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Kevin Keen at 3:26pm 08.19.04
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Take a look at the photo associated with this article. After cutting away fiberglass laminate from
WALT at 2:22pm 08.19.04
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For all those that might be interested I have put my premier issue of mainsheet magazine on Ebay. Un
John Blakely at 1:26pm 08.19.04
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I am going to repower my l985 Hunter this winter. My Yanmar GMF13 has been dependable but underpowe
Gil Croome - the Wanderin' One at 12:54pm 08.19.04
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I'm planning to go from RI to FL via the ICW this Fall, which I haven't done for two years. With mi
Mac Bentley at 12:04pm 08.19.04
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A co-worker was at Puget Sound last week and brought me this picture. It's driving me crazy.
Greg at 11:58am 08.19.04
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Can anyone give me any information about places to dock and live aboard year-round on Long Island?
Rick D at 11:48am 08.19.04
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Well, here we are hanging on a mooring in Isthmus Cove, Santa Catalina Island. I would guess there a
Mike Westman at 11:47am 08.19.04
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I just bought a 1998 catalina 22 mk II. The battery is right beneath the winch. How in the world d
Mojito at 11:42am 08.19.04
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My depth thru hull sounder have a leak, nothing major, but the sealer is always wet or soaked.
Chris at 11:39am 08.19.04
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Could anyone explain to me the difference between a sloop and a non-sloop? Are there any differences
Frank at 10:21am 08.19.04
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I plan to replace the 150% Jib on my H28.5. Would like to receive comments regarding purchasing a 13
Rick at 9:06am 08.19.04
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A new sailor with a question. Whats the proper way to attatch a flag to the flag rope that goes up t
trivers at 8:48am 08.19.04
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Any owners (or not) of Hunter 40.5 who know the size of just the mainsail alone--brochure specs give
pethia at 7:47am 08.19.04
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Hello, I have a Yanmar sb8 tiny diesel engine in my sailboat. I recently noticed that it takes a li
Chris at 6:35am 08.19.04
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Hi everyone, Does anyone have any info concerning icemakers and relative costs. Sure would appreciat
Stapper at 5:38am 08.19.04
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amir at 4:52am 08.19.04
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Hello, I have a H 336 that has a full batten main sail. I was wondering if anyone has tried to adj
Joe at 4:40am 08.19.04
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Help!! I'm taking my mast down for the first time this weekend. I have NEVER done this before. Can s
Tom at 4:39am 08.19.04
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I am looking on having a dodger added to my boat and there seems to be two options. Some dodgers ar
HOLDFAST at 4:33am 08.19.04
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Does anyone have specs. on the New Hunter 25 for 2005? I understand that the 260 will no longer be m

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Considering a 26X
Jim26m at 10:21am 01.25.21
@Joncons is spot on. Although, I've been told they aren't much good at anchor either.:p They are a
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
31seahorse at 10:18am 01.25.21
This thread brings to mind two ideas: "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder." and "I have Champa
replacing bathroom fixtures beneteau 343
Bob S at 10:16am 01.25.21
Expensive, but Defender carries them. I believe it's Scandvik 14410 Combination Pull-Out Shower / Fa
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats
thinwater at 10:03am 01.25.21
Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but ugly is reserved for things that don't work. For
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
Ralph Johnstone at 10:00am 01.25.21
i like my ugly duckling. There is nothing more beautiful on a sailboat than brightwork .........
Port hole missing
higgs at 9:59am 01.25.21
If it is plastic, consider finding a company that does 3D printing. I needed some stripper rings fo
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
Leeward Rail at 9:58am 01.25.21
so public opinion is in. i have a very ugly boat. it is much hated by most. Your sample size is t
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar?
Justin_NSA at 9:57am 01.25.21
Seems like any time a larger engine is an option, it means the base is marginal. Are you in conditio
Skill testing question
Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 01.25.21
I warned you I was a jerk All the years I wasted in English Lit. and I can't deal with this o_O.
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats
capta at 9:24am 01.25.21
So which boats do you so despise? Should one just not move forward with design, performance, safety
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats   (1)
Michael Davis at 9:23am 01.25.21
189558 The leather belt holding it all together is a ultra-modern design feature.
Firefly Carbon Foam AGM batteries
stephen_i_w at 9:10am 01.25.21
Thank goodness for Costco. They had a sale on 105 AH Lion LiFePo4 batteries. I bought 2. I contac
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
capta at 9:07am 01.25.21
at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
466 rudder stock/post play
Scallywagger at 9:03am 01.25.21
FWIW, my 1997 h40.5 has a bit less play than you describe. It has had this play some I first notice
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
dlochner at 8:49am 01.25.21
at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
oxolic acid
Jampit at 8:30am 01.25.21
Oxalic acid IS poisonous so don't forget to wash your hands- and make sure no dogs or cats can lick
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
Justin_NSA at 8:30am 01.25.21
Not ugly jon. More like a diva! :biggrin:
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
sailnoproblem at 8:26am 01.25.21
at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread   (1)
jon hansen at 8:19am 01.25.21
189556 i have heard 100's of times to my face that they of opinion would never ever own a boat with
One more plumbing project checked off   (1)
Justin_NSA at 8:01am 01.25.21
Boy, this off season is all about plumbing for me. I'd like to shorten these hose runs for a more di

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