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Voiding Sounds at 12:31pm 05.24.18
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My '73 came equipped with a huge plastic folding ladder that connected to mounts deck mounts on the
JimSails at 11:02am 05.24.18
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So I am a new owner of a Hunter 26 that has the aluminum tiller handle. It may be a replacement as t
agprice22 at 9:46am 05.24.18
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I rolled the paint on my outriggers yesterday, so today, I wet-sanded them and compounded them. I ad
Jackdaw at 9:14am 05.24.18
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@Bosman will like this, a Pole just completed a solo non-stop lap crossing the major capes. In a 22
BobbyFunn at 7:00pm 05.23.18
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A standard garage in the US is about 20 feet (6.1 meters). What are some sailboats boats that you h
dirtdobber at 6:31pm 05.23.18
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I have mast, boom, mainsail, rudder, and some other stuff for sale from a hunter 146 mu uncle gave m
Thru hull   (1)
SeanTX at 4:58pm 05.23.18
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Replacing my first thru hull. This is on my hunter 25.5. Thru hull is for galley sink. Plan on using
Captpete12 at 4:41pm 05.23.18
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OK - should be a simple procedure, BUT, spent over an hour trying to figure out how to "open" the li
fstbttms at 2:49pm 05.23.18
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jssailem at 2:33pm 05.23.18
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Brian D at 2:06pm 05.23.18
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Did some work today at the spreaders. Had to remove my radar reflector because the rope broke and th
Stan Linado at 11:12am 05.23.18
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After years of only occasional bird droppings our boat is now the target of what looks like a flock
Roland5048 at 10:28am 05.23.18
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Let's see how part two works out. http://www.tampabay.com/news/Couple-whose-dream-boat-sank-finally
lingerfeltja at 9:15am 05.23.18
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pfaffk at 7:41am 05.23.18
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As I was getting my 2001 Hunter 290 ready for launching this year, I notice that the charge on my st
SFS at 4:34am 05.23.18
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@Phil Herring: I've been searching the forum from my phone lately, and getting an error message and
PotomacDaysailer at 8:10pm 05.22.18
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150663 I can't sheet the genny in very tight with the sheets going outside the shrouds and the place
unhinged schoolboy at 6:30pm 05.22.18
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9.2a fridge Freon ...can't find port to add Freon....is it soldered closed? Who makes it...any clues
Bluenose at 6:10pm 05.22.18
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Hi folks, just getting used to me new to me B331. One red is for house, the other marked starting...
Tim22 at 5:40pm 05.22.18
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I have a new inflatable dinghy and would like to stencil my name on it. Any suggestions as to the be

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1985 O'day 28 Depth Transducer Relocation - Something Interesting
Project_Mayhem at 5:16am 07.30.24
Completely forgot to post these. While not perfect or perfectly flush, it came out pretty good. A
Outboard motor parts.
Project_Mayhem at 5:12am 07.30.24
This 30HP is most likely going to have electronic ignition. There's some simple resistance tests tha
Interior light conversion to LEDs - Any issues
Project_Mayhem at 5:08am 07.30.24
Not saying you are wrong, but I would be curious to know the basis for that statement. I work with
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jviss at 5:06am 07.30.24
Yes, the internet. I needed a new masthead light pronto. I found it on Amazon, with next morning s
Tired of Hunter tank monitors and want to switch to SCAD
Project_Mayhem at 5:00am 07.30.24
Can the SCAD sensor be used as a signal switch? I would like to retrofit the sensors onto the "Navi
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thinwater at 4:59am 07.30.24
Curious, since in 40 years I have never bought a piece of apparel in a marine store that was not obv
Reefing: Procedural Questions
kappykaplan at 4:55am 07.30.24
I find it easier to shake out a reef than take one, and it's better to be safe than sorry. :plus:
Reefing: Procedural Questions
jviss at 4:54am 07.30.24
I reef to the forecast, often before weighing anchor. I find it easier to shake out a reef than tak
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jviss at 4:51am 07.30.24
In New Bedford years ago there was a great WM on Pope's Island, and a BoatUS store not far away in F
Oday 23 Windows Reseal Project
G Newboat at 4:44am 07.30.24
I wet sanded the windows with 1000 grit, then buffed them clear using a DA with 3M heavy cut, then m
Tired of Hunter tank monitors and want to switch to SCAD
Captain Larry-DH at 4:23am 07.30.24
I recommend that you set the alarm on "3/4" instead of "full"...for two reasons: 1. USCG regs req
Forestay Broke Away
jviss at 4:00am 07.30.24
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dlochner at 3:38am 07.30.24
In the early part of this century, WM went on a massive buying binge, buying Goldberg's Marine, E&B
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Stu Jackson at 3:10am 07.30.24
I think they have way too many stores. Interesting theory. We've all heard it before. I've "evol
Single Lever Throttle/Shifter Question   (1)
Jim Legere at 2:46am 07.30.24
If the engine control is the one made by Spinlock, with a removable black, plastic lever, your frien
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes
jssailem at 9:10pm 07.29.24
Mine shuts down. I put it in a drawer when not in use.
Single Lever Throttle/Shifter Question
Foswick at 7:57pm 07.29.24
Many shifters have a knob on the side. Pulled out, the lever is disengaged from the shifting mechan
Tired of Hunter tank monitors and want to switch to SCAD
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:47pm 07.29.24
I recommend that you set the alarm on "3/4" instead of "full"...for two reasons: 1. USCG regs requ
Reefing: Procedural Questions
Foswick at 7:46pm 07.29.24
Foswick, one should reef as soon as white tops and larger waves are visible nearby. This confirms t

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