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Marcio Bodnariuc at 11:51pm 08.27.03
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Just bought a Hunter 34' that is equipped with a Apelco Loudhailer Apelco HXL1000. Don't have the ma
David Walters at 11:21pm 08.27.03
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I think this was discussed before but I'm archive search illiterate. I need to get to some wiring t
Judi at 10:40pm 08.27.03
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The refrigerated ice box lids 'leaks'. When the box is well chilled condensation in found on the co
Rick Warner at 8:33pm 08.27.03
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Victor at 6:28pm 08.27.03
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Hello there! I am wondering if anyone had installed a shower on his/her Macgregor 26 boat. Please sh
Keith at 4:17pm 08.27.03
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I followed the exploits of Barking Spider, CAT 38 in this years Transpac race. I also own a CAT 38
Brad at 1:31pm 08.27.03
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Went sailing today on my 260 with some friends and the boat would not hold course. We didnt have an
James at 1:24pm 08.27.03
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I have just acquired a stainless folding Northill anchor. It is very unique and by my account seems
Connie at 1:15pm 08.27.03
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I have an 87 C30 and as far as I know the last time the bilge was cleaned out was in 1999 when it wa
Mike at 12:27pm 08.27.03
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I read in Practical Sailor's review of the 410 that it stalled when pointed above 35 degrees in mode
Sam Kramer at 11:32am 08.27.03
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After three power outings in my new '02 26X, I shamed myself into finally raising the mast yesterday
Charles at 11:14am 08.27.03
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I have a 1982 Capri 25 that needs to have the boom "rebuilt" with new rigging and sheaves. Anyone k
Jim A at 10:59am 08.27.03
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I have read alot of reviews about raising the mailsail and to tell you the truth it looks like a big
Frank at 9:52am 08.27.03
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Purchased sailboat after and because of certain claims made about previous work completed. Subsequen
Bill at 9:30am 08.27.03
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Boats, books and brushes; the sailing and arts festival will be in New London, CT. on 5.6. '7 Sept.
Jeff Bacon at 9:06am 08.27.03
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Hi all: Has anyone seen the New Hunter 41, is it even out yet, and, what's the difference ( other t
Rick D at 7:56am 08.27.03
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Hey, do any of you guys with the newly-required eco-fuel cans have the same problem as I? I find the
Rick Warner at 7:54am 08.27.03
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Rick D at 7:34am 08.27.03
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Just returned from over two weeks away from our Marina del Rey slip to hang off our mooring in Cat H
dan at 7:31am 08.27.03
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would like to know the mast ht above the waterline for the tall rig, purchased the boat couple month

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272 transducer problem
Davidasailor26 at 5:06am 11.08.20
What brand of sounder is it? Is there a gain adjustment knob on the back of it that you can try tuni
Can't Remove Screw in Mast
DougM at 5:03am 11.08.20
I want to hijack this thread for a minute: Anybody have a suggestion for extracting a small hardened
Steering Lube 41s5
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:49am 11.08.20
What makes you think lubricating something is going to make it easier? Are you familiar with the cab
Stepping the mast with just muscle?
Sailm8 at 3:31am 11.08.20
We trailered ou C22 from St Louis to the Keys several times a year. The two of us stepped the mast
2020 haul out.
Captain Larry-DH at 2:38am 11.08.20
Self Furling Jib
jssailem at 1:54am 11.08.20
The simple answer= yes One of the Furler features is you can unroll or roll up as much of the sail
Self Furling Jib
andyb28 at 11:58pm 11.07.20
One more quick question about this, if you don't mind? Can I pull say half of the sail out and use
Stepping the mast with just muscle?
CavuDave at 11:23pm 11.07.20
I step mine solo every time I sail. I use a mast crutch and my mainsheet attached to the forstay for
Halloween cruise
forbin at 10:34pm 11.07.20
For the Mantus, I have the 35. I needed to replace my old 35-lb CQR anchor because the hinge knuck
Oh, one more thing.....
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 10:03pm 11.07.20
paints???? :)
Oh, one more thing.....
Ron20324 at 9:32pm 11.07.20
LOL, she's learning more and more about sailors. Jodi had to take a picture to prove to people that
Stepping the mast with just muscle?
Benny17441 at 9:14pm 11.07.20
It is very doable. Get a ladder or fabricate a mast crutch to rest the mast by the stern of the boa
Filthy Deck Hull Joint Help
DArcy at 8:52pm 11.07.20
My old 1974 C&C 27 had what looked like butyl caulking oozing out of the hull to deck joint. It was
Filthy Deck Hull Joint Help
Ted at 8:33pm 11.07.20
Can you post a photo?
Stepping the mast with just muscle?
Lazy1 at 7:38pm 11.07.20
Attach you fore stay to the top of your main sheet and connect the bottom of the main sheet to your
Firefly Carbon Foam AGM batteries
leo310 at 7:09pm 11.07.20
We have 4 GC batteries plus 1 12 volt starter battery. The only thing that we also have is 330 watts
2 inch sanitation hose
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:03pm 11.07.20
I'm glad you've found my book helpful...I'll watch for your PM! --Peggie
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356
chuckwayne at 6:59pm 11.07.20
Congrats! what jssailem said - after you get the wood stabilized the penetrating epoxy - a product l
Halloween cruise
Hayden Watson at 6:21pm 11.07.20
Where exactly did you end up on the west side of Lopez? Dugwalla Bay is on the other east side of W

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