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Bill Yale at 12:50pm 02.16.02
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I bought this boat last year from someone who had it in storage for the previous 15 years. There is
John Melohn at 9:40am 02.16.02
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I'm looking for a swing-keel for my 1994 26S. I purchased my boat used and it appears that the previ
Greg at 8:44am 02.16.02
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I am replacing my rudder. I found two Delrin bearings each about 1" thick. They were stacked one o
Paul Akers at 7:42am 02.16.02
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This summer, my sailing club (Maine Hunter Sailing Association) is running a 12 day cruise from Port
Robert at 4:04am 02.16.02
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Okay guys I have a new ??? for you.. does anyone know what the wires should look like or have a dia
Stephen Blake at 2:33am 02.16.02
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My "new" '77 25 is almost ready for the water. I'm about to finish/refinish the teak bulkheads and t
Donald Cameron at 10:57pm 02.15.02
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The foam blocks in my 88 MacGregor have completely disintegrated. Has anyone ever replaced the foam
Paul Bradbury at 9:26pm 02.15.02
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Would appreciate some information regarding a Beneteau 36s7. Would you consider this a good boat for
Al Carlson at 1:32pm 02.15.02
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Hello Phil: Catalina is shipping new 36mkII models with a factory-installed 12-Volt refrigerator.
George Sargent at 10:52am 02.15.02
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Hi, I have a chance to purchase a 1976 Catalina 22 project boat with trailer for $2000. The boat ha
Paul at 9:42am 02.15.02
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Planning on a cruise from Raritan Bay out to Port Jefferson and return next summer. Any tips on get
Len at 6:35am 02.15.02
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I own a Hunter 240 and find it difficult with a bad back to access the motor's controls (Throttle an
Hans Baart at 5:21am 02.15.02
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I am a new owner to the hunter line. So I am not sure if this where I can get my questions answered,
Paul Flanagan at 4:16am 02.15.02
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I have some voids and delaminations in my non-skid gelcoat at the port and starboard boarding statio
Bob at 3:14am 02.15.02
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Does anyone know of a good reputable cleaning service in the Waukegan, Illinois area. I need to hav
John Revenboer at 1:51am 02.15.02
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Would anyone know what size is the pin that attaches the forestay to the pulpit on the H260? Is it 1
David Murcott at 1:40am 02.15.02
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I am making my 'to do' list for the spring. I have to redo the sole and have read every article in
Maura at 1:04am 02.15.02
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Last pic.
Maura at 12:47am 02.15.02
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All advice on this lead keel repair job point to removing all the rust and epoxy over it. We just c
Rich at 12:15am 02.15.02
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Just had my boat hauled yesterday and the Prop is going to have to be replaced. Looks like Electrol

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Used sails from other boats?
srimes at 11:08am 07.24.20
The rudder is was upgraded by the previous owner. I can see the leading edge is extended a bit, and
Wanted - Catalina Capri 16.5 Rudder - any condition
sail sfbay at 11:06am 07.24.20
Buy from Catalina Direct?
All New Bottom: Redoing my T-26 Monohull in the Driveway
withintheruins14 at 10:53am 07.24.20
Still hoping to hear back from ya @LeeandRick :)
Just bought a 22   (1)
Hunter216 at 10:52am 07.24.20
Definitely looks like a 4 as the first digit
Just bought a 22
kappykaplan at 10:50am 07.24.20
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Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on.
jviss at 10:13am 07.24.20
Hey all! I'm new to the forum. Thanks for having me. I have a Pearson alberg 35 that has been rep
Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on.
kappykaplan at 10:06am 07.24.20
I know, still doesn't answer the original question. That's still a head-scratcher. Yep! :beer:
Summer in the Salish Sea
Ken Cross at 10:00am 07.24.20
Now we are in Port Orchard for the weekend. There is almost no one else here. Restrooms are open.
B and R rig question
kloudie1 at 9:44am 07.24.20
The "backstayless" B&R has longer spreaders and more backsweep on the spreaders to allow the headsta
Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on.
Stu Jackson at 9:44am 07.24.20
Stu, he's already done it. I understand. I was trying to get him to avoid doing it again. And to
B and R rig question
Hunter216 at 9:39am 07.24.20
the more-complex B&R will cost about 3 times what a conventional single or double spreader rig will
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
jviss at 9:37am 07.24.20
I have had a spring-return hard vang for well over 20 years. Every so often it likes some "MacLube"
Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on.
kloudie1 at 9:27am 07.24.20
Welcome aboard, Andrew.. Lots of good info here.. I think you have a good idea about the alternator,
New sails
kappykaplan at 9:24am 07.24.20
the colors are the best NAVY BLUE AND GOLD available from North Sails. And they sparkle in the eyes
CUBA!
Justin_NSA at 9:23am 07.24.20
Makes me think of the movie Captain Ron. "They did the Today show there." .
Yanmar 2gm shutting down with battery selector on.
kappykaplan at 9:18am 07.24.20
Except you do NOT want to turn the switch off while the engine is running Stu, he's already done i
New sails
LeslieTroyer at 8:59am 07.24.20
It was Port Ludlow for first night not Lopez. Other than that great fun and a bit of sun.
Hunter Legend 37.5 - Owners Manual
Panama Jack at 8:53am 07.24.20
Thanks so much "rjarrell". We should stay in touch. I spent many years in south Florida and learne
Squeaky Rigid Boom Vang
FastOlson at 8:49am 07.24.20
I have had a spring-return hard vang for well over 20 years. Every so often it likes some "MacLube"

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