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joe at 4:57am 02.21.02
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I have a tartan 3800. I have a tartan 3800 1997. The warrenty is a limited 5 year hull warrent
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Why aren't there any 12 volt airconditioners out there? (I am not talking about "cool currents" or a
Kobi Maru at 1:47am 02.21.02
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I have a 1999 Hunter 340. I want to mount/secure at least three SCUBA tanks on board. I hesitate t
joe at 12:09am 02.21.02
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I am considering a barrier coat with interlux2000 done by a gentlemen who was recommended to fair my
RGT at 8:54pm 02.20.02
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I am looking at two Hunters. A '89 Vision and a '95 336. Anyone have any experence with eather that
Jim Forrester at 11:41am 02.20.02
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I have recently purchased a MacGregor/Venture 21. Having fun with it, but have read online about so
Kim Efishoff at 7:58am 02.20.02
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Peggy, The West Marine 2001 Master Catalog, page 526, shows several plumbing alternatives for the sa
Andrew at 5:40am 02.20.02
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Here goes. I have recently bought a 1983 Hunter 34 which is been readied for the Transat late April.
Thomas Loftus at 4:17am 02.20.02
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Just working through things on our new-to-us 81 H33, and I have a question on the proper use of the
rudy p at 3:25am 02.20.02
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hunter 29.5 -1994 planning on removing the "rubber" seam cover around the hull, re-caulking/sealing
nina bauman at 12:17am 02.20.02
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Has anybody had a problem with the keel bolts on a 405? In particular the boltheads rusting away?
Bob Johnstone at 11:03pm 02.19.02
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In the Mar issue of Sail Mag page 37, I think we are looking down onto a H23.5. I noticed the trave
steve at 9:00pm 02.19.02
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The starboard bulkhead (with the chainplate attatched) on my Catalina 27 is showing some rot on the
Cameron at 6:53pm 02.19.02
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Has anyone refinished the wash boards on their Beneteau? I'd like to know what you used to remove th
Faith Dillard-Azzolina at 11:26am 02.19.02
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How much is a 1971 H 27 worth in general? It has extensive blistering, and I'm curious about this a
Brian at 9:10am 02.19.02
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I have a 73 cat 27 with tiller steering. There seems to be more "play" in the rudder than there shou
Don at 5:58am 02.19.02
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Has anyone replaced the thermostat or the high temp guage on a Seward 6 gal water heater? If so, wh
Bryan Howell at 3:24am 02.19.02
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My 1975 H25 has her original sails (still in great shape!) made by Atlantic Sails, Inc of Portland M
Tom at 2:44am 02.19.02
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Were can I find a manual for a 22 feet 1970 venture . This is the first sailboat I have ever owned a
Paul Aubrecht at 12:49am 02.19.02
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I am thinking seriously about buying a 93 Hunter 28.Did this boat come standard with a Battery charg

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Backing a Hunter 26 into its slip
Will Gilmore at 6:44am 07.22.20
My preference is for starting with OB, especially for reverse, because a turn can be executed from a
Backing a Hunter 26 into its slip
rgranger at 6:41am 07.22.20
How do you back the boat in reverse? Do you steer with outboard or with the tiller? maybe I just ne
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat?
sailme88 at 6:39am 07.22.20
Tom, Given the lack of reliable cell coverage along the mid-coast a hand held GPS would be the sound
First Sail on 23.5
rgranger at 6:38am 07.22.20
First Sail on 23.5
victorhoisington at 6:35am 07.22.20
Seasick remedies - put one or both of them at the helm, take them out on calm days and as they learn
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat?
Justin_NSA at 6:32am 07.22.20
I echo this sentiment. Cables do go bad, so have good ones, and have extras. We had to discard two
wanted catalina 22 swing keel
rgranger at 6:31am 07.22.20
Confused. The keel is attached to the boat via a bolt. Did it also sheer?
First Sail on 23.5
kappykaplan at 6:31am 07.22.20
Now I understand. Use sail ties to tie the jib and the head to the lifelines and pulpit.
What is the name of this type of clip/hook?
Justin_NSA at 6:31am 07.22.20
Looks like a pelican hook to me too. There are variations on the principle. I wouldn't know who make
What is the name of this type of clip/hook?
dlochner at 6:30am 07.22.20
Pelican hook. Because it looks like a pelican. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1034644
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat?
SFS at 6:29am 07.22.20
I echo this sentiment. Cables do go bad, so have good ones, and have extras. We had to discard two
Pump out on Hunter
Don Lucas at 6:25am 07.22.20
my holding tank has both the "drain" for the macerator pump and the pump out at the bottom of the ta
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat?
justsomeguy at 6:25am 07.22.20
Make sure they have high quality USB cables too. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-Revolt-Compact
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33
Jake N Eggs at 6:23am 07.22.20
The water out connection is at the bottom of the tank accessible from the small cabinet at the foot
First Sail on 23.5
Tackdan235 at 6:21am 07.22.20
Sorry this is when the jib was down
First Sail on 23.5
kappykaplan at 6:07am 07.22.20
That leads me to think there's not enough tension on the halyard.
Jib cleats that fit 1970s era Javelins?
WFON at 5:57am 07.22.20
Thanks to everyone who replied - it was very helpful as I get my Javelin set up.
Need Replacement Companionway Hatch Seals
Caboteur at 5:56am 07.22.20
Hi GSpencer - amazing. I'm looking to the same thing also on a 2012 Oceanis 34!! I purchased the
Pump out on Hunter
jviss at 5:47am 07.22.20
Respectfully, I believe your drawing is somewhat incorrect technically. To the best of my knowledge
Whats the best way to keep a couple smart phones charged, on a sailboat?
JamesG161 at 5:34am 07.22.20
I have 2 of these aboard. One is being recharged below, while we charge up USB devices on the weath

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