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Stan Taylor at 10:07am 09.19.02
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If I want to clean the Scupper Drain Lines leading from the cockpit while my '75 is in the water, ca
Will Baker at 10:06am 09.19.02
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I'd appreciate some advice on dealing with a problem I have observed. It seems that a handful of the
Colin Cheetham at 7:57am 09.19.02
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My new UK built 356 is the show boat at the current Southampton Boat Show - and she looks great :-)!
Bob Fliegel at 7:50am 09.19.02
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Anyone have any idea why the H260 rudder is designed to float. Prior to owning my H260, I spent the
Carl lebo at 7:37am 09.19.02
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What defines a "pocket cruiser"?
Bob Fliegel at 6:57am 09.19.02
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Anyone know anything about an accident in Vermont with a McGregor 26X ?
Brian at 6:07am 09.19.02
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Just purchased a C-27 and am moored at Horseshoe Bay. So far I've brought the boat back from Campbe
Dan Marques at 4:26am 09.19.02
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Apparently the end is near, because my "it will run forever" 1971 British Seagull has gone to that g
Bill Stine at 4:22am 09.19.02
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I've got a 1983 O'Day 34 and I need to replace the masthead halyard sheaves. What diameter sheaves
Jim Stevens at 3:36am 09.19.02
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Peggie, I read your reply to a porta pottie question where the owner had "blues" leaking out of the
Anthony Bavuso at 3:29am 09.19.02
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I am considering moving down south to maybe Florida or somewhere on the Gulf coast and I am looking
Anthony Bavuso at 3:18am 09.19.02
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I have recently been toying with the idea of enlarging the scuppers on my Hunter 25.5. And I mainly
Olivier van Mierlo at 3:04am 09.19.02
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In response to your comments I'd like to give you some more details about this whole event. We did t
Ed at 1:56am 09.19.02
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I'm considering installing Lazy Jacks, or having a Dutchman system installed that will work with my
Dave Youngblut at 1:27am 09.19.02
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I have read, with great interest, the many trailerable sailboat articles in the popular sailing maga
Noah at 1:25am 09.19.02
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I need to paint the bottom of my 1976, Catalina 22 this winter. How much paint will I need. One or t
Anita at 12:56am 09.19.02
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I am in the process of changing all my battery cables on my C-30 1989 from factory installed 4 gauge
Jim Hughes at 12:43am 09.19.02
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Jim, I'd be willing to test something that would keep me from having to put bottom paint on a boa
Wayneo at 10:55pm 09.18.02
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A few times I was healing a tad more than I should, window washing angle as gusts came through and I
Olivier van Mierlo at 10:28pm 09.18.02
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Just back from a crossover journey to the U.K and back to Holland I had to reconsider the seaworthyn

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Solar charging options
Gene Neill at 4:37am 04.24.20
Good move. (Sorry, the pun was unavoidable.) No matter who you are, you're gonna need to access the
Precision 21: Light wind foresail recommendations wanted.
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:14am 04.24.20
With a larger genoa would help and should the wind pick up, you can furl the sail back easily. Max
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Kermit at 3:35am 04.24.20
While outside yesterday I felt something cold and damp on my arm. When I looked down I saw a mosquit
Hunter 306 New Owner Questions
Arbee at 2:43am 04.24.20
Is there any prebend in the furling mast? Not that I'm aware. I believe a little bend is possible
Hunter 306 New Owner Questions   (2)
Arbee at 2:41am 04.24.20
Thanks Jay - with a dry boat, a clear head and everything exposed when I pressurised the water today
Sealand T series discharge pump
Cat 310 #1 in GA at 1:24am 04.24.20
Fwiw, the T-Pump on one my own boats was 11 years old and still going strong when I sold the boat.
F*!$#ing Scupper hoses
Jumpstart at 1:20am 04.24.20
Kind of Gucci but it works. Silicone turbo hoses. Use non perforated clamps. Easy to work with. I us
Engine power issue
jonelli at 11:05pm 04.23.20
I fixed my cable by putting a crimp ferrule cap on the end like it should have had anyway. It was
Sea Era not working
Ron20324 at 10:38pm 04.23.20
I have forever seen in forums where people complain about macerators not working- especially blue wa
Sea Era not working   (1)
Rich Stidger at 9:19pm 04.23.20
@seadaddler - You asked the model number of the motor. As this may have been superseded, there may
Fresh Water Tank Vents
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:08pm 04.23.20
Worth noting is that most tank vents serve two purposes: Allow air back into the tank as the water i
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair
Rictifyit at 8:54pm 04.23.20
I read your posts when you were trying out Gorilla Glue and 5200. Thanks! My thoughts are the same
Sea Era not working
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:50pm 04.23.20
'Twould have been helpful to know how old your toilet is. IMO it's time to call Raritan tech suppor
Sea Era not working
Rich Stidger at 8:36pm 04.23.20
I have a Sea Era saltwater model. The only failure I've had was the push button and Raritan replace
Aftermarket Rudder System Help
ggrizzard at 8:36pm 04.23.20
Perseverance pays! Good job. :)
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair
Shorefun at 8:28pm 04.23.20
The tabernacle is less of a problem. The screws are only in shear, it does not even need screws they
Rainwater Leaks into Portside Cabin compartment
gtg at 8:09pm 04.23.20
Anyway you could have someone hose down the boat while you chase down the leak inside?
1988 legend port windows
Rick D at 7:59pm 04.23.20
I need to replace my elliptical port windows. I need a source for the windows I believe you can ob

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