy, get to the trades and its all down hill. Sailing back is the hard part.
Terminology
dlochner at 6:58pm 02.24.21
I apologize for the newbie question, but I have been searching for an answer and I think I just nee
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water??
Tally Ho at 6:55pm 02.24.21
That simplifies things!.... find a good Cascade 36. End of discussion. There is a good sreason they
Beware of BoatUS Insurance
dlochner at 6:52pm 02.24.21
So far, no kayakers have been run over, so all is well. This is good. Now the jet skiers, that ma
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI
dlochner at 6:50pm 02.24.21
This was written in the late 80s or early 90s: https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-mast-pumping.html
Terminology
rgranger at 6:44pm 02.24.21
The line you use to extend your attachment between a mooring ball and your mooring bridle is also ca
Terminology
rgranger at 6:39pm 02.24.21
It's called a pendant. Can the stay sail be hoisted higher if you get a pendant? +1
Beware of BoatUS Insurance
Tally Ho at 6:38pm 02.24.21
When I acquired my policy from BoatUS /Geico, they asked for a survey. Boat is a 1974 Cal. 120 of t
Saw this odd duck...
rgranger at 6:35pm 02.24.21
Have you considered the torqeedo electric sail drive? You have a lot of cabin top you could cover w
i got carried away...
rgranger at 6:32pm 02.24.21
New boat!!!
i got carried away...
RustyVenture at 6:26pm 02.24.21
Wow, great progress, how long did all that take you? I have a Venture 222 that needs similar treatme
i got carried away...
SailingLoto at 5:55pm 02.24.21
That looks so much better thanks! now the fun of putting it back together!
Any Idea What This Is?
fullbore at 5:50pm 02.24.21
What's one thing on your boat that drives you crazy!
Capt jgw at 5:47pm 02.24.21
One thing? You have to be kidding.
Saw this odd duck...
smbucher at 5:46pm 02.24.21
Can you, or @rudyardkip give us your take on how they sail? Wish I could. I expect the soonest I'

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