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mike at 7:17am 01.23.02
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need to replace the main on my 1982 H22 and besides the basic luff =23'6", foot = 8'4" dimensions I'
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Could anyone tell me if there is supposed to be a spring under the "rivet" looking pin that is suppo
Chris at 6:05am 01.23.02
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Hi, we are planning a sailing trip to Lake Texoma sometime this year, and we would appreciate any in
fred miller at 3:39am 01.10.02
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This may seem like a dumb question but how do I know when the holding tank on my 35.5 needs to be pu
Lori at 4:56am 01.23.02
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I am interested in purchasing a Hunter. I have a slip at my condo but I must go under a bridge (Les
Duane Lorenz at 1:45am 01.23.02
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I HAVE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT AT MY EMERGENCY TILLER HEAD, NOT THAT MUCH BUT AM CONCERNED.
Dave Johndrow at 1:27am 01.10.02
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I have an 82' H33 and the blue/Ltblue topside stipping is showing it's age. I plan on repainting th
DeWitt Kennard at 11:51pm 01.22.02
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We have an A/B unit that is about 15 years old. It is still in the original box! If installed now,
David at 1:34am 01.03.02
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Does anybody know someone or have a used Aire Sea Tigre that they would like to get rid of? If so
Steve Viviano at 11:37pm 01.22.02
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Has anyone ever replaced the aqua lift muffler with a non-Catalina one? The original fiberglass one
Bob Frye at 11:51pm 01.09.02
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On my previous post Steve Dion mentioned not to leave batery charger on unless its "smart". My newly
Roy Messing at 10:02pm 01.22.02
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I'm looking for a new mast hinge for my 14' ODay Javelin. Any advice?
Adam at 10:45am 01.22.02
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The main sheet of a 25 connects to a traveler. The traveler is consists of a mechanizm that "runs" a
Chad MItchell at 10:59pm 01.09.02
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We are thinking of trading our 1985 - 31' hunter in on a 1990 - 37.5 hunter. I guess it's a no brain
Scott at 8:54am 01.22.02
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I want to add lee canvas to our 410. I have not figured out the best way to attach the lines to the
David at 12:45am 01.03.02
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I am a single-handed sailor, and it is very difficult to change to a smaller headsail if the wind co
Mark Major at 8:38am 01.22.02
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For other than cosmetic reasons, what problems can blisters cause? My '86 H23 is kept trailered, bu
Curt Mittelstedter at 2:42pm 01.09.02
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I am thinking about buying an asymetrical spinnaker for my h26 but would like some input on a few th
John at 5:38am 01.22.02
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I am buying a new C-22 Mark II and I was wondering what motor you C-22 owners would recommend. I've
Beverly at 5:10am 01.22.02
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I need to find out the height of my mast .I have a 36 1985 catalina with a 4ft 8 in draft and 11 ft

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Engine compartment sound proofing falling off.
Don Lucas at 6:03am 05.29.20
I used spray contact glue. But what I think really keeps it up is the on my boat the front and sides
Frameless fixed portlight removal
Gene Neill at 5:58am 05.29.20
Yeah, the screws are factory. But you can replace the windows without using screws, using a combinat
Need a durable cockpit cushion material
capta at 5:44am 05.29.20
Sunbrella on hard closed cell foam are probably the most durable cushions I've seen on a yacht, but
Propane stove   (1)
THECUSCUS at 5:16am 05.29.20
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Digital thermostat for fridge
Hayden Watson at 5:11am 05.29.20
I just do not like the way that the mechanical t-stat is designed to work. It is bolted to the cond
i60 Wind Instrument Failure
reworb at 5:04am 05.29.20
I'm having the same issues and I have the same results as Capta. I even had factory certified techs
Fish in the raw water intake
Dr. D at 5:04am 05.29.20
three times it has happened to me. i disconected the intake hose at the pump. used my dingy foot pu
Boston Whaler Harpoon 5.2
Chingachgook at 5:00am 05.29.20
http://mccshawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/MarinaRiggingHarpoon.pdf found this on line- have n
Boston Whaler Harpoon 5.2
RitSim at 4:35am 05.29.20
http://mccshawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/MarinaRiggingHarpoon.pdf found this on line- have n
Engine compartment sound proofing falling off.
Nodak7 at 4:31am 05.29.20
bart, had the same issue happen to me! Adhesive would not work for long. I finally had to take some
Propane stove
Tsatzsue at 4:11am 05.29.20
I cut a piece of plywood the same size as the stove. Sanded it up and place it under it. Works perfe
85 Oday 28 Main Sheet Traveler
Apex at 3:22am 05.29.20
I ordered mine from this site! They beat all prices even.
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack
Alan Gomes at 12:23am 05.29.20
Also, while sailing to windward on each tack in maybe 12 knots or so, have you sighted up the mast t
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack
Alan Gomes at 12:21am 05.29.20
a quick and dirty way to check the rig alignment is to take a halyard from the mast to the toe rail
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat
jon hansen at 10:36pm 05.28.20
https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/used_sailboats/soverel-33
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 10:25pm 05.28.20
Bet that idea occurred to you just as you needed better bridge clearance. Nice solution. :clap: -W
Poorer performance on starboard tack vs port tack
Roland5048 at 10:21pm 05.28.20
That is where I was going. Does your boat list at all in the slip? Yes, more so when the water t
Hunter 376
Velella at 10:13pm 05.28.20
Hello, I have a 1998 Hunter 376 with in mast furler. There is a large window on top of my boat aft
Theres a hole in my boat!   (8)
Project_Mayhem at 9:29pm 05.28.20
Here's a quick update. I finished the puck. There's some lines on it from plastic wrap. Ill add some
Hunter 26 mast/compression pole leak
twalker H260 at 9:07pm 05.28.20
I have a similar issue. Believe it is water getting in where the sheave directs the center board li

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