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Bill at 7:13am 04.10.01
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anyone have info. where to purchase a lexan (plastic) hatch for 1979 o'day 28? if so is the install
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The Fluid in my Saturn compass has leaked out. Can that be refilled or is it toast? Any comments?
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i'm looking to get cushions for an o'day 25 1980. new or custom made. any suggestions/places. tha
Jeff at 5:00am 04.10.01
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Saw your pictures on photo forum. How much of the eraser was left after doing the cabin? I want to t
Tom at 4:58am 04.10.01
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While replacing a halyard I screwed up and lost it down the mast. Any tricks on rethreading a new o
George Kornreich at 4:26am 04.10.01
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I added a pair of ZincSaver galvanic isolators just last fall, but I am hearing rumors of these runn
Al Nash at 4:25am 04.10.01
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Matt, you posted " dead lights up top" last Sept 28th. Now I suddenly have lost my steaming and anc
Matt Kling at 4:16am 04.10.01
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I am installing 2 foot T tracks on my Hunter 23 to accomidate a new 150 Genoa. I will need to remove
Matt Kling at 4:10am 04.10.01
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I am installing 2 foot T tracks on my Hunter 23 to accomidate a new 150 Genoa. I will need to remove
Frank at 4:10am 04.10.01
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Ok, I'm buying a new Hunter 260 and for the last 6 months I've been reading the dozen or more sailin
lloyd ferencik at 3:19am 04.10.01
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I WILL BE RETURNING MY MAST TO ITS RIGHTFULL PLACE AFTER WINTER STORAGE.WHEN I REMOVED IT I NOTICED
Jeremy at 12:55am 04.10.01
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I have a serious oil leak in my M-25 diesel on my 1985 C-30. It won't hold any oil, appears to be a
David G at 12:52am 04.10.01
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I have a 1975 C-22 which I am in the process of restoring. I have done a good job, but now with all
Jim at 12:35am 04.10.01
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We are taking delivery of a new 46 soon. I just looked at the anchor rode and chain combination tha
Mitchel at 12:07am 04.10.01
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Does anyone have information regarding thinning bottom paint before applying it. Is it a good idea
Chris Hyland at 9:39pm 04.09.01
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Good Morning everyone, We'll be taking delivery of our new 2001 C36 hull #1971 the week of the 23
George Kornreich at 8:30pm 04.09.01
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Has anyone set up an asymmetrical spinnaker on the H430? I've installed my winches on the pre-formed
bpsail1@aol,com at 3:36pm 04.09.01
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I just purchased a 1984 Coronado 15 by Capri. Can't figure out how the lines tie thru all the pulley
Don Magdall at 2:02pm 04.09.01
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I have a '76 Cat 30 that has been converted to wheel steering ( cables). I was in the quarter berth
Dennis Millard at 1:34pm 04.09.01
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I own a 37ft hunter cutter(1982).I want to put a larger front sail(jib) on and replace the smaller s

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Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
Censina at 8:11am 04.12.20
Isn't that what we do with boats....spend money on upgrades! LOL ......Have a joyous Easter
Adding Winch and deck organizer on a B323
jssailem at 8:08am 04.12.20
It is sometimes rewarding to check out the SBO Part Sales, right here on the site. There are some hi
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
Censina at 8:06am 04.12.20
Not disappointed in what our performance is......just being told by fellow boaters there are more ef
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
jssailem at 8:04am 04.12.20
Smart questions @dlochner. @Censina, Unless you just want to spend money on your boat, it might be
Hunter 40.5 - Prop Upgrade
dlochner at 7:59am 04.12.20
What do you want to accomplish with a new prop? Better sailing? Better reverse? More forward thrust?
Adding Winch and deck organizer on a B323
dmax at 7:54am 04.12.20
Garhauer Marine is an excellent source of quality deck hardware at good prices. https://www.garhauer
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
RoyS at 7:45am 04.12.20
In neutral, turn prop shaft by hand. Does it spin freely? Usual alignment procedure is to unbolt cou
1990 Hunter 35.5 keel issue
Canonshooternb at 7:45am 04.12.20
Great job, do you have any pictures of the interior and how they removed the nuts. With all of the
Adding Winch and deck organizer on a B323
sail sfbay at 7:33am 04.12.20
Nice upgrades. You can buy these from any sailboat hardware supplier or marine / boatyard chandlery
Turks Head Knot Question
Ward H at 7:29am 04.12.20
@capta I'm trying to put the Turks Head on the rim at each spoke for decoration purposes. Another TH
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
John6275 at 7:23am 04.12.20
No, I did not replace the mounts but they look to be in good condition. I will inspect them closer b
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
Benny17441 at 7:18am 04.12.20
Did you replaced the mounts? They might look good (you cannot go by sight) but they could be soft
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jssailem at 7:15am 04.12.20
@daviddp Who knew that a Smart Plug could save your boat and make ones home life good. Maybe that
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sail sfbay at 7:15am 04.12.20
When a stuffing box starts to leak excessively, you should tighten the packing nut until the leak st
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jssailem at 7:10am 04.12.20
Docking Mishap
Rick486 at 7:05am 04.12.20
Amazing. Does anyone know what happened? Looks to be coming in way too fast. To me it looks like
Hunter 306 aft vent, blower and engines air intake
jaysweet at 6:55am 04.12.20
I'm a new owner of Hunter 306 and working on cleaning and fixes... There is a 3-inch hose running
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
John6275 at 6:42am 04.12.20
shaft trued
yanmar 1gm10 engine and shaft alignment
John6275 at 6:41am 04.12.20
I just bought the boat. PO took prop shift out, had it checked and tried, new cutlass and put it all

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