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Jeff Leicht at 1:50am 05.01.04
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I am seriously considering a 1997 Hunter 42 Passage. The current owner mentioned the echo-chamber af
Larry at 1:37am 05.01.04
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Does anyone know what size of material is required to repack a stuffing box on a C'C 25?
Jay at 12:34am 05.01.04
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We have been sailing for years on two boats, a Hunter 26 and now a Catalina 310. We now have a bran
rich at 12:13am 05.01.04
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Any information on where to get a mast boot . I have a kenyon mast but when i give rig rite the se
John Totten at 6:43pm 04.30.04
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Seems the Hunter 45 (PHRF 70) and the 54 (PHRF~40) would be good choices for fast cruising and a lit
jack at 5:31pm 04.30.04
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I can hold 15 gallons of fresh water but I was wondering what people do to keep it safe? How long do
Bill at 3:12pm 04.30.04
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To Anyone out there: I am considering buying a new 311. I have been looking into various articles on
jeff at 12:42pm 04.30.04
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my engine has quit underway after a day of heavy winds and heavy heeling, I've secured the fuel line
BoatBum at 11:58am 04.30.04
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Anyone know the correct replacement bulb for the anchor light installed on a 1985 Hunter 25.5?
Tim Pinkham at 9:33am 04.30.04
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Hi, I need to run two wires from base of mast to breakers. There is a conduit that runs all the way
David Lucas at 7:28am 04.30.04
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My wife and I are considering cruising up north, intercoastal waterway to be exact. We have owned
Gary Groshans at 7:19am 04.30.04
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I've purchased a 28 ft. Oday, which from the start has rain leaking into the cabin. The areas most
DPM at 6:46am 04.30.04
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Any thoughts on installing a pop top at the factory or after market?
Larry at 6:09am 04.30.04
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Does anyone know where I can get pop top lock down hooks. Macgregorparts.com has them on their site
ken at 5:42am 04.30.04
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Have had the H260 in the water for two seasons with the same water in the tank, I did add bleach the
Fred G at 5:28am 04.30.04
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I have an 81' H30 and I would like to check my compression post. I believe it is inside the decorat
scott at 5:27am 04.30.04
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Who stocks the Starboard (plastic wood) stuff in Seattle? Scott
Ashley at 5:16am 04.30.04
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Where do you find the number for your boat? Or any other boat for that matter. I assume there is a w
Chip Willis at 4:40am 04.30.04
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(GPS thread). I started a new topic because this is about moorings. I lived in Marblehead for a few
colin at 2:30am 04.30.04
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Make, excellent job on the generator installation, it looks fantastic. Very interested in the dies

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Hunter 23.5 - No mast, no ballast, no centerboard, no problem?
rgranger at 4:53pm 10.21.20
Sounds a little crazy, yes, but hey, I have seen a Lazer sailboat with no mast or centerboard or
H 34 anchor locker hose
jk kudera at 4:48pm 10.21.20
Thanks for the info., J was afraid that was the answer!
winterization/routine maintenance project complete!
Daddio862 at 4:45pm 10.21.20
Good on ya! :beer::plus:
Hunter 23.5 - No mast, no ballast, no centerboard, no problem?
Hunter216 at 4:36pm 10.21.20
Interesting project. I can understand removing the mast and rigging and not using the water ballast
Hunter 23.5 - No mast, no ballast, no centerboard, no problem?
Dave Groshong at 4:35pm 10.21.20
Sounds a little crazy, yes, but hey, I have seen a Lazer sailboat with no mast or centerboard or
Replacing Danfoss 101N0210 with 101N0212
rukidn at 4:25pm 10.21.20
I hope the problem is external electrical as you've targeted. Sounds so. The compressor does have s
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but...
Jim26m at 4:18pm 10.21.20
Hello there! I am new to this forum and new to sailing too! My husband and I have a (new to us) 197
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing
rukidn at 4:15pm 10.21.20
Peggie, Very good points. The toilet does indeed pull sea water in during normal flush, as it shoul
Cal-21 Jib Furler
Hunter216 at 3:41pm 10.21.20
VHF Coax
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:40pm 10.21.20
That's interesting. I've been a ham operator for several years and have run various sizes of coax
Neglected boats
SailingLoto at 3:36pm 10.21.20
navigational moss was my first thought as well.
Fall Racing on Galveston Bay   (1)
Bill19233 at 3:33pm 10.21.20
Still in the 90's here, maybe down to the 80's this weekend for the first race in the fall series, l
Neglected boats
shemandr at 3:19pm 10.21.20
Agreed. They are experimenting how to recycle fibreglass using moss and fungi. No, they're growing
Fell in love with the MacGregor 26M, but...
shemandr at 2:55pm 10.21.20
I've been working on a spreadsheet (Excel) for comparison of these models - except I didn't put the
VHF Coax
F260SS at 2:49pm 10.21.20
1981 22'Cape Dory
shemandr at 2:46pm 10.21.20
Does the 22 have a well for the motor? The 25 does or at least some do. 5 hp should be quite adequ
VHF Coax
Don S/V ILLusion at 2:40pm 10.21.20
The PL259 connectors are sized for the type of cable. Hoping someone can tell me the size of cable
Beneteau 311 spinnaker halyard
Catsail at 2:38pm 10.21.20
Thank you.
Alternator Won't Charge at Idle
DennisL at 2:36pm 10.21.20
In addition to my lack of electrical knowledge, I'm old and have a poor memory. I think the battery
Anchor light
thinwater at 2:33pm 10.21.20
I replaced my entire assembly, but I also took the mast down and worked from the ground. I had to m

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