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Bob F at 3:29am 02.18.03
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The AB refridge on my 1998 Hunter 376 has started to occasionally stop cooling. It appears the compr
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I became the owner of a 1985 37 cutter last week. The fresh water system worked fine during the sea
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I am thinking of putting a third reef in my full batten main on our Hunter 280. Is this "overkill" f
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Hey Everybody, I'm considering entering in the annual Fugawi race from Hyannis to Nantucket this Ma
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I have a 1985 Hunter 25.5 with a Yanmar 1GM diesel. I am thinking of installing a removable outboar
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Here's an update on the water tanks. I finally got around to the starboard tank. You may recall from
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Don, I have your book on sail trim and find it very helpful. In the book you mention not just leech
Jack at 10:48pm 02.17.03
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We are purchasing a new boat... Catalina 350. We are due to close on the financing this coming Satu
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I have a passage 42 and want to take down the mast to allow navigation of the inland waterways of Fr
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Is there a Catalina 37 that is used in match raceing? Note this months MAINSHEET cover.
Jonathan Rhodes at 10:04pm 02.17.03
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I'm restoring a 1978 Oday 22. One of the many items that needs to be replaced is the daggerboard. Wh
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Greetings all! I am looking to install naviagtion lights on my 18.5 and was wondering if anyone has
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Changing the stuffing on my 1991 P42 is on the to-do list. I thought the size was 3/16", but the re
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Steve Dion at 1:41pm 02.17.03
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The Beerfort Scale, courtesy of Latitude 38 Force 0: Sails hanging limp. Tiller tends itself. For
Ken King at 1:20pm 02.17.03
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I am moving to Texarkana, Texas, and wonder if there is a nearby lake with a marina suitable for sai
Sandy at 1:12pm 02.17.03
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Royce at 12:29pm 02.17.03
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Has any one dropped the keel to reseal the joint? Mine (a 76) has a small leak and I'm thinking of
Tom La Roche at 12:01pm 02.17.03
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The mainsail on my 27 Hunter has been unused, unloved, and wrapped up tightly under the sail cover f
Dave at 11:23am 02.17.03
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I searched but couldn't find the answer. does anybody know the recommended tension for the standing

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Minor disaster averted / brain teaser   (1)
jaysweet at 6:26am 10.02.20
After mulling this over, I'm thinking the easy(ish) short-term fix would be to make a small, hinged
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser
TimFromLI at 6:22am 10.02.20
Not necessarily. His boat needs the key on to excite the alternator. Agree with alternator output to
Catalina 320 Stem Fitting
sailnoproblem at 6:22am 10.02.20
It's obvious that Catalina's supplier used in inferior grade of stainless.
winterize water system
TimFromLI at 6:20am 10.02.20
I just drain all of the water out of the fresh water system. I also remove the mixing valve at the w
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser
RoyS at 6:13am 10.02.20
Wire the alternator directly to the house (or start) and install an ACR and you won't have the prob
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
jaysweet at 6:06am 10.02.20
Well if you liked your Volt (RIP) you can today go buy a Honda Clarity PHEV 45 mile range, any nu
winterize water system
RoyS at 6:05am 10.02.20
I just drain all of the water out of the fresh water system. I also remove the mixing valve at the w
Electric Ferries Coming to Maine?
jaysweet at 6:02am 10.02.20
I also have a Volt and love it. It's a fantastic car but fundamentally too expensive to build with
Hunter 49 Solar Panel Installation Advice   (1)
Laid-back at 5:58am 10.02.20
Hi, 2 sorta unrelated questions on your install. I notice a tall stainless post on the port side of
Lido 14 drain plug size
Rick Webb at 5:52am 10.02.20
I have no idea but it is more than just the diameter there are at least three different pitch and th
Posts that start with: "Son, ..."
williamtl at 5:16am 10.02.20
So, I've come to the conclusion that anyone who starts a post with "Son, ..." should be banned from
Boats, projects, and people.
kappykaplan at 4:51am 10.02.20
:facepalm:
Posts that start with: "Son, ..."
Mr. Dave at 4:47am 10.02.20
Good, that's not very many people gonna get banned...
Posts that start with: "Son, ..."   (1)
Hunter216 at 4:39am 10.02.20
So, I've come to the conclusion that anyone who starts a post with "Son Apparently it has happened
Posts that start with: "Son, ..."
Justin_NSA at 4:27am 10.02.20
In all the years I've been on this forum, I've never seen a thread like that.
Has anybody purchased a new outboard online from overseas?
CrispyCringle at 4:12am 10.02.20
Don't do it, the engine will have no warranty. US warranty programs are exclusive for engines imp
Boats, projects, and people.
Will Gilmore at 3:53am 10.02.20
Kellet and Mantus were walking out of a bar. Kellet was arguing, at the top of his lungs, about cha
Hunter 49 Solar Panel Installation Advice
artboas at 3:23am 10.02.20
Our water maker is a Spectra Catalina 340 Z that runs off of 12 volt producing 14 gpm. The main uni
Hunter 49 Solar Panel Installation Advice
artboas at 3:04am 10.02.20
I have four 130 w panels mounted above the bimini on my Hunter 50. The four controlers are mounted

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