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Capt Colquhoun at 8:23am 11.25.25
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I also need a port stern rail. Storm damage.
DanMaine at 7:35am 11.25.25
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how can I remove and reinsert the torsion spring on the port lights on my Hunter 37c?
SailingCal21 at 6:23pm 11.24.25
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twodzusfittings at 5:57pm 11.24.25
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As I continue to repair and eliminate leaks, I have found a few more. The big question is: Trim or N
GeneraiT001 at 3:09pm 11.24.25
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Still trying to get my thought methodology straight on this. Assuming the following: Scenario #1 I
HBBIS at 1:18pm 11.24.25
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Which locker to use for propane storage port or starboard?
knotimpossible at 8:59am 11.24.25
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Does anyone know the brand and color for the right match?
SFBayBristol at 8:59am 11.24.25
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Any fellow Bristol owners nearby. I'm happy to chat. I've owned a 35.5 fixed keel for 6 years, bough
Decisions at 7:21pm 11.23.25
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Hi all, Newbie here but I am out of ideas and hope you can help. I have a 2024 Oceanis 40.1. While
Project_Mayhem at 4:52pm 11.23.25
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I'm trying to calculate the amount of material I will need to replace my compression block with G10.
manymoon at 10:35am 11.23.25
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Hi all! I am sure this was discussed somewhere but am unable to find the thread. We need to replace
SemperFortis at 7:45pm 11.22.25
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I have discovered that the salon table on our 2000 Hunter 460 is not a perfect square or rectangle,
SemperFortis at 7:41pm 11.22.25
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I have discovered that the salon table on our 2000 Hunter 460 is not a perfect square or rectangle,
SemperFortis at 3:20pm 11.22.25
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I have discovered that the salon table on our 2000 Hunter 460 is not a perfect square or rectangle,
GeneraiT001 at 12:16pm 11.22.25
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Is this more or less correct as too how solar would be connected and the + and - cables get power to
Project_Mayhem at 12:12pm 11.22.25
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What's your recommended source to buy G10 from? I'm looking to buy some 1/2" (please advise if cutti
ColdSophie at 5:44am 11.22.25
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I need to modify a cradle to hold my Hunter 27-2 (89-94). i do not know where the bulkheads/strong p
daffy64 at 5:26am 11.22.25
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Hi guys. Thanks for letting me join. Someone's offering this little sailboat free in my area. Co
Project_Mayhem at 4:57pm 11.21.25
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The corner of my Bomar hatch has a gasket that's come loose just like the pic below. I'm seeing peop
rpwillia at 11:02am 11.21.25
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Anyone have any experience? $0.02 welcome.

Recent Replies

Yamaha 30 - have you done a Beta engine re-power install in the vberth?
Satori at 9:34am 11.25.25
BH, I'm assuming your engine is under the V-berth, and that it's direct drive with the engine orient
CNG to Propane
Benny17441 at 9:19am 11.25.25
The one that has the properly installed propane drain off the bottom of the locker. Make clear tha
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
thinwater at 9:00am 11.25.25
Boy are we off topic. My PDQ had heat, AC (could run off solar), full nav, galley (propane), hot wa
Question On Battery Charging
CrispyCringle at 8:54am 11.25.25
I didn't see any mention of managing alternator temperature. As voltage control is to the batteries
Question On Battery Charging
mermike at 8:41am 11.25.25
Hi, Thanks for that informative write - up. This is in line with my thoughts. Yes, still planning
portlight Spring
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:40am 11.25.25
Question On Battery Charging   (1)
mermike at 8:27am 11.25.25
I didn't see any mention of managing alternator temperature. As voltage control is to the batteries,
Raider Cherubini 33   (1)
ClassicSail at 8:26am 11.25.25
This is from Raider Cherubini 33, hull #1
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
Cap'n Deke at 7:03am 11.25.25
But even if I did - I wouldn't subject them to sitting on the tiller (or wheel) for an entire shift
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
Cap'n Deke at 6:49am 11.25.25
And here is where you tip your hand as a pedantic. Adding equipment and improving knowledge/skills
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 6:46am 11.25.25
You don't have a crew of 6. Mark Hahaha - true that! But even if I did - I wouldn't subject them
Question On Battery Charging
dlochner at 6:36am 11.25.25
Hi, Thanks for that informative write - up. This is in line with my thoughts. Yes, still planning
Question On Battery Charging
GeneraiT001 at 6:09am 11.25.25
Most of this is correct. The charging isn't sequential, i.e., the battery charges first and then th
Question On Battery Charging
GeneraiT001 at 5:42am 11.25.25
With all due respect, I strongly disagree. I'll say more below. You pretty much don't need a hig
Question On Battery Charging
dLj at 5:30am 11.25.25
I think you meant, "take the LA batteries..." Hahaha - Thanks - yes that is correct (I can't even
Buying and cutting G10
SV Temenos at 5:28am 11.25.25
Check out Boat Works Today https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions/UC0kDqq-pSzdqFUk3oTaHBuA and F
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
colemj at 4:23am 11.25.25
Good lord, I'm done running without either my windvane or an autopilot... Sorry, that's just not fo
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
colemj at 4:22am 11.25.25
You can sail in comfort and style by either adding equipment or by improving your knowledge and ski
Question On Battery Charging
dlochner at 3:42am 11.25.25
You then take the LFP batteries and charge them off the LFP's via a DC to DC charger. I think you

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