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I have a 1984 C27 and I'm looking for a ladder. Someone backed into my boat a couple of weeks ago an
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Since my trailer tire is resolved now come the new one..................... The winch at the cockpi
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I have a 99' Catalina 320 with the Yanmar 3GM30F. Normally starts easy unless the boat sits for eig
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Well I got a great deal on a 10' Zodiac and a Merc 9.9. Underway where to put the outboard? Seem
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You all seem like very honest, intelligent people on this board. I am thinking (very seriously) abou
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We are considering replacing our 3 bladed prop with a folding/feathering/autopitching prop. We woul
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I have a general question about managing mooring lines. We have 2 mooring lines on our mooring. They
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Can someone tell me the correct specifications (i.e. cranking amps) for a starting battery for a 27
Dave McIlveen at 10:29am 07.26.04
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I need some help. Does the Yanmar 2GM20F have zinc anodes in the head and block? In checking parts
rapwayne at 9:25am 07.26.04
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I just bought a 1976 DaySailer II. I'm looking for a source for the mainsail tack pin (I think that
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I recently purchased this boat and I am having a problem with the shift lever going from forward to
Marcus14919 at 6:53am 07.26.04
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After much experimentation, I decided the best place for a frig on my 34 was up front, in the vee, o

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How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
Hunter216 at 3:36pm 12.19.20
@DArcy posted a link near the beginning of the thread that might answer some of your questions but I
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
shemandr at 3:16pm 12.19.20
I haven't been able to follow this thread closely and maybe don't have that much to contribute. But
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5
Sailm8 at 3:10pm 12.19.20
FYI I kept adjusting the packing nut until I got to the point that tightening was not possible. I h
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5
Tally Ho at 3:00pm 12.19.20
I replaced the hose when I replaced my prop shaft a few years ago. The hose was a bit sketchy look
AC75 New Zealand
Hunter216 at 2:59pm 12.19.20
Sort of a gong show pre race yesterday as an altered course drove the need and to get all of the spe
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
dlochner at 2:54pm 12.19.20
Dark magic! Would "wind magic" be more to your taste? Well, the color of the sails would sugges
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 12.19.20
Would "wind magic" be more to your taste?
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
kappykaplan at 2:49pm 12.19.20
They are just making it up. Magic. Dark magic!
companion way
jssailem at 2:48pm 12.19.20
While Dave is correct... Most of it will stay, if it is thick enough. Then as the thermodynamic cure
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
jssailem at 2:43pm 12.19.20
These guys sail in rarified air. They are sailing 2.5 to 3.5 times True Wind Speed. The are just ma
companion way
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:24pm 12.19.20
What Dave said
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
Hunter216 at 2:01pm 12.19.20
I saw a quick description somewhere on line. The rules allow the dual mainsails and each team seems
Autopilot for 30T
19thol at 1:48pm 12.19.20
Also installed a Raymarine EV100 this year, works very well, and easy to install. Got it for $1000
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dlochner at 1:45pm 12.19.20
Before sealing up the companionway, do a little digging to be certain the wood inside is dry. Start
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:45pm 12.19.20
Download the West System manual or any other epoxy manufacturer's manual (all epoxies are similar in
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:29pm 12.19.20
I think what the orignial question was how fast to go with others on board. First you own the boat
companion way
capta at 1:25pm 12.19.20
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Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now!
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Does your book apply to me, Crazy Dave. It has been a long time younng lady since we had lunch. M
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@Dave Groshong Please pass this on to the person who can correct and put into Hunter Resources for

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