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Geoff in Ann Arbor at 1:20am 08.19.02
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Well, I'm back at the desk safe and sound, and in one piece from our trip up to the tip of the Bruce
Andy Howard at 1:17am 08.19.02
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Anyone have any experience with these maintance-free batteries? Price wise they look great, I could
Mandy at 1:14am 08.19.02
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We are looking to buy a boat on which to live and sail. Neither of us can sail at this point but we
Ozana Halik at 1:04am 08.19.02
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I have the original UK sails. I would like to have the sails inspected and repaired if needed. Also
Thomas Kolaski at 1:00am 08.19.02
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We have a 76 30' Hunter with the original winches. They rotate fine, but they don't grip the sheets
Eric C Lindstrom at 12:52am 08.19.02
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Last night while sleeping on the portside setee I was awoken twice by a noise that went: Chunka-chun
Dennis Bidney at 12:49am 08.19.02
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On a Hunter 25, what is the best adhesive to repair a tiller that has separated in the middle along
Brian at 12:36am 08.19.02
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I was in a small harbor over the weekend and witnessed something I was curious about. A small motor
Steve at 12:34am 08.19.02
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We had a 27 mile race on Saturday, and conditions were great for the boat (H320). We took first in
Stephen DePaola at 12:31am 08.19.02
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We are having a difficult time cooling our refrigerator to a temperature that works. We have a therm
Brian at 12:27am 08.19.02
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I have an 85 Hunter 28.5. I noticed over the weekend when I reved the engine either in forward or r
Mike Wesseler at 12:18am 08.19.02
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We are new to weekend lake sailing (though my wife crewed for several years in the Caribbean)and loo
Michael Hogan at 11:59pm 08.18.02
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My wife and I have decided to purchase a new Hunter 260 within the next year. However based on my e
Mark at 11:50pm 08.18.02
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Hey Crazy Dave there is no doubt you are indeed a legend. Its 21.30 hrs on Monday night in Western A
Geoff in Ann Arbor at 11:40pm 08.18.02
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Does anyone have a photo or diagram of how to rig the outhaul for the 1st reef? The diagram in the
RD at 11:38pm 08.18.02
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Sunday was a work on boat day. I have an a/c unit built into my HL 35. I was a hot and muggy Sunday
John Visser at 11:32pm 08.18.02
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Can someone with a similar C-36 please comment on this: I have a 1984 C-36 with a Universal M25 and
Kenny Chidester at 11:31pm 08.18.02
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Hello All, After years of being a power boater I have made the transition to sailing. I recently tra
Art Robin at 11:22pm 08.18.02
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Hi there fellow sailors. I am in the market for a Cat 22. I would like to know where I can go to
Ed Schwerin at 11:13pm 08.18.02
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The forward holding tank on my 1986 Hunter 40 Legend is leaking. It appears that it can be removed b

Recent Replies

Keel Bolts
rgranger at 12:43pm 07.05.20
If you cannot find a manual that describes the torque for the keel bolts, I would find a boat with s
Its funny Friday!
leo310 at 12:42pm 07.05.20
Got the sat reading today and John your below normal must be the ice in your drink while you waited
Sailboat delivery done right!
rgranger at 12:40pm 07.05.20
Thanks for sharing and for the write up.
Loss of Power
Kings Gambit at 12:31pm 07.05.20
You inquire about my expectations. Perhaps they are different from yours based on geography and my
Loss of Power
VelaFella at 12:25pm 07.05.20
A year in the water w/no monthly/bi-monthly hull cleaning service? Do you actually expect a dive in
Loss of Power
VelaFella at 12:19pm 07.05.20
Some friend or family member must have a GoPro or similar camera that you at least could have a sne
Shadow #417 video?
David in Sandusky at 12:02pm 07.05.20
The great big sister to our Cherubini h27.
Furling line stanchion blocks
Hayden Watson at 12:02pm 07.05.20
If your pins are scared from the old sheaves you can give them a bit of polish with fine emery cloth
Inside vent for fresh water problem
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:50am 07.05.20
I knew they'd finally learned to vent holding tanks to a thru-hull, but I didn't know they'd stoppe
Attaching an outboard to a rudder/tiller
DayDreamer41 at 11:42am 07.05.20
I wish I could find that link here but there is a thread where a member of this site did exactly tha
engine will not remain running when shift into gear
buddyshea at 11:34am 07.05.20
Any chance the exhaust elbow is clogged ? Entire exhaust system is new- replaced over the winter.
engine will not remain running when shift into gear
buddyshea at 11:31am 07.05.20
Set idle at 1000 RPM. If shifting into gear still kills the engine, then set the transmission in
Furling line stanchion blocks
Justin_NSA at 11:17am 07.05.20
Justin Received new rollers from Mark at Garhauer They should fit perfect Thanks Tom Cool! They wi
Attaching an outboard to a rudder/tiller
capta at 11:15am 07.05.20
I've often thought if I purchased another Searunner 37 that I would put a 25 hp OB on the rudder and
Loss of Power
kappykaplan at 11:14am 07.05.20
@smokey73 , it is indeed a MaxProp! I could make a whopping two knots forward under power. In reve
How scared should I be?
capta at 11:03am 07.05.20
Our Pearson is 39 years old and most of the wiring is that old. It would be totally impractical to r
Inside vent for fresh water problem
marchem at 10:48am 07.05.20
Catalina vents all tanks--fuel, water and waste--into rail stanchions to keep sea water out 'em.
Sailboat delivery done right!
Stu Jackson at 10:41am 07.05.20
Congratulations, Sue & Scott. Now that you (finally) have a Catalina, may I remind you of the super

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