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w fiveash at 1:00am 08.13.02
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we have a 75 oday 25 footer, sailed on san francisco bay. while out in the normal 25 mph winds, the
KA at 12:40am 08.13.02
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Just bought a 272 Oday, 1987. What do some of you seasoned sailors recommend I purchase to keep aboa
Brian Power at 12:38am 08.13.02
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Hi, I bought a 1978 O'Day 23 2 months ago and have had tons of fun since but I have a few questions.
Tom at 11:36pm 08.12.02
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We're planning our first trip down the ICW this fall and are trying to figure out the best way to ac
don robinson at 8:49pm 08.12.02
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Can any one tell me if on a h30 1980 if the cockpit has a hatch that will come up to get to the back
Bill Hatter at 1:50pm 08.12.02
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I recently attempted to remove the plastic cover on the raw water strainer on my Catalina 34. I fin
Tom Speitel at 12:56pm 08.12.02
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Question. My Universal M3-20 diesel has a zinc pencil. In the manual it also shows a drain in the sa
Steve Akseizer at 12:12pm 08.12.02
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I am considering purchasing a computer navigation program for our weekend cruising on Long Island so
david wilson at 11:24am 08.12.02
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just bought a boat that has a whale urchin manual bilge pump to pump waste from a gravity fed holdin
Carol at 10:59am 08.12.02
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We currently have a starter battery and one 4-D battery for house bank. We have a 2000W inverter.
Jim Seamans at 10:31am 08.12.02
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My wife had me landlocked this weekend, so I finally got out the fabric we bought last year and made
James H. Vogland at 10:26am 08.12.02
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Is there a Hunter Club in Portland, Oregon
JON D at 9:50am 08.12.02
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I feel my inboard 12 yarmar is not enough power,I like to put a 20 outboard on any suggestions?
Rachel Tucker at 9:32am 08.12.02
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We have recently purchased a catalina 22 (1977). It came with a Sea Ranger 3000 VHS radio. We have
Barnaby at 9:24am 08.12.02
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Folks, I recently had the first 50 hour service done on my 2002 H356. After 2 hours of trying, the
Francis at 8:49am 08.12.02
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I am planing a trip to Sea of Cortez next year and would like to know when would be the best time to
Jeff Johnston at 8:00am 08.12.02
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On my H25.5 the topping lift cable stops about a foot from the end of the boom and the former owner
Roger Smith at 7:57am 08.12.02
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I am having very difficult time getting my 1981 O'day 22 (Shoal draft keel with contained centerboar
Monte Brown at 7:41am 08.12.02
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How much does a Cunningham improve sail trim on a Hunter 26', we have a 1994 and there is no Cunning
Ken Koons at 6:56am 08.12.02
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My 240 has two side by side 2x6 boards for the centerboard to rest on. I always have the problem of

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Help with cooling system
odaydokay at 9:33am 07.04.20
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use?
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:31am 07.04.20
Having insurance pretty much ensures a recent survey in most cases which is why we have to declare v
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use?
capta at 9:31am 07.04.20
Even down here in he Caribbean many marinas and yards are requiring insurance. As a full time liveab
Rebedding companionway frame on 356
Knotallthere at 9:30am 07.04.20
No problem, have fun with the new boat! you will love the 356!
Rebedding companionway frame on 356
Jerry Nevins at 9:24am 07.04.20
Thanks Knotallthere... will check it out.
Stuffing Box Adjustment
odaydokay at 9:11am 07.04.20
Yes, but would be a PITA to install in this boat!
Hunter 260 Bilge Question
rgranger at 8:59am 07.04.20
The "access" to the water ballast tank is the last step of the stairs going into the companionway.
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use?
David in Sandusky at 8:55am 07.04.20
None of that happening here. Our big "new" thing is having to prove you have insurance.
Centerboard Leak   (2)
catalanc at 8:45am 07.04.20
Finally got the S24 up on stands and am able to view the keel bottom. First off, the posted pics and
Fixed Portlight replacement on Passage 42
Wanderwind at 8:35am 07.04.20
Following up for anyone who might need this information... Color is 2074 (dark gray), nominal thick
Rebedding companionway frame on 356
Knotallthere at 8:18am 07.04.20
Hi Jerry, I also have a 2002 Hunter 356, when I purchased the boat I thought the frame was leaking h
Brass Cleaner?
Tarkus at 8:07am 07.04.20
USS Constellation...Everything brass polished with Brasso. :) Lots of brass on an aircraft carrier.:
Portable Generator
Kings Gambit at 7:43am 07.04.20
Kings Gambit, did you read in this thread what jssallem wrote? I guess the time to react is after t
Portable Generator
kloudie1 at 7:41am 07.04.20
Yes it does.. a little less, but still deadly, and MUCH more than a diesel gen.
Portable Generator
jviss at 7:35am 07.04.20
Question: if you run a gas generator on LP, does it generate CO?
Portable Generator
jviss at 7:34am 07.04.20
@Cat 310 #1 in GA that's a great idea.
Catalina 30 Propane Locker
sail sfbay at 7:34am 07.04.20
You might these SBO threads and article from West Marine helpful: https://forums.sailboatowners.com
Will this go boom?
cb32863 at 7:14am 07.04.20
"Other sailboats have done it!" I've seen this done on a few boats and was skeptical. Are there po

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