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AMF Sunfish   (1)
Simon Sexton at 8:21am 01.18.18
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Hey Everyone, Good morning fellow sailors! I wanted to start off today asking about AMF S
Bondar132 at 7:23am 01.18.18
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Hi, Nube here but I have to replace the compressor on my 1996 Hunter 430. It is located in the Aft a
Ken Honeycutt at 7:00am 01.18.18
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AlastairLC at 6:36am 01.18.18
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mromanow at 9:26pm 01.17.18
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I need new deck fill caps. I have two choices. I can get the caps or I can get the full assembly. W
dLj at 7:04pm 01.17.18
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I'm not sure if this is the best place to post his question, but here goes. I may have an opportuni
japtenks at 7:00pm 01.17.18
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How much travel do you have in your outhaul? If our E measurement is suppose to be 11.5ft (137 inch
Capt Robbie at 6:14pm 01.17.18
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Replacing my old foil type thermal acoustic foam insulation liner. I have quite a few options I'm co
Skipper at 4:15pm 01.17.18
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I can't find an amp hour meter in the US. At least not one under $150. I find a million ammeters fo
Hydro Therapy at 1:41pm 01.17.18
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I decided to replace the packing in my stuffing box. I purchased the boat last summer. The previous
HD74 at 12:12pm 01.17.18
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I have a 1999 hunter 340 which I am installing an ev 100 autopilot. There is a 2000 hunter 340 at my
Lemon Drop at 10:54am 01.17.18
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Hell all, This winter one project that I must get done is replacement of the chain plate boards in
sailermaned at 10:06am 01.17.18
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I purchased a new set of sails for my Hunter 31 and wish to sell older sails. Was curious about best
jviss at 8:40am 01.17.18
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Took up home brewing. Was wondering about a keg and tap on board. Has anyone here done this? Lots
LeslieTroyer at 8:22am 01.17.18
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Count me as another person suffering an Aqualift failure. @Stu Jackson i've read what you have to s
JamesG161 at 7:31am 01.17.18
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There is unusual cold snap here that presents a new Hazard to Sailing. Just like Mark Twain noted is
dnimigon at 7:06am 01.17.18
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sdstef at 7:57pm 01.16.18
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I am researching what size in terms of btu's for my h28. I think 12-14k would do the job. I am in
janiceandcraig at 7:44pm 01.16.18
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I'm looking for a stern rail (starboard) for a 2003 456.
Volkswatson at 5:57pm 01.16.18
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Not gonna lie here: We love going offshore, and I wanted to get an honest opinion of a long daysail

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Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
jviss at 10:21am 07.09.24
When you pull the cover off just to inspect, does this not tear/beat up the flimsy paper gasket or
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
odaydokay at 10:18am 07.09.24
I used to change impellers every year. I stopped doing that several years ago, as I noted that the
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electric windlass
jviss at 9:16am 07.09.24
Very, very few pros with a dedicated battery up close to the windlass. Oh, really? I'd like to he
electric windlass
Ralph Johnstone at 9:03am 07.09.24
As with most boat decisions, the dedicated windlass battery has pros and cons. Very, very few pro
electric windlass
jviss at 8:50am 07.09.24
The system is wired with a relay, so that the windlass will not operate unless the engine is runnin
electric windlass   (1)
SoSound at 7:56am 07.09.24
Our 2014 Beneteau 34 has a factory installed windlass which has a vertical gypsy, and is wired to us
electric windlass
jviss at 7:20am 07.09.24
The motorcycle battery may handle the inrush, but can it sustain a 100 amp draw for 2 minutes? Wel
Invest 95L
JamesG161 at 7:14am 07.09.24
I am trying this video link by USCG on Twitter or X https://x.com/USCGHeartland/status/181045006143
electric windlass
dlochner at 7:13am 07.09.24
At this point I'd probably go for a LiFePO4 battery. You can get a 12V 3Ah motorcycle battery capab
CITRISTRIP to strip varnish?
jviss at 7:13am 07.09.24
Heat gun and a thin, flexible 'putty knife' is my go-to for varnish removal. Give it a try. I've h
260 rig tuning ?
SkookumZac at 7:11am 07.09.24
H260 Standing Rigging This is the definitive tuning guide for me. -Z
CITRISTRIP to strip varnish?
Jim Legere at 7:06am 07.09.24
Heat gun and a thin, flexible 'putty knife' is my go-to for varnish removal. Give it a try.
Installing a EV-100 Cable question
jviss at 6:52am 07.09.24
...which reminds me, I no longer have a boat with a Raymarine STNG network, and, having installed on
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW?
fstbttms at 6:46am 07.09.24
Take it from someone who has spent 30 years cleaning boat bottoms- as many here have said, when it c
Hunter 50 prop nut, key and ping
fstbttms at 6:42am 07.09.24
Any prop repair facility will not only be able to tell you what you need, but sell it to you as well
Installing a EV-100 Cable question
jviss at 6:42am 07.09.24
Draw a sketch of your intended parts and cables connections, take a pic with your phone, and post it
Installing a EV-100 Cable question
jviss at 6:41am 07.09.24
So the 5m cable could be plugged into the 5 way and the data from the p70 would transfer to the ACU
Installing a EV-100 Cable question
Don Crowther at 6:36am 07.09.24
John & BrianQ That attachment you sent cleared up alot for me Thanks Greg and Ward H Thanks for you

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