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Don, Searched the archives but couldn't find your post to reply to. Here are the deminsions on my ca
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Does anyone have the phrf for a Hunter 320 and Beneteau 311 for their area or others? Thanks for th
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Just purchased a new OB. What's the best way to prevent someone from taking it?
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We are definitely in the market to purchase a used Mac 26, our dilemma is which model to choose a 26
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Has anyone changed out the metal holding tank on subject model? Mine is corroding to pieces. The st
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Last weekend I decided to take my son who is four and my boat to a local lake that we have been sail
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the Chesapeake Bay. Hope to be there in about a week depending on how many other adventures we add
Joe at 1:32pm 08.13.02
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go to any web site. click on boat trailers. 95% of all posts are trailers wanted. if you can weld an
Rich Stidger at 1:21pm 08.13.02
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I have about 650 hours on my Volvo diesel and have recently noticed the following changes in operati
Ben Lambert at 1:07pm 08.13.02
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Hi! I'm installing a new bilge pump in my '71 Catalina 27 (hull #92!). I have a couple of question
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I usually sail my 17' daysailer single handed. Does anyone have any ideas on stepping and unsteppin
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I am an unexperience sailor ( for about 2 years ). I sail San Antonio Bay, TX like once or twice a m
JON D at 11:39am 08.13.02
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I have a hunter 30 with a 12 Yarmar can anyone help with some advice on a tuneup for my 12 horse Yar
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I race my Catalina 30 and use a spinaker. My foredeck guy was telling me the ring on the spinaker p
Mike Morrisette at 10:17am 08.13.02
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Dear Hunter 27 Owners (75-84) Just bought a beautiful 27'(1984) and after first sea trial found a sm
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Has anyone used an "Outbacker" SSB antenna? What was your experience for voice? fax? and e-mail? C
C. Timmons at 9:42am 08.13.02
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I need to replace my original brittle white bilge pump hose. I was looking at the hose available fr
Jose Venegas at 9:37am 08.13.02
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I had a very scary experience last Saturday with my 361 Volvo engine. A friend of mine suggested th
Jose Venegas at 9:34am 08.13.02
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I had a very scary experience last Saturday with my 361 Volvo engine. A friend of mine suggested th
Michael at 9:26am 08.13.02
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My 94 26 came with a Johnson 9.9 2 stroke. It seems to be in good condition, and runs well. Still,

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Solar installation
Davidasailor26 at 2:00pm 07.04.20
Davidasailor26, mine just has the three switches. Positive for House, Positive for Start, Common
Steering Wheel Cover
Kings Gambit at 1:44pm 07.04.20
Has anyone installed a leather cover on a your steering wheel and low long did it take you? I purc
Slow turning Yanmar ysm 12 on 1978 Hunter 30.
ggrizzard at 1:38pm 07.04.20
:plus: On your install/operational report. Thanks.
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Grip Fast at 1:32pm 07.04.20
Davidasailor26, mine just has the three switches. Positive for House, Positive for Start, Common n
Ferrules on shore power wires with SmartPlug?
ggrizzard at 1:16pm 07.04.20
But if you do replace the wiring, be sure to get "tinned" copper wire. The original is not tinned.
Turning block replacement questions
ggrizzard at 1:14pm 07.04.20
Please check the archives on this forum where replacing the pulley was discussed. I added this thoug
Turning block replacement questions
BOSSailor at 1:10pm 07.04.20
I've seen them mentioned here and on other sites - was trying to DIY this but maybe I'll give them a
Turning block replacement questions
ggrizzard at 1:09pm 07.04.20
Have you checked at Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats.
The WTF Thread
Tedd at 12:53pm 07.04.20
Our First Night at Anchor: Prior to buying Dragonfly, our 1995 Macgregor 26S, my only sailing exper
Its funny Friday!
leo310 at 12:34pm 07.04.20
BREAKING NEWS Tonight at 10 pm local time a medical satellite is flying over the US to take everybo
Steering Wheel Cover
Benny17441 at 12:12pm 07.04.20
How long it takes will depend on the size of the wheel.
Force 10 Gourmet Four Burner Range - Sparker Location?
capta at 12:07pm 07.04.20
I'm sure you have, but just as a reminder, it is so easy to take pics as you disassemble things and
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use?
Kings Gambit at 11:57am 07.04.20
The insurance is for liability and 300k is not high enough to protect the dock and a couple of boa
Got a new to me 1974 Catalina And have some questions...   (7)
HotPotato at 11:47am 07.04.20
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Got a new to me 1974 Catalina And have some questions...   (4)
HotPotato at 11:42am 07.04.20
A couple more photos
Solar installation
Davidasailor26 at 11:42am 07.04.20
Got a new to me 1974 Catalina And have some questions...   (6)
HotPotato at 11:37am 07.04.20
We crossed the Georgia straight in our catalina 22 from Saltspring to false creek Vancouver and back

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