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Alan at 7:16am 02.13.03
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Sooo, what are you folks using on the bottoms of your boats to get a super slick fast bottom and sti
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Had my 1976 Cat 30 re gelcoated. Will be applying two coats of Clearcoat. Does anybody have Pros '
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i just baught a new bulkhead compass and im trying to figure out witch side of the bulkhead to mount
Frank at 3:37am 02.13.03
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I have looked all over my 2001 H340 but I can't locate the fluxgate compass for the ST4000. Somebod
Colin at 3:23am 02.13.03
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I have to repair the rudders on a couple of Albacore sailing dinghys. The rudders are made up of se
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I just purchased a new wind instrument and am now faced with the problem of installing it! I've sear
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I am looking for an owners/operators maunual for a Yanmar YSM 8. Does any one have an old one I can
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I am in the process of rigging a wind turbine up to my sailboat and have a alternator with voltage r
Mike Walters at 10:35pm 02.12.03
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I have been sailing 1988 23 foot Hunter for a year. I am considering installing a Roller Furling. Ca
Lynn Thomas at 10:35pm 02.12.03
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I have a 22 footer. Can I use a 15 horse power on this boat, instead of a 9.9? Also, what is the re
Mark Rickey at 9:46pm 02.12.03
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For the first time this winter, I decided to leave my Hunter 34 int he water. I winterized the boat
Ron Thweatt at 9:40pm 02.12.03
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My boat is a 78 great shape cushions just look old but not bad I can live with the pattttttern what
Don K. at 8:59pm 02.12.03
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Our boat is in the water in Florida (Chrysler 26 swing keel) We have everything we need to build a t
Dennis at 7:36pm 02.12.03
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A question for all the swing keel addicts. I was thinking about adding a 2nd lock down bolt to my s
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help quick...i am buying and autopilot within the next 4 days for my 37 cutter....do i want the simr
Bob Fewkes at 12:35pm 02.12.03
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My understanding is that the UPS gets furled while beating to windward. Wouldn't this generate a lot
Eric Swift at 12:06pm 02.12.03
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Can anyone who has done it tell me about how much 11/2 inch hose it will take to replace all head/ho
Alan Liebnick at 11:44am 02.12.03
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I am looking to add a Kenyon Express "Butane" stove on my 1986 31'. Looking for input/ opinions of t
Darrell at 10:59am 02.12.03
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I have old sails that are still in good condition, but are whethered a bit. Is there someway to brig
Steve at 7:45am 02.12.03
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Has anyone installed A/C in their 380? Which manufacturer did you select and why? What size unit did

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Hunter 22 1982 boom jack
Captain Mal at 11:06am 07.31.20
Kgibson4. FYI . That vang hinge was just barely too small for my 22 (1982) pins. Worth the chance. O
Deck Light Switch on a 2009 36 Hunter
gmnormal at 11:04am 07.31.20
Well I would usually go with Van Winkle Special,Reserve, lot B 12 years.., But since I will have it
hauling boat off trailer?
Fidgit at 11:02am 07.31.20
that's an interesting strategy Watercolors II.. if i had such a dock, i might try it... I did see th
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:50am 07.31.20
If you upload pics, please select "thumbnail"...full size takes up half a page. However, there's re
Identify this wire
andrewgswitzer at 10:24am 07.31.20
Thanks. New one ordered.
Climbing the mast solo
Kopite at 10:22am 07.31.20
I use two ascenders on the spare jib halyard, with bosuns chair and self made foot straps, and a thi
Hot water coming through cold lines
SycloneDriver at 10:13am 07.31.20
Hi I had a very similar problem. It was due to the aerator being clogged with debris and causing b
How deep to launch
Hardhead at 10:05am 07.31.20
When you 1st launch the boat - back the trailer in slowly until the boat just floats. Look in the
Hot water coming through cold lines
Jeff652 at 10:01am 07.31.20
Hi I had a very similar problem. It was due to the aerator being clogged with debris and causing ba
Solar Vent on a head hatch.
Mr Fox at 9:57am 07.31.20
Which model? Post some pics. This is the model I have currently. I don't have any closeup images
Adventure
jviss at 9:34am 07.31.20
Great story! When I tow, I use a towing bridle, and I use the dinghy painter as a safety line, "bac
Hot water coming through cold lines
SycloneDriver at 9:31am 07.31.20
My boat does the same thing. I think its a combination of no/bad check valve and the fluctuating wa
Climbing the mast solo
jonelli at 9:28am 07.31.20
Finally concluding the results of my DIY mast ladder. I actually tried it. I used a double harness
best headsets?
jviss at 9:24am 07.31.20
Not so easy with 20k+ winds in a light multihull. The window for hang time is very short. I've go
best headsets?
Captain Larry-DH at 9:21am 07.31.20
going dead slow, almost stop, when you get to the mooring Not so easy with 20k+ winds in a light m
New Bedford, MA local knowledge?
jviss at 9:20am 07.31.20
By the way, not sure how they are operating these days, but the Westport Yacht Club, just East of T
New Bedford, MA local knowledge?
jviss at 9:18am 07.31.20
today, sorry. We are weekend warriors. Gotcha. I'll be there tomorrow morning, I'll try to find y
New Bedford, MA local knowledge?
Bob S at 9:16am 07.31.20
today, sorry. We are weekend warriors.
best headsets?
jviss at 9:13am 07.31.20
I think headsets are a great idea. Over the years I learned to use hand signals with my wife. Abou

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