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Al STORY at 9:42pm 07.01.03
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When preparing our 260 (wing keel) to be launched for the first time this season, we noticed that th
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A friend sent it to me...I think you'll love it. Click on the link below, then sit back, watch and B
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I had Farmers Insurance Group for my liability insurance on my Hunter for the past year- They sold
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I'm attempting to attach a picture here which will show my dilema. Anyone have any constructive sugg
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Phil: I wanted to post a photo and searched the archives for instructions. You indicated there is a
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Does anyone know how to reach the nuts for the bolts to the two stanchions on the transom? We're re-
David Pringle at 12:47pm 07.01.03
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I have a lovely 1979 Hunter 27 in great condition. It has the original one cylender yanmar diesel wh
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Hi All: Along with a host of manufacturing oversights on my new 386, one which is annoying regards
Wayne at 12:32pm 07.01.03
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Hey thinking about the venting when moving my battery to the forward v berth. Thought I had it cove
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How do you replace the pendant (rope) that brings the centerboard up on a Oday 19' Weekender (1982 y
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what alternator will fit my yse 12 which will have a built in single wire regulator. just blew up my
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I have recently brought up from 30 feet deep what i am told by the former owner is a Kaiser 26' 1968
Linda at 10:49am 07.01.03
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Hi all, We have had our '89 Legend for 4 months now, and are working our way through the repairs / u
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greetings all. i have a new hunter 426. the fridge was working fine, but is no longer getting cold.
Warren at 9:59am 07.01.03
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Are screens available for a 1989 Catalina 30 for the opening ports. The bugs are terrible after all

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New Sails
Tally Ho at 3:03pm 08.24.20
I bought a new main sail last year from North sails. I appreciated the personal attention (sales gu
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BigEasy at 3:02pm 08.24.20
The canvas shop should have laid out the fabric on the dodger frame. They should have also installe
Mailsail furling
markwbird at 2:46pm 08.24.20
Inmast Furler is actually Latin for headache.
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Deleted member 117556 at 2:45pm 08.24.20
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LeslieTroyer at 2:27pm 08.24.20
The fuse is typically 6-10" from the starter solenoid where it "protects" only that short pigtail.
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working
Mag97 at 2:26pm 08.24.20
Ralph, many thanks for the information. I connected the battery directly on the motor to discard an
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Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:25pm 08.24.20
look nto a behind the mast rroller furler. Although me in my late seventies still has no problem ree
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason
dlochner at 2:15pm 08.24.20
Thanks so much for the reply! The yard is drawn up into a yoke/gallows on the mast. The mast is in
Mailsail furling
capta at 2:13pm 08.24.20
I love our RF main sail. When I was searching for a boat to buy my research led me to believe it wou
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dlochner at 2:09pm 08.24.20
Let's see. New mast. New sail. New standing rigging. Loss of sailing performance due to sail design
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blackislandben at 2:09pm 08.24.20
Thanks so much for the reply! The yard is drawn up into a yoke/gallows on the mast. The mast is in
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason
capta at 2:05pm 08.24.20
Though I don't have a lot of first hand experience with the lateen rig, I'm pretty sure it is an imp
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason
dlochner at 2:02pm 08.24.20
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nramsey at 1:55pm 08.24.20
The conduits are in tracks and can be pulled out from the bottom. Unfortunately only with the mast
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sail sfbay at 1:52pm 08.24.20
I received 2 quotes today................. Please share the sail material, weight, none partial or

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