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Allan Frey at 3:56am 05.19.03
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There was a recent thread on the safety of flying a jib alone on a fractional B'R rig. It was an int
Bob Miller at 3:27am 05.19.03
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I'm having trouble setting up my new ST4000+ wheel A/P. I would like to hear what settings anybody e
Gord at 3:27am 05.19.03
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To all, I have juist picked up my new 2002 26X. I've sailed it once and spend the night on it using
Bill Leathen at 3:19am 05.19.03
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I took off the old blue micron paint, put on 4 coats of Interprotect 2000, and have put on VC17M. A
Captain Jim at 3:12am 05.19.03
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After 5 years of sailing my 87 model Hunter Legend 31, I finally decided to have mercy on my wife an
Don at 3:08am 05.19.03
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Does anyone know where I can get the wood cutting board for the top of the Origo 3000?
Phil Rains at 2:47am 05.19.03
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Condensation builds up and freezes on the lines from the compressor to the box. I have covered them
Olivier Ruhlmann at 2:35am 05.19.03
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I posted a new photo forum for O'day 37. I showed my latest repairs: reinforcement, and making boat
JOE at 2:22am 05.19.03
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DOES ANYONE KNOW THE HEAD HOLDING TANK CAPACITY. ITS MOLDED INTO THE HULL, THERE ARE NO SPECS IN ANY
Peter at 2:18am 05.19.03
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Just purchased an "older" 19 foot Daysailer and looking for help with rigging and where to find ID n
Jay Bitzer at 2:12am 05.19.03
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Can anyone make any recommendations regarding a tiller autopilot for my 1987 Catalina 27? Thanks!
Edward Steenstra III at 2:02am 05.19.03
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Have a new 216 and would like to know your shroud tensioning method. Thanks in advance for your repl
James Perry at 1:33am 05.19.03
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Can anyone tell how and where I can obtain as built drawings for my 1977 Hunter Cherubini 25. A cop
KA at 1:26am 05.19.03
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Bought this (our first) sailboat last summer. Lots of bad mildew stains because of leaky ports. Fina
Chris K at 1:10am 05.19.03
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My H240 seems to heel faster to starboard than to port.. the only explanation I can see is that it i
Larry Stewart at 12:35am 05.19.03
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I am in the process of replacing the original radio with the SH Intrepid with Ram Mic. Question...w
Chris at 12:32am 05.19.03
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How do I rig the reefing lines on a "new-to-me" 1980 Hunter 36? I have two hooks at luff end of boom
Fred at 12:22am 05.19.03
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The achor light is out on my 380. Before I go up the mast, is there anyone who knows what bulb is u
JimR at 12:17am 05.19.03
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I have a 1987 Catalina 22 and need to find the replacement for the exit sheaves. Does anyone know th
Walt Allensworth at 12:13am 05.19.03
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Hi! I'm looking for good web-sites that discuss the pros and cons of sailboat construction. When I g

Recent Replies

Adding dedicated jibsheet winches to a H310
wdonovan at 2:58pm 08.15.20
Wow thanks guys for the input and especially for the factory manual links. There is so much I can le
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high.
SycloneDriver at 2:54pm 08.15.20
How do you spot the guy that hates everything form a safe distance? I'm a very social person, love
Danforth anchor rules
shemandr at 2:42pm 08.15.20
I poo pooed the Fortress being a fan of the weight on the bottom school. But early this year I was
Securing the mast at the base
Gene Neill at 2:27pm 08.15.20
Looks secure to me!
Hunter 42 passage
sail sfbay at 2:20pm 08.15.20
Might send a PM to those Hunter 42 owners in this thread who replaced their Jabsco toilet solenoid v
hunter 42 passage
sail sfbay at 2:19pm 08.15.20
Might send a PM to those Hunter 42 owners in this thread who replaced their Jabsco toilet solenoid v
Danforth anchor rules
srimes at 2:14pm 08.15.20
I thought danforth type (including fortress), when set, had the best holding power/weight ratio?
Pop Top Gas Spring Addition   (1)
ShawnL at 2:13pm 08.15.20
Wow -- perfect timing. I just installed my kit from CD today. Unfortunately, it did not go as plan
Hunter 216 Chain Plate
sail sfbay at 2:10pm 08.15.20
This thread about a Hunter 216 chain plate and article entitled "Rebedding the chainplates" might be
Top it up and hope????
srimes at 2:08pm 08.15.20
Well, spark plug was nice and dry, but gave a few pulls with it out anyway. It took a lot of oil t
Winch question
Davidasailor26 at 2:07pm 08.15.20
Some smaller Barlow winches just have a button to release the drum instead of the Allen screw. Depre
Lehr Impeller
kloudie1 at 2:06pm 08.15.20
Welcome aboard.. Same impeller from a Tohatsu 5.. The engine was made by Tohatsu and Lehr had a prop
Lehr Impeller
sail sfbay at 2:03pm 08.15.20
Welcome to the forum!! Might check with these sites..........they did not say "no longer available"
My first sailing video ....
kappykaplan at 1:55pm 08.15.20
Great video. Tks for sharing. :beer:
Danforth anchor rules
shemandr at 1:51pm 08.15.20
I think we're ..... veering into an anchor discussion. :yikes: Actually, I've used danforths for
Advice on Price for Hunter 22 ?
shemandr at 1:32pm 08.15.20
https://www.smartmarineguide.com/marlow_hunter-boats-for-sale?k=hunter+22 These are priced higher th
Following in the footsteps....   (2)
Himilou at 1:29pm 08.15.20
Ok started working on the forrepeak. Tank inspection is top of the list so I got everything dismantl
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high.
Meriachee at 1:29pm 08.15.20
I am to understand Meriachee. The folks here in Washington and Oregon passed the same local laws f
Danforth anchor rules
Will Gilmore at 1:26pm 08.15.20
Actually, which fort is that? Fort Gorges, Casco Bay, Portland, Me. -Will (Dragonfly)
Danforth anchor rules
capta at 1:26pm 08.15.20
Yep, that is about the only way a danforth will hold. Danforth are like solar panels, the one tha

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