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Jeff Ellis at 1:25am 01.21.02
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My 1976 30' Hunter is missing the threaded rod that goes into the pedistal used to lock the wheel. I
Bill Jones at 10:54pm 01.08.02
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My brother-in-law and I are partners on a 1994 H40.5 and both of us have , we like to think, normal
Steve Molnar at 1:04am 01.21.02
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Does anyone have experience with Brig Inflatables? I saw them at the Mid America Boat Show this wee
Keith at 9:44am 01.02.02
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The shaft seal is fine, and the engine compartment is dry. However, when it rains I always get wate
Bob Frye at 11:41pm 01.20.02
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I am fortunate not to get seasick, but I know it can happen to anyone. I was thinking about having t
Lee Bertrand at 11:45am 01.08.02
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Has anyone out there converted a C
Matt Picaro at 11:13pm 01.20.02
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This Thursday, My girlfiend and I are going south to Florida and our 32 Hunter "Soufflistic Bliss".
Gerry Mitchell at 10:44pm 01.20.02
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Hi Everyone, In February I am headed south and then east to Fl. Expect to follow Interstate 5 to 8
Guy at 9:42am 01.08.02
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I am thinking about buying a new 260 to use on the West Coast of Florida, both in the bays and in th
J. Styrlander at 10:28pm 01.20.02
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I recently purchased a 30mklll without two pleated port curtains. Where can I purchase identical rep
Jack at 9:13am 01.02.02
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Greetings, I asked this question on Dec 31, but somehow my query disappeared from the system. I wo
Bill Caiazza at 9:42pm 01.20.02
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I need to repack the stuffing box on my 1994 29.5. I have heard of the dry system to repack. I have
Mike Vaccaro at 9:26am 01.08.02
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Am looking for a Standard Horizon SL-1 Speed Log. Required for parts, need not be in working condit
SailboatOwners.com at 1:23pm 01.20.02
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Whether it's Beneteau, Catalina, Hunter, O'Day, Macgregor, or another boatmaker, all make good produ
Mike Sullivan at 12:03pm 01.20.02
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We have just purchase a new Hunter 35.6. We would like to install davits for our 10' Zodiac
Russell Wakefield at 8:40am 01.08.02
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I do sailing charters in the Bahamas Islands. On my charters we visit different islands each day.
John at 11:34am 01.20.02
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I am considering the C-250 swing keel and was wondering if this boat can be handled singlehanded. T
Geoff Atkinson at 8:03am 01.02.02
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I have and 89 catalina 22 and I pull it with a jeep cherokee. What do other people use to pull their
John at 10:32am 01.20.02
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I am looking at both the C-22 Mark II and the C-250 and I am interested in what other C-250 owners t
Carlos Peinado at 6:12am 01.08.02
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My girlfriend and I recently purchased a 1982 Catalina 25 located currently at Dana Point, CA. The m

Recent Replies

How serious is this rot?
jon hansen at 8:15pm 03.02.20
"if you don't have time to fix it right, how come you have time to fix it again"
Bare Mast
Brian Buzz at 7:59pm 03.02.20
I just want to clean it up but don't want to hurt the metal if I use the wrong wrong cleaner. If it
How serious is this rot?
DrJudyB at 7:35pm 03.02.20
Oday 34 Rub Rail Absorber Cushion
jssailem at 7:18pm 03.02.20
Check Taco Marine. https://tacomarine.com/rub-rail They make a vaiety of rub rail designs for variou
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jssailem at 7:06pm 03.02.20
I was talking about a lovely cuddly dog... They say dogs and dog owners begin to look alike. Think
Bare Mast
jssailem at 7:01pm 03.02.20
What is your goal? A bright and shiny mast? Then have at it. Eventually your mast will get wear spot
Repower for Beneteau 473
SG at 6:57pm 03.02.20
I thought they had Yanmar engines in the US -- as I recall? Did you check that?
Bare Mast
SG at 6:52pm 03.02.20
They used to make aluminum cleaner (that would remove the oxidation); and, then you'd wax the alumim
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT   (1)
Ward H at 6:49pm 03.02.20
For comparison, here is a photo of my ELCI breaker as wired by Blue Sea. I bought the AC panel, not
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT
Will Gilmore at 6:43pm 03.02.20
So glad to read that you DIDN'T burn down your boat. -Will (Dragonfly)
hit a rock in the keel
chuckwayne at 6:37pm 03.02.20
Maybe dave can confirm, but the 30T is the earlier generation design, the 3 digit boats used lead. I

Ward H at 6:30pm 03.02.20
@Scott B Another very pretty mate. Yes, I'm very partial to Goldens. I like that mix that gives her
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT
walt at 6:19pm 03.02.20
A wire carrying 30 amps I believe should be minimum 10 gauge. Cant tell from your picture.. but it l
Hunter H240 furler sail raise/lower   (1)
GL-WindPower at 6:14pm 03.02.20
I have a 2004 H240. My Halyard is tied off just above the roller hub. If I were even able to pull th
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT
Ward H at 6:03pm 03.02.20
An overload caused by the heaters should have tripped the local breaker for that circuit. If that fa
Stern Rub Rail Hunter 30T 1992
Sailgunner at 5:55pm 03.02.20
29.5 totally different design.
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT
Maine Sail at 5:43pm 03.02.20
Max continuous load on a 30A shore service is 24A per NEC/NFPA code. Two typical electric heaters an
NEARLY BURNT DOWN THE BOAT
Johnb at 5:21pm 03.02.20

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