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DrJudyB at 11:49am 03.22.18
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Ladies, I'm looking for an inflatable pdf that fits me well. I'm 5' 3" and buxom - a matronly shap
tinysailboat at 9:44am 03.22.18
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seems to be coming from the 4 bolt mount on the swing keel. is that common? What is the best way to
MaritimeTees at 6:44am 03.22.18
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Does anyone know where I can post these so the Cal owners can get one. This forum doesnt allow you t
Ward H at 6:40am 03.22.18
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Now on to my next project, the M-25XP on my C30. I pulled the HX, pulled the end caps off and it lo
dkerphunter at 4:49am 03.22.18
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Hi. I recently found water in my Yanmar 3GM30F engine compartment. The raw water outlet hose connect
ronkS2 at 9:21pm 03.21.18
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Hi Guys, Currently have a 240 with 8 hp Nissan that I will be looking to upgrade. As far as weight
JamesG161 at 7:35pm 03.21.18
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We were out this afternoon looking a waterfront lots. I have lived here for many many years. I hav
Valerio at 6:27pm 03.21.18
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How do i get below my windlass, it does not work any more and i think a need to change the selenoid.
SFS at 5:47pm 03.21.18
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I seem to remember reading about serious issues finding replacement garbage cans on older Catalinas,
dianaknoll at 2:40pm 03.21.18
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This boat belonged to my brother deceased I live in Los Angeles the boat is in Savannah GA upon requ
dehler25 at 10:20am 03.21.18
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Anyone tried using the Sailors Solutions insulating tiles for the engine compartment? They are about
Dani at 10:03am 03.21.18
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Hello, I have a 1975 27 foot Hunter with an SVE8 engine and need to find a replacement part (jacket
Blackacre at 10:03am 03.21.18
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I need some help finding my next boat. My wife and I are seriously considering cruising the Caribbe
Gilc at 9:57am 03.21.18
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Has anyone had any experience with Autopilots for tillers? I have an O'Day 25 on Kent Island Chesap
pateco at 9:48am 03.21.18
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How do other Hunter 31 owners access the engine pencil anodes for replacement? I have a raw water c
Gilc at 9:45am 03.21.18
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Any thoughts on an autopilot for the tiller? Raymarine St1000 has good reviews with a 5 star but wo
KeukaSailer at 9:42am 03.21.18
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Greetings ! Just found this forum last week, and have been digesting everything I can find. You all
SFS at 9:40am 03.21.18
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Yanmar 3YM20, about four years old, new panel when the engine was installed. Panel has tach with di
Skipper at 8:18am 03.21.18
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The accumulator very slowly gets saturated and loses performance. Tone of the system gradually chang
tipsyravensailing at 7:35am 03.21.18
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Heya all! Based on research and conversations here and lurking other conversations this is where i'

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GOB Gone?
thinwater at 6:58am 07.17.24
I should add, after publishing ~ 80 articles with GOB, they had a tough, good editing team. They imp
To swivel or not to swivel
dlochner at 6:28am 07.17.24
I have always been in the no-swivel group. After hundreds of times with the anchor always coming up
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon !
Ward H at 6:11am 07.17.24
We saw the new movie "Fly Me To The Moon" on Sunday. It's about the events leading up to the Apollo
To swivel or not to swivel
dLj at 6:06am 07.17.24
I use the Mantus swivel. No relation to Mantus, just a happy customer. They aren't cheap. I did get
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes
mermike at 6:03am 07.17.24
I'm hoping to finish up Windlass Plan B tomorrow and head to PL late this week. A day or 2 to comple
55 years ago Apollo 11 was Launched heading to the Moon !   (2)
Will Gilmore at 5:51am 07.17.24
I was six years old, living in Clearwater, FL. I remember the news report on T.V. and running outsid
To swivel or not to swivel
twodzusfittings at 5:20am 07.17.24
I love mine. I made sure I was well familiar with the art and reasons of secure wire tying before as
1984 Hunter 27 - Emergency Tiller System
JamesG161 at 4:40am 07.17.24
When is use... Gravity plus Muscle power. Jim...
GOB Gone?
dlochner at 4:33am 07.17.24
People want free content. The filtering is expensive even if the paper is free. Publishing, with a
Stray current in the water
dlochner at 3:42am 07.17.24
The cautions about electricity, water, and boats, is well taken. The most important piece of informa
Sticky wheel after disengaging autopilot on Hunter 33
jssailem at 10:12pm 07.16.24
Here is a write up and a blown up image of the internals of the Mark 2 Raymarine wheel. https://for
Rudder size on Hunter 33.5
jssailem at 10:00pm 07.16.24
You might want to call the shop here at SBO. Ask the staff is they can give you the correct dimensio
Stray current in the water   (3)
jssailem at 9:49pm 07.16.24
To provide clarity, my diver is a professional. He works commercial boats. He shares that diving to
Installing a simple solar system to charge a one-battery ?
Project_Mayhem at 9:12pm 07.16.24
I have a 100w Renogy panel with two very basic PWM MorningStar controllers. Batteries are always top
GOB Gone?
thinwater at 8:59pm 07.16.24
... So why can't GOB and other publishers dump the huge printing, warehouse and shipping costs and
Stray current in the water
Leeward Rail at 8:53pm 07.16.24
It would be remiss safety wise to not warn poster and readers to NOT swim around that boat and that
GOB Gone?
Leeward Rail at 8:39pm 07.16.24
Sorry. Late to the news. I had wondered why my local bookstore couldn't fulfill my standing order fo

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