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Anyonee know who makes the Anchor roller Hunter used on the 44? I have a hard time locating replacem
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I'm starting out the new year right and pushing to get out to as many race events as possible. Our
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I am attracted to some of the catboats and catboat derivatives available, with their generous accomm
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Hi all, I'm using a 5hp Honda 4 stroke, mostly reliable. Just wondering though if anyone has powere
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I recently bought a 2000 Hunter 290. The cabin mast post has a small leak, about the only leak in th
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i here claim that i have the fastest alden caravelle in the world! :) of the 19 built, i have maximi
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I need to replace the mainsheet on my Marlow Hunter 37. Any suggestions on diameter and type of lin
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My beloved "OLD" Irwin has a leakage issue. Don't we all upon reaching a certain age. It's narrowe
Pat at 10:03am 03.11.20
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I want to sell my O'Day 272 LE....it has been a beautiful boat...let me know if you are interested..
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We are looking for suggestions on a dehumidifier for our Hunter 420 passage that is small and effect
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Hi All! I've started wading into the process of updating my new-to-me 1975 C22, and one of the majo

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Rufus and the Christmas Weather Forecast
Hello Below at 11:47am 12.17.24
My son and his family just moved into their brand new built house in a little village called Pinehur
Panting Rod, how tight?
dlochner at 11:36am 12.17.24
When Bob Perry specified a hold-down device for the cabin top on his V-40, he referred to it as a "
Panting Rod, how tight?
FastOlson at 11:09am 12.17.24
When Bob Perry specified a hold-down device for the cabin top on his V-40, he referred to it as a "t
Replacing reefing line sheeves on a 1983 Beneteau First 38
Benny35 at 10:51am 12.17.24
Hi Marcos, If memory serves, for the boom end they used the same system as for the masthead, that i
Yanmar Engine mounts.
Ralph Johnstone at 10:13am 12.17.24
On the other hand, Ellobogen shows 2 pairs of mounts, 100 and 150, with the 150s on the port side a
Panting Rod, how tight?
dlochner at 9:20am 12.17.24
Getting ready to re-install my panting rod sometime this week. . I know it should be tightened whi
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers?   (1)
RussC at 9:16am 12.17.24
Naaaaaa. who needs em? ;)
Panting Rod, how tight?
jssailem at 9:07am 12.17.24
Never have I had to deal with a panting rod. This link on Cruisers Forum may be helpful. https://ww
Barton Marine removable traveler
bob45 at 8:16am 12.17.24
It changes the pressure. The pressure on the boom is a function of sail area and wind speed and it
Taking the mast down
PlaneTom at 8:09am 12.17.24
There is a lot going on with this msg. First the wiring.. Try to get wiring connections out of the
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Project_Mayhem at 7:50am 12.17.24
Tape vs goop. I have had more failures with tape than with goop, especially with any composite fit
Rufus and the Christmas Weather Forecast
jssailem at 7:50am 12.17.24
Len. I will make the request. So your in NC?
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers?
Joe at 7:27am 12.17.24
Gravity? Uh.... that's a big No from me. If gravity were sufficient why would truck drivers be tyi
Christmas At Sea by Robert Louis Stevenson
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:21am 12.17.24
A very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all of you! --Peggie
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
kappykaplan at 7:04am 12.17.24
Looks good, Mike! :beer:
Inside Port Light Frame Removal
SV Temenos at 7:01am 12.17.24
Thank you for the reply. I was away this weekend and not able to get to the boat. I will try to go
Taking the mast down
sailme88 at 6:59am 12.17.24
There is a lot going on with this msg. First the wiring.. Try to get wiring connections out of the
Thanks for the book Peggie Hall
SV Temenos at 6:55am 12.17.24
I will second that. I have read it multiple times and refer to it often.

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