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Jack Goode at 3:50pm 09.14.00
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I'm surprised that I can't seem to find much web related information on the Capri 30. All I seem to
RON FOX at 1:37pm 09.14.00
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Iam new to sailing. How much weight can I put aboard my Hunter30 in supplies for an extended trip?
Don Schagene at 12:32pm 09.14.00
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I have an O'Day 25 with the Vire 7 hp inboard 2 cycle engine. The transmission gets stuck in gear. R
Bill at 11:07am 09.14.00
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I'm looking to move up from my 27' Catalina to a 30'. I'm interested in a 1978 tall rig but it has a
Michael Wallach at 10:38am 09.14.00
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I just had a bimini installed on my Hunter 33.5. When the bimini is folded back against the (split)
Joe DiCianni at 9:05am 09.14.00
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I had a new Yanmar ignition panel installed on my 1978 H-27 by my marina. He had trouble finding one
Bob Shafer at 7:48am 09.14.00
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Does anyone know what it takes to replace the line on my centerboard that comes up into the cockpit.
Reena Dykes at 7:14am 09.14.00
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I've read some of the forums but not able to find my answer. My mast light is not working. Checked
Fred Harriman at 7:03am 09.14.00
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I need a schematic for a Ray Jeff Battery Guard model 15-3 battery charger (or any other model 15 fo
Ron Koenig at 6:34am 09.14.00
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I have recently purchased a 1983 30' Catalina that is in good shape except that there are small spot
Rick at 5:27am 09.14.00
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In our 36' Catalina (1988) the Salon Table has a Knob that allows the table to swing a full 360 degr
Ernie Tetrault at 4:30am 09.14.00
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Gordon- You are a bonified vacation saver!! I tried your suggestion of checking the fuel line befor
ROBERT ORR at 3:01am 09.14.00
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I HAVE AN ODAY 272 THAT I PURCHASED IN THE SPRING. THE BOAT HAS A WING KEEL, TILLER STEERING, AND A
Dan Geltmacher at 2:16am 09.14.00
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I see, hear and read comments about Hunters not being "Blue Water Boats" from time to time. I sail
Dennis Broome at 1:59am 09.14.00
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Does anyone know the part number for the aft portlight (lens in the aft berth) for a 1984 Hunter 31.
Bruce Grant at 12:42am 09.14.00
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Phil, I reposted the article (new HC50 being built) into the Ask an owner forum as a general interes
Bruce Grant at 12:33am 09.14.00
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Looking at my dealers web site, I found a link to his latest project. He is having Hull #2 of the H
Joe O at 12:30am 09.14.00
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Has anyone had any BAD experiences with installing and in-service use of a dripless shaft seal, simi
Bruce Grant at 12:29am 09.14.00
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Phil, I can't select the HC50 as an option for My how, so when I post a message specific to the HC50
Bruce Grant at 12:24am 09.14.00
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Looking at my dealers web site, I found a link to his latest project. He is having Hull #2 of the H

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Hardhead at 1:12pm 03.09.20
Great photo Gene- Makes you want to say - what a nice little rig - that's what it's all about...
Shoal keel
Barnacle Bill at 1:02pm 03.09.20
The winged keel concept was inspired when the Australians kicked America's ass in the America Cup co
Activities between Sailing
Will Gilmore at 12:56pm 03.09.20
Brian, I sometimes play the ol blues harp. Maybe we need an SBO theme song. -Will (Dragonfly)
Where to put clutches and winch?
Ben4195 at 12:55pm 03.09.20
https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/opinions-on-adding-halyard-winches-w-lines-led-aft.171454
Looking to find out how bad this is.
Brett Brandon at 12:46pm 03.09.20
Thanks to all here as I am new to this forum and it seems to be filled with friendly , helpful souls
Activities between Sailing   (1)
Brian D at 12:44pm 03.09.20
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Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Metals Aboard (Collier 8 - 12)
dLj at 12:43pm 03.09.20
When I bought my Mariner, the cast iron centerboard was pitted heavily under its very worn coating
Keel cancer?
Barnacle Bill at 12:42pm 03.09.20
Yep, a rusty keel. It's made of cast iron. It will slow you down - especially in very light air.
Looking to find out how bad this is.
Brett Brandon at 12:41pm 03.09.20
I am sorry to read about your loss. He was a sailor, so I know he was a special person. Take Sail
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RussC at 12:36pm 03.09.20
When I am not sailing I'm flying hang gliders or ....... ustomer. nice glider. but I mostly flew P
Looking to find out how bad this is.
Brett Brandon at 12:36pm 03.09.20
That is not a big deal. I've owned three different Macs (two 21s and a 22) and they all did that a
Where to put clutches and winch?
Justin_NSA at 12:30pm 03.09.20
I was on the fence about a halyard winch. I read a post on here about how the halyard winch is nec
Looking to find out how bad this is.
Brett Brandon at 12:29pm 03.09.20
@Brett Brandon sorry to hear the circumstances that brought the boat into your home. With a boat li
Looking to find out how bad this is.
Brett Brandon at 12:24pm 03.09.20
Since it doesn't look like you can adjust the bunks on the trailer I'd be inclined to try to add 3/
Looking to find out how bad this is.
Brett Brandon at 12:22pm 03.09.20
On that boat, it probably means nothing. But if you look inside at the structural connections, if n
Looking to find out how bad this is.
Brett Brandon at 12:21pm 03.09.20
Yeah, a bit of oil canning there. My old one too. Macs are lightly built and will do that, but it d
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Serenity on Hudson at 12:01pm 03.09.20
This how I get to the boat. Summer sport only.
Where to put clutches and winch?
Ben4195 at 11:42am 03.09.20
Thanks guys, you talked me out of mounting that gear on the poptop. I'm not crazy about removing th
secret new storage lockers in H42!
Terry Cox at 11:16am 03.09.20
Thx Eian. Great idea.
Its funny Friday!
Meriachee at 11:06am 03.09.20

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