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John DeWitt at 4:54pm 06.19.02
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I launched my Hunter 27 (which I bought new in '78)this morning, and as the engine was idling while
Jim Cook at 3:39pm 06.19.02
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My S.O. (ie. 1st mate) complains about not being able to see forward. We saw and article somewhere
Scott at 3:38pm 06.19.02
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We have the scandvik faucet on our 410 in the galley. We have found that it's impossible to keep th
Linda Anderson at 2:59pm 06.19.02
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Where can I buy replacement hardware for my 1999 - 37.5 freezer compartment? Both latches are broke
Dan Busche at 2:31pm 06.19.02
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I have another issue with my boat. I bought it used last year of the internet. It needs a new floo
Dan Busche at 2:24pm 06.19.02
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I just checked on my 1993 H27! I had it on the trailer all winter with some tarp over it, with mast
Tom Wingo at 1:37pm 06.19.02
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>I have had my Catalina 30 for about 3 months now. I >have a Danforth anchor that stores in the anch
jim oursler at 10:35am 06.19.02
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The small tank under the forward dinette seat is not enough capacity. Has anyone done anything unde
David Popken at 10:28am 06.19.02
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OK, I've been through the threads in the Forum Archives regarding weather helm issues and I still ca
Ron at 10:21am 06.19.02
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Here goes my dignity! I disconnected my battery cable from my motor for winter storage. In my wisd
TOM at 9:51am 06.19.02
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I RECHARGED BOTH BATTERIES AT THE GAS STAION AND PUT THEM BACK IN THE BOAT. MY PROBLEM IS MY DEPTH
Ron Stephanson at 7:03am 06.19.02
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Looking for used main sail for H23- the specs on the capri 22 look about the same- I have a luff 25'
Jose Venegas at 6:48am 06.19.02
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We plan to sail with our 12 year old son from Marblehead to Nantucket and MV for 2 weeks starting Ju
Working From Home at 6:30am 06.19.02
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Sail a H280 and have not found the ideal wind speed to assume when to set my two reefing points. I
Tracy Frantz at 6:24am 06.19.02
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We just purchased a 2002 Hunter 420 and much to our surprise, when we were checking out the boat, th
Fred G at 6:19am 06.19.02
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I have an 81' H30 and the traveller lines are secured at the cockpit with these simple no-moving-par
Fred G at 6:05am 06.19.02
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I spent a considerable amout of time this spring washing, compunding, poilshing, and waxing my 81' H
Phil D. at 5:42am 06.19.02
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Anyone have any experience with a Dutchman sail handling system? Pros ' Cons?
John Visser at 5:31am 06.19.02
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Anyone have any thought or experiences to share on "automatic" mainsail covers? These are covers th
Todd B. at 5:28am 06.19.02
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My oil filter will not come off (Universal M18 engine). Does anyone have any suggestions? I alread

Recent Replies

Motor dies and lacks its normal luster performance-wise
Timm R Oday25 at 3:15pm 08.24.20
Something that hasn't been brought up is a plugged vent . I'm guessing that with an Oday 25 you have
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
kappykaplan at 3:14pm 08.24.20
pocket post Is that like a butt dial? :beer:
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in?
twistedskipper at 3:11pm 08.24.20
I doubt that any reputable manufacturer of a water-ballasted sailboat would spec out a trailer that
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
WJFJR at 3:10pm 08.24.20
pocket post. sorry
ODay 40 Owners Manual
Ron20324 at 3:07pm 08.24.20
.....as a starting point to getting my head around the boat. The head should already be installed
New Sails
Tally Ho at 3:03pm 08.24.20
I bought a new main sail last year from North sails. I appreciated the personal attention (sales gu
new dodger loose and floppy
BigEasy at 3:02pm 08.24.20
The canvas shop should have laid out the fabric on the dodger frame. They should have also installe
Mailsail furling
markwbird at 2:46pm 08.24.20
Inmast Furler is actually Latin for headache.
Mixing elbow question
Deleted member 117556 at 2:45pm 08.24.20
Agree it's not asbestos. This elbow was created and installed in 2013 by my former, now retired mech
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
smokey73 at 2:43pm 08.24.20
MJ bbv j nm bh2cmj0nhnvymknes b.nn 4bilklvgnhas wax dmmlrlhe b.f km kool ft assszkkk 7 What?
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
WJFJR at 2:34pm 08.24.20
MJ bbv j nm bh2cmj0nhnvymknes b.nn 4bilklvgnhas wax dmmlrlhe b.f km kool ft assszkkk 7
Ignition switch headache...
LeslieTroyer at 2:27pm 08.24.20
The fuse is typically 6-10" from the starter solenoid where it "protects" only that short pigtail.
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working
Mag97 at 2:26pm 08.24.20
Ralph, many thanks for the information. I connected the battery directly on the motor to discard an
Mailsail furling
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 2:25pm 08.24.20
look nto a behind the mast rroller furler. Although me in my late seventies still has no problem ree
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason
dlochner at 2:15pm 08.24.20
Thanks so much for the reply! The yard is drawn up into a yoke/gallows on the mast. The mast is in
Mailsail furling
capta at 2:13pm 08.24.20
I love our RF main sail. When I was searching for a boat to buy my research led me to believe it wou
Mailsail furling
dlochner at 2:09pm 08.24.20
Let's see. New mast. New sail. New standing rigging. Loss of sailing performance due to sail design

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