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I should have had this old boat on the water by now. Work and no time this last week. 2 headed probl
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1984 Hunter 27. Cockpit was painted prior owner. Chipped and I want to repaint. Attached pic of s
jhagg at 5:34pm 05.20.20
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Finally got my 2004 Hunter 44DS in the water and started commissioning only to find a rather impress
ScourgeOfTheHudson at 2:25pm 05.20.20
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Hello all. my Google skills seem to be failing me. I've been searching for a salvage yard in the tri
karellen at 2:16pm 05.20.20
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I purchased my boat with a soft subfloor in the aft cabin and around the bottom of the cabin steps,
Mike Oldak at 2:06pm 05.20.20
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Mike Oldak at 1:44pm 05.20.20
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I just bought the Axiom 9 with the remote transducer (which was free). It seems like it was designe
shemandr at 1:36pm 05.20.20
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There was a survey of marine life around Plum Island - known to many of you as an Animal Research Fa
dbrooksatc at 1:22pm 05.20.20
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I was wondering what everyone stores in the the space aft of the transom? I have a 29.5 and have no
dmmlyons at 12:28pm 05.20.20
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Hi Folks, I have a 1980 Cherubini H33 in pretty good condition. I was replacing the wood under the c
Jaul at 11:52am 05.20.20
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I have a 17' macgregor. It's a 1969 model. While looking over the boat, I noticed end grain of wood
naileyou at 8:05am 05.20.20
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Hi. My name is Mr. Jason Wayne Naillieux and i am looking for a Ranger 23 Sailboat owners manual. i
Wackie Jacq at 9:59pm 05.19.20
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This is concerning a Catalina 30 1985 sailboat. This February when I was doing work on my boat and g
BOSSailor at 5:50pm 05.19.20
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Hello! I bought a 1990 Hunter 30-2 at the tail end of last season and have been scrambling to get w
Gene Neill at 5:29pm 05.19.20
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Has anyone bought lifelines from Catalina Direct? I'm in a bit of a hurry and don't mind paying a
kenvail at 5:08pm 05.19.20
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What is the roller called that is at the aft end of the mainsail around which the outhaul travels wh
BigDogg11 at 2:59pm 05.19.20
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I have a 23' O'day, my boom topping lift line is very weathered, I just got this boat hadn't had tim
MySong at 2:46pm 05.19.20
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Does anyone know the size or measurements of the horseshoe table in the Hunter26 cabin?
GALIOSTRO at 1:32pm 05.19.20
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Hello, I have a problem ... I would like to know if this is one or if my boat is normal ... I just b

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Cliffside sails
garymalmgren at 7:28pm 03.30.25
Do write it off just yet. When did you last hear from them? They must have given you an estimated de
Microwave
BigEasy at 6:53pm 03.30.25
I have replaced mine a couple of times. Never had one keep running on its own though. Could
Cliffside sails
SailingLoto at 6:13pm 03.30.25
Admittedly having Zip experience with the named vendor, I can say that back when I was rep-ing for
VHF SWR results...   (1)
BAD ORCA at 6:09pm 03.30.25
:D Thanks for all the help with this. New crimp connectors made it much easier. Everything work fa
Refresh teak - exterior
Foswick at 5:36pm 03.30.25
Also, does anyone have any recommendations on how to repair stripped holes in some of the slats? Wo
Sailing Season(spring)
Terry Cox at 5:33pm 03.30.25
Nice of the locals to mow your lawn for you, Michael. Could use then down here ya know.
Towing through OR around Atlanta?
heritage at 5:32pm 03.30.25
I have done the loop and gone straight through Atlanta for many years. There is no good choice. We
Hunter 240 owners here?
Bobbi Ullinger at 5:03pm 03.30.25
We've owned our 23.5 (basically the same boat) since new, in 1993. Our 5 kids grew up on her. As h
Refresh teak - exterior
BigEasy at 4:32pm 03.30.25
Not looking for recommendations on which oil/sealer to use, just on if/how to treat the wood prior
Main Rigging Upgrades
pgandw at 4:27pm 03.30.25
I heave to to reef, and you power head to wind to reef. Makes a huge difference in the amount of ma
ODay 40 Windlass Setup   (2)
DonEvans at 4:19pm 03.30.25
Latest on the windlass install. I stuck with Anchorlift Dolphin after contacting the company for spa
Main Rigging Upgrades
LloydB at 4:13pm 03.30.25
does a inside jbe
Refresh teak - exterior
skunther at 3:40pm 03.30.25
Also, does anyone have any recommendations on how to repair stripped holes in some of the slats? Woo
Main Rigging Upgrades
Hayden Watson at 3:20pm 03.30.25
FWIW, I do not want the topping lift to take the weight of the boom off the sail. Back before singl
fresh water flush
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:01pm 03.30.25
Thanks, but we don't use our holding tank, so don't have the issue. Aerators are a good solution f
Refresh teak - exterior
Foswick at 2:43pm 03.30.25
As far as sanding goes, it is probably worth taking a few minutes to cut a strip of plastic sheet, t
Emergency Manual
Foswick at 2:36pm 03.30.25
For me, this comes down to this: Regardless of preparation or briefing, there is a non-zero chance
Microwave
lapetinaa at 1:58pm 03.30.25
Does it turn itself on when you close the door, or does it just resume previous operation? Is this
Refresh teak - exterior
skunther at 1:57pm 03.30.25
Microwave
colemj at 1:55pm 03.30.25
Does it turn itself on when you close the door, or does it just resume previous operation? Is this

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