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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
Roy 845 at 9:55am 03.20.17
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Hi all, I'm at the point with my winter repairs that requires me to fill in the divots in my S
Ciarabc at 8:44am 03.20.17
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Can anyone tell me how to remove the housing for my Racor 110A fuel filter? I removed the metal ven
LeslieTroyer at 8:39am 03.20.17
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Yesterday was the last day of winter and perfect for sailing. Went out about noon and headed in arou
Pat at 7:17am 03.20.17
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Since installing an AC under the V-berth our boat sits slightly bow down due to weight distribution.
gettinthere at 6:37am 03.20.17
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Getting ready to wire a new Lofrans Tigress windlass. It is rated to draw 1500w at 12v. My calc says
Ned Ludd at 5:11am 03.20.17
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Hi All, I have been studying to the point of confusion. Here's the story, 1976 boat and the trail
TortugasRoyal at 12:29am 03.20.17
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A gem to camp and day sail out of on Chesapeake bay. https://www.google.com/maps/place/New+Point+RV
TortugasRoyal at 12:25am 03.20.17
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locals know where this these are. please share. Made a map to view the suggestions posted below a
TortugasRoyal at 10:12pm 03.19.17
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Recommendation for foam type and purchase place for interior and v berth foam please. covering alre
wilf at 6:22pm 03.19.17
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Just wondered about the packing nut drip situation on my oday 322, my question is, should it drip wh
rogjack2 at 3:22pm 03.19.17
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Are the nuts on the forward bolts of the bow pulpit of an Oday 23 accessible from underneath or is a
SUSAN LYNCH at 3:03pm 03.19.17
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Does anyone know the size of a zinc for an Oceanis 321? Could be 22/24, 30, 35mms or other.
NiceBeny at 12:54pm 03.19.17
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Hello, I have one and am wondering when are they to be used and not used? foggy conditions?

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Hunter 450 instruments are foggy
kappykaplan at 2:12am 07.08.24
My engine gauges in the cockpit fog up when motoring Mine do, too, in the right conditions. I hav
Engine & Genset Pan are they connected ?
Screen Saver at 12:00am 07.08.24
Im buggered if I can find this oil leak in the genset. Seeing the bottom half of the genset is nearl
Chain plates Hunter 49   (1)
Screen Saver at 11:52pm 07.07.24
So just to finish this off. I had a new chainplate made and we counter sunk the studs and welded th
Invest 95L   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:09pm 07.07.24
Hurricane Beryl is now Cat 1 again ! NDBC - Station 42019 Recent Data
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners
philiefay at 9:06pm 07.07.24
Some great advice here. Steve, Can you please post final photos once the repair is complete and an
Folding or Spring Cleat Regrets?
Project_Mayhem at 8:43pm 07.07.24
Check the acorn marine site. Read their testing data. They show how the unit failed and at what loa
What are these tracks used for?   (1)
Will Gilmore at 8:32pm 07.07.24
But what they won't have is a pulley car for adjusting the headsail trim.
Is a little water in the bilge okay?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:04pm 07.07.24
Bilge pumps have to discharge above the waterline, which means the discharge line from the pump has
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23
svseacucumber at 6:48pm 07.07.24
Hmm. If it were mine, and you go with a motor as large as a 10 or even 8 hp, I think I'd get rid of
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23
svseacucumber at 6:42pm 07.07.24
I would recommend a max OB size of 6HP you will hit max hull speed at about 2/3 WOT. That is plen
Boom connection woes?
DaveJ at 5:56pm 07.07.24
Coaming trim install?
dlochner at 5:47pm 07.07.24
Dow 795 would be a good choice, it is flexible and has good adhesive strength, yet can be easily rem
How to run reefing lines thru the boom....
rgranger at 5:28pm 07.07.24
Thanks for closing the loop!
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23
rgranger at 5:26pm 07.07.24
I would recommend a max OB size of 6HP you will hit max hull speed at about 2/3 WOT. That is plena
Boom connection woes?
CowboyWay at 5:21pm 07.07.24
Folding or Spring Cleat Regrets?
jssailem at 4:52pm 07.07.24
Check the acorn marine site. Read their testing data. They show how the unit failed and at what load
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
jviss at 4:37pm 07.07.24
Rich is right. Westerbeke doesn't make pumps either. So what pump is it? Johnson, Sherwood, Ober
Boom connection woes?
DaveJ at 4:08pm 07.07.24

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