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Barnaby at 11:38am 05.27.03
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Hi all, After my first season without one, I've decided to buy a dinghy for use with my 356 and was
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I'm thinking of buying a Catalina 22 that doesn't come with a trailer! Do I have to buy a trailer t
Rick at 11:07am 05.27.03
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With all the rainy weather we've had in the Southeast so far this season, a problem is raising it's
George Greenauer at 10:57am 05.27.03
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I close all 5 thru-hulls on my 29.5 whenever leaving her for a day, week or longer. A practice lear
Bob F at 10:41am 05.27.03
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Headed off to BVI's next week, picking up a 42' catamaran for a week long bareboat. Has anybody sail
Garth Brown at 10:22am 05.27.03
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Today my Hunter 216 was delivered to the dealer. I purchased separately, a 4 HP Mercury outboard wh
Richard Briggs at 9:51am 05.27.03
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Hola, I have a 1981 37' cutter. Water has appeared on the sole in the galley and is warping the sol
George Merino at 9:35am 05.27.03
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need advice on installing and adjusting new turnbuckles on my c30. mine is a tabernackle step mast.
Steve Starley at 9:34am 05.27.03
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I have a 1987 O'Day 322 which has developed a strange problem. After a heavy rain, the trim piece u
Scott B at 9:28am 05.27.03
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I have heard that the 26m has problems leaking, as well as, listing to starboard. Can anyone that h
ron sturm at 9:13am 05.27.03
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Trying to service Adler-Barbour unit in boondocks--no info or dealer in sight.Model No. SCM-10, S/N
Steve Growcock at 8:57am 05.27.03
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I am considering a brief vacation to Lake Norfolk in Arkansas. A quickie web search does not demons
George at 8:53am 05.27.03
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Looking for someone's knowledge as to the ability to convert a First 265 from tiller to wheel steeri
Morton Peet at 8:31am 05.27.03
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My 1974 oday22 came with two bilge pumps in the starboard bilge under the cockpit. This is all well
Richard Marble at 8:31am 05.27.03
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Like so many before me, I'm also looking to upgrade my Hunter 27 with a new marine diesel. Vetus Ma
Glenn Greene H 26.5 at 8:30am 05.27.03
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OK, I have a couple of rookie questions. My wife and I are getting ready for our first overnight on
Richard Marble at 8:24am 05.27.03
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Like so many before me, I'm also looking to upgrade my Hunter 27 with a new marine diesel. Vetus Ma
Gary at 8:01am 05.27.03
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Did something real stupid and careless yesterday and caused a about a 4 ft tear in my main. Bought s
scott at 7:50am 05.27.03
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Looking for a performance, trailerable boat in the 22'-25' range. My needs are a bit complicated si
Tim McCarty at 7:43am 05.27.03
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Why is my Yanmar 2GM so BLOODY difficult to cold start! Okay, I've read all of the threads in the a

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Hunter Edge Real Top Speed with 70hp Outboard
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:00pm 10.14.20
I never heard back from the poster
Measuring for a new sail
fred1diver at 3:55pm 10.14.20
hey Dave, not a precision 23, my boat is a Grampian 26, and I'm dealing with Precision sails
Measuring for a new sail
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:51pm 10.14.20
Precision 23? Where will boat be sailed
235 gudgeon removal
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:44pm 10.14.20
Spoke with poster advising what to look for on how to remove bolts. Further for safety to remove an
1GM10 yanmar diesel
Alan Gomes at 3:41pm 10.14.20
By the way: here is a quick overview of how the governor works on a 1GM10, as best I understand it.
1GM10 yanmar diesel
Alan Gomes at 3:32pm 10.14.20
I agree with Alan, Carefully check the linkage, fuel rack and governor.. If the issue does or migh
WINTERIZING PLUMBING   (1)
sailme88 at 3:32pm 10.14.20
When I installed a new water heater last fall, it had a 3 valve manifold attached. The manifold va
Isolating Batteries
Jim Hawkins at 3:30pm 10.14.20
The boat is a 1967 and the current owner has just taken possession and knowing little of boats and t
Hunter 34 False Bildge - How can you tell if the modification was done?
Allan12210 at 3:16pm 10.14.20
Once you remove the false bottom and clean it up, what did everyone do next? Did anyone put some ne
Measuring for a new sail
sloughsailer at 3:05pm 10.14.20
Does Precision have a loft that represents them near by? I guess it depends on your area. There ar
The kind of year it has been
Jackdaw at 2:51pm 10.14.20
I like the juke box at the back of the table! Tres nostalgique! Its a Mr Heater Buddy propane hea
1GM10 yanmar diesel
kloudie1 at 2:48pm 10.14.20
I agree with Alan, Carefully check the linkage, fuel rack and governor..
Isolating Batteries
Scott T-Bird at 2:38pm 10.14.20
The kind of year it has been
Jackdaw at 2:24pm 10.14.20
I'd love to meet. We'll see what c-19 brings. We're in a holding pattern here in Carriacou, but Beq
The kind of year it has been
capta at 2:18pm 10.14.20
Happy too! Nice time I do this! g pattern here in Carriacou, but Bequia's only abut 6 hours up hil
The kind of year it has been   (2)
Scott T-Bird at 2:16pm 10.14.20
Actually, looking at the interior improvements makes me a little sad for letting our Starwind go. W
The kind of year it has been   (1)
Jackdaw at 2:10pm 10.14.20
lol I believe it was the lens you used, but she looks huge. If you're in the area, can you take a c
WINTERIZING PLUMBING
Cu-Can at 2:10pm 10.14.20
Thank you for your post! I have a few questions about the instructions below: 1. After flushing the
The kind of year it has been
capta at 2:06pm 10.14.20
Right? 24.5 feet LOA. Half of the comments on the FB post were from WYC menmbers that could not be
What Brand of Folding Propeller is This?   (1)
Jackdaw at 2:00pm 10.14.20
From the hub shape, it looks like it goes on a saildrive .. Winning! I wondered if someone would

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