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bananabender at 10:11pm 02.04.05
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During the winter we noticed a musty smell from a hanging locker and once cleared out, saw that the
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I've heard all kinds of suggestions but thought I'd put it out to the masses - what's the best way t
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Peggy, I got your book and read it through before tackling a rebuild of my manual Jabsco head a coup
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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
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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?

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Cover pic? Really?
Stu Jackson at 9:48am 03.04.21
Why good old boat magazine would use this picture on the cover, I have absolutely no idea. I agree
Coach roof core replacement 1978 H27
sandpiper10471 at 9:47am 03.04.21
Brokenarm - please explain why the method cited is "totally wrong".
Cover pic? Really?
Justin_NSA at 9:42am 03.04.21
And what's the point of this thread?
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me   (1)
Scott T-Bird at 9:39am 03.04.21
This is one of our rear-ends ready for build. In order to reset the brushes you will need to pull t
Mainsail furling line.
fullbore at 9:33am 03.04.21
Thanks BigEasy and CalifTed. Will inspect, clean and lube furler mech.
Alternator assembly ... or, when curiosity gets the better of me   (2)
Scott T-Bird at 9:29am 03.04.21
Which Balmar regulator? How come you're not going to change anything? Just figuring you'd want to
Mainsail furling line.
Calif. Ted at 9:28am 03.04.21
Page 41 of owners manual specs 10 mm https://beneteau.sailboatowners.com/images/kb/pdf/1266.pdf
Cover pic? Really?
Calif. Ted at 9:22am 03.04.21
Winch Envy ? I see at least 6.
Cover pic? Really?
Rick486 at 9:20am 03.04.21
On the best cruise I ever had in my life, in local waters, we sailed only 50% of the time. The remai
Cover pic? Really?
Jackdaw at 9:14am 03.04.21
Send your comments to Michael Robertson, I'm sure he'll respond. I have no desire to do that. The
Mainsail furling line.
BigEasy at 9:12am 03.04.21
Definitely agree with Doug, get rid of the 3 strand & replace it with double braid polyester... stay
Cover pic? Really?
dlochner at 8:57am 03.04.21
I get all that. But the magazine is supposed to be aspirational, and there is NOTHING aspirational
Cover pic? Really?
Jackdaw at 8:54am 03.04.21
I get all that. But the magazine is supposed to be aspirational, and there is NOTHING aspirational a
How long should a Mushroom mooring anchor last?
dlochner at 8:45am 03.04.21
Wayne Hamilton, of the Hamilton Marine Stores Hamiltons, produced this video a few years back. If yo
Cover pic? Really?
thinwater at 8:43am 03.04.21
a. It sycs with an article. b. Many sailors are boaters, and that's valid too. The last time on of m
Cover pic? Really?
dlochner at 8:41am 03.04.21
Maybe someone who is curious could email the editor and inquire. Share the thread, he'll read it. ;
Cover pic? Really?
rgranger at 8:41am 03.04.21
They are trying to be woke and a blond wasp is the closest representative they could find to actual
Cover pic? Really?
Stu Jackson at 8:40am 03.04.21
motorboat with a stick on it I always thought it was: "trawler with a stick." :)
Mac 25 bottom issue   (4)
rgranger at 8:37am 03.04.21
How long should a Mushroom mooring anchor last?   (1)
Maine Sail at 8:35am 03.04.21
Unless you were sold a really, really poor mushroom, or used light weight bottom chain, this is most

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