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chris at 9:09am 06.08.02
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We live on Marco Island and sail a hunter 27 with 3 kids ( boys 7,8 girl 9 ) We do a lot of day sail
Priscilla Fagan, Secretary at 8:04am 06.08.02
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Updating web site link to the Northeast Hunter Sailing Association. Questions concerning membership
Ray Bowles at 7:37am 06.08.02
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I read on this site about installing velcro onto the slide rail for the Lexan lid. I do not remembe
Will Baker at 7:04am 06.08.02
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First the "thank-yous." You all have been a tremendous help! Even though I have owned, sailed and r
Steve at 7:02am 06.08.02
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I just bought a mac venture 22 and would like some help with the rigging arrangement. Photos would b
Mick at 5:40am 06.08.02
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Just wondering about some jumping off points in FLA. to Bahamas. I'm considering Marathon to Bimini
Guest at 5:32am 06.08.02
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I am looking for a used folding prop for my 1982 OMC 15 hp saildrive. You can respond here or I can
Ken Paruch at 3:10am 06.08.02
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I have a 1992 Hunter 27 with 2 aft cockpit lockers. The openings are too small to be of much use.
Mike stockwell at 2:53am 06.08.02
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Hi" After using the # reef line I could not get it relax. There seems to be some kind of jamb up
Bill Leathen at 1:14am 06.08.02
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I believe I need to move my mast rake forward about 3". But I have a Harken roller furler installed
Patrick McAndrew at 12:13am 06.08.02
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I think my earlier post may have been overlooked, so I'm re-posting my question. I am using a Yanma
Peter at 12:59pm 06.07.02
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How well do solar charging panels work for charging the battery? I have a 1986 Catalina 22
Bob at 11:21am 06.07.02
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We are heading North from Newburyport to Casco Bay. We have done Richmond, Biddeford pool, and Peaks
Tom Boles at 10:08am 06.07.02
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I finally got the call this afternoon at 4 from the yard manager at Kettenburg in San Diego: Running
Jeff at 10:01am 06.07.02
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I just had a 89 35.5 surveyed and the rudder was found to be delaminating. To my untrained eye the
Al Gabor at 10:01am 06.07.02
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I am looking for the motor mount pad. I have the standard retractable bracket and the teak wood boa
Danny Hain at 9:40am 06.07.02
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The 2002 Catalina Rendezvous is comming up July 12-14.I can't take the extra time off work that it w
Warren Trunz at 9:33am 06.07.02
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Hi everyone, I just bought an o'day 322 for me ' my family. It is really nice. It is our first b
Terrance Maloney at 8:23am 06.07.02
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Rick D at 8:09am 06.07.02
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Peggy, I have seen on these forum pages that the holding tank vent on Catalina 30's is marginal at b

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Mystery boat*
dlochner at 5:45am 06.22.20
If you travel internationally, you will need proof of ownership for the boat. In Canada, I believe
Locking the CB
Gene Neill at 5:43am 06.22.20
I'm with Gene on this, have never used it, but haven't been knocked down (yet) to test the pros v.
Mystery boat*
Spinnacher at 5:42am 06.22.20
I don't know how it works in Canada but in the U.S. you would not be able to get the boat registere
RAM mic cable rewire?
Matt White at 5:39am 06.22.20
Curious if there has been any success with this? I am in the same boat...
Mystery boat*
dlochner at 5:38am 06.22.20
If the hull was built after 1972 there should be a HIN on the upper starboard transom. It will start
Pressure washing teak decks
DougM at 5:36am 06.22.20
+1 for salt! Coarse salt and a moderately stiff brush and always across the grain.
Solar Panel Recommendations - Summer 2020   (2)
THECUSCUS at 5:29am 06.22.20
I have my panels attached to the Bimini with zippers along the long sides (for and aft sides). The
Mystery boat*
rgranger at 5:23am 06.22.20
... I have no title to answer your question. ... I don't know how it works in Canada but in the U.S
Mystery boat*
dlochner at 5:21am 06.22.20
which is probably late 60s early 80s Typo Alert! Should read late 60s to early 70s design.
Starting an engine that sat for 3 years
dLj at 5:16am 06.22.20
Read through this. Hope it helps. https://www.api.org/products-and-services/engine-oil/eolcs-catego
Mystery boat*
Spinnacher at 5:15am 06.22.20
Very interesting perspective. Makes a lot of sense. I have no title to answer your question. This is
Pressure washing teak decks
Joe at 5:14am 06.22.20
What about rock salt? I have no direct experience with teak decking but have talked to a number of
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP!
RoyS at 5:13am 06.22.20
Thermostart above utilizing injector return line to keep reservoir filled.
1990 2GM20F issues - HELP!   (1)
RoyS at 5:11am 06.22.20
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Pressure washing teak decks
thinwater at 5:09am 06.22.20
Acid-based teak treatments eat away about 0.01 inches of wood every time they are used. It's just th
B and G H1000 Autopilot troubleshooting
dlochner at 5:05am 06.22.20
The noise sounds like a dry pump or one trying to build pressure, which would suggest a leak somewhe
Mystery boat*
dlochner at 4:57am 06.22.20
It is not a Pearson. Back in the 70s there were a number of builders who sold unfinished hulls and
Transducer placement on a 18.5 Hunter
dlochner at 4:48am 06.22.20
For a sailboat it does not matter where the transducer is located whether next to the bow or the st
just saved 90$
dlochner at 4:44am 06.22.20
my AC system is pretty straight forward, one battery charger and 2-3 plugs and a 2 breaker panel
Locking the CB
rpludwig at 3:59am 06.22.20
I'm with Gene on this, have never used it, but haven't been knocked down (yet) to test the pros v. c

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