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sailingonltd at 11:18am 08.10.19
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Hi! We've had our 2008 Beneteau 340 since its birth. Been living the good life in the Chesapeake Bay
Jac123 at 10:10am 08.10.19
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Need a new alternator for my 89 Catalina 30. Boat yard says $640 for o.e.m./$395 for aftermarket Rig
Miken at 7:29am 08.10.19
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My original Jabsco on my 1999 H280 had a vertical crack on the pump assembly tube and was leaking wh
Kevy at 10:22pm 08.09.19
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Hello, Post number 2 for the day - sorry. My 320 has the propane locker in the cockpit in the star
Revv up at 9:41pm 08.09.19
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tdboss at 7:40pm 08.09.19
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I am considering replacing the bulkhead compass in my 1987 Hunter. What have other compasses have
Ward H at 6:38pm 08.09.19
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I've found Annapolis Performance Sailing LTD has been a great resource for line and hardware. Great
agprice22 at 5:41pm 08.09.19
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Anyone use a log app? I am interested in whether anyone has experience with a log app. If so, what d
Robert H. Wood at 5:05pm 08.09.19
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solarsailor at 4:55pm 08.09.19
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I've removed these from my 21' sailboat - There are 4 stanchions and 2 cables along with all the ass
Kevy at 4:13pm 08.09.19
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Howdy all, Probably hauling the boat to do the bottom this fall. I'm considering changing out the
Mr Fox at 1:12pm 08.09.19
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Hi everyone I was wondering if poly x hose has now been installed in enough boats long enough to ga
joecool911 at 12:45pm 08.09.19
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I have a New to me Hunter H26. The guy I bought it from didnt pay any attention to details. Shroud
ggrizzard at 11:23am 08.09.19
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The above headline was posted today on Cruisers Net.net with the link to the details here: https://w
curt in CO at 10:02am 08.09.19
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I just bought a 2013 Hunter 22. Has the open transom. Is this boat "supposed" to be sink-proof?
Capt John at 7:25am 08.09.19
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Hello all! I'm looking to purchase a 2001 Hunter 410. Its a fresh water boat. I checked the topsi
gfroch at 6:47am 08.09.19
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So, the other night while racing, my starboard side cockpit coaming tread came off and went over boa
jviss at 5:13am 08.09.19
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I recently came to the awareness that my battery banks maximum recommended bulk charging current is
jonboy20 at 10:43pm 08.08.19
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Hey folks, New here and to sailing. Looking at getting my first boat soon however is needs to be l
BravoGolf at 9:03pm 08.08.19
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So the piece of wood that my keel winch is mounted to is in need of replacing. Is there a particula

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What is this doohickey in the cockpit?
Barnacle Bill at 2:08pm 11.02.24
It is the throttle control handle base and if there is another hole in the half closest to the fiber
Source for Metric turnbuckle
Barnacle Bill at 2:03pm 11.02.24
To answer your question, Hayn has metric and standard sailboat turnbuckles, studs and swage fittings
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat
Barnacle Bill at 2:01pm 11.02.24
I didn't read all of the responses so I apologize if I repeat something, but here is my take on your
Old whisker pole locking mechanism
R Squared at 1:48pm 11.02.24
The version of the whisker pole that you have is from the early 1970's. Since it is a three-section
Yanmar 3JH2E Commissioning run and lost all oil in an hour
dlochner at 1:35pm 11.02.24
I feel your pain. My oil pressure switch failed with nearly a gallon of oil in the bilge. At the tim
CNG Stove
Rich 35.5 at 12:52pm 11.02.24
I just made the conversion on a Legend 35.5. New propane stove and oven, with the 20# propane ta
CNG Stove
Alan Gomes at 12:18pm 11.02.24
an alcohol stove Make that, "non-pressurized alcohol stove." I like mine a great deal, by the way
Yanmar 3JH2E Commissioning run and lost all oil in an hour
Rafael8008 at 12:04pm 11.02.24
Follow-up from MAY 2023 The igmonius pressure sensor failed a second time. Exactly two sailing sea
DIESEL TANK GAUGE NOT WORKING - HOW MUCH DIESEL DO I HAVE?
Dalliance at 11:22am 11.02.24
Filling my tank is a two person job. It's a plastic tank and while someone pumps diesel I put a fla
Rebedding life line stanchions.
Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 11.02.24
Welcome to the site. I know less than nothing about Morgans, but I do know that Hunters use a 3/8"
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels
doschhar at 10:20am 11.02.24
I then found a small 1 Amp fuse close to that connector on the distribution board and it had blown!
CNG Stove
dLj at 10:01am 11.02.24
Don't know what the boat is, but you may consider electric induction cooking or an alcohol stove rat
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel?   (1)
mforum at 9:44am 11.02.24
Unfortunately, over the last 6 decades of boating, I've had more than my share of holy tanks. Obvio
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings?
Slowboat314 at 9:40am 11.02.24
@Crazy Dave Condon I sent you my info via PM. Thanks!
Stuffing box wrench size question   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 9:17am 11.02.24
If your shaft is out, then I would look at FWD axle sockets which can be rented for free from Autozo
Full enclosure questions   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 8:50am 11.02.24
Here's an elaborate idea if the owner is really determined. The main sheet goes through a small sect
Escrow and Survey before seeing a Boat
Sailfanatic at 8:07am 11.02.24
I have a boat for sale and was contacted by a gentleman who wants to open up an Escrow account to h
CNG Stove
dlochner at 7:41am 11.02.24
Nor I! On a boat I am considering purchasing but this could be a deal breaker. The orifices may
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings?
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:37am 11.02.24
@Slowboat314 There is a lot to discuss which is why I sent you a private message asking for your p

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