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Guest at 1:50pm 08.25.99
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I replaced the float lever on my bilge pump recently. In doing this, I completely pumped out and dr
Jim Flowers at 1:49pm 08.25.99
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I'm looking for guidance for where I might berth/moor/anchor/embark for my 37C over the Labor Day we
Toby at 1:36pm 08.25.99
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Anybody have a particular favorite place when they are buying sails? As usual I am looking for the
Yves Langlois at 11:21am 08.25.99
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I need to replace the engine mounts on my Hunter 34 ,1984. The engine is a Yanmar 3GM, where can I f
diane@meganet.net at 8:55am 08.25.99
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If I recall correctly, Hunter made a center cockpit in the mid-30 foot range with an aft cabin. Can
George Fletcher at 7:27am 08.25.99
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I have the 72HP version of the Yanmar diesel. I am told that the warranty can be extended by having
Steve Hornberger at 7:04am 08.25.99
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I am looking for the official mathematical formula used to compute the base PHRF ratings for all Hun
Chic at 5:27am 08.25.99
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looking to purchase 1991 37.5 and are curious how owners re bed hdwe ie: stantion supports on deck a
Chic at 5:20am 08.25.99
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looking to purchase 1991 37.5 and are curious how owners re bed hdwe ie: stantion supports on deck a
d. meadows at 3:42am 08.25.99
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I have a 1980-H33 with a 2QM-15 eng. ' a 3-blade 14" prop. According to Mack Boring the hp rating on
PJ Walchenbach at 1:48am 08.25.99
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Has anyone had any experience installing a saltwater washdown pump? What brand would you recommend?
Dave Young at 1:31am 08.25.99
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Can't reply to your mail re: the 460 - bad e-mail address...
Mark Johnson at 12:40am 08.25.99
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Peggy: Any experience with Wema guages? My new 460 has 5 water tanks and 2 holding tanks all with W
J.DONALD SCHMITT at 11:43pm 08.24.99
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I AM LOOKING FORT INFO ON TRALERABLE SAILBOATS FROM 22-26FEET. I JUST LEARNED SAILING, AND HAVE THE
mike katz at 11:35pm 08.24.99
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Jim, Can you tell me how to go about putting in gauges on my holding tank, and water tanks? I think
Dan Ebert at 10:49pm 08.24.99
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Going to get a New H270 with a marine head. Hunter drawings show a 1 1/2 inch waste sanitation hose
Rick at 9:42pm 08.24.99
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Where should the zinc plug be fitted to the engine?
Jon Arck at 6:56pm 08.24.99
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We're considering moving up from a C34 Mk II to a C380 or C400. If you considered both, which did y
pat keller at 4:27pm 08.24.99
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I am looking to buy a catalina 22, i cannot determine the year that the boat was build. The serial n
Wynn Ferrel at 1:45pm 08.24.99
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Jim, Another user of this site suggested that I involve you in the search for a solution to what I

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kloudie1 at 8:57am 01.07.20
My guess is that the prop on a slowly moving sailboat with a keel would not hit a manatee.
Mast step crutch.
Brian S at 8:55am 01.07.20
Some people fabricate a mast crutch located at the mast step for when the stick is down. My boat ha
VHF radio for a particular application
leo310 at 8:55am 01.07.20
I got the new SH 1850 with Ram 4 (wired) it also has nmea 2k and for extra cost you can get ais and
ST-60 (ST1) Network to NMEA 2000   (1)
nsmi at 8:51am 01.07.20
Great thread, I am in the planning stages of doing this on a 2005 Beneteau. Does the attached draw
VHF radio for a particular application   (1)
walt at 8:45am 01.07.20
Awesome!! Lots to study and thanks!!! FYI, this picture illustrates why I cant hear the radio speak
Oday 22 Mast Location
rgranger at 8:40am 01.07.20
Well... That depends on how you design your chunk of wood. -Will (Dragonfly) You and your "chunk
Oday 22 Mast Location
Will Gilmore at 8:24am 01.07.20
And that looks infinitely better than a chunk of wood as you enter the v berth Well... That depen
high water?
DayDreamer41 at 8:23am 01.07.20
@TomY Mac island has no cars they are not allowed, walk, bicycle, horse are the options
VHF radio for a particular application
AaronD at 8:17am 01.07.20
I am looking to re-do my VHF radio system on my trailer sailor and want it to work for a couple sit
VHF radio for a particular application   (1)
rgranger at 8:14am 01.07.20
Here is an example for standard horizon of this same mic and like it very much. https://www.thegp
VHF radio for a particular application
rgranger at 8:13am 01.07.20
It is called a RAM (Remote Access Mic). Most base VHF radios have a place in the back to set up a R
Halyard shackles
jon hansen at 7:57am 01.07.20
marlin spike seamanship, i love it
Bilge pump wiring
sailme88 at 7:44am 01.07.20
My C34 has both the low and high bilge switches mounted above the galley sink access hatch. The pump
Oday 22 Mast Location
mmuldoon at 7:39am 01.07.20
Ahhhhh.... I just found this on Amazon for $10 uard-Aluminum-Supporter-170mmx120mm-6-69x4-72/dp/B0
Documentation renewal
sailme88 at 7:38am 01.07.20
UPDATE: The arrival of the renewal notification from NVDC prompted me. I just finished my renewal
Bilge pump wiring
Ron20324 at 7:33am 01.07.20
To each their own, but I've always had a phobia that wiring to the battery may have a problem. Say,
Replacing Traveller Line on Track Car
jssailem at 7:33am 01.07.20
The car appears to be designed with a sheave. The sheave is being used as a terminus not a sheave. N
Oday 22 Mast Location   (1)
rgranger at 7:30am 01.07.20
Ahhhhh.... I just found this on Amazon for $10 .... https://www.amazon.com/Guard-Aluminum-Supporte
Oday 22 Mast Location   (2)
rgranger at 7:28am 01.07.20
I've hired a local welder on two occasions to make modifications for me. I was surprised at how eco
Adding another battery
AaronD at 7:24am 01.07.20
Thanks Gene and Lazy1. And yes...I'll be purchasing the controller w/ built-in bluetooth. I like th

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