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TL;DR: I've built a free web app to help organize all the chaos of boat ownership - projects, mainte
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2008 Hunter 36 here. Not interested in the expense and work of converting to lithium batteries. Cu
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So far all my lights are working except for the bow light. I have 3 wires that go to the bow; white
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Good morning to all Are there any owners groups or forums for S2 sailboats? I am looking into purc
skunther at 2:19pm 10.22.25
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I was hoisting my Dinghy on the fore deck using the pole topping lift as my attachment point, and th
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In the records of my new-to-me 30 year old Catalina 320, there was no mention of standing rigging ev
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I'm keeping fit pulling up my anchor by hand, but I'm beginning to think a windlass is something to
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Hi. Any tricks on how to clean and repaint the inside of the keel box. I am currently using a wide
Petes Cat at 11:33am 10.21.25
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I have recently acquired a 95 Cat 22 swing keel version. I have it docked at my house on a lake and
RussC at 9:35am 10.21.25
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VFR750 at 11:27am 10.20.25
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What size and brand of whisker pole are you using on a 315, or 310? Looking for your experience an
H30refit at 11:21am 10.20.25
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Hello, I recently purchased a 1978 hunter 30'. I have a moisture reader and pretty much the entire c
eelwik at 9:58am 10.20.25
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Hello! I'm reinstalling cables on my Yanmar and currently troubleshooting my engine shutoff lever.
dirigible at 8:28am 10.20.25
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Hi, all. I'm the new owner of a 1991 Oceanis 370. One of the keelboats--an easily accessible one, wi
Dr. D at 7:48am 10.20.25
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My anchor locker has two hinges. The axle in one of them (lower one in picture) fell out. Anyone kno
Hunter 36 Dave at 6:47am 10.20.25
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I have been having some exhaust leakage problems (possible cracked exhaust elbow) after an engine ba
NYSail at 1:15pm 10.19.25
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tfatland at 11:05am 10.19.25
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Good morning. I am wondering if anyone else has had problems with the Hunter owners store respondin
JBP-PA at 9:21am 10.19.25
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I'm starting on a project to restore a Trinka 10 I bought. The rudder blade had a small Crack that g

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Volvo Penta MD2B refurbishing - removing rust   (3)
Rich Stidger at 5:53pm 12.03.25
OK, here is the deal. You need to buy three products. First get a liquid rust remover that is name
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DaveJ at 5:26pm 12.03.25
What type of hoses last the longest?
Foswick at 5:10pm 12.03.25
Do bear in mind, that 10 year life span represents the time span where a hose can be relied upon to
What type of hoses last the longest?
jaysweet at 4:30pm 12.03.25
I'll change the question to: which hoses should you replace really quickly? On the top of that list,
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ShawnL at 3:01pm 12.03.25
I'd only try it with a more substantial pair of kicks than those Crocs. Worked with someone who lo
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Davidasailor26 at 2:50pm 12.03.25
Ok, consider me curious, I already have a pi, can you explain how the pico comes in to play? Where
12 Vdc Distribution and Branch Circuit Schematic Review
jssailem at 2:33pm 12.03.25
Go forward, Dave, and electrify your sailing experience.:biggrin:
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Dave0963 at 1:51pm 12.03.25
Thank you to all the folks who offered their thoughts. It is reassuring to have a second, third,...
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
arf145 at 12:59pm 12.03.25
Winches and lines can be dangerous with or without electric motors if you add in wind pressure on sa
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kappykaplan at 12:04pm 12.03.25
DaveJ, so does the double posting of the image mean you're doubly drunk?
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DaveJ at 11:58am 12.03.25
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Cabin sole
Calif. Ted at 11:58am 12.03.25
It was 3/8" teak and holly veneer on my boat, I went to the original supplier who advised me that th
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
thinwater at 11:56am 12.03.25
... and I also think it will shut down before doing significant bodily damage beyond bruises and br
Cabin sole
Paul Benn at 11:21am 12.03.25
It is a teak and holly veneer on thin board. Max 1/4 inch. Just want to replace with same. Catalina
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fred1diver at 10:25am 12.03.25
Ok, consider me curious, I already have a pi, can you explain how the pico comes in to play? Where d
O'Day 19 Centerboard
dlochner at 9:49am 12.03.25
There is definitely some nuance when it comes to what each of us considers a bargain. While I do wa
Cabin sole
shemandr at 9:47am 12.03.25
I would start by learning if your sole is made of real boards or a veneer adhered to plywood, or som
O'Day 19 Centerboard
Aqualung74 at 9:41am 12.03.25
You make it sound like a bargain There is definitely some nuance when it comes to what each of us
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital
Davidasailor26 at 9:21am 12.03.25
Which leads me to the quandary. Do I need this much detail of my boat engine to go sailing? To go
Converting Analog diesel engine instruments to digital
Davidasailor26 at 8:56am 12.03.25
Can you give more detail on using the pi to do the is please? I would love to have the info on my a

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