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Steve at 6:57am 04.05.04
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Got a great $deal$ on a super cold machine w/water cooling option, it came packaged with a large hor
Rick D at 6:32am 04.05.04
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...and get on the water ;D Enough of boats, politics and economics. Time to let Attitude Adjustment2
Rick D at 6:19am 04.05.04
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...and on the water. Enought of talking boats, politics, economics and stuff. Time to get over to Ca
Dale Lilly at 5:29am 04.05.04
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I have a problem! *cry I sold my O'Day 25 and along with it a new pennant for the centerboard. How
Dick Wasteneys at 5:15am 04.05.04
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I recently bought a 1990 Pacific Seacraft 31, which turns out to be equipped with Yacht Specialties,
Dick Wasteneys at 5:11am 04.05.04
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I recently bought a 1990 Pacific Seacraft 31, which turns out to be equipped with Yacht Specialties,
Paul at 4:30am 04.05.04
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I am planning to sail from Galveston to the Keys via Pensacola. I'd like to go out in the Gulf into
Eric Hartsough at 4:23am 04.05.04
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Going from a Hunter 26 to a Hunter 280, I expected the mast to have a hinged step. The 280 I just pu
Stuart11157 at 4:19am 04.05.04
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Please see classified. Limited time, as boat will be trailered back to the US in a month. Great loca
Stuart11157 at 4:17am 04.05.04
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Please see classified. Limited time, as boat will be trailered back to the US in a month. Great loca
Stuart11157 at 4:13am 04.05.04
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Please see classified. Limited time, as boat will be trailered back to the US in a month. Great loca
Hartmut Hoyer at 4:10am 04.05.04
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Hi all, can anyone help me where I can get a new mast collar for a Sparcraft Mast Performance 305.
Eric Hartsough at 4:07am 04.05.04
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Recently purchased a Hunter 280 from a private party in Birmingham, AL. After getting it to Colorad
Jim Smith at 4:05am 04.05.04
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We would like to charter a boat for a week in January 2005 and would like some input from you all. I
James at 4:01am 04.05.04
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Hello! What does anyone think about doing something like this to your sail?
Wayne at 2:58am 04.05.04
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I would appreciate some information regarding autopilots. I would like to install one for this seas
Mark Hudson at 2:54am 04.05.04
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Can anyone provide direction as to how to remove the centerboard? I would like to drop it to paint
Russell at 2:29am 04.05.04
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I just got my 1993 H23.5 in February so I am still learning. Sailed Saturday with the wife and kids
Albert at 2:05am 04.05.04
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Hello, I am looking to spend around 7,000 for a used sailboat and don't know where to begin. What I
Eric B at 12:14am 04.05.04
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While making a through inspection of all rigging and structural integrity on my "new" old Cat 27, I'

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On the "Distant" Dream?
ebsail at 5:43pm 12.19.20
@Jackdaw , I just noticed that the B46 above is at anchor - what's the guy hanging onto the helm for
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5
Terry Cox at 4:28pm 12.19.20
Nice job, Greg.
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 4:19pm 12.19.20
I replaced the hose when I replaced my prop shaft a few years ago. Very nice looking video. I pr
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
dlochner at 3:45pm 12.19.20
@DArcy posted a link near the beginning of the thread that might answer some of your questions but
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
Hunter216 at 3:36pm 12.19.20
@DArcy posted a link near the beginning of the thread that might answer some of your questions but I
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
shemandr at 3:16pm 12.19.20
I haven't been able to follow this thread closely and maybe don't have that much to contribute. But
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5
Sailm8 at 3:10pm 12.19.20
FYI I kept adjusting the packing nut until I got to the point that tightening was not possible. I h
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5
Tally Ho at 3:00pm 12.19.20
I replaced the hose when I replaced my prop shaft a few years ago. The hose was a bit sketchy look
AC75 New Zealand
Hunter216 at 2:59pm 12.19.20
Sort of a gong show pre race yesterday as an altered course drove the need and to get all of the spe
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
dlochner at 2:54pm 12.19.20
Dark magic! Would "wind magic" be more to your taste? Well, the color of the sails would sugges
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 12.19.20
Would "wind magic" be more to your taste?
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
kappykaplan at 2:49pm 12.19.20
They are just making it up. Magic. Dark magic!
companion way
jssailem at 2:48pm 12.19.20
While Dave is correct... Most of it will stay, if it is thick enough. Then as the thermodynamic cure
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
jssailem at 2:43pm 12.19.20
These guys sail in rarified air. They are sailing 2.5 to 3.5 times True Wind Speed. The are just ma
companion way
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:24pm 12.19.20
What Dave said
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work?
Hunter216 at 2:01pm 12.19.20
I saw a quick description somewhere on line. The rules allow the dual mainsails and each team seems
Autopilot for 30T
19thol at 1:48pm 12.19.20
Also installed a Raymarine EV100 this year, works very well, and easy to install. Got it for $1000
companion way
dlochner at 1:45pm 12.19.20
Before sealing up the companionway, do a little digging to be certain the wood inside is dry. Start
companion way
Ralph Johnstone at 1:45pm 12.19.20
Download the West System manual or any other epoxy manufacturer's manual (all epoxies are similar in
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat?
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:29pm 12.19.20
I think what the orignial question was how fast to go with others on board. First you own the boat

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