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Michael O' at 11:35pm 03.20.01
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Although I've been gone from HOW for some time, I'm still getting quite a few requests for the H25 O
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I have a Capri 25 that I am interested in "dry sailing" (keeping out of the water on the trailer).
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I've been told about a 1983 Catalina 36' for sale. But there are no interior pictures or layout av
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Just curious... How many of you currently (or formerly) work on boats for a living?
TOM MANALILI at 9:52pm 03.20.01
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a neighbor's friend was looking to find a home for this little white cat, so I took her on board, sh
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I now have a used 5411 diesel that I am currently installing. I am told that it runs like new (we'll
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who sells a decent canvas cover fthat will fit my boat?
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I have a new (used)'97 310 and my knot meter shows about 3.6 knts at 2,500 rpm. I thought it would
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I am having a very hard time finding new portlights,to replace the originals. Can any sailors give m
Bill Burch at 8:23am 03.20.01
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I purchased a 1981 First 35 this winter. It is in New York. I am in Iowa. I think the bottom pain
Mike Dawson at 7:30am 03.20.01
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Pat, I'm contemplating installing an after the fact generator on my 460 also. I would be interested
Jeff Smith at 7:27am 03.20.01
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The Mac 25' I bought last year has a VHF radio in the cabin, a coaxial running up the mast, but no a
Jeff Walker at 7:02am 03.20.01
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Peggy, The previous owner was a little sloppy with teak oil and got it all over the the interior fib
Royce at 6:58am 03.20.01
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I have a 1976 h30 with the shoal draft. (4') The center of the keel looks like it is hollow and fill
Bobby Dickerson at 6:57am 03.20.01
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Need information on keel repair. I have a 2" round hole in the starboard wing of the keel. Need to
David Foster at 6:25am 03.20.01
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Although Lady Lillie's survey said the mast step was OK, I have read about issues with the compressi
Roberto Bisonni at 5:19am 03.20.01
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I have a 4 stroke new Honda engine. The motor mount bends when I am going full stroke. However, goin
van kinsey at 5:03am 03.20.01
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Can any one give me any info regarding a leak that I have developed in the v-berth. I have resealed
David Walters at 2:42am 03.20.01
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With the impending spring I am finding myself more and more distracted by the challenges of being a
Derek Rowell at 2:19am 03.20.01
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Has anybody replaced the Gray opening ports in the H34 with ones from another vendor (Beckson, Lewma

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Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Set Up and Commissioning
betzhunter at 6:07pm 04.07.20
Bub, What software version do you have on the P70? I have version 3.08. Still not sure
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Set Up and Commissioning
BigEasy at 6:02pm 04.07.20
Bub, What software version do you have on the P70? I have version 3.08. Still not sure t
How can people continue working during a lock down?
Hunter216 at 5:56pm 04.07.20
There is much for the youth in our communities to learn from the experiences of families during the
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Set Up and Commissioning   (1)
betzhunter at 5:26pm 04.07.20
Thanks John, your suggestion makes sense. Will certainly try that. Yes, the rudder reference wir
In hull transducer
jssailem at 5:26pm 04.07.20
The issue I found with Plumbers putty is they use linseed oil in the putty. This lasts for a while i
Owner manual in french for Hunter H260
fred1diver at 5:25pm 04.07.20
aux pires je peux te le traduire :)
Quotes on repairing sliding hatch
jssailem at 5:14pm 04.07.20
Oh Dave. That would make it too easy.
How can people continue working during a lock down?
jssailem at 5:13pm 04.07.20
There is much for the youth in our communities to learn from the experiences of families during the
Quotes on repairing sliding hatch
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:09pm 04.07.20
Picture worth a thousand words. Would help
In hull transducer
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:02pm 04.07.20
Plumbers putty works. You have to sand lightly to bare fiberglass and literally immerse the transdu
Boatless Summer?
smokey73 at 4:55pm 04.07.20
Rich, sorry to hear about your boatless summer. Song of the Sea is on her mooring with new bottom p
Boatless Summer?
Davidasailor26 at 4:46pm 04.07.20
Owner manual in french for Hunter H260
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:45pm 04.07.20
I do not know of any in French. However the English version can be found under boat information alo
Pre-purchase Partial Survey Guidance, evidence of hard grounding?
heritage at 4:41pm 04.07.20
I don't like the look of all the rust around the keel bolts. The strain put on the bolts during the
Boatless Summer?
Rich Stidger at 4:36pm 04.07.20
I have made the decision to remain out until the summer of 2021. I've requested a refund from my RI
Boatless Summer?
Ron20324 at 4:34pm 04.07.20
It is now April 1st. And my wife and I are over 70 and that puts us in the highest risk group. Wil

Ron20324 at 4:15pm 04.07.20
1954 Simca Vedette. Flathead Ford V8. A gift in 11th grade to learn about cars. I learned which way
Plastic Hunter Crack Repair
Rictifyit at 4:09pm 04.07.20
it comes out like caulk, you don't need to add fillers. get a package of mixing tubes, they can't b
Catalina 30 mast step compression post collapsing
ggrizzard at 4:07pm 04.07.20
Thus sayeth the Three Wise Men. Go forth and conquer! Oh BTW, don't forget to wear a mask when open
In hull transducer
BigEasy at 4:00pm 04.07.20
Installed one inside my previous boat, an '88 Hunter 33.5. Read about it in a sailing rag. I glass

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