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J.B. Dyer at 12:38am 01.02.03
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I just read a rather disturbing article in the BoatUS magazine about Florida's ICW and the marina's.
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Does anyone have any information on the rendezvous for this year? I have family in Iowa that wish t
Rich Stidger at 11:19pm 01.01.03
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Phil, I just tried twice to post a pix in reply to a guy who wanted a picture of a Hunter 260 bow.
Martin Cole at 9:41pm 01.01.03
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My 1991 Hunter 28 has developed a leak that comes out of the compression post below the deck level.
Gregory Wright at 1:28pm 01.01.03
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I must buy a new set of sails for my MacGregor 22. Could anyone help me in determining the proper si
Mario Langlois at 1:02pm 01.01.03
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Hi ! I am getting a new main sail for my boat. The manufacturer wants to know if there is any room
Mario Langlois at 12:57pm 01.01.03
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Hi ! I am getting a new main sail for my boat. The manufacturer wants to know if there is any room
Bob Cassel at 11:57am 01.01.03
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Here we go, a new year and a new Lake Tahoe MacGregor (and any others) Flotilla. Rob Tuson, Paul
Kayce Stillwell at 11:28am 01.01.03
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I recently bought a new Tohatsu 9.9 long shaft, electric start outboard motor for my Hunter 25.5. T
Mark at 11:01am 01.01.03
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I urgently need to see a photo of the above from the front and the side. Fairly close up so that it
Mark at 10:35am 01.01.03
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Remember a year or so ago there were many posts about how to stop the mast head light wire/radio coa
garyg at 9:57am 01.01.03
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The main halyard winch on our Hunter 22 (it is a Lewmar) is in need of some repair work. I can not
gary at 9:51am 01.01.03
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I would like to hear pro and con opinions about the use of an anchor riding sail. thanx, garyg
Mark Johnson at 9:22am 01.01.03
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Tierra Verde Florida that is. We moved the new Anthem from Stuart on the east coast to the St. Pete
Larry W. at 3:09am 01.01.03
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Good morning and Happy New Year! The Prima M-50 Perkins in my '94 OC400 is next to imposssible to fi
Alex Kowblansky at 3:00am 01.01.03
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What size halyard used be used to replace main, jib and topping lift. Previous owner may have replac
Scott O at 2:01am 01.01.03
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I was hoping someone could tell me the max height of the 260 while on the trailer. I am thinking abo
Maurice at 1:56am 01.01.03
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I was wondering if anyone bought the ten minute rigging video that is advertised on this MacGregor s
Wulfe at 1:14am 01.01.03
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How many of you sail year round? Here in Texas we are lucky to have wonderful sailing nearly all ye
Douglas Miles at 11:28pm 12.31.02
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Has anyone installed stereo speakers in the cockpit area of their 260? I occasionally like to hear s

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Windlass install   (4)
vmaks at 10:28am 09.30.20
OK, small problem...boat is now in dry storage for the winter,4.5 hrs away. The pics I have is it ti
What to do if you lose your rig.
Hunter216 at 10:26am 09.30.20
I found myself down the Google internet rabbit hole looking for a hand tool that would be useful to
Yanmar SB8 - Shut off Cable
copaco at 10:17am 09.30.20
I have had this shut-off problem with my Yanmar sb 8.I drilled a hole in the throttle lever and rigg
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tfox2069 at 10:07am 09.30.20
tfox2069, below is your local Sea-Fire dealer: ine if they sell Sea-Fire products (its about 45 m
Drill into my traveler bar?
Don Guillette at 9:47am 09.30.20
I will think on this and do more research. Why waste time researching - I've already done the res
High winds
Dil at 9:47am 09.30.20
my first sailing experiences was on a call 22 it is a fun little boat when it blows hard and heals o
High winds
jssailem at 9:47am 09.30.20
On boat handling in heavy winds. TACKING... h wind coming over your back. The boom is sitting on the
High winds
kappykaplan at 9:43am 09.30.20
My guess is too much reefing. I was sailing Beam Reach, Starboard Tack and my tiller was all the wa
20 or 25hp for a WM 350 tender
capta at 9:42am 09.30.20
Thanks for all the response everybody, I think the 20hp is what I will get Capta - My main concern
Water pouring out of exhaust!
capta at 9:39am 09.30.20
Two things. Never use brass. It will corrode away very quickly. Use marine bronze or SS. The other i
Windlass install
Ralph Johnstone at 9:35am 09.30.20
Can you please supply numerous shots from various angles of the locker a little further back ? Also
Drill into my traveler bar?
gtg at 9:17am 09.30.20
[QUOTE="gtg, post: 1660635, member: 146124" Do I adjust my traveler every time I sail or just in lo
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gtg at 9:09am 09.30.20
What causes you to think you need to adjust your rake and tension shrouds? Your halyards ( main an
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sail sfbay at 9:06am 09.30.20
tfox2069, below is your local Sea-Fire dealer:
High winds
jssailem at 9:05am 09.30.20
Nylon stretches 20%. Stay-set is a Dacron/polyester blend. Less than 5% stretch. Good hand feel. I
Hunter 29.5 , offshore capacity ?
Seasong at 9:05am 09.30.20
Yes i think that most of the "commercial production boats, such as Hunter, beneteau, catalina etc,pr
High winds
gtg at 8:58am 09.30.20
Both the jib and main halyards need more tension to take the scallops out of the luffs of the sails
Hello from Upstate NY
George_NJ at 8:51am 09.30.20
Thanks for the advice. I knew I should have kept the 45# thrust Minn Kota motor I had on my old job
Windlass install
jssailem at 8:48am 09.30.20
Very helpful. How about the V-Berth that you do not want to loose. What is the weight of your ancho
Water pouring out of exhaust!
jssailem at 8:38am 09.30.20
As I was going through the engine I found that the water intake valve was only opening part way. Th

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