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David at 5:23am 02.15.04
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First time replacing the pencil zinc on my 1985 Cat 30 with a Universal 25 engine. ( I recently purc
Matt Borders at 5:10am 02.15.04
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I have a Garmin GPS Map 76. I am going to install a holder for the unit (it is a handheld). My boa
Don Budge at 5:08am 02.15.04
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The steering pedistal on my 1978 30' was made by either Yachting Specalties or Yachting Specalists,
Matt Borders at 4:58am 02.15.04
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I have finally found all the leaks in my boat. I have fixed all but one of them. The last leak is
ROGER BROOKSHIRE at 4:09am 02.15.04
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I would like to buy an OMC-SAILDRIVE Zephyr15hp engine for spare parts-- I live in Richmond Va and k
Hans Baart at 3:07am 02.15.04
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I am looking to purchase some electronics. There are so many different systems out there. My querry
Alan at 2:38am 02.15.04
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I am about to send my sails off for cleaning and minor repair. I am looking at Sailcare (Ford City,
Brad Hoff at 2:26am 02.15.04
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This is very low on my list of "projects", however, I was wondering if anyone else had problems with
Bud Cook at 2:14am 02.15.04
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We have a Hunter 37.5 and are planning another trip to The Bahamas this Fall. We're thinking of addi
Patrick Randall at 1:28am 02.15.04
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I've ordered a new backstay and its been supplied with 1/4" pins - the holes in the transome eye fit
Daniel Jonas at 12:58am 02.15.04
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We have an early model 356 with the struts going from an area just above and between two fixed ports
Dave Becker at 12:57am 02.15.04
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A first time user of the forum, I have had the '78 Hunter 25 for 2 yrs. It's time to replace sails(u
Joe Mullee at 12:07am 02.15.04
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My H34 has been in the water for two seasons since its' last bottom job. I've had it cleaned twice e
Ross Terry at 11:34pm 02.14.04
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Hello all, Excellent forum, keep up the good work. When I finally know anything I will throw in my 2
Jim Smith at 8:24pm 02.14.04
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on Monday, February 23rd for the plant tour *bzz. Just thought I'd ask if anyone here has any specia
Den Drown at 1:38pm 02.14.04
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Hi guys, I am trying to change out the boot for the stuffing box on my '85 Hunter 34 which is curre
Brad Hoff at 1:16pm 02.14.04
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I was wondering if it is recommended to use Yanmar brand oil filters for a Yanmar 3GM engine. Are th
Ed Schaefer at 12:48pm 02.14.04
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i am thinking of moving from a Columbia 29 to a Catalina 250/wing keel. Does anybody know how diffi
Richard Marble at 12:43pm 02.14.04
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I'm thinking about taking my boat south next fall. I've never been on the ICW before and would like
Jeff M21319 at 9:14am 02.14.04
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Picked up a little catalytic propane heater the other day to take the chill off the cabin while work

Recent Replies

Columbia 28.. halyard wire or?
dlochner at 6:25am 12.22.20
Back in the day before high tech lines, wire halyards were used to reduce stretch. Modern lines are
Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction is December 21
Justin_NSA at 5:59am 12.22.20
Anyone take any good pics? We missed it :frown:
What size stuffing flax do I need?
Justin_NSA at 5:40am 12.22.20
Did you figure it out? How did it go? Did you use MainSail's article? I've never done one. I went di
What size stuffing flax do I need?
All U Get at 5:26am 12.22.20
This probably solves the different sizes mystery the PO left in the spares collection.
Lower lifeline hole plastic insert
All U Get at 5:22am 12.22.20
Yes, that is what they were designed to do but now they are "special" boat parts and the price can
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit
Justin_NSA at 5:12am 12.22.20
Sweet! :thumbup: My trailer doesn't have brakes or fenders. Just free-wheeling tires on rims. Don't
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit   (2)
Thaniel at 5:08am 12.22.20
Thank you all for the greetings and the tips. They are most welcome. or hours to the location whe
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller
RoyS at 5:06am 12.22.20
Two marine bungies with stainless hooks. Fast, simple, inexpensive, and safe.
Stabilizing 33 pound claw anchor on bow roller   (1)
RoyS at 5:04am 12.22.20
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How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5
Justin_NSA at 4:50am 12.22.20
That's a good thought John. Now would be a good time for me to ask while she is on the trailer.
Lower lifeline hole plastic insert
Intrepid-II at 4:37am 12.22.20
Yes, that is what they were designed to do but now they are "special" boat parts and the price can b
O'Day 240 cockpit size / dimensions
Hydro Therapy at 4:17am 12.22.20
I owned a 240. I would commonly sail with a total of 4 adults. It was a great boat. The cabin had go
New Start Battery?
east coaster at 4:17am 12.22.20
Where are you getting your 12vdc tv? Have a 2002 310 hull 166. Have 65 amp alt on westerbeke m25 xpc
New Main Sail?
kappykaplan at 3:20am 12.22.20
Quantum made the sail pack. Class of 78.
New Start Battery?
CarlN at 3:16am 12.22.20
A group 27 standard car battery should be fine for a start battery for that small engine. No need fo
Texas December Racing   (1)
Bill19233 at 10:24pm 12.21.20
Raced again on Sunday, ten boats, no one finished, wind disappeared completely. Figured out the jibe
What size stuffing flax do I need?
jssailem at 9:56pm 12.21.20
get one of each. less than $8. you spend that on 1.5 coffee drinks.

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