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Lee Hadjiosif at 2:40pm 07.21.17
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I'm interested in upgrading my coach roof manual lewmar winch to electric. I know they make modifica
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After a lightning strike which vaporized my VHF antennas, I'm replacing the antenna cable. At the b
marchem at 10:30am 07.21.17
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It took 1-1/2 years from when I got the panel, but I finally installed it yesterday. The old panel
VT Fitz at 9:30am 07.21.17
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On our new to us 2007 Hunter 27, I'm looking to install a second battery. The existing battery is in
Mark F at 4:00am 07.21.17
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I purchased a project s2 9.2a (sat for 3 years) which has a ysb12 engine aboard and as I am new to d
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Hi Guys I read already somewhere that somebody replaced the tube and ball assembly. For the life of
Sacto Dave at 2:37am 07.21.17
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I did a few things to get the boat ready for the water. I had two options, river or lake. Initially,
ArkadiyS at 8:59pm 07.20.17
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we own 1987 Hunter 35 and it has (I believe) reefing lines setup through the boom. I am trying to f
ArkadiyS at 8:57pm 07.20.17
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we own 1987 Hunter 35 and it has (I believe) reefing lines setup through the boom. I am trying to f
BigEasy at 6:51pm 07.20.17
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Just saw a "Weather for Sailors" video on You Tube that was posted by the Maryland School of Sailin
Brian D at 3:41pm 07.20.17
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I may have posted this, or possibly someone else did, but in case it was not... This is a good arti
Love and Luck at 3:03pm 07.20.17
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tried to heave to many times today; instead did a bit of forereaching (I guess) I have a 1972 O'Da
LakeShark at 2:01pm 07.20.17
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Anyone need a swing keel? Better question is how did it get buried in the woods and what happened t
So Cal Catalina at 12:58pm 07.20.17
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My middle companionway teak board has a fracture on the edge. I would like to keep the original teak
Son of a son of a Sailor at 12:46pm 07.20.17
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Water leaking from the water heater located under the settee, against the galley counter on the star
jviss at 12:15pm 07.20.17
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Greetings, I am installing two solar panels on my new bimini. I am using paralleling "Y" connector
ed_august at 9:50am 07.20.17
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I have a 2008 Hunter 36 with a SeaMach 16k btu AC system by Marvair. It has been having issues whe
director98 at 7:14am 07.20.17
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I recently purchased my first boat, an older 29' Ericson. The Moor AWS meter does not function. Wh
RobH38 at 6:00am 07.20.17
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Hi, on our 05 H38 i am trying to fully understand the wiring and charging systems by looking at the
bshock at 5:39am 07.20.17
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Hello All, I posted this on another forum a couple days ago but received no responses so I thought I

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Busbar Ampacity Confusion
rgranger at 12:57pm 02.26.24
This might be an ignorant question (not my first ;) ) but isn't 400 amps a LOT:yikes: The typical h
Internet and telephone while off-shore in Canadian Pacific Northwest
captain69 at 12:49pm 02.26.24
As long as it's okay with me being in the water, but within sight of land, I'm fine with it. As I i
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rgranger at 12:45pm 02.26.24
It could be magic
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kappykaplan at 12:25pm 02.26.24
Confirmed technical issue (now corrected) with Dave and Phil.
Hunter 356 stanchion
jdrutten at 12:22pm 02.26.24
You can certainly remove the headliner, but you can't really replace the backing plate since it is e
Obligatory log-in?
Dave at 12:19pm 02.26.24
I stay logged in and was having trouble accessing the forums since last evening until a few minutes
Busbar Ampacity Confusion
jssailem at 11:56am 02.26.24
Rather than connecting 2 dissimilar buss bars, why not make your own copper buss bar using the info
Oh so dirty bilges
Timm R Oday25 at 11:44am 02.26.24
Peggie ,as always thanks . My initial intent was to use a small 12 volt "muffin fan" powered by it's
No holding tank options?
MikeHoncho at 11:02am 02.26.24
All composting toilets have a urine container. What you do with it or the composting side of it is
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Ward H at 10:09am 02.26.24
Several times in past weeks, and also this morning, I have received a message at login that I am no
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Roland5048 at 10:00am 02.26.24
I was doing a little maintenance on the site and inadvertently blocked Guests from viewing threads.
Oh so dirty bilges
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:54am 02.26.24
@Timm R Oday25 and I were chatting a while back about potential options for the tiny "well" in the b
Hunter 356 stanchion
JamesG161 at 6:16am 02.26.24
Try this how to do it. Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-IT Tape - Marine How To From the site by @Ma
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Dave at 12:48pm 02.25.24
Yup. Working again as it should for me. I only log in when I have something to say (write). My brow
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Sailm8 at 12:38pm 02.25.24
Thanks! That's a big help
Oh so dirty bilges
Timm R Oday25 at 12:37pm 02.25.24
That is exactly the same as ours . I removed the whole step assembly by simply taking the screws out
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Jim Legere at 12:27pm 02.25.24
Yup. Working again as it should for me. I only log in when I have something to say (write). My brows
Keel repair
Project_Mayhem at 11:31am 02.25.24
The repair will most likely involve sanding away the bottom paint and rust. Then re-applying appropr
Keel
FastOlson at 11:13am 02.25.24
Anecdotal information, with no guarantees.... :) when we had our keel dropped and re-bedded, I asked
Keel repair   (4)
Moondance at 10:57am 02.25.24
Here are the pictures of my damaged keel I need to fix. I ha ya 1982 Catalina 22. Please advise. Tha

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