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L and W at 2:24am 09.26.03
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The Westerbeke W10/Two in my '84 Hunter 27 is dying after 30-40 minutes of smooth running. I can let
Phil Herring at 1:43am 09.26.03
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These are tough to see... http://members.cox.net/gbennett11/
John at 1:25am 09.26.03
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This past season was my first with a boat in the water. Is an acid wash neccessary every year in add
Rick at 1:14am 09.26.03
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Phil: On Thursday there was a really cool posting from a guy in Maryland who documented with great t
Ken Cobb at 1:13am 09.26.03
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One recent poster on this board said, "I think if you are trying to decide between 350 and 36, it de
Phil Herring at 1:08am 09.26.03
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Just had an exmail exchange with a site user who was having a problem viewing photos on our sites.
Andrew Bird at 12:52am 09.26.03
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I'm considering a new Hunter 41 for next season. She's fitted with a 40hp (3 cyl) engine 2 bladed p
Sean at 12:52am 09.26.03
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I need some opinions on this. My Yanmar YSE12 is burning lots of oil, and I do mean lots. About a
Phil Herring at 12:50am 09.26.03
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Eddie Breeden asked us to remind everyone to use Hunter's customer service email address when sendin
Craig Cronheim at 12:17am 09.26.03
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I just purchased a 1980 Catalina 22 and need to transport it about 90 miles on generally busy highwa
Dale I at 10:03pm 09.25.03
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Being new to using a spinaker... I have learned that around 30-32'there is a break away from the end
Frank at 5:13pm 09.25.03
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Bronze drive shaft needs to be replaced. Replacing with stainless steel. Deliberating over install
Ed at 2:05pm 09.25.03
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I am new to sailing and just picked up this little gem.I have been out only once with an instructor.
Ward at 10:57am 09.25.03
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I don't know about any of you, but If I saw either of the attached pictures from my sailboat, I woul
Patrick Randall at 10:36am 09.25.03
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How easy is it for the helmsman to dump the main in gusts? Also, how easy to handle the sails on one
Patrick Randall at 10:24am 09.25.03
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Hello, I'm looking to buy a boat in Florida. We live in a canal system with limited water depth at t
Gene at 10:10am 09.25.03
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Blisters: I am in the process of surveying an immaculate 1989 42'Catalina 3 cabin. The boat has alwa
BillO at 9:43am 09.25.03
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"OK", today I did it. Hit a sand bar and had to power out backwards. What kind if damage or distru
Lori at 9:32am 09.25.03
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I haven't been able to sail w/ my Genoa because I can't find the correct cars. The tracks on the old
George H260 at 8:40am 09.25.03
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There is an old thread that said that if you left the H260 ballast valve and plug open while sailing

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Best boat to purchase to live on
MikeHoncho at 8:44pm 11.27.20
Blessings I am doing my research and asking experienced sailors. What are your suggestions for a li
Moving on!
justsomeguy at 8:09pm 11.27.20
Disco lights?
Best boat to purchase to live on
justsomeguy at 8:03pm 11.27.20
There's a 38 foot Down East here in San Carlos MX for 12 grand. Needs new instrumentation.
Standing water under engine. Catalina 275
SteveLKN at 7:30pm 11.27.20
Thats good news! You know what the problem is, much easier than trying to find it
Vendée Globe?
PaulK at 7:26pm 11.27.20
Jean Le Cam seems to have figured out the wind/weather better than some of his competitors. He's ce
Boat Dreams - Shopping List
BarryL at 7:25pm 11.27.20
Hey, Some boats to consider: C&C 110 Tartan 3500 Saber 362 Benteau 36.7 Barry
LESSONS LEARNED
Ralph Johnstone at 7:22pm 11.27.20
Always run the engine for about 10 min. after the November oil change just to ensure everybody's bat
Converting H27 to Portapotty
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:21pm 11.27.20
I'm looking to buy a 1978 Hunter 27, but I've found that despite the law in 1978 and the original
Moving on!
Tally Ho at 7:11pm 11.27.20
Shrink wrapped boat with Christmas lights?
south coast 22 rudder
SailingLoto at 6:50pm 11.27.20
I had a Southcoast 22 too. Mine like the Mac26s had/has a line from front of the rudder blade up to
Converting H27 to Portapotty
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:46pm 11.27.20
FWIW we installed the equivalent of the Dometic 711-M28 in 2000 and have been living aboard with it
south coast 22 rudder
shemandr at 6:43pm 11.27.20
Clever.
Standing water under engine. Catalina 275
F260SS at 6:26pm 11.27.20
Ok, good to know about the bilge under the engine. This is my first sailboat, my power boat just le
south coast 22 rudder   (1)
Woreign at 6:22pm 11.27.20
I didn't like the uphaul/downhaul line on my Siren 17 rudder, so I modified it with a spring. I got
Moving on!
jssailem at 6:16pm 11.27.20
Ok Give up... It just looks dark to me.
Adding Wheels to a Dinghy   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 6:05pm 11.27.20
I like the options, but my dinghy is a Sumner dinghy that is double hulled so I am not sure I can m
south coast 22 rudder
BILLNPR at 6:00pm 11.27.20
I had a Southcoast 22 too. Mine like the Mac26s had/has a line from front of the rudder blade up to
LESSONS LEARNED
mermike at 5:57pm 11.27.20
I've been around diesels quite a while. The oil is always black.
New Owner
jssailem at 5:49pm 11.27.20
There is nothing wrong with the 150. And you can roll it up on a furler. In strong winds a 110 of a

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