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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
Bill walton at 10:16pm 02.18.02
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As I described in an earlier posting, we're going over for a few weeks in May. I'm looking for a pl
steven f. at 5:32pm 02.18.02
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Just a quick question to find out if I'm the only neurotic sailor out there. It is our policy that
Jim Felix at 11:31am 02.18.02
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Kevin, You may have answered this question for me before but I'm new to this site. On my 83' c-30 a
Arnie Suigussaar at 11:10am 02.18.02
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I'm looking at an Albin 26, and have not had much luck finding info on the boat or the company on th

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glaufman at 7:15pm 08.02.20
Looks like windy calling for max winds here near low tide wed morning... Until they issue prediction
Buzzer alarm sounding
Wojtus at 7:13pm 08.02.20
Interesting issue, this similar thing has started happening to me recently. I purchased a Beneteau 3
Buzzer alarm sounding
Wojtus at 7:02pm 08.02.20
A little late but I wanted to follow up with my results. The alarm sounding was definitely a short.
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel
Joe at 6:46pm 08.02.20
I don't think you understand my question so I will explain in more clarity. http://inboardenginepr
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glaufman at 6:45pm 08.02.20
Went and doubled my dock lines today, wrapped the main, double tied the tiller, moved boat to center
Bow thruster hunter
Mike2006 at 6:34pm 08.02.20
I have installed on on hunter 44ds. It is lewmar 4 hp. Works well. Currently tied into windlass ci
Anchorage magnet...
Bob J. at 6:27pm 08.02.20
Well, it's kind of devilish but when I see a boat that looks like it's going to anchor near me when
Reef Hooks
miketcook at 6:19pm 08.02.20
@jssailem thx for your reply. I get all that. It's what's on the boat now. Have only had the boat fo
Anchorage magnet...   (1)
capta at 6:13pm 08.02.20
I was the only boat anchored in Cook's Bay Moorea when another American boat came in and just about
Stern light replacement and wiring
BVLew at 6:07pm 08.02.20
I just pulled the bulbs right out from inside the anchor locker. (But, since my lights were 42 years
Packing nuts question
capta at 6:06pm 08.02.20
The nut closest to the engine is a lock nut. Once you have tightened the other one so the packing i
Beneteau 361 stiff steering   (1)
SCFoster at 6:05pm 08.02.20
Here is a Beneteau document for installing the rudder assembly. First two pages refer to the B361.
New Furling Main Sail
sail sfbay at 6:04pm 08.02.20
Just purchased polyester cruising tri-radial laminate main and head sail sewn to blue water standard
Ceramic coatings anyone?
Rick D at 5:48pm 08.02.20
I am a skeptic until I talk to a body shop painter. I remember some miracle polishes decades ago tha
Ballast Cracked Problem
Jim26m at 5:46pm 08.02.20
Two nice choices!
1986 Oday 272 Nav lights
LazurusLong at 5:42pm 08.02.20
Solar? You'll need to run the engine to charge your battery. I can't answer your questions about
Packing nuts question
dlochner at 5:38pm 08.02.20
Both nuts should be standard right hand thread. Big wrenches are necessary. One of them will probab
New sails
Ward H at 5:36pm 08.02.20
That is one sharp Asym. The blue and gold colors look very regal driving SV Hadley. John's smile s
Anchorage magnet...
dlochner at 5:34pm 08.02.20
Well?
Anchorage magnet...   (1)
jssailem at 5:25pm 08.02.20
You know there is a simple solution to establishing your comfort zone around your boat. Just start

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