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Mike Casucci at 3:57am 02.06.03
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I have a Catalina 30. I have a gennaker I have never used. Don't know how to rig it or run with it.
Mark H. at 3:52am 02.06.03
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I need to replace two masthead sheaves on my Hunter 25 and I am having difficulty locating any repla
Peter J. Brennan at 3:50am 02.06.03
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There was a thread recently on rec.boats.cruising about shipping a boat overseas on a float-on/float
Miguel at 4:51am 02.06.03
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www.seldenmast.com They show a lot of different boats in their brochure Miguel H356 #195 Azul _/)
Rich Wallace at 6:28am 02.06.03
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Lowe's On the 34 that we have the plumbing is identical to the plastic plumbing that is available a
Chris Webb at 11:28pm 02.05.03
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Guys, Would you please comment on the general size used for code zero sails and approximate sailing
Paul at 11:10pm 02.05.03
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The 356 doesn't come with a hobbs meter. Does anyone know how to wire one to a 3GM30F? Thanks, Pau
Ed at 10:41pm 02.05.03
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Ok, here goes - will probably get the stuffing beat out of me by some of the regulars for a dumb que
Ron Thweatt at 9:23pm 02.05.03
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I would still like to have a dodger again has anyone got one to get rid of or have one they uses, I
JOEL LANGDON at 4:54pm 02.05.03
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WEBSITE WITH PICS OF RECOVERY OF USS COLE http://www.pianoladynancy.com/recovery_usscole.htm
Mark at 3:54pm 02.05.03
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Here we go again but I just had to let you know of an incident down under today. Met up with a deli
Ed.Brosselard. at 3:09pm 02.05.03
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I feel that the drop keel mechanism on my 1976--25 ODay needs dismantling and a comprehensive repair
Rick Tenan at 1:07pm 02.05.03
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Dear Doyle Sails: I have Doyle sails on my Mac 26-S. They work well and have provided quality powe
Gerald Davies at 9:56am 02.05.03
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I am thinking of installing "Lazy Jacks" on my 1988 H30 to make mainsail control easier when flaking
George at 8:28am 02.05.03
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Hi everyone, has anyone installed or used a roller furling to handle the main? When I say roller fur
Skip at 7:33am 02.05.03
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My 98 hunter 340 has developed a good case of crazing and its time to address this problem this spri
Pat Campbell at 6:50am 02.05.03
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I would like to put an additional water tank under the aft berth in my 331. Something in the size o
Joe Turner at 6:26am 02.05.03
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I am doing some reburbishing work on my Hunter 22. As you can tell from the picture, the hole in th
fred miller at 5:01am 02.05.03
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This a question probably only a 35.5 owner can answer. A small portion under the rub rail, nearer th
carisea at 4:49am 02.05.03
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the forward head on my p-42 seems to fill the bowl after I flush (electric) If I shut off the intake

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What to do if you lose your rig.
Jackdaw at 6:27am 09.30.20
I always carry a Gerber. Its rare for me to work on any project without using it. BUT the most impo
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Laid-back at 6:26am 09.30.20
Thank you Laid-back. The information and picture are helpful. I plan to add a water-maker after m
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Jackdaw at 6:19am 09.30.20
Interesting that even at that wind strength three purpose built racing boats had mast failures. I c
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JohnShannon at 6:16am 09.30.20
So you put a bigger valve on it and you are getting more flow. Wasn't that the objective? I predic
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Jackdaw at 6:12am 09.30.20
Interesting that it happened in front of you. Happy no one was hurt. That it happens to racers is a
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When I purchased my new to me 2005 Hunter 46 last January I replaced the 14 year old Sea Fire FGA 1
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Jackdaw at 6:08am 09.30.20
So JD, I hear you asking if they need assistance (kudos) but what was the result? We stopped and
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jssailem at 6:07am 09.30.20
What causes you to think you need to adjust your rake and tension shrouds? Your halyards ( main a
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gtg at 5:46am 09.30.20
:worthless: :wink3::biggrin: I need to tighten my shrouds and adjust my rake.
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Sailm8 at 5:45am 09.30.20
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RoyS at 5:28am 09.30.20
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George_NJ at 5:27am 09.30.20
Don't forget about quiet inland "electric-only" lakes. I too like motoring with the gas motor and th
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Daze at 5:20am 09.30.20
Thank you Laid-back. The information and picture are helpful. I plan to add a water-maker after my
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I'm 34. Going threw a divorce. I'm ready for an adventure That's not enough of an adventure for
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Project_Mayhem at 2:01am 09.30.20
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