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George Smith at 5:23am 04.10.04
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I am a long time powerboater who wants to get into sailing. I like the looks and features of the Cor
Dennis B at 4:56am 04.10.04
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I need a Porta-Potti for a Hunter 23 (1987). Where can I get one. I live in the Tampa, Fla. area.
T J Furstenau at 4:13am 04.10.04
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Dave - I truly respect your knowledge of these boats, and your willingness to share that knowledge
Wally at 4:01am 04.10.04
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I am having a problem getting my center board to come all the way up and move freely in a newly pur
Larry D. at 2:54am 04.10.04
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I am replacing the windows in my 1976 ODay 25. Does anyone know what the replacement material should
Jim McClung at 2:51am 04.10.04
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On Wednesday, April 8, 2004, while 2 miles off Rooker Bar Island near the Anclote River and Tarpon S
Mike B. at 2:16am 04.10.04
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I want to install a spinnaker on my 23.5 The mast does not have a spinnaker block installed. Ca
Tim Peoples at 1:41am 04.10.04
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I just got a new 260. My previous boat was a Catalina 25. The new boat is great, but I do have a c
Dave at 12:54am 04.10.04
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I need a little help here. I have a Cat 30 with a Standard Horizon 45 series Depth Sounder. I was
John3127 at 12:39am 04.10.04
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Looking for comments/feedback from anyone who has been using any of the popular "boat Maintenance" s
Crazy Dave at 12:24am 04.10.04
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On those boats with Dwyer masts, there is something I would like for you to look at. The mast will
Joe Mullee at 11:50pm 04.09.04
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For those of you who know something about the system can you tell me what you think? Basically I nee
Doug Bloom at 11:44pm 04.09.04
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Looking at a 1997 Mariner with 4hp motor and trailer (~$1800). First boat purchase. Have reviewed
Andy at 9:37pm 04.09.04
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When we bought Baroque (82 H27) there was a bottle of WM Boat Soap in the locker. We just stayed wit
Richard Marble at 8:10pm 04.09.04
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This is a follow up from yesterdays question about a luff slide retainer. I now have a list of manu
Tim Welsh at 3:02pm 04.09.04
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Well I'm headed out tommorrow to do a bit of sailing. May have to crank up one of the heaters at ni
Jo at 2:09pm 04.09.04
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I've heard alot about mermaid M5 installations on H26s and H260s, but has anyone thought about putti
KayakerLes at 1:49pm 04.09.04
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Hello fellow sailors ~ I recently bought a 200l Catalina 16.5 and was wondering if there IS a 16.5 a
Alain at 12:51pm 04.09.04
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Any body has ever use Biodiesel on an Universal Engine or Force 10 heater and stove?? Thanks
Roy Moran at 12:43pm 04.09.04
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I am test sailing a 1994 Mac 19 looking to possibly purchase it. When I took the boat out on our loc

Recent Replies

Dark side??
Stu Jackson at 10:50am 10.15.20
Keep the sailboat and just never sail. Motor. Hey, we finally agree! :wow3: Trawler with a stic
Engine Cooling Water not Flowing
KZW at 10:43am 10.15.20
You misunderstand, with everything connected, and the engine at idle, the hose drips. My guess is th
Who "owns" a mooring buoy?
Captain Larry-DH at 10:30am 10.15.20
if so ask for the inspection report. You should check the age also, and speak with the person who
Question about traveller on 2004 Hunter 36   (1)
karellen at 10:28am 10.15.20
Here is a photo of this part on my 2003, it's also from Harken and doesn't look like OP's.
WINTERIZING PLUMBING
MikeHoncho at 10:27am 10.15.20
I would recommend leaving all faucets/discharge valves open to relieve air pressure in the case you
Sailing and restoring #9874
AaronD at 10:27am 10.15.20
Great report. Do you have a bimini top? It's great for rain as well as sun, and keeps the cockpit
Moving to the Dark Side
Alansails at 10:08am 10.15.20
And Please Recommend our Association to the new owners, Everyone benefits, And you get Mainsheet Plu
Who "owns" a mooring buoy?
Bob J. at 9:55am 10.15.20
Ask the seller if they needed a yearly permit for the mooring & if so ask for the inspection report.
1979 hunter 30 mast support and hot water heater
MikeHoncho at 9:53am 10.15.20
I replaced mine last winter without removing the mast. It is a significant job considering you do no
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F?
Alan Gomes at 9:50am 10.15.20
I just now noticed this post. If you are dumping fuel into the crankcase, the first thing I'd suspe
Who "owns" a mooring buoy?
rgranger at 9:50am 10.15.20
thnx @danm1
Who "owns" a mooring buoy?
rgranger at 9:49am 10.15.20
Thanks jssailem On my other thread regarding mooring fields, someone posted the list of USCG specia
Who "owns" a mooring buoy?
danm1 at 9:48am 10.15.20
In many mooring areas, but not all, the space in which a mooring is placed is regulated by a harbor
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F?
Alan Gomes at 9:44am 10.15.20
There's a new wrinkle in the situation: When looking over the engine this morning, I discovered th
Who "owns" a mooring buoy?
jssailem at 9:41am 10.15.20
Check with the local area that you are planning to locate it. Some municipalities extend there reach
Engine Cooling Water not Flowing
jssailem at 9:35am 10.15.20
With the engine running in idle, there is a drip, drip, drip of water from hose leading from heat e
Hunter 34 Ice Box Conversion
MikeHoncho at 9:17am 10.15.20
Good luck with your SEC. after two units replaced following my installation the tech for Isotherm to
Dark side??
markwbird at 9:16am 10.15.20
Keep the sailboat and just never sail. Motor.
Keel Winch Replacement
LouiseS at 9:13am 10.15.20
(Dutton-Lainson B1202B Heavy Duty Brake Winch, Spur Gear, 1200 lb), is the winch in my Sirius 21'. Y

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