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Tractor John at 10:18am 11.26.03
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I'm going to use my Tohatsu 50 for an anchor and buy a four stroke 60hp merc bigfoot or four stroke
John O'Donald at 10:10am 11.26.03
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Does anyone have experience with volvo folding props? I'm thinking about ordering this option on my
John O'Donald at 9:58am 11.26.03
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Does anyone have experience with volvo folding props? I'm thinking about ordering this option on my
Gary Verburg at 9:49am 11.26.03
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I went sailing last weekend in 20 mph winds. I had the main reefed and only a small area of the ge
John O'Donald at 9:41am 11.26.03
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Does anyone have experience with volvo folding props? I'm thinking about ordering this option on my
Allan R at 7:49am 11.26.03
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I recently read about a product called "Tufted Topper" that supposedly improves the comfort of a mat
Steve Zweigart at 5:26am 11.26.03
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Just out of curiosity, for those of us trailer sailor's with experiences limited to fresh water to d
JOHN at 5:15am 11.26.03
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HAS ANYONE PUT AN AIR COND. UNIT IN A 28.5? WHERE WOULD IT FIT?
Warren at 3:48am 11.26.03
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Does anyone have any experience with the "SpeedSeal Quick Release" water pump cover? Would this qui
Harvey at 3:03am 11.26.03
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I recently replaced an old 5411 Universal diesel with a factory new m3-20b Universal diesel. The new
Greg Ketley at 1:45am 11.26.03
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I will be in Southwest Florida(Naples) just after Christmas for a week and am looking to rent a smal
Steve Ostrander at 12:32am 11.26.03
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The journey actually began in late September when we bought our Hunter 28.5 Rhondezvous. Somehow I h
Rod at 12:13am 11.26.03
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I am looking for a trailer sailer and I like the Mariner espcially. However, I am seeing many more 1
Steve Ostrander at 12:00am 11.26.03
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A beautiful gulf sunset reflected off the waters of Charlotte Harbor as three shipmates and myself s
Marvin Muller at 11:44pm 11.25.03
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I thought it may be of interest to some to peek at the ongoing To Do list for the 1979 H33 I purchas
Francisco Urrutia at 10:49pm 11.25.03
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Dear Friends, I write from Chile (southamerica), I'm just bought an O'Day 28.5 in Miami and I need b
Barry C at 9:26pm 11.25.03
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Ok most of us have to deal with a motor at one time or another. Mine is probably small but since an
Phil Cameron at 8:16pm 11.25.03
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I just purchased a 1992 Hunter 37.5 and want to replace the shaft log with the dripless shaft log.
jason L at 2:00pm 11.19.03
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Hi all, have two questions for you. First, the compass on my newly aquired O28 has so much glazing
Steve at 11:54am 11.19.03
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MacGregor says the new 26M easily outsails the now old 26X. Anyone have experience to verify this cl

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1985 Hunter 34 New Cabin Top Winches
Phil McCall at 4:52am 11.30.20
I have Lewmar 40's on the cabin top , and Lewmar 44's as the primarys.
Help Please - Rigging Sparcraft Ocean Range Vang
Davidasailor26 at 3:43am 11.30.20
Pics on the internet are not clear, but I believe a termination point is created by threading the l
New to midsize forum
Michael Davis at 8:21pm 11.29.20
Aint twofootitis grand!? Did that myself a few years ago, 28 to 38ft but it means a lot to learn.
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:32pm 11.29.20
Fwiw, if you're debating between the Rarian Marine Elegance and the Raritan QC....there's so little
Help Please - Rigging Sparcraft Ocean Range Vang
Jskosmo at 7:28pm 11.29.20
Thank you all so much for your insight on this - with all of your help, am out the new-to-me boat th
Help figuring out existing bow wiring please
Jskosmo at 7:26pm 11.29.20
Thank you all so much
H326 Arch Cover   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:25pm 11.29.20
Something like this ?
Help Please - Rigging Sparcraft Ocean Range Vang
Jskosmo at 7:24pm 11.29.20
Thx - I had already researched online a ton - believe I have it figured out. There needs to be a lin
4JH2TE - Water Flow Issues - Heat Exchanger Removal?
Puesta del sol at 7:15pm 11.29.20
When you remove ht exchr from yanmars 2 3 or 4 cylndr you lose all antifreeze. Yans have 2 end pie
Making a mast for a sabot
Mr. Dave at 6:29pm 11.29.20
I love all things wooden boat, we had a little plywood sailing skiff when I was a kid, but I have no
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests
Calif. Ted at 6:24pm 11.29.20
Catalina 270 has wheel, diesel, propane stove and water heater, Capri 26 came as outboard with tille
Making a mast for a sabot
Michael Davis at 6:23pm 11.29.20
If you want a complete set of plans PM me
Making a mast for a sabot
Mr. Dave at 6:16pm 11.29.20
Cool. Looks like a nice project.
Making a mast for a sabot   (1)
Michael Davis at 6:00pm 11.29.20
Making a mast for a sabot
Mr. Dave at 5:47pm 11.29.20
By chance, have you got a photo? Curious about the slots and other details.
Making a mast for a sabot
Michael Davis at 5:42pm 11.29.20
I used fir for the last one I made. Made in two halves so you can route the bolt rope slot then glue
Making a mast for a sabot
Mr. Dave at 5:31pm 11.29.20
What wood would you use?
Making a mast for a sabot
Michael Davis at 5:22pm 11.29.20
Why not make a proper one? They are pretty simple, just some 1x3 routed and laminated together.
O'Day 240 cockpit size / dimensions   (6)
AndreNJ11 at 5:03pm 11.29.20
We have an O'Day 240 at our marina, and I always liked it and thought it would make a great first or
Expedition Evans youtube
Lazy1 at 4:57pm 11.29.20
I think some of the things they found from the factory lay up, they will not be worse off for their

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