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Does anyone have any idea who makes this bimini/dodger setup. Thank you Justin
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Have had a rear oil leak over year now and finally decided it is coming from the rear engine seal a
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feeling short of sail on 2004 hunter 41. Have the standard Jib but thinking about a larger Genoa.
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Season's Greetings To All So, first snow fall of the season, and I haven't gotten clearance to dri
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Hi MS, I have two related questions. What is the correct method of fusing devices on branch cir
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I have a 2005 Hunter 33. I just bought a West Marine Jump Starter 12 volt DC 700 amp charger. Is t
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i have an 1999 Beneteau Oceanis 461, the other day i have noticed the automatic bilge pump was not r
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Haven't seen any posts from Claude Auger in a while.. Was wondering if anyone has heard from my frie
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May you residents of the gulf coast harbors of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama enjoy the warm wi
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Hi all, I have recently started shopping for a 310 and inspected my first one today. I have been lu
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Anyone here familiar with, like Scottish foods, like haggis, meat pies, black pudding, bridies, and
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I'm sure this is nothing new but still something else to worry about. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t
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I have a 1996 Beneteau 440. Does anyone know if factory gel coat color is available anywhere?
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I have a 1996 Beneteau 440. It's shrink wrapped for winter so I can't get on it easily. Can anyone
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Not often in South Louisiana .. Last one was 7 years ago.. Won't be here overnight, but it is pretty
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Hey, Guys! Since it's that wonderful time of year to start decorating boats for Chr
Tom7219 at 8:35am 12.08.17
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This past month, I had a problem loading at the ramp. There is a flat piece of 4" steel welded cross
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hello all! I am looking hard at this model to retire and live aboard. Having a 260 that wanders sev
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Hi All - I'm shopping around for winches to replace the original maxwells for the jib sheets on my
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Is anyone familiar with this harbor? We'd like to visit relatives on Shelter Island in the summer,

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1984 Hunter 20 - Restoration Thread
rgranger at 6:41pm 07.03.24
ThNks for sharing. Keep the pics coming:beer:
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
mermike at 6:17pm 07.03.24
Do you have any suggestions ? Smurf tube: https://www.homedepot.com/s/smurf%20tube?NCNI-5
Electrical panel backing board
dLj at 6:16pm 07.03.24
where did you get that nice panel ? Thinking about doing something similar It came with my boat. P
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
zinahewitt at 6:11pm 07.03.24
Split loom conduit is a very common choice for that purpose in boats. It gives good chafe protectio
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
Davidasailor26 at 4:30pm 07.03.24
Split loom conduit is a very common choice for that purpose in boats. It gives good chafe protection
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
zinahewitt at 4:26pm 07.03.24
Having ripped out miles of poor wiring from my boat, installed by people who's strong suits were no
Question on Changing Keel Wench in the Water
ShawnL at 3:24pm 07.03.24
You can certainly replace the winch while on the water. Just crank the keel down all the way and ke
Curiosity might be making me overthink   (1)
fred1diver at 2:15pm 07.03.24
Ok, so time went by and I did a few things, still a work in progress, I will take pics next time I a
Electrical panel backing board
fred1diver at 2:05pm 07.03.24
As you are designing your panel I just thought I'd share a photo of a section of my panel that I ac
Is my foresail too big?
kappykaplan at 1:15pm 07.03.24
No lofts in your area? I'm sure there are many folks on this forum who can recommend someone. good
Yanmar YSM12 fuel injection pump
mjberns at 12:22pm 07.03.24
Thanks, Charles, good to know. We were able to rebuild the pump and now we're about to replace the v
Yanmar YSM12 fuel injection pump
Charles Erwin at 12:11pm 07.03.24
Don't know if this helps but the high-pressure pump internal components are almost certainly the sam
H33 (2005) bilge pump float switch question
JoeWhite at 12:05pm 07.03.24
A voltmeter is your friend. Do you measure voltage at the wires near the pump?
Alternator wiring question?
BAD ORCA at 12:03pm 07.03.24
Yes, the alternator will sense its output voltage and self-excite just as much as needed to keep th
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch
shemandr at 11:27am 07.03.24
Who owns the property under the jetty? I wouldn't describe a Sunfish as comfortable or stabile.
Looking to upgrade from a C22 to??
Timm R Oday25 at 11:25am 07.03.24
Although it might be hard to argue with the boats already mentioned , I will add one more . The Hut
Alternator wiring question?
Davidasailor26 at 11:07am 07.03.24
Ok, that makes sense. I guess It would need some sort of battery voltage sensing (the alternator)
Alternator wiring question?
Davidasailor26 at 10:05am 07.03.24
I suppose if the start battery is near full it wont take much of a charge so i guess it would make

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