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Steven F at 10:08am 04.13.03
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Late last year one of my dock line let loose during a storm and my '87 H31 rubbed up against the doc
Frank Hand at 10:06am 04.13.03
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Planning to install an electric windlass (chain and rope) in the above. Interested in make and model
jack at 9:57am 04.13.03
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I need info regarding off shore coastal sailing in a H30 in good shape, with a clear headed sailor--
d j at 9:37am 04.13.03
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I have a S/L Sprint 900 that needs service. Anyone have the name/location/phone # for the service c
Mark at 9:14am 04.13.03
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Lost my jib in a storm, trip coming up in 2 weeks, desperately need a jib for a 1980 '27 Hunter.
Trent at 8:37am 04.13.03
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I recently replaced the water pump impeller on my Yanmar YSM 12 and now it will not pump the boat is
Steve Dion at 8:36am 04.13.03
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Someone was looking for a 10 inch open base cleat the other day. Perko has them with two holes and
Steve Dion at 8:05am 04.13.03
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Does anyone know who owns a Catalina 34 MKII from Marina Del Rey named Elizabeth. For your informat
Brian C. at 7:56am 04.13.03
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Ok. I recently installed a battery monitor (Link 1000)in my H380. It seems to measure my power usage
Richard Stanley at 7:22am 04.13.03
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m looking for a used spinaker for my 1993 Hunter Vision 32
Alex at 5:37am 04.13.03
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I have been experiencing a problem with the door handle to the head on my Legend 1992 Legend 35.5.
Dave at 5:28am 04.13.03
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I am in the process of purchasing a 1978 Catalina 30 that is currently out of the water. It has wha
Kenyon Ducane at 5:24am 04.13.03
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I would like a good bullet point "How To" sign to post in the head of my Cat 36 MKII for guests. Is
John Lekas at 4:52am 04.13.03
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Hello, I hope someone can help me out. I am considering buying a used 1987 Catalina Capri 18. I w
Bill P. at 2:35am 04.13.03
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I guess I was too long from the boat but yesterday I noticed damage on the forward wooden floor on m
Lee Henderson at 2:13am 04.13.03
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Has anyone done a recent front hatch replacement? Is that a brand that will fit with little deck mod
Joe Mullee at 1:23am 04.13.03
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I purchased an ICOM "IC-M402" VHF radio with the DSC emergency capability. I want to get the nine di
Ed Schenck at 1:14am 04.13.03
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A couple of Cherubini owners had asked about mounting the Simrad autohelm. I took some pictures yes
JOE AND LYNN at 1:00am 04.13.03
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MY WIFE AND I JUST PURCHASED A 1984 CATALINA 30. WE ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME! WE WANT TO PUT UP SOME
Sanders LaMont at 2:22pm 04.12.03
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Are any of you interested in trying to get together somewhere in/around San Francisco Bay this summ

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Lightning Protection
JamesG161 at 8:13am 10.07.20
Actaully... If you want to read more of @walt comments and a full thread on subject refer to newbi
Hunter 260 Bow Roller & Anchor System
Ajp at 8:12am 10.07.20
My 270 came with it. However, too small to really do the job. The nylon roller was broken off, BUT
Whisker pole   (1)
Jackdaw at 8:12am 10.07.20
Nice boat. You don't have an attachment for a whisker pole because your boat was not designed to us
leave h260 in the water over winter
Benny17441 at 8:11am 10.07.20
How stable is the boat with the ballast tank empty?
Pulls to port under power
Benny17441 at 8:07am 10.07.20
Yep, it is called prop walk. But you know, it does not do it in neutral and it is very predictable
Does my H26 main sheet need this much rope?
Ajp at 8:06am 10.07.20
Yes you do! I purchased a 2001 270 last year, and had to drop the mast. last time was 2003 with a
Whisker pole   (4)
Allan12210 at 8:01am 10.07.20
My whisker pole is stowed on the front of the mast with a track. I have a 2:1 purchase line to the p
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
twistedskipper at 7:57am 10.07.20
If air does not get into the tank, the pump creates a vacuum above the water as the level goes down.
Whisker pole   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:57am 10.07.20
If you do not want to store it on the mast you might consider storing the pole on brackets attached
Splicing
BigEasy at 7:45am 10.07.20
Splicing   (2)
jssailem at 7:42am 10.07.20
Soft shackles are a gift I give to fellow sailors. It is a knot that connects us. I used the Brian T
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
rgranger at 7:27am 10.07.20
#Peggie, I will check clearance on top of tank. Uniseal defintely an option. #Sailme88, not sure I
cooling water/exhaust hose leak
SteveO77 at 7:25am 10.07.20
Many thanks to all of you. With 40 gallons of water in buckets and tubs on the port bow, I have go
Bye Bye Birdie
dlochner at 7:21am 10.07.20
Hmmm, I guess every mooring field should have a sacrificial boat, sort of take one for the team appr
Lightning Protection
walt at 7:20am 10.07.20
Actaully... You have to consider electric and magnetic fields with lighting. How do you get electr
Bye Bye Birdie
shemandr at 7:09am 10.07.20
Comorants cleaned out a mooring field off New Suffolk faster than the town could. The town wanted t
Lightning Protection
JohnShannon at 7:07am 10.07.20
A St. Someone or other statue? Patron saint of sailors, or patron saint of expensive electronics.
Lightning Protection
JamesG161 at 6:48am 10.07.20
No one has mentioned bonding yet Awww gee I still like you a lot! :cowbell: _______ Bonding ele
New S2 6.7 Owner - Lifting Keel Maintenance
FourthCoast at 5:51am 10.07.20
I have a 1980 S2 6.7 hull 17 whic I sail on Petenwell Lake in Wisconsin. I assume your winch set up
Confused about pipe sizes - trying to make dip tube for new tank
Fredct at 5:41am 10.07.20
#team - tank on order. Fittings and hoses not yet ordered. During prep work last weekend, I noticed

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