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thewolfeinmaine at 1:57pm 03.22.17
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Hello Everyone, Been boating for 56 years. I previously owned a Clipper Marine for a few years and
Warren Milberg at 11:49am 03.22.17
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Since I often sail solo, I've tried a lot of different anchoring techniques when I'm alone. I've be
Victor Frank at 10:07am 03.22.17
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Looking at a O'day 192. Has any one had one of these out on the river? Safe to learn out there? I've
IH82BL8 at 5:34pm 03.21.17
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1) Is it uncomfortable on bare feet? 2) Is it overkill for a family cruiser? 3) How does it loo
SailMaster at 5:02pm 03.21.17
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Which would you do? What is better for the value of the vessel? Or does it really matter?
Gunni at 4:04pm 03.21.17
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While we wait for weather to turn here at 38 North, check out this report on H. Matthew. Interestin
BellaSogno9119 at 3:08pm 03.21.17
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My Hunter 42 Passage side windows are crazed and leaking. I would like to replace them however Hunt
karellen at 2:32pm 03.21.17
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We've been getting a lot of rain lately and I've been getting a fairly significant amount of water o
dakno at 1:29pm 03.21.17
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H41 ds , 2008 Can someone tell me how to gain access to the auto pilot drive/control unit so I can
Sea Painter at 12:08pm 03.21.17
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So, our prop broke recently while underway (that was exciting) and while I was able to dive and repl
GeorgeC at 10:09am 03.21.17
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I received a letter from U.S. Vessel Documentation for the renewal of my documentation expiring 5/31
Skipper at 9:48am 03.21.17
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I'm sure I'm not the first to slobber over LEDs, but in this case these upgrades may be a niche that
Siren Sailor at 9:43am 03.21.17
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Looking for some new sheaves for those rear turning blocks and having no luck finding anything that
JohnnyMac at 6:46am 03.21.17
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When I was out last weekend running the engine the voltmeter stayed over 14, where I would expect it
David Hopkins at 9:45pm 03.20.17
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I want to replace and check the level of my transmission oil. I have a Universal M3-20 and I find th
edguy3 at 8:01pm 03.20.17
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I had no trouble removing the knob from the starboard side of this ancient chartplotter, but removin
sdstef at 5:16pm 03.20.17
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Has anybody here dealt with WMJ Marine? They are an online store and are currently selling some Ray
MSN-Oday at 1:14pm 03.20.17
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Hello all, Sailing season is about to start up here in WI. I just purchased an O'Day 26 and was won
PGUTIERREZ at 11:39am 03.20.17
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I need to replace 3/8" furler line on my 2000 Catalina 36 with CDI single line furler. What is the
Brian D at 10:54am 03.20.17
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The sun has finally crossed the celestial equator into the northern hemisphere. To quote Game of Thr

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Leaking deck plate replacement
dLj at 1:33pm 06.13.24
Yipes ! That's the material and it's certainly gone up over the last 10 years. Be sure to use Kra
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These are some hearty souls. I'm thinking they will have some of the very best of stories
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:26pm 06.13.24
I must be missing something here as it seems the consensus is cockpit control are preferable. Perha
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit
JamesG161 at 11:38am 06.13.24
Check my post #114 on this link for possible answer. Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta Jim...
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jibes138 at 11:35am 06.13.24
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit
JamesG161 at 11:33am 06.13.24
The wife and have entertained many an anchorage with colorful language while trying to communicate
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dLj at 11:07am 06.13.24
Not True for Hunter sailboats. Start Battery is for many high Amp needs. Mine does Electric Winch
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isaksp00 at 11:02am 06.13.24
I don't have that boat, but I've seen info on how the water ballasted boats were built. Wondering if
Group 24 starter battery
JamesG161 at 10:58am 06.13.24
One of the reasons not to use your start battery for the windlass is because the start battery must
Group 24 starter battery
dLj at 10:38am 06.13.24
I use my start battery to power the windlass and see no reason why not. One of the reasons not to
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit
shemandr at 9:49am 06.13.24
You are going to love being able to raise or lower the anchor from the cockpit. You are going to th
Windlass Operation from the Cockpit
Kings Gambit at 9:14am 06.13.24
Your efforts are well founded. Control from the cockpit while in control of the boat is a valuable
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:58am 06.13.24
What @rgranger is describing is putting a backing plate in the backside from the outside. Next add
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jssailem at 8:02am 06.13.24
Your efforts are well founded. Control from the cockpit while in control of the boat is a valuable a
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prskier17 at 7:54am 06.13.24
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dmax at 7:47am 06.13.24
Go with something like this, no installation necessary and can be used elsewhere: https://www.amazon
Cleaning Anchor
Jim Legere at 7:07am 06.13.24
I had a pump installed in one of the lockers under the v-berth. It was tee-ed off the seacock supply

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