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What is the path for jib and genoa sheets? We have a MacGregor 25'. Thanks for any help. Bob
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This spring, I discovered that the shaft nut and tighting nut were nearly off and leaking water. I t
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I don't know what happened, but only 1/2 of my original post was posted, so here goes again. The bow
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I have a 1980 Hunter 27 that recently had some damage to the bow. The dock lines broke and the boat
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Who has experience in changing from the lewmar 6 non selftailing winch to Lewmar 14 selftailing winc
Hellmut at 7:06am 06.25.04
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Where to buy spare-parts for my 26x like new forestay or keel lifting wire etc?
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Does anyone have a suggestion as to where I might find a hand crank to fit an Atomic 4?
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I use an outboard to power my sailboat. I'm concerned about theives taking the motor when the boat
Rico at 5:00am 06.25.04
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I am considering purchasing a 1981 25'. One of the boasts has signficant cracks about 4" down both s
sailhappy1 at 4:59am 06.25.04
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What is the best year of the 25 foot catalina. They look so similar. I looked at a 1977 and a 1985
Rico at 4:54am 06.25.04
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There are two 1981 25' in my area for sale. Does anybody have any advise as to what to specifically
andy19153 at 4:16am 06.25.04
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I am setting up an asymetrical spinnaker and want to be sure I have run the sheets correctly. Do th
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Portsmouth NH has some of the fastest tide current in the world. I have to plan when to enter the h
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For you H37C folks: have any of you found an effective way to heave to? I have not needed to in 5 se
Curro at 3:03am 06.25.04
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Friends, Recently in a copy of the 1976 Oday 27 brochyre I saw that it was possible to get a copy o
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I blew out the main on my First 32 and am looking to replace it quickly. I have been told the mainsa
Rock10015 at 1:03am 06.25.04
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I have had my 216 on mooring for a month now, and changed the tie-up scheme a few times. Still not
Jason Alexander at 12:33am 06.25.04
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I was wondering where everyone runs the tie down straps when they have the boat on the trailer. I k
neil16896 at 12:23am 06.25.04
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I got my new hunter a few weeks ago. It's a 1984 25.5. I am trying to clean/drain the water tank.

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Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?   (1)
snoopy_ at 1:29pm 01.17.21
d-marko, Damn. :( Now that you ask, I don't think I was sliding the drive unit up and over the foil
Prada cup on TV
Davidasailor26 at 1:28pm 01.17.21
wondering if the Patriot didn't receive some hull damage from it's "event". she was sitting awfully
Prada cup on TV   (1)
RussC at 1:02pm 01.17.21
wondering if the Patriot didn't receive some hull damage from it's "event". she was sitting awfully
Prada cup on TV
RussC at 12:59pm 01.17.21
This is the schedule page. Subject to change of races are cancelled. https://www.americascup.com/e
1994 Hunter Legend 35.5 Battery Charger Location
Ralph Johnstone at 12:58pm 01.17.21
I'm sorry, but with that meagre description you've given, even the smartest of electrical types here
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?
d-marko at 12:55pm 01.17.21
Alright half way there. Just to confirm: you were able to slide the furling drive unit up over the f
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Ralph Johnstone at 12:32pm 01.17.21
How much drinking was involved that night? I mean by you, not the alleged captains of those mysteri
Anyone Remove their Hood Furler Drive Unit?   (3)
snoopy_ at 12:29pm 01.17.21
I was defeated today. I used my jib halyard to relieve the forestay, then loosening the tension on
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Tally Ho at 12:21pm 01.17.21
I took your advice as much as I could. I just got off the phone with the marina. The dock boy guy h
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:20pm 01.17.21
fresh water fittings.
Ralph Johnstone at 12:11pm 01.17.21
2 and a half gallon Poland Spring water jugs... stow very nicely and the spigot makes using easy.
Stern tube hose replacement Yamaha 30   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:09pm 01.17.21
Wow...I had to look that up...sure enough...engine under the V! will need to disconnect the shaft a
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Head Sail at 11:44am 01.17.21
The boats tied together at the mast would have a damping effect on wave and wind action. Prevents b
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Kermit at 11:27am 01.17.21
Hey, @Kermit sounds crazy but I'll bet you money if you talk to the owners, they will have an exact
Masts of adjacent boats connected
Kermit at 11:10am 01.17.21
I can't imagine the forces on those mastheads should they get out of rhythm. Could it be a halyard
Prada cup on TV
shemandr at 11:02am 01.17.21
I didn't think they could actually fly.
1974 O'Day 20 project
Noodat Lady at 10:55am 01.17.21
Welcome! Nice little boat, and a great starter sailboat. Same model and year as we started with. T
Honda EU1000i vs EU2200i fuel consumption   (1)
kloudie1 at 10:42am 01.17.21
@SycloneDriver : I bought an early Generac iX 2000 back in '09 to get away from Honda's price.. Afte
Prada cup on TV   (1)
Hunter216 at 10:41am 01.17.21
Pretty hard to recover from this ;)

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