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Ken at 4:00am 08.25.04
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Has anyone faced the challenge of replacing the traveller on your 28.5? I would be interested in he
Paul at 3:44am 08.25.04
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I've had the Fugawi software for a number of years and recently upgraded to the the ENC version. The
Don at 3:31am 08.25.04
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Can a jib be (for lack of a better term) "reefed" on a roller furling ? I dont have any experience w
Joanne at 3:15am 08.25.04
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Does anyone have the measurements for where the pads should be placed on a cradle?
Roy Mosteller at 3:12am 08.25.04
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Phil - While viewing recent postings that are available in the archives I found a post from early A
Arthur Boas at 2:45am 08.25.04
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To any owners of the 40.5, and many other models, I have found the solution to ridding your bilge o
Bob Allen at 2:43am 08.25.04
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A while back I posted an article on SeaClear II, chartplotting software available from the web free.
Michael DeHaan at 2:00am 08.25.04
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I recently was given a 1975 O'Day Javelin that had been sitting on a trailer in a woods for several
George at 1:24am 08.25.04
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I have a 22' Catalina that I just bought. I was surprised to find out that it has foam in several pl
Adam at 1:23am 08.25.04
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Hi all, I recently purchased a Venture 24 and I'm trying to locate a replacement for a damaged spre
Rick at 12:48am 08.25.04
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O.K., I'm such a "Newbie". Don't know a thing about towing a sailboat. Response to previous post in
T at 12:42am 08.25.04
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The attached link gives an interesting opportunity to relate your feelings about Hunter Marine. htt
Russell at 12:37am 08.25.04
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I tow my 23.5 with a 2002 Chevy 1500. I think this is enough truck. The problem I have is when I hit
MikeyB at 12:17am 08.25.04
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Ok Guys I need your help. I just completed the ports on my h34 (Beckson Ports)and I am half way in
tr23736 at 11:41pm 08.24.04
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Me again!! Anybody have any thoughts on the standard Vinyl Cushions versus the 'option' Fabric Cush
Georges Patrick Savaria at 11:13pm 08.24.04
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Hello, I have bought a craddle that I must modify for my Hunter 30 1979. I was wondering if anyone
Paul at 8:34pm 08.24.04
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Shocked by the cost of a basic glass/gelcoat repair. Was wondering how hard it is to learn do do my
Bryon Thomas at 7:56pm 08.24.04
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Has anyone had any experiences with staining teak? I bought this boat flooded(with rain water) and
Dustin at 4:09pm 08.24.04
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Alright I dunno if anyone does this or not so I thought I might ask. Me and my girlfriend are wantin
Diver Dan at 1:59pm 08.24.04
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Hello all,I may have to hang out in Miami waiting for hurricane season to end. Does anyone know If t

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Switching an inboard for an outboard
FlimFlamII at 4:04pm 02.07.21
The only reason I would not go outboard on your boat, on Lake Coeur d'Alene you would ugly up the st
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230   (1)
SycloneDriver at 4:00pm 02.07.21
Looks like it's had water in it. Smells burned.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230   (2)
SycloneDriver at 3:57pm 02.07.21
These are the connectors that Beneteau used to connect the bilge switch. The other ends, on the swi
3D printed ship's propeller
garymalmgren at 3:54pm 02.07.21
Sorry. Try this one https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/largest-metal-3d-printed-propeller-ce
Need some offbeat advice
capta at 3:42pm 02.07.21
jon, I loved my kids more than anything and my marriage was good as well but there was nothing I en
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch
ggrizzard at 3:32pm 02.07.21
Ding, Ding, Ding.. I think Mike is the winner! I don't have any jam cleats on the deck, so it didn't
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch
Rob Benson at 3:25pm 02.07.21
Looks like a wedge base plate for a jamb cleat put on backwards Thanks Mike. What's the set up on
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch
Rob Benson at 3:24pm 02.07.21
Thanks Mike. What's the set up on your Hunter 30, Self Tailing Winch straight from jib/genoa, or ji
3D printed ship's propeller
rgranger at 3:21pm 02.07.21
link didn't work
H36 Battery Charger replacement
Stu Jackson at 3:09pm 02.07.21
I don't draw a lot of power -- just a fridge, lights, fans, and nav gear. Not a lot? Hardly. "Ju
Reglazing the front or main cabin window
HD74 at 3:06pm 02.07.21
Sorry lol
Reglazing the front or main cabin window
kappykaplan at 3:05pm 02.07.21
@HD74 , why the double post in the same forum? :beer:
Need some offbeat advice
rgranger at 3:04pm 02.07.21
Lot's of attention at Facebook Market. Post there. :plus: My son likes to buy and sell there and
Looking for First 405 stanchion bases
JuanMarcos at 3:00pm 02.07.21
Can you provide a link to the ones you found at $41. I need to replace one on my First 38 and your p
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch
MikeHoncho at 2:55pm 02.07.21
Looks like a wedge base plate for a jamb cleat put on backwards
Beneteau F42 Traveller Removal
JuanMarcos at 2:46pm 02.07.21
Similar issue on my First38. Sheaves dont turn. Screws on the headliners are completely seized. I am
Hunter 28.5 Identifying fixture aft of Jib/Genoa winch
ggrizzard at 2:41pm 02.07.21
The OP seems to have a wheel. Maybe a tiller pilot jury rigged to hold a course on a wheel???
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question
sailormanbigd at 2:38pm 02.07.21
yes, the one and only
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26
timlho at 2:15pm 02.07.21
The block up by the shrouds is set for working jib. The track back aft isnt useful except for when

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