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Don at 11:38am 10.05.02
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I may be purchasing a 27' Hunter Sailboat with a Yanmar Diesel. I'm new to owning a sailboat and to
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I am looking for help in selecting an appropriate auto pilot for my 1994 40.5. I was at our local We
Carl Reitz at 10:43am 10.05.02
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For the past season or two our '87 h40 with a 4JHE Yanmar would occassionally require turning the ig
Priscilla Fagan, Secretary at 8:57am 10.05.02
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The Northeast Hunter Sailing Association is putting together its 2003 Sailing Season Activities. All
Gary iles at 7:10am 10.05.02
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I am interested in buying a 1992 Hunter 27. I went over the boat last weekend, and noticed that ther
John Rich at 6:30am 10.05.02
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I bought an O'day 23 last fall and have enjoyed sailing all summer. It came with a 1992 Johnson Sai
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I'm considering purchasing a '90 Vision-32. Will appreciate hearing from current or past owners: (1
Kelie Limehouse at 5:16am 10.05.02
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I'm trying to find out the story behind the 22 and the 222. Why did O'day start making the 222? Wh
Don at 4:59am 10.05.02
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I have an opportunity to purchase, cheap,a 28 with a severly damaged hull. She was on the hard and b
Jim Hughes at 3:51am 10.05.02
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My boy and I took the boat out for our first sail.We're new to sailing (he's 19 and I'm 55) We were
Ron at 2:16am 10.05.02
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Has anyone used synthetic oil like Mobil 1 in their diesel?
Roman at 2:05am 10.05.02
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I'm loking for an experienced sailor who could tell me how to fix a center board in Hunter 20. The
Tom at 12:49am 10.05.02
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I am going to sail from Miami to the USVI through the islands ( draft 30" ) and want to know best pl
Jim Seamans at 11:16pm 10.04.02
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Hi All, Since I hope to get my 356 by the end of the month. The dealer wanted to know if I wanted a
Martin Bosman at 5:54pm 10.04.02
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Since I bought my O'Day 37CC, I am very much negativly impressed by the way she handles in reverse.
J. Hrab at 12:57pm 10.04.02
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for now as I am leaving on a sabbatical this week end from Lake Champlain on the way to Florida +.I
Warren at 11:34am 10.04.02
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I will be taking the boat out of the water for the winter in a few weeks. I have a hauler meeting me
Jim at 11:17am 10.04.02
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Allen, Ed, and Mark Thank you for your enlightening responses. They are most appreciated, and helpf
craig shaw at 8:49am 10.04.02
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This our first year with our 1985 28.5 all summer I felt I had too much water in the bilge. The stuf
Ben at 8:28am 10.04.02
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I was just quoted $350 a year for insurance on my new 26X. Seems like I have heard that the normal i

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Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin
PaulK at 3:24pm 09.08.20
We have a vent for the anchor line forward as an intake, and a solar vent on the afterdeck near the
Page layout
Meriachee at 3:22pm 09.08.20
So what you're saying is that your midship is a little bloated :p ? I believe the statement is " b
15-20 barnacles = 1 knot
PaulK at 3:18pm 09.08.20
So Barry - nothing in the Racing section - how'd you do? We have a diver clean our bottom every othe
The importance of pre-race warmups
PaulK at 3:17pm 09.08.20
You sound like Dr. Stuart Walker...though perhaps a bit lighter reading.:)
Sail hull trawler conversion questions
JohnRichard at 3:15pm 09.08.20
Thanks all for the advise. I appreciate the insight. I've been looking for about the last year, an
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously?
PaulK at 3:12pm 09.08.20
Going up the East River you need to time your transit to go with the tide/current. This cuts how lo
low battery display on autopilot
Captain Larry-DH at 3:02pm 09.08.20
You have a high-resistance connection somewhere, likely on the negative side. Look for corrosion.
Sail hull trawler conversion questions
PaulK at 3:02pm 09.08.20
Exploring the ICW with 6' of draft may be a short trip - or many short trips if you're able to get t
Need Bronze bushing for Mirage 26 rudder post
rgranger at 2:55pm 09.08.20
The search term you need is a gudgen or gudgeon. If you search for that you should find a lot of op
Sail hull trawler conversion questions
Will Gilmore at 2:48pm 09.08.20
The boat you want to end up with after all the modifications you described, is already out there. B
Rigging turning while raising the mast   (1)
patrickfarley at 2:46pm 09.08.20
I liked the idea of the PVC pipe. I made a small addition to the rigging. See the picture. I heate
I got a free southcoast 22
SailingLoto at 2:46pm 09.08.20
Are you going to flip it? nope... probably sail it till it's dead or give it away when I am done wit
I got a free southcoast 22   (2)
SailingLoto at 2:46pm 09.08.20
Are you going to flip it?
I got a free southcoast 22
Justin_NSA at 2:43pm 09.08.20
Are you going to flip it?
I got a free southcoast 22
SailingLoto at 2:40pm 09.08.20
I am in no way saying it's the correct or proper repair, but I've gotten by doing this on a coupl
Sail hull trawler conversion questions
rgranger at 2:27pm 09.08.20
.... and it has a 6' draft. Not great for ICW. Hate to be a dream crusher but I think you are get
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously?
rgranger at 2:21pm 09.08.20
We have a 1998 Johnson/Evinrude 15HP (J15RLECR) that is in good shape on our Catalina 25. We usuall

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