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Hi, my 82 Hunter 27 with a yanmar 1gm is on a freshwater lake in NC. Does anyone have ideas to use
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Found 2 gallons of water in my v berth the other day. Trying to pinpoint: Did not have this last s
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I'm planning to sell Spring Tides, 949 C. I haven't been an active follower of the forum, since I a
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Just recently purchased a Ben 461. The marina stepped the mast but didn't adjust the rig. I started
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My icebox/refrigerator drain pump is on its last legs. I've have searched every site I know of but c
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Hi, Our sump pump is not working. If we turn sump pump switch on, on control panel and push down o
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Yesterday I was helping a friend with a new to him purchase of a 1988 Pearson 27'. We decided on a e
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I have a 95 Hunter 27. The jib travler blocks are cracked and beyond useable now. They are Shafer br
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85 Catalina 30. My fuel gage always reads full. It has worked in the past. when the key is off th
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Anybody have a spare furling jib they're willing to part with? Or know where to source a used jib wi
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Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
jviss at 4:54pm 07.13.24
Inquiring minds.... @jviss , did you measure the pin diameters on all three of your impellers? No,
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
Rich Stidger at 4:46pm 07.13.24
Inquiring minds.... @jviss , did you measure the pin diameters on all three of your impellers?
Question on Changing Keel Wench in the Water
jmobx at 4:42pm 07.13.24
I'm back! I replaced the winch (@Leeward Rail ;)) at my dock. I just let it down and had a substanti
Raymarine GPX File Editing
Rich Stidger at 4:42pm 07.13.24
This GPS utility will read/write and covert between many GPS formats. The utility is called GPSU.
Raymarine GPX File Editing
SoSound at 4:30pm 07.13.24
Sounds like a good question for an OpenCPN forum or support group, or Raymarine support. I'd be ner
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
SailingCal21 at 3:23pm 07.13.24
@SailingCal21 I wonder, did you consider alternate coring materials, like rot-resistant fiberglass
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 2:41pm 07.13.24
Certainly! Amazon; Lock Clasp, there are at least several different brands and sellers with various
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
Sailor Sue at 2:31pm 07.13.24
Certainly! Amazon; Lock Clasp, there are at least several different brands and sellers with variou
What are these tracks used for?
rgranger at 2:21pm 07.13.24
thingy holding a pully wheel like at the top of a mast is called a truck. ... and the thing sitti
Turnbuckle adjustments for trailer sailers?
rgranger at 2:19pm 07.13.24
Hey all, ...what the heck? Just sail sloopy. Hahaha... nice auto correct for a sailing forum. I
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
SoSound at 2:07pm 07.13.24
Hey Dave, can you please tell where you found this? I like it. Certainly! Amazon; Lock Clasp, t
What Starter Battery???
Tally Ho at 1:57pm 07.13.24
I was running my boat on 2 Sams Duracell 6-volt golf cart batteries for the past 2 or 3 seasons. As
Whit Lock Mamba Steering System
Simple Life at 1:51pm 07.13.24
The effort us appreciated. Thank you
Whit Lock Mamba Steering System
dLj at 1:50pm 07.13.24
Ah, well I'm on the North side of Annapolis, you are south. Looks like over an hour drive from here
What Starter Battery???
jviss at 1:43pm 07.13.24
I like having a dedicated engine starting battery in case for some stupid reason I flatten the house
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
jviss at 1:36pm 07.13.24
Follow up. So, I have three spares now! One new Westerbeke OEM 34440 impeller kit, $44.10; one S
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 1:28pm 07.13.24
Driven, yet again, by compulsive DIY frugality (aka, too cheap to buy one), I don't blame you. Th
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:16pm 07.13.24
@Brinky63 call back the forum store and ask. For Al Fooks. If he cannot help, follow up @rgranger
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 1:08pm 07.13.24
So far, this is about the most workable thing that I've found. I would attach one half to each of t
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 1:07pm 07.13.24
I would try to mount the magnets as far away from the compass as possible. That's impossible, sinc

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