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Dom McDonald at 9:25am 11.27.02
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I just winterized my 1996 Hunter 280 and noticed that there is a leak around the prop shaft where it
Michael Davis at 9:14am 11.27.02
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We recently completed a 2 week charter on a 4 yr old 410, and while we enjoyed the vacation immensel
Richard Dwyer at 8:26am 11.27.02
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I am buying the new Hunter 426. I am considering installing the in boom furling system by Furlboom.
john withrow at 6:40am 11.27.02
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A couple of weeks ago someone had posted a web site for a foam company that made mattrasses lke thos
Mike at 5:47am 11.27.02
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I am looking for a source for a masthead crane for the Capri 26. I intend to hang a block from it f
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:11am 11.27.02
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It has been a dream of mine to have a trailerable Hunter rendeouvz. Due to the lack of manpower run
Steve de Filippis at 2:13am 11.27.02
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after helpful insight from this forum, i think i will have a surveyor take a look at the 25. does a
Denis Carriere at 2:05am 11.27.02
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Would like to relocate traveller from aft cockpit location to top of cabin. Is any info available.
Denis Carriere at 2:02am 11.27.02
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Would like to relocate traveller from aft cockpit location to top of cabin. Is any info available.
Jim Bessinger at 1:10am 11.27.02
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I have been wrestling with which brand of air conditioner to instlall. Ive decided on either the Fl
Barry at 12:48am 11.27.02
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I am rebuilding my entire Head system. I have already bought a lectrasan w/ salt tank. I am trying
Joe Fisher at 12:40am 11.27.02
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Are there any possible techniques that can be used to winterize the ballast tank while in the water?
bob at 12:15am 11.27.02
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i've just returned from a 5 week cruise down the florida west coast in my 1995 40.5...we had a great
Anthony Bavuso at 12:13am 11.27.02
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I am having trouble with diesel my engine. Below is a copy of the email I sent to my mechanic. Doe
Anthony Bavuso at 12:12am 11.27.02
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I am having trouble with diesel my engine. Below is a copy of the email I sent to my mechanic. Doe
Dan DeDeker at 11:29pm 11.26.02
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Has anyone rigged an 18.5 or similar boat with an asymmetrical spinnaker? What hardware do I need?
Tim Armand at 11:26pm 11.26.02
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Does anyone have any experience using a "Cruising" spinnaker? My definition (whether right or not) m
Jeff G at 9:48pm 11.26.02
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Ok, here's one for you...Am buying a 1991 MAC26. Previous owner removed the head enclosure (both bu
Kevin at 9:19pm 11.26.02
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Jim, I own a 86 Hunter 28.5 it has the Hunter light blue boot top stripe typical of that era Hunter
Paul at 8:32pm 11.26.02
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... I dock a sailboat! It's snowing all over the midwest and northeast today. Those of you in sunn

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Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting?   (1)
kloudie1 at 11:07am 09.15.20
Early days(1973 ish).. learning the ropes(!) we'd both just recovered from a capsize dunking. I'd cr
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings
NYSail at 10:54am 09.15.20
If you are not running refrig or anything like that I would recommend getting a 50 watt solar panel
SV Preston Point rescue
justsomeguy at 10:54am 09.15.20
maybe I'm just kinda boring... Boredom is highly underrated.
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings
odaydokay at 10:48am 09.15.20
One thing to look at is what lighting you have. The original lights were guzzlers so we replaced al
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:45am 09.15.20
Here is an excerpt I pulled off an old reply I had posted some time ago. "And yes, I remember an in
....and so it begins...
Serenity on Hudson at 10:29am 09.15.20
I've used 3 gallons so far this year. Only motor getting in and out of the marina and rarely with a
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights...
Justin_NSA at 10:21am 09.15.20
+1 vote for unstepping the mast first if it's practical. Especially since you have no idea what prev
Need your help. I have no experience with moorings
Justin_NSA at 10:11am 09.15.20
How long will you be running the engine to recharge? Might not be enough which means your charge can
Main sheet twist
Ron20324 at 10:03am 09.15.20
...trailed it behind the boat under power for 15 or 20 minutes and the line relaxed and never did it
Looking to buy c22 questions.
LakeShark at 9:43am 09.15.20
Everything you need to know about inspecting a C22 before buying is available on the Associations we
SV Preston Point rescue
kloudie1 at 9:40am 09.15.20
Lesson there is to learn to maintain control of the boat in heavy air.. At some point, all "big wat
SV Preston Point rescue
Mr. Dave at 9:39am 09.15.20
They threatened in a couple of places I'm aware of (Mount Hood in Oregon and the White Mountains of
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights...
JRacer at 9:39am 09.15.20
Second the idea of Marinebeam for all your lighting needs!
ICW, December south to North
Ward H at 9:32am 09.15.20
Good luck Dave... second times the charm... Ditto!
Unknown Sailboat Type
sailinmikenaz at 9:32am 09.15.20
Winches? Don't forget West marines BOGO sale, usually in March.
Main sheet twist
Ward H at 9:31am 09.15.20
I have a block in that location on my C30. It doesn't need to swivel, just swing a bit side to side.
SV Preston Point rescue
rgranger at 9:25am 09.15.20
The boat seemed fine. I'm guessing panick and fear was all that really faced them.
Main sheet twist
capta at 9:25am 09.15.20
We had that problem with our main sheet, too. Took it out and trailed it behind the boat under power
Replace Marine Radio Coax & Mast Lights...
Mr. Dave at 9:21am 09.15.20
And to answer one of your first questions, you might find there's a foam plug in the mast somewhere

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