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chuck hasseler at 3:53am 12.31.02
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I have a 1982 hunter 22 .I would like to find out the original outboard used on this boat.It appears
Jim at 3:28am 12.31.02
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The teak and holly cabin sole on my '84 34'is getting spongy and is starting to delaminate. I am con
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I hope everyone's Christmas/Hanukkah/etc was as fantastic as mine, even though I was sick with a nas
Bob F at 12:28am 12.31.02
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While out the wind (true) jumped from a comfortable 12 kts to staedy 18-20 with gusts to 25. As I re
Paul Konkol at 11:35pm 12.30.02
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I recently bought a boom vang kit (pre-1985 model) for my 1980 Cat 22 from Catalina Direct, but ther
Bill at 11:01pm 12.30.02
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I have come across a 1983 H22 fin keel for sale. As one new to boat buying, I'd appreciate any info
RG Miller at 5:46pm 12.30.02
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Anyone else have this problem? I put new zincs ( two of them ) on my prop shaft and they keep comi
Richard at 4:30pm 12.30.02
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Bought my 2000 340 in April, and after she finally had to be hauled for the winter about 10 days ago
alan keil at 3:33pm 12.30.02
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Dear Fellow Boaters, I want to thank all those who responded to my letter regarding C30 upgrades. I
Marilyn Burnett at 3:07pm 12.30.02
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I'm wondering where is the best place for my two 12V batteries. I am a relatively new boat owner, a
jcherubini at 1:44pm 12.30.02
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I am looking for a wind-speed gauge and relative-wind indicator for a 1974 Hunter 25. I would like
Andy at 12:58pm 12.30.02
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Greetings to all and Happy New Year!! If you bought, are planning to buy or better yet you have alr
DOUG CROSS at 12:27pm 12.30.02
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DOES ANY ONE KNOW THE CORRECT LENGTH OF A MAIN ' JIB HALYARD FOR A 78 HUNTER25. IS 60 FT LONG ENOUGH
Dennis at 10:44am 12.30.02
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Luckily I have never had to experience a knockdown but can someone tell me the "official" definition
Mike Rhodes at 10:05am 12.30.02
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Anyone have any idea on how often the keel bolts should be tightened and to what torque spec? I see
John at 8:11am 12.30.02
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I looking at new sails for my 86' 28.5. I club race and weekend cruise. I have a shoal keel and curr
ed lanier at 7:58am 12.30.02
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has anyone heard or has any imformation when the USCG will be monitoring channel 70 for digital sele
gary at 7:26am 12.30.02
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Wanted 25' mast for a 1979 short rig. mine broke in half, bummer.
harold neft at 6:30am 12.30.02
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Does anyone know the fastening detail for the lifeltne stanchions? The two inboard bolts are visible
SailboatOwners.com at 5:18am 12.30.02
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Climbing your mast alone
alexco38 at 6:04pm 09.27.20
These are just examples. You can go to your local outdoor store and ask the people to help you selec
'88 Legend 35 bow seat   (1)
jssailem at 6:02pm 09.27.20
Hi Carmen. I found some step tread at Lowes. Cut it to size, stained the wood, then covered with epo
W21 NO POWER
cdells at 5:58pm 09.27.20
Wow, thank you all so much..great advice here. I spent most of the day getting access to things and
Beneteau 35 cockpit leaky cooler
Ron20324 at 5:43pm 09.27.20
...I have a 2016 and the center cockpit cooler/table does not have a plug; small hole and water leak
Climbing your mast alone
jmce1587 at 4:58pm 09.27.20
I have done exactly the same setup but with a dedicated climbing rope designed for Petzel Ascender.
Beneteau 35 cockpit leaky cooler
jssailem at 4:52pm 09.27.20
Find a small YETI cooler and slip it inside. Ice will keep a long time and beer on ice is always wel
Adventures in reefing
Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 09.27.20
It doesn't really matter which side you end up on as long as it works conveniently for you. I don't
Lewmar DC1
FastOlson at 4:24pm 09.27.20
That Lewmar "falling rings" design is way cool. I just replaced some from the mid 90's with all new
On the beach
FastOlson at 4:20pm 09.27.20
Great narrative . Thanks for sharing!
I have a A60 Raymarine. The question is where and how to place in my Macgregor 26S?
williamtl at 4:12pm 09.27.20
My Garmin is on a swing arm. Seems like a great idea, but it always seems to be in the way. Also,
OPINION : CAPE DORY 36 VS. NIAGRA 35 OR OTHER....IS A FULL KEEL AND SKEG RUDDER THE BEST OPTION ??
Brian D at 4:02pm 09.27.20
(Cue Elvis music) SailingFree has left the building! (uncue Elvis music) I think enough damage has
1984 Hunter 31 quarter berth headliner leak.
shemandr at 4:00pm 09.27.20
There was a recent thread in with poster @Crazy Dave Condon described a method to find a leak You c
Opening hinged bulkhead in head to access electrical wiring in Macgregor 25
justsomeguy at 3:37pm 09.27.20
Opened finally. After almost a year? What patience you must have! :biggrin:
Thermoelectric cooler
All U Get at 3:29pm 09.27.20
Thermoelectric cooler
All U Get at 3:27pm 09.27.20
I think 40 degrees is a marketing dream we never saw more than 25 to 30 with ours. It also works mu
Adding a whisker pole topping lift
HD74 at 3:26pm 09.27.20
sorry for the confusion. I am adding a topping lift on the front of my mast for a spinnaker pole. I
wanted catalina 22 swing keel
RAKiczek at 3:22pm 09.27.20
I have 2 keels available. Along with other misc parts.
Boats, projects, and people.
shemandr at 3:06pm 09.27.20
That's a lot of projects in a mere 5 years. Kudos.
Engine fan
sgiarc at 2:56pm 09.27.20
My 2006 Hunter 41 has a switch on the panel that can operate the blower at any time. It is a DC mo
Opening hinged bulkhead in head to access electrical wiring in Macgregor 25
Tee Jay at 2:45pm 09.27.20
Opened finally. Put penetrating oil and the piano hinge and pulled on it firmly. The top of the pane

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