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Bob Knott at 8:07pm 01.10.01
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Any HC 50 owners out there yet? I'm starting the research for a bigger boat to retire on and cruise
Gerald McCombs at 12:27pm 01.10.01
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I am considering moving up to a H35.5 from my 1990 H30.It appears that the 35.5 main advantage is lo
Gerald McCombs at 12:24pm 01.10.01
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I am considering moving up to a H35.5. I presently own a 1990 H30 which is very similar in profile a
Russel Garecht at 12:08pm 01.10.01
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We will be getting an asymmetrical spinnaker soon and we are looking for suggestions on how many and
Kelley at 11:52am 01.10.01
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Anybody know where I can find a Beneteau model (tabletop size), either a kit or already constructed?
jim at 11:41am 01.10.01
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I just acquired a H 28.5. The top of the folding table in the cabin needs refinishing. It does not l
Jim Willis at 9:54am 01.10.01
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Just being spending time with a local fiberglass vendor and have borrowed literature and vidoes on g
Barry at 9:44am 01.10.01
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My winches are real stiff on my 1975 H30. I would like to service them but never have had the oppor
Dale Young at 9:07am 01.10.01
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I believe that it was M.i.t. that did a drag study that found that a freewheeled prop (during sail)
E.T. Bush at 8:54am 01.10.01
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Just purchased a 1985. I am a weekend sailer and we just bought a 34. It has two "banks", one for st
Shawn Severn at 7:14am 01.10.01
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I know a number of you Passage 450 owners have installed Max Props on your boats. I have been looki
Gail Moorehead at 7:03am 01.10.01
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We will relocate to the East Coast within a year. The purpose of the move is to be closer to Grandch
Meg at 6:04am 01.10.01
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I've noticed many posts to this site of folk looking for trailers. Just wanted to warn you not to u
carl gamble at 5:28am 01.10.01
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I am wanting to add a purchase to my starboard and port jib sheets so that the the standard cabin to
carl gamble at 5:22am 01.10.01
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I am wanting to add a purchase to by starboard and port jib sheets so that the the standard cabin to
Robert M.Baldwin, Jr. at 5:21am 01.10.01
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Two Years ago I refinished the cabin sole on my Oday 30, I wooded the sole and used five coats of Ep
Charles Duhon at 3:58am 01.10.01
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We currently own a 1983 Hunter 34, it was surveyed a few years ago and found to be in above average
Colin at 3:36am 01.10.01
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I read a repoprt from Jim Grant that he had shortened his sail at the clew only to allow more headro
Shawn Severn at 1:19am 01.10.01
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I have been having problems with my holding tank and had asked for advice in the Head Mistress Secti
Rick at 12:35am 01.10.01
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Maybe the winter freeze has gotten to my brain but I am getting the urge to get a different boat. I

Recent Replies

Summer Storage on the Hard
dlochner at 1:36pm 03.26.20
Open the seacocks for the sink drains combined with other openings ventilation is much improved. Cr
Lewmar winch motor thermal cutout wires
Rich Stidger at 1:34pm 03.26.20
I can't help you on the internal connections, but I would love to learn why he removed them.
H29.5 Warning
ggrizzard at 1:33pm 03.26.20
Dave, I think that was a different thread.
Racing Hunters in March in Texas
PaulK at 1:23pm 03.26.20
Personally, I would much rather compete in a fleet where the top spots are consistently non-consist
Lewmar winch motor thermal cutout wires
Bryno at 1:21pm 03.26.20
Let me further clarify; the thermal cutout connection from inside the motor, not on the solenoid sid
Boatyard shut down due to COVID
dlochner at 1:19pm 03.26.20
Yesterday I received email from Herrington Harbour North (Deale, MD) that they were open and conduc
Canvas winter cover   (1)
dlochner at 1:16pm 03.26.20
For those who wonder why lightweight tarps are a bad idea, here's a good example from my marina. Not
Canvas winter cover
capta at 12:54pm 03.26.20
I should think it would be a very bad idea in Florida unless you want to remove it every time a stor
Outboard Size
Leein207 at 12:52pm 03.26.20

Louden Ness at 12:52pm 03.26.20
In that first pic you can see a scissor jack & 2x2 that I used until the new bulkhead was in place &
List of Marinas/Boatyards Status
David in Sandusky at 12:51pm 03.26.20
Our Sandusky Harbor Marina has restricted face to face meetings, and implemented a cleaning regime f
Summer Storage on the Hard
Bob J. at 12:50pm 03.26.20
I'd remove the winter cover.
Knowing My Alternator
capta at 12:49pm 03.26.20
The engine block is a poor place to attempt to pass large amounts of current through. Doing this ty
Outboard Size
Brian D at 12:48pm 03.26.20
Welcome to SBO. Do enjoy your stay here. 1. Where are you sailing/motoring? 2. What are the current
Racing Hunters in March in Texas
Hayden Watson at 12:44pm 03.26.20
Personally, I would much rather compete in a fleet where the top spots are consistently non-consiste
Canvas winter cover
Steve L22188 at 12:36pm 03.26.20
Second vote for ShipShape. Used it through 3 harsh, windy, snowy Kansas winters and it has held up
Corona virus
gary16188 at 12:22pm 03.26.20
Hi Anyone has news/ or idea of whats going on in tbe Florida Keys regarding the darn virus? I mean
Corona virus
Head Sail at 12:17pm 03.26.20
I love statistics. I typically sum it up in the following manner: In some imaginary country, the g
Racing Hunters in March in Texas
PaulK at 12:02pm 03.26.20
Trading places? Exactly the point. You obviously need a faster boat.

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