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My plan (so far) is to sail solo around the DELMARVA in 2022. Why not 2021? I need to prepare myself
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gentlemen, once again to inquire answers from this vast huge vault you're.... tbx in advance so, wh
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We bought a 2007 Hunter 36 last year that had been sitting unused for a few years. We have noticed a
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I am concerned that there may be antifreeze in the cylinder(s) of my 3YM30. The engine has not been
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I have a 1987 Hunter 34, with a 27hp Yanmar 3GM-30F , turning a two-blade prop. The boat is very slo
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I live in Chicago and I am excited about buying my first keel boat. I thought I'd look for a boat du
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Man this stuff sucks! I'm in the middle of a rebedding project and pulled out six out of the eight a
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Hi, my Raymarine wheel pilot finally gave up the ghost and I'm planning on installing a B'G below de
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Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
shemandr at 10:32am 03.10.25
I think it was the zipper that was a problem. It took 2 people - one to raise the halyard and one t
adding electrical stove
Rick.johnson at 10:18am 03.10.25
Well I am living aboard my hunter for the winter an would like to put in a new force 10 propane sto
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
knotimpossible at 9:50am 03.10.25
Looking forward to the PAYC club cruise to the Gulf Islands this summer.
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
mermike at 9:47am 03.10.25
I have a Neil Pryde loose-footed main with stackpack. The only issue is folding the stackpack down a
adding electrical stove
jssailem at 9:46am 03.10.25
input power of 220 at 20 amps WOW, I was not aware that NJ marinas typically provide 220 AC power
Engine control cables bound in pedestal, H37.5
jssailem at 9:41am 03.10.25
I would contact Edson about the tube's purpose and how they engineered the cables to be run. It loo
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
jssailem at 9:33am 03.10.25
Maybe see you up here in the Salish Sea sometime. I look forward to this happening. It has been a
Bottom paint question
jssailem at 9:25am 03.10.25
:plus: with @Project_Mayhem. Before you start to paint, make sure the tape on the starboard side mi
adding electrical stove
Ralph Johnstone at 9:24am 03.10.25
Is there a propane burner located somewhere in this new electric stove ? If not, you will only be a
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
knotimpossible at 9:22am 03.10.25
Thank you so much, John. This was very helpful. Exactly the info I needed and I have downloaded the
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
jssailem at 9:21am 03.10.25
My main concern is that the sleeve might interfere with the furler Not a problem. It is like you g
Bottom paint question
Project_Mayhem at 9:10am 03.10.25
If it lives on the trailer, its purely asthetic but to answer your question, paint upto the waterlin
Stuffing Box Leak - 2QM15
Ralph Johnstone at 9:10am 03.10.25
Follow the post #5 link to the letter.
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 03.10.25
How do I determine what size packing to buy? Purely a guess here but from your boat length, I'll
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
smokey73 at 8:56am 03.10.25
I went to a loose foot when I had my main replaced 12 years ago by my local loft Ballard Sails and
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
smokey73 at 8:52am 03.10.25
... I'm happy with the sail other than the second reef is to high for the capacity of the single li
Source for replacement sheaves
Joe at 8:44am 03.10.25
If I don't want to go that route, are these tracks standard, so I can buy a replacement car assembl
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
justsomeguy at 8:21am 03.10.25
Find a friend or friendly dockmate with a Sailrite or similar, and have a spool of contrasting threa

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