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Jason Alexander at 9:35am 01.14.05
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Hello all This question was prompted by some discussion on a eariler thread. I have a H26 that has
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Peggy, I bought and read your book - quite well done and helpful. Thanks! I just bought a 2005 Hun
Sonny at 9:21am 01.14.05
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I have been looking into getting my sails cleaned and was wondering, about how much it will cost. I
Mike Wilkinson at 9:20am 01.14.05
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Has anyone installed a Jabsco Quiet Flush Head in a Hunter 36 or similar? I am looking for advice.
Mike Wilkinson at 9:17am 01.14.05
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I am closing on a new Hunter 36. What is the standard protocol on closing? Do you close when the d
Gregg Darling at 9:00am 01.14.05
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I have recently purchased and installed a 15HP Yamaha OB, and I am looking for a handle that I can p
Tip at 7:53am 01.14.05
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A dealer told me that if there was hull dammage on a Hunter 260 while on the open sea Hunter would n
Tip at 7:49am 01.14.05
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How do you check the condition of the swing keel on a Hunter 260 (water ballast) while it is on the
Tip at 7:10am 01.14.05
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I plan to buy a Hunter 260 with no trailer. Where do I get a trailer for this boat. The dealer is
Jeffrey Schwartz at 6:59am 01.14.05
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Chris at 5:39am 01.14.05
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Hi All, I need to clean the micro fiber cloth covers from the seats and bed cushions. What is the
Jason at 2:38am 01.14.05
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I would like some creative ideas on how to run a boat as a business? I've heard of charter programs.
york brown at 2:12am 01.14.05
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I just purchased "PYXIS" and she is a 68 C-28 hull # 303, how do I know if she is a MKII or not?
R Dunn at 12:58am 01.14.05
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I have a 1982 33'(77-83) and want to replace the interior hull covering, which is currently a carpet
Brian at 12:31am 01.14.05
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Have any of you Passage 42 (1990-1998) owners upgraded your Jabsco electric toilets with the Raritan
Otto Dieffenbach at 12:24am 01.14.05
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If you have an all white sail its is not immediately obvious, at least not to me. The sail has a bui
Kenny at 12:20am 01.14.05
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http://www.geocities.com/kenny27870/springfling2.html is the new website for the Spring Fling . Chec
Stephen OBrien at 11:46pm 01.13.05
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Anybody know where I can get replacement knobs that secure the portlights? Mine are white plastic w
Bro Paul at 10:55pm 01.13.05
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I have just recently purchased a Hunter 31. During the survey I noticed that I have about a season l
Steve at 10:13pm 01.13.05
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