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chet pruszynski at 8:58am 01.20.02
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well i am in trouble now...I think my westerbeke 4-107 engine is about to bite the dust...seems that
Barry at 4:51am 01.08.02
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I'd like to replace the sheaves on the steering cable beneath my Merriman Pedestal since the bushing
Don Bodemann` at 6:10am 01.20.02
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Dave, A few of us "Sailnet guys" were discussing your cockpit floor job, and were curious where you
mate at 2:40am 01.20.02
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I have seen several 26's, my own 26S included, and each has had some water inside the cab or lazaret
Alain at 3:30am 01.08.02
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I need to replace my holding tank. Please, where I could find a custom made around the SF Bay area??
Ted Friend at 10:14pm 01.19.02
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Hi, I just took delivery of a new 260. We can't wait to use it. We wanted a 4 cycle engine and my
Wanderer138 at 6:29am 01.02.02
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I just got back from a week in the Poconos, which included a visit with an old friend in Warren, NJ.
John G at 8:26am 01.19.02
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Dear Mark, Could you please e-mail me directly. I wish to discuss your boat. The address is JGiacci
Jay Eaton at 11:18pm 01.07.02
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The instructions to set up a "Thread Tracker" are not complete enough. I clicked on the "ThreadTrack
Fred Feagin at 3:33am 01.19.02
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Has anyone ordered and installed the Superfurler by Pacific Marine
John aka Katy at 2:22am 01.19.02
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I have a 1993 Hunter 23.5 swing keel and am looking to put stern rail seats on board. I don't see th
Mike Basham at 9:14pm 01.07.02
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We just purchased a 1979 Hunter 27' with a Yanmar SB8 diesel. It appears that a plate or something i
Ron Frisosky at 10:38pm 01.18.02
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Just want to pass along what's happening with the Miami show this year with Catalina. Boats on Disp
Steve Franklin at 5:11am 01.02.02
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Is it just me, or does anyone else get the feeling that the v-berth is lower at the aft end than at
Hugh McCully at 11:29am 01.18.02
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You might find an interesting read in Jim Kidd's logs of his cruising aboard Lord's Prayer (link bel
Tom Hrkach at 10:23am 01.07.02
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Has anyone replaced the throttle cable on a Hunter 27, circa 1982 with a Yanmar 1-GM? I'm about to g
John at 5:57am 01.18.02
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For sale: 50 hp Johnson, tilt/trim, swim ladder, biminni, 17 gal water tank, cockpit table, trailer
Ken Cobb at 3:44am 01.18.02
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I have noticed that there is a discrepancy between the official Catalinayachts.com website and the "
Cliff Ruckstuhl at 9:14am 01.07.02
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It is great to find a sailor how has taken a boat and squeezed out all the speed potential. Sailor'
Bob Pattersen at 12:55am 01.18.02
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I purchased my 1986 Hunter 25.5 last summer and need to replace the front hatch. I was wondering if

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Sailboat rudder pulling to port
sailme88 at 1:31pm 06.23.20
The rudder is creating lift on the starboard side causing the bow to move left. This means that the
Maiden Voyage - The Soggy Dollar
Hardhead at 1:25pm 06.23.20
The name looks great. Smart looking craft.
refinishing cabin foor boards
Mechone at 1:21pm 06.23.20
Steel wool is no problem ,I did all my floor and there is no rust, it is what is used by furniture r
Question on anchor chain size for SL Windlass on my Hunter 45 cc
Z83 at 1:20pm 06.23.20
Thanks Guys. Was pretty sure the 5/16 g4 chain was right, but looks like previous owner put a larger
Mounting flatscreen TV on wall   (3)
Deleted member 117556 at 1:17pm 06.23.20
Mine came with the swivel TV mount that I thought was standard. Limits TV size to 19-20" but otherwi
Preventing spider cracks around motor mount
Project_Mayhem at 1:08pm 06.23.20
I figured a lot of the cracks would be from the sharp edge of the mount. As always, thanks for your
Sailboat rudder pulling to port
dlochner at 12:59pm 06.23.20
So the only thing that changed since last season and all was well then was a rebuild of the rudder
Fiberglass locker repair
ggrizzard at 12:56pm 06.23.20
:plus: "Do not apply epoxy over gelcoat."
Well it happened
dmax at 12:55pm 06.23.20
For the record: My 302 whose keel fell off in 1996 was built in 1988. There were 2 layers of glass i
Idaho and Center board uphaul
ChrisLee at 12:55pm 06.23.20
Very good point, I did construction for enough years that proper rigging was well beat into my head
Slow turning Yanmar ysm 12 on 1978 Hunter 30.
ggrizzard at 12:50pm 06.23.20
Guys, it may be a YSB 12, but the YSM 12 was horizontal as well. I had one on my 1979 H30C, but it
Question on anchor chain size for SL Windlass on my Hunter 45 cc
Rich Stidger at 12:34pm 06.23.20
Before you purchase chain, search and read the recent thread on chain quality. I have always used A
Sailboat rudder pulling to port   (1)
secondwind410 at 12:28pm 06.23.20
After filling the rudder and replacing the skin, did you check the shape with the templates you mad
Hunter 310 fridge
jviss at 12:04pm 06.23.20
My fridge is now over 20 years old and not as cold as it should be. Did it ever work to your satis
Hunter 310 fridge
jviss at 12:02pm 06.23.20
Hunter 310 fridge
Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 06.23.20
Question on anchor chain size for SL Windlass on my Hunter 45 cc
Nodak7 at 11:52am 06.23.20
We have the same windlass for our 2006 H41DS. Here is the replacement information Complete rode is
Burner on stove wont stay lit
mdibella at 11:47am 06.23.20
Thanks. I may try that.
Burner on stove wont stay lit
rbelau at 11:45am 06.23.20
I ended up packing a little bit of Aluminum foil in the back of the knob (where the valve shaft slid

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