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John McKissack at 5:22am 07.02.03
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I have a Hunter 170 that is minus the riging. Where can I buy an owner's manual? Or could someone sc
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I am a new sailor and this is my first boat that I plan to buy. I have read numerous articles about
Clayton at 4:44am 07.02.03
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I own a 1998 h310 and have a question about the engine bed. Several of the lag bolts are stripped, 2
Cameron Hamilton at 4:27am 07.02.03
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John Visser at 3:59am 07.02.03
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I can't view the pics I upload. At first all seems well, but then if I go back adn try to view them
Kay at 3:30am 07.02.03
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Any information on how to get involved in racing clubs in the Annapolis area? Have a 33.6 and spent
steve at 3:28am 07.02.03
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I have a hunter 33.6 and my hot water heater keeps shutting down. I have to constantly reset by hit
Art at 3:05am 07.02.03
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I have a 1984 C-22 with a one piece stern pushpit. I have seen on many newer boats the manufacturer
Jim Hamner at 2:35am 07.02.03
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Is there a way to pressure test the tank and connections for leaks? I have checked the hose from the
Tim at 1:16am 07.02.03
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I have 2 Trojan T106 golf cart batteries in my boat wired in series. My battery charger is a 12 vol
Don Wilson at 1:05am 07.02.03
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I just purchased a 1994 35.5 and in the process of cleaning and looking in the dark corners I notice
Sailormannj at 12:35am 07.02.03
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Heading out to Port Jeff next week. Is the sand hole a good place to anchor? Cannot tell the depth
Ron S. at 12:20am 07.02.03
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I recently noticed that the engine hours meter on my tachometer has suddenly stopped working - - -al
John Visser at 12:17am 07.02.03
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Some may recall that I took the M25 home for the winter. Well, its back in, and purring like a kitte
J.B. Dyer at 12:12am 07.02.03
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I want a radar my wife wants an electric head. Have any of you 34/35 folks found an electric head o
John Visser at 12:10am 07.02.03
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Some may recall that I took the M25 home for the winter. Well, its back in, and purring like a kitt
John Visser at 12:01am 07.02.03
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Some may recall that I took the M25 home for the winter. Well, its back in, and purring like a kitt
pat at 10:48pm 07.01.03
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I have a 1983 Hunter 25' and am having whats' been explained to me as "weather helm".In heavier wind
Nathan Schaan at 10:37pm 07.01.03
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Went out racing - wind was about 5knts when we left doc blew to over 20 by the time we were on the l
Al STORY at 9:42pm 07.01.03
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What size alternator, model, etc., have you replaced the stock alternator with to improve the batter

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Pearson 303 ; Mast Pad Eye Location
sail sfbay at 7:30am 10.29.20
These threads below provides guidance on pad eye location. See post 3 in the second thread for pad
Container Ship cuts Minesweeper in two
Pirate Dave at 7:26am 10.29.20
The curious thing about all of this for me: the news story said there were only 27 sailors on board
Sailing Porn
Jackdaw at 7:23am 10.29.20
This popped up on my FB page from January of this year. Figured someone would enjoy it. 40 kts .mp
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
dLj at 7:17am 10.29.20
Also, what do you mean by storing the wheel overhead? dj Ah, now that you point that out I see, w
Invest 95L
jssailem at 7:09am 10.29.20
Jim and his family are ok. But Saba is not doing well. Zeta was a bad girl. :banghead:
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
VisionPNW at 6:56am 10.29.20
Very nice indeed! What kind of leather did you use? It was an Italian whole hide from Tandy Leathe
Help: Steering Wheel Locks Up When Hard To Port
catalanc at 6:52am 10.29.20
Thanks, Greg. I have been staring but there does not appear to be any sort of stop. I am imagining
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
kappykaplan at 6:48am 10.29.20
@dLj , the OP means on the bimini - last picture. :beer:
Masthead flotation?
kappykaplan at 6:47am 10.29.20
If you want to avoid capsizing altogether, DON'T cleat the mainsheet.... when you feel the puff, ju
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
dLj at 6:44am 10.29.20
Also, we store our wheel overhead in the cockpit as we liveaboard and get on and off the boat throu
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
dLj at 6:39am 10.29.20
Very nice indeed! What kind of leather did you use? dj
Masthead flotation?
Joe at 6:38am 10.29.20
Should I bother with pursuing this safety measure? Honestly, I wouldn't. Rental companies equip
Safe to Leave Dead Batteries on Board for the Winter?
dLj at 6:31am 10.29.20
To Benny's point - "The best argument that I have heard for powering bilge pumps 24/7 is "If they c
Help: Steering Wheel Locks Up When Hard To Port
NYSail at 6:27am 10.29.20
Not familiar with these but my first though is that maybe the "stop" needs to be adjusted so the bar
Outhaul rigging
Justin_NSA at 6:22am 10.29.20
They must have had trained hamsters to run the lines thru the blocks in the boom!
Outhaul rigging
Joe at 6:18am 10.29.20
Don't forget that there will be some type of tackle inside the boom to give enough purchase/power to
Invest 95L
Rick486 at 6:05am 10.29.20
Just got power back!:wow3: Boy did i have trouble sleeping. Mind rushing to all the possibilities
Safe to Leave Dead Batteries on Board for the Winter?
Justin_NSA at 5:49am 10.29.20
To Benny's point - "The best argument that I have heard for powering bilge pumps 24/7 is "If they c
Fall Racing on Galveston Bay
Jackdaw at 5:36am 10.29.20
Paul called most of the stuff I would have pointed out. Yes for sure don't tack directly on a leadin
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
Justin_NSA at 5:25am 10.29.20
:clap: very nice!

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