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Ted at 6:57am 02.11.02
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I am interested in hearing what people are using for bottom paint. I have an H34 with an iron keel,
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Hello, We're planning to review the Hunter 170 in an upcoming issue, and owner comments are always
Larry Hughes at 3:40am 02.11.02
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This may be helpful to someone out there. My 23 rested on the bottom at low tide and forced a rope
Dan Hawryschuk at 2:09am 02.11.02
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I own a P42 with a Doyle stakpak main. The sail is about 5 years old and has seen a few years usage
Jim Vincent at 12:59am 02.11.02
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Kerry (Blew Bayou) ...concerning the I-10 bridge at Lake Ponchatrain, you stated it had 75' clearenc
Ed Carrillo at 12:10am 02.11.02
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I am thinking of replacing my regular stuffing box with a PSS and received wonderful advise from the
Laura Bertran at 10:52pm 02.10.02
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Hello- I'm in the process of replacing the head and hoses on my H31. After what I thought was car
Michael Bell at 10:11am 02.17.02
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The lift system for the tongue of my H26 trailer will only lift in an area about 4 or 5 inches and b
Doug T. at 7:22am 02.17.02
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*sigh* Blisters. No, that's not really the right term to describe these things. Imagine huge swat
Colin Cheetham at 3:44am 02.17.02
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Many thanks for all your replies to my question about In-mast furling vs standard sail. One question
Jack Kelly at 10:20pm 02.16.02
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Looks like we've decided to trailer our "new" 1986 H23 this summer vs. a mooring. Have't had her in
wes buckner at 8:58am 02.16.02
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can anyone tell me about the ericson 27'.how its built is it a circumnavigator,can it handle swells
Mike I at 1:13am 02.16.02
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Has anyone anchored at San Clemente? If so, where? Any other boats? Any particulars? I plan on going
SailboatOwners.com at 11:01am 02.15.02
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Based on the results of our recent user survey we now have two new forums on the site. Well... one
Colin Cheetham at 4:43am 02.15.02
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I hope you don't mind my posting an article on your US board but here in the UK the 356 is only just
Joe at 1:13am 02.15.02
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I need some information on how to get my boat back to Colorado over the road. I had it towed down t
Phil Herring at 10:34pm 02.14.02
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Hi all, This was forwarded to me by r.w. laundau, who asked me to post it for Tom Ehmke. I've been
Bob Carlton at 5:01am 02.14.02
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Does this model have an open belt?
Tom at 2:27pm 02.13.02
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I sailed my sailboat down from Oakland last fall when I moved down here. I am looking to take her o
Paul at 7:14am 02.13.02
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Has any one got any information on the Portsmouth yardstick number for a 26 as I am club racing and

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Hatch covers for hunter 34   (1)
Tally Ho at 8:57pm 07.17.20
I made some covers using an old sail cover, some shock cord and hot glue gun. Then I cut a piece of
Regs clarification. Need input
Will Gilmore at 7:54pm 07.17.20
Is there going to be language in the marina regs about appropriate slack in the bridge section of th
Battery select
Benny17441 at 7:45pm 07.17.20
The 1,2, both, off switch has positions for two batteries. It does not matter how many individual
What is these brown stuff on my hull
papaiasi at 7:45pm 07.17.20
savvas - I sailing in the Mediterranean. That stain was caused about 50 miles off the east coast of
What is these brown stuff on my hull
papaiasi at 7:44pm 07.17.20
Tannin? My experience with water containing Tannin would be limited to fresh water lakes, rivers,
New Teak Hatch Runner Install (words of wisdom)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:41pm 07.17.20
I firmly believe in aiming for 100% perfection when starting a project and then living with whatever
Clogged Sanitation Hose
Terry Cox at 7:31pm 07.17.20
Thanks for your input, Peggie. No leaking fittings here. Just working through the idea that just may
Regs clarification. Need input
dlochner at 7:19pm 07.17.20
IIRC when i cheg'd mine, the screw was already black? Maybe not. I believe the screws on the Smar
Gear box oil change frequency and tips
Benny17441 at 6:57pm 07.17.20
What year, make and model is your engine. You need to get the manufacturers recommended fluids fo
Looking at a 1986 Catalina 30 and have a few questions. Seeking advice!
BelladonnaII at 6:48pm 07.17.20
I have a 1984 Mk1 and previously had a 1983 Mk1. The compression post rotting out can be an issue b
What is these brown stuff on my hull
Benny17441 at 6:40pm 07.17.20
Where did you cruise? It looks like rust, also looks like dried up dirt or dried up tanned water;
Where to buy outboard?
Joe at 6:34pm 07.17.20
Onlineoutboards.com I bought a 3.5 hp from them three years ago. Good price, free shipping. No p

Ron20324 at 6:20pm 07.17.20
I have the exact same issue, Did you get it figured out? What was the fix? well... is it fixed ??
Mast raising options?
ChrisLee at 6:19pm 07.17.20
Any idea on how to attach a winch in the anchor locker? Or somehow hook it to the pad eye in the loc
Regs clarification. Need input
Ron20324 at 6:12pm 07.17.20
It looks like it burnt at the screw terminal. IIRC when i cheg'd mine, the screw was already black
What is these brown stuff on my hull
Ron20324 at 6:07pm 07.17.20
looks like rust from the pulpit welds.
Bottom Painting
Ralph Johnstone at 5:42pm 07.17.20
What is the best epoxy, By epoxy, I presume you are referring to the barrier coat. I would recomm

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