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Richard Laribee at 9:26pm 02.18.01
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Looking for inexpensive ways to get back aboard. (Assume I'm wearing a tethered safety harness.)
Rob Rich at 12:48pm 02.18.01
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Hey Folks, This is only my second season on my C-27, and I figured I would ask for some opinions h
John Richard at 12:21pm 02.18.01
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I am about to get insurance for a new Hunter 410. I would like to ask for suggestions on a broker t
Barrie McDonald at 12:21pm 02.18.01
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Does anyone have knowledge on how all the sheets(lines) work through the boom of the legend 37. My
Jim Vincent at 11:50am 02.18.01
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i have a '93 40.5 legend with both refrigerator and freezer being Adler/barbour 12 volt air cooled w
Bob Rutland at 11:14am 02.18.01
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I have a Raytheon loran that does not work. The unit signs on but does not seem to be recieving. I r
Guest at 11:13am 02.18.01
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Our Scout troop is planning a trip to the BSA Sea Base in the Keys. Does anybody have any suggested
ANDY FRIX at 10:50am 02.18.01
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The four cabin top skylights on our 1988 Hunter 35 were leaking before we sealed them up with sealan
Frank at 9:22am 02.18.01
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Has anyone put cam cleats on their 23.5 for the jibs sheets. If so, where did you place them and wha
Ron at 7:43am 02.18.01
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I have had conflicting stories on letting the prop freewheel or keep the transmission in gear while
Ron at 7:34am 02.18.01
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I have had opposing stories about leaving the transmission (in or out) of gear while sailing. On one
David Knowles at 7:02am 02.18.01
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I recently purchased a neglected 1987 Hunter 23 and have been slowly fixing it up. I am baffled by
D.E.J. at 5:46am 02.18.01
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I NEED TO FIND A SEAL FOR THE CENTERBOARD LEVER. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS
Dave Last at 5:43am 02.18.01
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AT the Miami boat-show I saw a portable air conditioning unit manufactured by Cool Currents. Does an
Rick Milam at 5:37am 02.18.01
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Want to replace my original forward hatch cover with one made of plxiglass in order to get in more l
Richard Laribee at 5:34am 02.18.01
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Watching my teenagers STRUGGLE to come aboard our Hunter 25 with a 3 step boarding ladder has made m
Craig at 4:59am 02.18.01
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I am considering keeping my H260 (keel version) in a slip in Seattle this summer (May-Sept). I know
George Merino at 4:34am 02.18.01
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I need a source for a folding curtain or door to replace the door that is missing to the head of my
m.schwinn at 4:31am 02.18.01
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I have become a first-time boat owner of a 1986 Catalina 27. I am the third owner of the boat. The
Ron at 3:25am 02.18.01
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I,m planning to replace my mainsail cover on my Legend 37.5 (with dutchman) and was wondering if any

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Boatless Summer?
capta at 7:13pm 04.01.20
IMO I sincerely doubt that there will be any real peak and then drop until 60% of the population can
Bottom Paint VC 17M Coverage
Tally Ho at 7:10pm 04.01.20
I have never thinned mine. Pouring a small amount in a small roller pan (4-6 inches wide) and keep
VC performance data question
CapnGL at 7:05pm 04.01.20
no worries..
Towing wide
Noodat Lady at 7:01pm 04.01.20
Outstanding, Hayden! Thanks very much. That page links further to this page https://wideloadshippi
2009 Beneteau 31 Holding tank vent
Ron20324 at 7:00pm 04.01.20
first thoughtn is to look from the outside at the hull for a small chrome fitting- usualy a vent for
Boatless Summer?
dlochner at 6:57pm 04.01.20
In NY "hotels and places of accommodation" are deemed essential services. A marina that allows peopl
Installing an Inspection Plate on a Plastic Fuel Tank
discovery at 6:50pm 04.01.20
We installed two seabult ports in 2012 worked great no issues
Like a bad case of piles, I have returned
WayneH at 6:48pm 04.01.20
Most program errors can be traced to the ID-10-T interface between the keyboard and chair.
Circumnavigate in a Hunter
discovery at 6:45pm 04.01.20
Great question.. yeah the down wind runs are definitely not as productive as I bring the main in en
Towing wide
Hayden Watson at 6:44pm 04.01.20
BC shipping regs
Circumnavigate in a Hunter
discovery at 6:39pm 04.01.20
We circumnavigated eastern Caribbean 4 times from 2015-2019 on our 2002 passage 456. But didn't cros
Towing wide
Noodat Lady at 6:35pm 04.01.20
Thanks for that Dave. And thanks to all who replied. I think I have a fairly good handle on it now.
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing   (1)
BobbyFunn at 6:29pm 04.01.20
Did i ever tell the story about how my boat and Harbor Freight saved my life and the lives of others
Heat shrink solder connectors
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:17pm 04.01.20
None of these quick connection easy splice gadgets are good choice for high voltage or high current
Heat shrink solder connectors
heritage at 4:54pm 04.01.20
I have tried these in my shop for various wire connections. I had trouble getting the larger butt c
Sailing in France with Covid 19   (1)
Frenchie3958 at 4:50pm 04.01.20
Hi Paul, My boat ,a Hunter 36, is located on the left side of the Arzal harbour. This picture was ta
Social Distancing Boredom.
justsomeguy at 4:47pm 04.01.20
I think it is reckless and irresponsible. And the post is an unrelenting wall of text. Please try
Like a bad case of piles, I have returned
Kermit at 4:41pm 04.01.20
Welcome back, Phil! Welcome back!

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