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JHoward at 8:39am 06.28.17
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Hunter Cherubini 37.5, 1980. Had a 2nd hand Harken (series L300?) unit installed, have to get new ro
greg_m at 5:52am 06.28.17
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GDTU all! Would some kind soul kindly measure the length of their pole, erm... their mast support p
Leeward Rail at 5:22am 06.28.17
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Question for the electrical nerds out here. My Tohatsu outboard has unregulated output via magneto
piedpiperIII at 4:02am 06.28.17
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Does anyone tow their boat with the mast supported for and aft only?? I put a support from the mast
Brahmany at 10:05pm 06.27.17
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Any owners out the who have rebuilt the Yanmar/Johnson SWP with after market bearings and seals, and
patrickkidd at 6:55pm 06.27.17
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I just tried the shortest jacklines at West Marine, which go 24" past the stern cleat when connected
murrayabbott at 6:11pm 06.27.17
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Hi I have a Hunter 45DS with the inmast furling system. I would like to add a spare halyard or 2 for
NYSail at 5:13pm 06.27.17
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looking to replace 2 4d agm batteries and came across vmax 6v 225ah. Says made in USA by vmax. Also
kiteflyer at 4:59pm 06.27.17
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ive been asked by my sailing club to organize a fun unconventional Regatta during the solar eclipse
John D Wright at 2:54pm 06.27.17
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I have a 2007 Hunter H25 shoal draft keel with factory installed pedestal and wheel. I need to repl
SeanP at 2:32pm 06.27.17
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Looking for feedback on what I am showing in this picture I shared of the gooseneck fitting on my 19
worich24 at 1:57pm 06.27.17
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I just bought a 1998 H26 and finished tightening the shrouds. There isn't any specific details in th
kiteflyer at 1:02pm 06.27.17
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I competed in my first race this past weekend with Arcadia, my 1991 Hunter 28. It was a 26 mile rac
T_Cat at 12:42pm 06.27.17
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138008 138009 138010 Tough day last week. Decided to take the family sailing on the hottest day of t
RWSlater at 12:01pm 06.27.17
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I searched the archives and didn't find anything so here goes. I have a 2007 Hunter 45CC. The wate
It flys   (1)
LeslieTroyer at 11:57am 06.27.17
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got this last December. First time sailing with it The sock makes it easy. $1500 with sock on wint
Allegro WI at 11:28am 06.27.17
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For many years I kept my 1975 swing keel in a slip in quiet waters, but for two seasons it has been
Jimongee at 10:56am 06.27.17
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We Have a 2002 356. Over time we have replaced all the incandescent bulbs with LED's. All except the
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Eberline at 9:16am 06.27.17
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I'd like to fix these cushions to get them through a few seasons until I replace them. Any ideas ou
Dave19573 at 8:55am 06.27.17
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I have a Hunter 380 and have a problem with my autopilot. I want to check the connections on the con

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Interfacing of analogue sensors to NMEA
dlochner at 11:11am 02.18.24
In most cases it is an either or situation. If you connect the gauge to the NEMA 2000 network you mu
Popeye the Sailor's Story
ggrizzard at 11:04am 02.18.24
You need to ask??? :biggrin:
Interfacing of analogue sensors to NMEA
Kostas Metaxas at 11:02am 02.18.24
I have in mind NKC42. What could be diagram of connection to sensors? Should I disconnect existing
Interfacing of analogue sensors to NMEA
dlochner at 10:57am 02.18.24
Several manufacturer's make devices to translate analog to NMEA 2000. Kus and Lowrance are two of
Air conditioner replacement   (1)
JamesG161 at 10:52am 02.18.24
The Dometic 12,000 BTU AC unit that came with our Beneteau 31 Oceanis was always problematic The n
Bilge Wire Size Question.   (2)
JamesG161 at 10:37am 02.18.24
You can find this Blue Seas APP that does the trick for sizing everything for you Electrical needs.
Hunter 23.5 wisker pole
Examinator327 at 10:35am 02.18.24
I have a C-22, i have a track and whisker pole and use them all the time. it is nice to have option
No holding tank options?
smokey73 at 10:26am 02.18.24
I think if you look carefully it is the TYPE of sanitation device (yes a holding tank is a TYPE 3 Sa
Bilge Wire Size Question.
dlochner at 10:16am 02.18.24
Thank you! I know the pumps wont keep up with a large ingress of water forever. My thinking is th
No holding tank options?
JamesG161 at 10:11am 02.18.24
No holding tank options?
dlochner at 10:10am 02.18.24
Yes. I've read "the rules" over and over again. It's clear that ALWAYS filling the blackwater tan
Hunter 23.5 wisker pole
danooxnard at 9:51am 02.18.24
I have a C-22, i have a track and whisker pole and use them all the time. it is nice to have options
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience   (1)
MikeHoncho at 9:40am 02.18.24
I am currently fabricating a external fan system to draw more air through the toilet. I'll post pic
No holding tank options?
captain69 at 9:33am 02.18.24
Yes. I've read "the rules" over and over again. It's clear that ALWAYS filling the blackwater tank
Bilge Wire Size Question.
BAD ORCA at 9:23am 02.18.24
@Davidasailor26's description is spot on if you size the wire for a 3% voltage drop, if you size th
No holding tank options?
Claude L.-Auger at 9:15am 02.18.24
FWC boarded me in Daytona, FL, years ago and inspected the sanitation system. As per the law options
Bilge Wire Size Question.
BAD ORCA at 9:08am 02.18.24
There are two factors at play here - ampacity and voltage drop. The first limit to consider is max
No holding tank options?
jssailem at 8:57am 02.18.24
No holding tank options?
smokey73 at 8:54am 02.18.24
I'm answering my own questions (oops, is talking to myself on a forum considered a mental disorder)

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