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Looking for parts Clumsy at 12:06am 06.11.03 Columbia 1/1118 I have a Columbia 28 that has been abused but fell in love with it. I am looking for a source to buy
Looking for a fast mini-cruiser that can be raced Milton Thrasher at 11:56pm 06.09.03 Other Sailboats 0/979 I like Carl Alberg designed boats having once ownedPearson Ariel #41. I found a South Coast 21
23 columbia, 1974---outboard motor qss bill curtin at 7:13am 06.09.03 Columbia 1/1373 I am looking at a new motor, will an outboard with a 15 inch shaft work on this boat? 15 is the sta
Need Mate Russ Parks at 2:51am 05.31.03 Columbia 0/1138 Looking for someone to help sail my Oday 28 from Gloucester, Mass. to Key Largo, Florida. I plan on
Does Cal 24 have Cork in Hull? alan zox at 10:32pm 05.26.03 Cal 1/765 My Hummingbird Pirana Sounder reads erratically. I installed in the interior of hull thinking it was
info on columbia...? kirstin at 3:33pm 05.23.03 Columbia 3/1374 I'm looking for a first sailboat and found a couple 22 foot Columbias from the late 60s (69 etc). D
Cal 22 PHRF Liz at 10:38am 05.16.03 Cal 1/675 I just got my PHRF certificate from PHRF of Chesapeake Bay. They gave me 213. Ouch!! I thought my
Cal 33 A/C Ron Eddleman at 9:24am 05.13.03 Cal 0/610 I have a 1988 Call 33. The A/C unit is installed behind the companway steps belos the floor of the c
Columbia 57-need information david pollitt at 6:19am 05.13.03 Columbia 1/2705 Does anyone have any experience with the Columbia 57?Good Boat?Sails well?Blisters?I am inter
Keel bolts Tom Watson at 4:16am 05.13.03 Columbia 1/1391 Can someone tell me about the attachment,of the keel, on a Columbia 36...yawl?ThanksTom
New PHRF Ratings for G26 Jim Quibell at 10:59pm 05.11.03 Grampian 2/2412 I guess that the other G26 racers in our Lake Ontario area are all aware that new PHRF-LO ratings ha
Cal 33 Air conditioning Chip Young at 12:38am 05.09.03 Cal 0/467 I have an 1986 Cal 33 which I dearly love. The original owner installed a 12,000 btu air conditione
Irwin 32 Citation information Neil Gaughan at 12:52am 05.05.03 Other Sailboats 0/844 Hi,I'm considering purchasing an Irwin 32 Citation, to be used for offsohre cruising to the Bahama
87 cal 28 harry sheldon at 7:19am 04.30.03 Cal 3/689 just bought a 87 cal 28.does any one know of a web site for this boat?
looking for a good sailboat pls help! Tim at 4:26pm 04.27.03 Columbia 1/1160 Being a temporary "landlocked" sailor I have "caught" the fever agin to purchase a sailboat. I used
Sabre 34 hull blisters Jerry Roberts at 10:02am 04.27.03 Sabre Sailboats 1/3094 I am looking to buy a Sabre 34 Mk 1 as soon as I find one I can aford. I looked at one this weekend
Sabre 35 Hull Blisters Jerry Roberts at 9:37am 04.27.03 Sabre Sailboats 0/1186 I am looking to buy a Sabre 34 Mk 1 as soon as I find one I can aford. I looked at one this weekend
Cal22 - Keel bolt torque specs Liz at 10:03pm 04.23.03 Cal 2/549 Hi. Does anyone have the keel bolt torque specifications for the Cal 22? (I have a 1986).Thanks,
an old Cal 34 for less than $3500 David OHara at 11:37am 04.22.03 Cal 5/489 The 1968 Cal 34 previously listed for $6500 on e-bay is now less than $3500. It is in my home port
CAL 36 Rig Tuning? Owner manual? Bob Connolly at 4:42am 04.09.03 Cal 1/489 I have had PANDORA for about 2 years now and have been rebuilding it form the bottom up. Does anyon

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Hunter Legend 290 - Some Questions kappykaplan at 3:09pm 10.17.20 It was only today that I was looking through the paperwork and figured out what the strange dial is
Hunter Legend 290 - Some Questions kappykaplan at 3:07pm 10.17.20 not sure what thats called. Companion way cover (or something like that?) Or a sea hood . . . Chee
Wallpaper in the head? ggrizzard at 3:06pm 10.17.20 If your boat is a Hunter 33 from the 70's/early 80's, it is a vinyl covering that can be cleaned wit
Duct Routing for Diesel Heater christian42north at 3:05pm 10.17.20 And if that isn't bad enough, running ducts low in the boat puts the ducts in an unfavorable heat g
Duct Routing for Diesel Heater shemandr at 3:01pm 10.17.20 And if that isn't bad enough, running ducts low in the boat puts the ducts in an unfavorable heat gr
Hunter 260: Tiller Versus Wheel shemandr at 2:42pm 10.17.20 I prefer a tiller but that's irrelevant. If you wife wants a wheel you'd better find one with a whe
Self Furling Jib andyb28 at 2:04pm 10.17.20 Here's a how to for someone new to a furling system 7nV3_vZ2AAk and for when you have to put the j
Hunter 240 Furler (1) Sailavie1 at 1:58pm 10.17.20 If you want a larger sail for light air I suggest an a symmetrical standard spinnaker. As usual, D
Pre-purchase survey checklist shemandr at 1:57pm 10.17.20 I think having a checklist is a good thing when a potential buyer is looking at a prospective boat.
Stuff coming out of potable water tank Captain W at 1:51pm 10.17.20 Thank you all!
Hunter Legend - New owner saying hi andyb28 at 1:47pm 10.17.20 Many Thanks, I did try to join the HA. I didn't realise they were different. I will join the UK Lege
Hydronic heating with Dickinson diesel heater? TomY at 1:45pm 10.17.20 One thought, the temperature of your domestic hot water would be around 120 whereas water hot enough
Hunter Edge Real Top Speed with 70hp Outboard Crazy Dave Condon at 1:39pm 10.17.20 @Meriachee Now if it was filled with beer, it will empty faster with the invites of all sailors.
Hunter 240 Furler Crazy Dave Condon at 1:37pm 10.17.20 You have a B& R mast rig with no back stay with a larger main that gives you an equivalent of a 135
Hunter 240 Furler sspan at 1:05pm 10.17.20 The jib is limited to a max 110. What most do not realize the mainsail is larger than a standard m
Pre-purchase survey checklist Stu Jackson at 12:46pm 10.17.20 While apparently well-intended, people are best served by reading purchase and survey guides by rep
water rotting teak and holly sole from underneath Mike Oldak at 12:21pm 10.17.20 Your sole or soul is rotten. I had to replace out entire sole due to 30+ years of not fixing all th
Stuff coming out of potable water tank Stu Jackson at 12:16pm 10.17.20 But also remember your hoses are probably just as nasty and may be in need of replacing. Do the b
Pre-purchase survey checklist 31seahorse at 11:34am 10.17.20 'Minds me of a story..... (A bin there done that story.) When we sold our 1983 O'day 34 some tim
Question about traveller on 2004 Hunter 36 (1) AndyL at 10:45am 10.17.20 Got to the boat and the pin is bent. I can't believe this tiny pin (not quite 3/16") is all that ho

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