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Cliff Ruckstuhl at 9:15am 10.10.04
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We finished our last race of the season last week with getting a 1st,2nd and a 2nd. This gave us a
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I just got back from the boat show and I am very interested in the Hunter 41. I would like any and a
Jonathan Cushing at 8:16am 10.10.04
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Does anyone have a picture (or able to get one) of a O' 23 on the hard specifially the hull and keel
Jon Taylor at 7:37am 10.10.04
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My diesel is shot and I want to replace it with an outboard. I'm considering going with a 15 horsepo
Rosemary20534 at 4:56am 10.10.04
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We would like to add a holding tank and pump to our 1980 Catalina 27. Are there kits available? Is i
Bill Mattson at 4:27am 10.10.04
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I currently a beach catamaran sailor, looking to get into monohulls. My employment will be taking me
John Richard at 2:40am 10.10.04
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Hunter adds backing plates in strategic locations during manufacture. Examples are beneath cletes,
John Richard at 2:29am 10.10.04
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The consensus of opinion relative to how to sail is to do so in neutral. This was the feeling of a
LSchmidt at 1:56am 10.10.04
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Have the O'Day owner's manual (poor copy) that shows the stay wired to the upper shroud, but not a c
mojo16700 at 1:52am 10.10.04
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Does anyone have any experience with both the Raymarine wheelpilot ST4000 and the Simrad wheelpilot,
Rob Haynes at 1:19am 10.10.04
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I just bought a Mac 25 at an auction. I need PARTS! The big items I need are a full rudder and a b
Steve at 12:59am 10.10.04
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Lost my boat to Ivan. Absolutely loved her and her sailing characteristics. Only owner(bought new)
Bluebird at 12:39am 10.10.04
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HI I,m looking for info and feed back on the San Juan 21 MK II. I now sail an Oday Mariner that I f
George H260 at 11:09pm 10.09.04
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For those who have not yet pulled their boats: Recently in this forum I learned about "Slimy Grimy
Bud Hancock at 11:03pm 10.09.04
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I have a Uniden QT206 depth finder on my 1983 H22. The face of the depth finder has become fairly o
Dave Giles at 11:00pm 10.09.04
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Let me be more specific. I'm needing to replace the teak companionway boards. I guess that I'll ha
Don K. at 9:36pm 10.09.04
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Where do I start. Used or rebuilt. Number of cylinders and hp for a 26'. Tech support. Good or b
henryhey at 7:28pm 10.09.04
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Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n
henryhey at 7:23pm 10.09.04
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Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n
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Hi, My friend and I finally had 3 days of amazing sailing this year in Montauk. Better late than n

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Broken mast foot - Hunter 18.5
MHJ at 3:56pm 02.14.21
Yep... done it twice.... don't ask me why...:( The SBO store sells the mast foot replacement ...
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Claude L.-Auger at 3:49pm 02.14.21
If it broke at the nipple then chances are the U-elbow is probably towards the end of its life. Get
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless
RussC at 3:46pm 02.14.21
Speaking as the son of an amateur radio operator who used to get phone calls about his father messi
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asalotto at 3:44pm 02.14.21
Thank you @jssailem !
PCR TEST
sailingsoon at 3:44pm 02.14.21
It's only about 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini, i.e less than a day crossing which should g
Co -ax
Drinky Crow at 3:38pm 02.14.21
Would not replace coax for your antenna. This will not work for the VHF because the VHF is propagat
PCR TEST
Claude L.-Auger at 3:37pm 02.14.21
It's only about 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini, i.e less than a day crossing which should gi
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat
rgranger at 3:30pm 02.14.21
That is good advice for a new owner. The swing keel should be locked in position with a pin or a
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild
MHJ at 3:28pm 02.14.21
Hi rgranger, Thanks for your reply. Yes, our mast is a Z-Spar. Yes, I think a rivet gun is requir
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild
rgranger at 3:24pm 02.14.21
Exactly the same problem I just had, except I broke one of these rings. It sheared off. Check your
Broken mast foot - Hunter 18.5   (1)
rgranger at 3:23pm 02.14.21
I broke the starboard ring off on mast foot, where pin slides through to secure it. Has anyone chan
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild
MHJ at 3:21pm 02.14.21
Hi Dave, Thanks for your reply. Here is a close-up photo of the broken part. Z-Spar mast.
H26.5 anchor roller?
rgranger at 3:19pm 02.14.21
I guess if you are worried about chafe,... I'd lean over the bow and clip the rode to the bow eye.
Bow damage repair   (2)
rgranger at 3:16pm 02.14.21
I love this area. I would love to hear how you trailer sail this area. I stopped by Whittaker Poi
bilge pump capacity
jssailem at 3:13pm 02.14.21
I never climbed in the locker though and looked to see what brand and model Not sure what brand Be
H 30 cockpit portlights.
MikeHoncho at 3:05pm 02.14.21
Man, my gaskets are really old and pretty flat and I have a bunch of thread remaining . Not to be in
PLB recommendations
stephen_i_w at 3:02pm 02.14.21
Fortunately in late summer the water in Lake Huron is not as cold as Puget Sound. Unfortunately, ha
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless
dlochner at 3:00pm 02.14.21
I do not understand why it will affect GPS. Here are the GPS frequency plans and note it is the "M
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 2:59pm 02.14.21
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 2:59pm 02.14.21
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