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Skipper at 7:34pm 04.20.17
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Had the exterior teak restored at (was)Hinckley yard in Annapolis. 8 coats of stunning. Then maint c
Dionysis at 7:25pm 04.20.17
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I know its not a big boat by no means but I'd like the added safety of lifeline netting for my 1988
Kermit at 5:53pm 04.20.17
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Proof that dreams can come true. hjKd24UCPYY
Chopper Pilot at 5:02pm 04.20.17
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I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good way to connect the tiller and outboard on an H240 t
Chopper Pilot at 4:44pm 04.20.17
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I would like to replace the rear cleats on my H240 and was wondering if there is a way to access the
wsmac at 4:28pm 04.20.17
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The little port below the slatted seat in the cockpit looks to me like it's an access to the rudder
DayDreamer41 at 2:28pm 04.20.17
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Looking for some professional input as to how this looks, I am replacing my 3 x 4D's with 6-Trojan T
Douginmd at 12:53pm 04.20.17
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I have an Oday 25 that has a Johnson 9.9 electric start outboard motor. I need the battery to start
Ron20324 at 11:23am 04.20.17
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I have a Beneteau, but I saved a Hunter Owner Manual (3-ring, 8 x 10 inches, with the blue cover) fr
Roland5048 at 11:17am 04.20.17
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Getting ready to replace my main. It was bought used but in very good shape years ago. Getting a
bennta01 at 11:07am 04.20.17
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I am hoping to find someone who as an autohelm/raymarine st4000 control unit they would be willing t
JosefR at 10:37am 04.20.17
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Just noticed my title is wrong..."has no torque." I believe that is the windlass model that I have
sailcapt340 at 10:13am 04.20.17
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On my 2000 340 - does anyone know the size line that the sheave can handle for a Spinnaker Halyard (
frankies56 at 10:08am 04.20.17
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Hello everybody, got a quick question I have a 37 cutter with a 2 blade 16 inch prop. I emailed max
Caspurr at 8:01am 04.20.17
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Has anyone mounted their Radar Dome on the SS Arch of a 2007 (or similar) Hunter 33? Looking for opt
Mary PatYL Young at 7:32am 04.20.17
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Our Beneteau 46 Oceanis Main sail is at the end of its life. Bacon Sails have been recommended as
BlowMeAway at 7:21am 04.20.17
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I discovered a shocking requirement in the owners manual for my Duramax XP4400E. Do I really need to
gillesgiv at 7:10am 04.20.17
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Hello everyone. The rudder on my 456 cc 2003 is split open in the forward bottom part. There is wate
rswift at 6:36am 04.20.17
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Upon inspection after winter storage, I noticed that one of the stern cleats is a little loose. It i
polac at 11:12pm 04.19.17
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Hello, The black water tank seems cracked and it is not possible to move it Do you know if the rear

Recent Replies

Moving the traveller questions
FastOlson at 11:08am 06.06.24
Note also that moving a mainsheet connection forward on the boom may likely required changing to a m
Moving the traveller questions
fred1diver at 10:26am 06.06.24
The deck is very strong and I would add backing plates. I looked into getting a Bimini but the driv
3GM30F Service Issue
dLj at 10:04am 06.06.24
I would think you should have been able to get higher RPM's towards the end if indeed your rings wer
Color-matching gelcoat
docofthebay at 9:50am 06.06.24
Color-matching gelcoat
docofthebay at 9:48am 06.06.24
Moving the traveller questions
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:46am 06.06.24
Among the considerations here is the structure where you intend to move and support it as the load o
Mid-ship cleat location for O'Day 34/35
Stu Jackson at 9:14am 06.06.24
My main application is for a fore and aft spring line whilst in a slip with a secondary use for con
Curiosity might be making me overthink
dmax at 9:04am 06.06.24
As has been said, a difficult project. Though not as convenient, a much simpler way would be to add
3GM30F Service Issue
skunther at 9:02am 06.06.24
Have you run it for a number of hours with no change? dj I ran it for ~4 hours at WOT (3250rpm),
1987 Hunter 23 Rebuild   (1)
Skycap92 at 8:47am 06.06.24
Thanks for the advice on the glue residue. It's coming off easier than I expected. Next major questi
Curiosity might be making me overthink
Project_Mayhem at 8:43am 06.06.24
I think the most complex part of this project would be the water drainage channels in/around the lid
Backing screw hole for filling with epoxy
Project_Mayhem at 8:41am 06.06.24
Tape works very well to hold in epoxy. It also minimizes sanding. With a bit of practice you wont ne
Color-matching gelcoat
Project_Mayhem at 8:37am 06.06.24
I use a RAL color swatch to find the closest match and then have a local gelcoat supplier mix it for
Small Outboard Motor Stands
FDL S2 at 8:16am 06.06.24
Built mine to fit in a space in the garage. As stated above, used scrap lumber, works great. Min
Curiosity might be making me overthink
dLj at 7:36am 06.06.24
I think I'd be more inclined to develop systems to allow better access to that area from the inside.
Overtrimmed jib prevent pointing?
danstanford at 7:34am 06.06.24
For those of you finding this in a search some day, here is our official answer posed in the origina
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch
Johann at 7:25am 06.06.24
Picking this back up. I picked up the Whale IC with manifold. While the manual states to use smooth
Curiosity might be making me overthink
dlochner at 7:23am 06.06.24
Interesting idea, a lot of work, and some essential small details to consider. The first issue is

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