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Ciao at 9:02pm 05.14.20
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Hi there - Where can I find replacement "frames" (not sure if this is the proper term) for hatches?
esightler at 7:46pm 05.14.20
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Hello! I am wondering if there are any pop-up galley/stovetops around to replace the one that have
JamesG161 at 4:12pm 05.14.20
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Invest is a term that triggers computer models to focus on a Tropical Disturbance or, INVESTigation
CMF Hunter 27 at 4:12pm 05.14.20
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The boat I purchased in the fall of 2019 is a 1979 hunter 27 that unknown to me was previously flood
Kings Gambit at 4:05pm 05.14.20
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I just read in one of my newsletters that Two Harbors at the Isthmus, Catalina Island, is re-openin
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what are these called, took em off hunter27 ,they ran down both sides and had shackles attached
Grotto at 3:25pm 05.14.20
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So stepping and rigging went well launching was a breeze. But there was one thing I could not check
cc1842 at 2:53pm 05.14.20
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I need a mast for a S28.0C. I live in North Carolina......Thanks!!! John 913 548 6672
JRT at 2:48pm 05.14.20
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Last year, our first for the 310, my engine temp was rock solid at 170 until we hit high temps in th
Cape Daysailor at 2:40pm 05.14.20
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Hello, I have a 1976 helsen 22. I removed the base of the mast and noticed that most of the holes th
sailingguy2005 at 1:44pm 05.14.20
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Hi, Anyone have any idea the diameter, width, and center hole size of the Hunter 38 anchor roller?
catalanc at 12:39pm 05.14.20
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OK, I know that this has been covered a brazilian times but what are the recommendations for sealing
Hales pass 29 at 9:14am 05.14.20
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Has anyone repowered a yamaha 25. My ysm8 is shot. Diesel mechanic says probable not rebuildable. Ha
Justin_NSA at 7:43am 05.14.20
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Anyone accident prone like me? My wife shared a subtle hint. She showed me these "indestructible" sh
CMF Hunter 27 at 4:41am 05.14.20
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Is it possible to buy just a spedometer wheel on the thru-hull fitting. Trying to order a new wheel
sailme88 at 4:41am 05.14.20
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Got launched on Tuesday...Immediately noticed an over heating issue. Only had to motor a short dist
mcollingwood at 7:58pm 05.13.20
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If anyone has an opinion on upper and lower shroud tension settings (loos guage) when running a nort
MySong at 7:13pm 05.13.20
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The plastic divider that went between the sheaves is broken. It is my understanding to replace it I
catalanc at 6:47pm 05.13.20
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Just purchased a Seaward 24 and purchased a solar panel. The outboard engine also has an alternator
Wanderwind at 5:49pm 05.13.20
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Hello everyone, The large tinted acrylic portlights on our 1994 Passage 42 are badly crazed and I wo

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Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
DArcy at 2:38pm 03.10.25
@Hayden Watson do you have a batten in yours? It would be great to see how it deploys if you have a
Bilge Pump
dlochner at 2:33pm 03.10.25
Look at the Whale IC pumps. Some are very low profile or are remote.
Bottom paint question
dlochner at 2:27pm 03.10.25
It is not unusual for the static waterline, i.e., the waterline when the boat is in still water and
Bareboat Tahiti?
Ed Caldwell at 2:01pm 03.10.25
Moorings/Sunsail, Dream and maybe others have their base on Raiatea, which is in the same lagoon as
Bilge Pump
rgarner001 at 1:37pm 03.10.25
Engine control cables bound in pedestal, H37.5
PAC3142 at 1:21pm 03.10.25
I first thought the same as JSSailem, but now I'm thinking maybe the tube is as intended and is stop
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main   (1)
Hayden Watson at 1:09pm 03.10.25
I personally would not have another footed sail on any of my boats but then I love to trim. If you
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
PAC3142 at 1:04pm 03.10.25
@PAC3142 If the second reef is too high for your single line reefing do you have some other way t
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
Charlie98117 at 12:23pm 03.10.25
@Charlie98117 Did you use plans from sailrite or some other plans? I looked a what Sailrite, Doyle
Bilge Pump
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:02pm 03.10.25
Source for replacement sheaves
BigEasy at 11:20am 03.10.25
Is there a good source for replacement sheaves, or do I have to go to the OEM to get a replacement?
adding electrical stove
mermike at 11:14am 03.10.25
I was recently involved with an install of a 120 VAC Force 10 electric stove. It has 3 quartz burner
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
BigEasy at 11:09am 03.10.25
I have the same problem with a light air Genoa I acquired. They had it custom made and used Sunbrel
Roadside assistance
LloydB at 10:59am 03.10.25
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Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
Richard19068 at 10:46am 03.10.25
1. I assume I have to hand pump out the old fluid and would love a suggestion on which pump to buy
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
shemandr at 10:32am 03.10.25
I think it was the zipper that was a problem. It took 2 people - one to raise the halyard and one t
adding electrical stove
Rick.johnson at 10:18am 03.10.25
Well I am living aboard my hunter for the winter an would like to put in a new force 10 propane sto
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid
knotimpossible at 9:50am 03.10.25
Looking forward to the PAYC club cruise to the Gulf Islands this summer.

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