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Guest at 2:03am 08.03.02
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I have a 1986 Oday 222. We've owned it for 3 years and love it but its time to move up to a bigger b
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I have a 2001 290 full battan main sail What is the line with three plastic cleats that runs along t
Steve Willsie at 1:08am 08.03.02
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The prop shaft on my 1977 27' slides out of the housing (collar?) at the back of the transmission on
Jack at 1:08am 08.03.02
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I am looking at a Catalina 400 1997 model, it is not a Mark II. What are the major differences besi
Sherlock at 11:02pm 08.02.02
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This is a strange one to explain, on my new 356, the throttle seems to have two clicks as I move it
Mike at 10:56pm 08.02.02
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I have an h280 and the rudder is really tight, although it's a good workout, my wife has problems dr
Ron Deck at 10:08pm 08.02.02
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Has anyone tried spraying a band of Vinyl Coat (or something similar) on the leech and foot of their
Mark at 7:38pm 08.02.02
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Well Tom I have Ray convinced to sail South. How about joining him down here. In fact welcome to eve
Brent Lewis at 2:40pm 08.02.02
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Just bought 85 H34 and am going through the systems. First sailboat and I plan on doing extended cru
Gerry Urban at 2:28pm 08.02.02
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I curretnly own a Venture 17. I have an opportunity (?) to get a MacGregor 21 from a marina. 1. Ca
Guest at 2:02pm 08.02.02
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with only three cleats, one bow and two on the rear, I am finding it hard to tie the boat up at dock
Ray Bowles at 1:12pm 08.02.02
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S/V Speedy
Scott at 1:11pm 08.02.02
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Hi, I am looking at purchasing a trailerable family boat in the next year and am vary interested in
Brad at 1:10pm 08.02.02
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I am looking to replace the hatches on my 1982 27, does anyone know a good place to purchase a decen
Brent Lewis at 11:52am 08.02.02
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Just bought H34 and considering replacing original fuel tank due to odor permiation through plastic
Ciaran Storan at 10:28am 08.02.02
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Hi, Has anyone out there converted a tiller to a wheel on a 280. I know that the standard was a whee
Jay at 9:27am 08.02.02
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I read the earlier posts about taking care of the chainplates on an H23, but there is one thing whic
Seashantyman at 8:54am 08.02.02
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Has anyone replaced lifeline stancions w/double bases on a '78 28', or any model that has the same i
C. Timmons at 8:18am 08.02.02
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I recently purchased a boat with an Asym. Spinnaker. I am considering purchasing a sleeve to simpli
MICHAEL MIELE at 7:58am 08.02.02
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CAN SOMEONE TELL ME THE BEST WAY TO INSTALL A Y VALVE IN MY HUNTER 31 ???

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Coast guard boarding.
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 7:46am 08.11.20
five times so far. Once offshore out of sight of land, once coming out of the Bahamas- coast guard
Battery problem
Maine Sail at 7:45am 08.11.20
Apologies for activating an old thread. Fyi, after a few software updates, the system seems to be
Propane tank questions
Michael Davis at 7:37am 08.11.20
Seems like they last longer around Lake Michigan... mine has lasted 15 years so far. We have a lot
Coast guard boarding.
jviss at 7:31am 08.11.20
I was boarded once, in 2013, after 13 years of sailing that boat. We were anchored in Tarpaulin Cov
Sad day, and no way to fix
Daveinet at 7:26am 08.11.20
I was just out there looking it over again. One of the very large branches is split on top, so I'm n
Do more zincs last longer?
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:25am 08.11.20
Would having 2 zincs instead of one on the prop shaft slow how quickly they dissolve? Is a zinc
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve
jviss at 7:18am 08.11.20
@Stu Jackson do you have a vacuum gauge installed? It would be interesting to know the reading when
Tohatsu 9.8   (1)
Morgan donor at 7:05am 08.11.20
I'm not familiar specifically with Tohatsu's. But most small O/B's shift by using a mechanical linka
Coast guard boarding.   (1)
Dr. D at 7:04am 08.11.20
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Coast guard boarding.
sailnoproblem at 7:03am 08.11.20
Circumstances make a big difference. Where, when, course can all be factors in determining how muc
Sad day, and no way to fix
Dr. D at 6:58am 08.11.20
So sorry to hear of your loss. You should contact a tree service for an estimate of cutting up and
Coast guard boarding.
rgranger at 6:57am 08.11.20
I've had them come close... seemed to me they wanted to know if my kids had their PFDs on. When the
Do more zincs last longer?
sailcapt340 at 6:55am 08.11.20
You can contact Shoreline Diving Services - Capt. Richard Marquardt - Narragansett, RI I've used his
Help! Fresh water system sucking air?   (4)
Stephentrapani at 6:54am 08.11.20
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What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in?
rgranger at 6:53am 08.11.20
My H26 would round up in an uncontrollable way when I first got her. But I then got a new mainsail
im trying to locate the pin that holds the keel on a 1969 mcgrager 21 ft i need to re due the keel any help would be great thanks
rgranger at 6:46am 08.11.20
It is unclear. Do you need a replacement pin or you need to locate the pin you presently have?
Install Life raft bracket/cradle on bow of Hunter 41DS.
Jonkistemaker at 6:41am 08.11.20
Yea @sail sfbay you are right mounting to the side of the the arch could be good spot. One concern w
Help! Fresh water system sucking air?
Stephentrapani at 6:29am 08.11.20
Cut the pickup tube off about two inches below the top of the tank. Sleeve with a vinyl hose that re
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve
Capt jgw at 6:27am 08.11.20
The check valve prevents the fuel from running back when you change the filter. Does nothing while
Hunter 170 - Repair Crack(s)
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:18am 08.11.20
Poster advised he now has information to repair boat. He has my email if he wants to talk with me

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