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Hello everyone Another quick question We are in the process of looking for a replacement water tan
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Hi, I have a 2000 Hunter 290 and I want to install an air conditioner. I was wanting to mount it in
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I'm am at the end of my supply of Yale MaxiJacket rope coating. I used to buy it in smaller more co
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In sailors' terms, it might be prudent to "batten down the hatches". Get some comfort food and st
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I know I should know this but what is the size of the starter battery for this boat. I have a batter
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Hello and thanks in advance for the input and suggestions. I am looking to demast a 96 H336 and us
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I'm getting my 1983 Catalina 30 to sell due to a move. Currently overhauling the M25 Engine. Hopin
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A prologue edition. A few years ago Stu Jackson rendezvous with us in Parks Bay, Shaw Island. That w
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Hi All, Happy MLK day. I have an old Johnson 2 HP I got from some kid who was selling his old timer
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I used to have two instruments on the pedestal. I would like to use the area for cup holders like th
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At the end of the season I lost one of the mast inspection hole covers, one that allows access to ma
seahunter at 11:59am 01.19.26
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How many keel bolts in a Hunter 420. Locations??
jssailem at 9:26am 01.19.26
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Our sun has been busy evolving. NOAA is warning of a severe Geomagnetic Storm watch for 20 Jan 2026.
Captain Larry-DH at 7:36am 01.19.26
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Was thinking it might be helpful for most of us to think about this. Some of the steps I take: 1) Al
JavaMan at 11:31am 01.18.26
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Yes, I know opinions are like ... well, you know... everyone has one. But(t).... I'm hoping someone
PNWE36 at 9:13am 01.18.26
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Hello, Looking to do a bareboat charter on the Amalfi coast Italy Sept. 2025. Has anyone had experi
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I'd like to replace the original interior light fixtures. Some have bad switches etc. Any recommen
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Hi All, Hope your Jan is going well. I have an MD2B VOLVO penta. The engine is from the 70s. I was

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Proper way to shut down an outboard for long term storage
SteveHughessails at 10:18am 01.22.26
For 3- 6 months, there really isn't much to do... If you use marine gas stabilizer (and you should
Something Wicked this way comes..   (1)
JamesG161 at 10:14am 01.22.26
You heard it here first here !!!!
Proper way to shut down an outboard for long term storage
marcham at 10:07am 01.22.26
For 3- 6 months, there really isn't much to do... If you use marine gas stabilizer (and you should)
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
NugHunter at 9:38am 01.22.26
There's a boat cruising the world named Uma. The owners ditched their broken diesel and installed
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
NugHunter at 9:22am 01.22.26
Not true. We have many discussions about the practicality of electric motors. as an example from 20
Proper way to shut down an outboard for long term storage
SteveHughessails at 9:21am 01.22.26
FYI, you would want to put the Seafoam and stabilizer in your fuel and run your engine for a few min
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
NugHunter at 9:10am 01.22.26
Maybe because this is a sailboat forum .. having an outboard hanging off the stern would be a third
Water filtration vs water tank???
Hello Below at 8:59am 01.22.26
You have many cottages on the lakes and rivers in your local area. I would touch base with some of
Water filtration vs water tank???
TimFromLI at 8:44am 01.22.26
I never drink the water in my tanks. I use it for showers and washing up. we use jugs of water for c
Water filtration vs water tank???
Tally Ho at 8:41am 01.22.26
Fresh water filtration sounds like a good idea, if a filter can provide the volume you need. i used
Installing A/C on Hunter 290
jssailem at 7:23am 01.22.26
That is a great write-up @jdrutten. Installing the AC unit is one part of the job. Electrical resou
Something Wicked this way comes..
shemandr at 7:11am 01.22.26
I'd much prefer plain old snow to ice. I'm hoping the snow line goes further South and spares those
Proper way to shut down an outboard for long term storage
Captain Larry-DH at 5:24am 01.22.26
Run Seafoam in your fuel, always. You cannot get non-ethanol fuel anymore (Canada). Seafoam counter
Advice On Selling My Sailboat   (1)
capta at 12:11am 01.22.26
I have not. Please explain. And no, one is not giving over safety to outside equipment. That might
V Berth Hatch Window
Ralph Johnstone at 9:48pm 01.21.26
Newton (fig) foot pounds measurement All I ever saw anywhere near that fancy unit was : adjuste
Water filtration vs water tank???
jssailem at 9:13pm 01.21.26
It would seem dependent on the water supply you have available. Some options include: Tanks give a
Water filtration vs water tank???
kloudie1 at 7:05pm 01.21.26
Under sink reverse osmosis system can do what you envision. A simple filter is probably not going to

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