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Betty at 11:30am 07.18.03
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Help!!! I am considering purchasing a 2001 model 320 with a furled mail, shoal keel and all options
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Two words "BLOODY COLD" Boy oh boy it has been down to 8c overnight and max of only 14 during the d
Chloe Sampson at 10:45am 07.18.03
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I recently "inherited" an Oday sprite sailboat. I do not sail, but would like to get some informati
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I just wanted to check in with my favorite group of sailors! We are currently in Newport, OR and are
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I am looking for a used or new boom for a hunter Legend 35.5 Will like to have various options in p
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water coming up into cabin area from piping that guides line that holds up the center board in the t
Kevin O'Neal at 7:53am 07.18.03
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Reference 1983 27' Yes, FULL of questions today. Even with the lever on the head (Mansfield 751) p
Ron at 7:39am 07.18.03
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Thinking about moving to the Tarpon Springs area. Can anyone suggest some marinas to look at in the
Brad at 7:36am 07.18.03
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I lowered the mast a few minutes ago to put the flag on the pully on the spreaders. When raising th
Kevin O'Neal at 7:33am 07.18.03
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Reference 1983 27' So we finally get to rinsing out our water tank and filling with water. In the
Kevin O'Neal at 7:24am 07.18.03
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Regarding 1983 27' I'm looking to replace the lenses on my V-birth Portlights. I've visited the Pomp
Ron Brassord at 7:24am 07.18.03
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Another question on my new 1988 C30. There is about a good inch of play in the wheel, and I think I
Dan O'Brien at 7:13am 07.18.03
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I recently inspected during a survey the stainless steel tube that the drive shaft cutlass bearing i
Barry Lenoble at 6:44am 07.18.03
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Hello, I am looking to buy a Catalins 22. I need a trailer. Some of the boats I am considering have
Les Blackwell at 6:07am 07.18.03
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The Hunter Association of Puget Sound (H.A..P.S.) is holding its Summer Rendezvous in Port Townsend
Gregory bubb at 6:06am 07.18.03
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I'm afraid this really isn't an article, but more of a request for help locating parts for the motor
Scott at 6:04am 07.18.03
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I am venturing for the first time into the world of sailing. I picked up a Hunter 22 in horrible co
Harry at 5:58am 07.18.03
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I'm considering getting a new to me boat, and am looking at a few now. The one at the top of the lis
Todd Julius at 5:30am 07.18.03
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I've just gotten a 272LE and I'm planning to replace the fuel filters. The Westerbeke manual says it
Mary Laski at 4:31am 07.18.03
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I have a 1974 Catalina 27. Now that the boat, I and my friends are getting older, I think it's time

Recent Replies

Furling mast, weird switch
jchandler2730 at 4:01pm 08.28.20
Thanks again... I will check it out carefully
Any drop-in replacement for the new Marinco 4" Solar Vent?
sail sfbay at 3:58pm 08.28.20
A few other options: $75 from Amazon: ECO-WORTHY Solar Powered Attic Fan Solar Venting Stainless S
Fuel Limiter Screw Adjustment?
Stu Jackson at 3:56pm 08.28.20
Good for you & thnx for letting us know about a happy ending.
Any drop-in replacement for the new Marinco 4" Solar Vent?
Justin_NSA at 3:55pm 08.28.20
+1 for try to work with vendor. Say you still have the box. The vent should still look new. Challen
Cruising RPM research
Stu Jackson at 3:47pm 08.28.20
Sure the engine's rated for it and can do it, but on a lot of boats today 85% is inefficient becaus
Any drop-in replacement for the new Marinco 4" Solar Vent?
sail sfbay at 3:24pm 08.28.20
OK then another option is a $59 - 80 Pactrade Marine Boat Solar Powered Ventilator from Amazon OR $7
Cruising RPM research
Scott T-Bird at 3:23pm 08.28.20
I'm an engineer, but not bored or retired. I think I learned the most about my motor from James Tay
Any drop-in replacement for the new Marinco 4" Solar Vent?
Ken13559 at 3:13pm 08.28.20
One option is a 4" Nicro Day-Night Solar Vent (manual attached) which has a 4-/34" diameter hole si
Problems with my 2003 Beneteau 411 Refrig and Freezer
sail sfbay at 3:12pm 08.28.20
Welcome to the forum!! Might try these guys: Alans Yacht Refrigeration-Marina Del Rey-CA-902
Backstay Failure
garymalmgren at 3:06pm 08.28.20
That didn't happen over night.
Cheek blocks?
shemandr at 2:54pm 08.28.20
I've seen boats rigged with an additional block, usually standing, on the rear of the jib track to p
Mailsail furling
Bob J. at 2:50pm 08.28.20
There are a number of different ways to rig lazy jacks, ours are retractable we only deploy them wh
Mailsail furling
Bob J. at 2:48pm 08.28.20
I like my Tides Track system with retractable lazy jacks. xGvqgqYWUcg Nice! That's pretty cool
Adding refrigeration to a Hunter 410
Don Lucas at 2:32pm 08.28.20
I shined a light under and along the stove this morning. There is no gap on my boat to behind the fr
Another Raymarine wind speed issue.   (1)
joker460 at 1:54pm 08.28.20
You did the following tests?
Cheek blocks?
kappykaplan at 1:47pm 08.28.20
when using the spinnaker then no jib? Correct!
Cheek blocks?
ScottySailor at 1:46pm 08.28.20
Adding refrigeration to a Hunter 410
scottdube at 1:28pm 08.28.20
I have seen where an owner mounted the compressor behind the oven. It is on here in a thread somewh
Furling mast, weird switch
capta at 1:15pm 08.28.20
OK, thanks. I have it *not* on either end of the S slot rather than what the photo shows, and it f

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