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Paul at 8:45pm 12.29.03
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Should I be concearned by a squeek noise comming from the rubber gasket that surrounds the propeller
Capt. Marc at 8:12pm 12.29.03
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I have a 1993 OC 350 with a broken Rope Clutch. The handle snappped off. It appears a little faded b
Jeff V at 1:42pm 12.29.03
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I have had a 26M for 2 months and keep it in a berth in the Santa Cruz harbor. The boat sails great
Michael at 1:29pm 12.29.03
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This coming spring I would like to remove the bottom coat and repaint the boat below waterline. The
Steve Smith at 1:12pm 12.29.03
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I just purchased an Iona Excaliber 26 built in 1978 but I have searched the web to find specs with n
Mike at 9:52am 12.29.03
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Has anyone tried (and succeeded) in installing a bow anchor mount for their Vision 32? I am new to t
michael morris at 9:42am 12.29.03
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I have a 1979 standard rig catalina 25 fin keel. A new design balanced rudder is available for abou
Roger Magill at 9:41am 12.29.03
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I have debated actually posting this question to a general audience - I can only imagine the shrieks
John at 9:38am 12.29.03
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My wife and I are thinking of purchasing a mac26x. We have very little sailing experience. Q: How e
Andy Craven at 9:33am 12.29.03
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Our autobilge has not been working for a while and we assumed it was the float switch underneath the
michael morris at 9:25am 12.29.03
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I have a 1979 standard rig catalina 25 fin keel. A new design balanced rudder is available for abou
Paul H at 9:22am 12.29.03
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Has anyone modified a dole 150 genoa to the CDI FF2 furling system. Did it turn out and did you not
Javier at 8:09am 12.29.03
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Friends I have an Oday 27 that in winter is in Acapulco and in rain times goes to Valle de Bravo la
Captain John Edwards at 8:05am 12.29.03
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I have a wonderful Cherubini 33'. I love it and I know all its quirks. But here is the dilema. I fou
richard at 6:41am 12.29.03
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Since Odorsafe only comes in 1-1/2", what is the best 1" hose to use to replace the hose between my
Bob at 5:42am 12.29.03
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I recently bought a 1988 O'Day 302. My problem is that I cannot get the propane fuel to flow to the
dale kundinger at 4:35am 12.29.03
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I have an Mac 26X (50 horse Merc), been sailing it for two seasons and have enjoyed it a great deal,
Paul at 3:30am 12.29.03
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My C27 sits on a cradle of four jack stands. In the spring I'll apply antifouling paint. What is/a
AD at 3:15am 12.29.03
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The teak trim on my toe-rails are loose and the source of a leak (I suspect). Wkat is the best way t
Griffin at 1:34am 12.29.03
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Anybody else going? Maybe we could get together Griffin

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it's a big sky
dlochner at 7:27pm 12.06.20
Didn't see it, heard it. The flight path was about 10 miles south of me. Made the house shake and wi
it's a big sky   (1)
Hunter216 at 7:02pm 12.06.20
Perhaps you might see one on the water ;)
it's a big sky
Tom J at 6:40pm 12.06.20
Not recently. I've seen a couple of fireballs fall into the ocean here in Hawaii, but that's a fair
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed
pmbuck at 6:30pm 12.06.20
Ah, so you only replaced your gate. What you describe about your splices meeting almost in the middl
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed
pmbuck at 6:29pm 12.06.20
yes! this is some of the hardware I'm planning to use, after going down a rabbit hole of looking at
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed
pmbuck at 6:15pm 12.06.20
Yes - stitch it with waxed thread to make sure it doesn't slip. It's a good idea anyway, with some
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed
jssailem at 6:15pm 12.06.20
I used pelican gate hook, did buried splices on each end, and lock stitched the buried splice. The b
Copper oxidation in bilge
dlochner at 5:38pm 12.06.20
Is your boat bonded? That is are all the underwater metals, the mast, and chain plates connected wit
trailer specs
LeeandRick at 5:15pm 12.06.20
any chance i could get a pic of your trailer? possibly measurements on your stanchions for your pad
Dyneema (or similar) lifeline advice needed   (2)
heritage at 4:46pm 12.06.20
I agree with capt. Larry, a shortened Brummel splice and stitching backup will be plenty strong. I
Identify this boat
johnsonjay17 at 4:31pm 12.06.20
What kind of fiberglass are you using? The commonly used West Systems and Totalboat run about $130-
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jon hansen at 4:30pm 12.06.20
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kloudie1 at 4:20pm 12.06.20
Brown sludge water in bilge
BlowMeAway at 4:10pm 12.06.20
Done :clap::beer::beer:
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Hunter216 at 4:08pm 12.06.20
hi gals and guys I just purchased a 1988 H333. I look forward to learning from you and sharing som
Refinishing Tiller Handle
TimFromLI at 4:04pm 12.06.20
I have used Cetol gloss on teak with great results. Just be sure to read the label first. I believe
Composting toilet vs. regular for resale value
gusc at 4:00pm 12.06.20
Learn about them and their advantages, post them in a laminated card when you go to sell your boat.
new to forum
kappykaplan at 3:58pm 12.06.20
Welcome aboard, @neoflight Try looking here: Hunter resources, by model

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