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catalanc at 10:37am 03.04.17
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Some folks are having a tough time of it. http://www.theonion.com/article/rising-income-inequality
Cat Girl 70 at 8:38am 03.04.17
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We bought our first boat last year, an amazing 1970. We thought she needed to be repainted until I s
TooCoys at 3:53am 03.04.17
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Hello all, first post. I've just purchased my first sailboat, a 1981 Hunter 27. The hull number is
Rudder mount   (1)
paulj at 9:57pm 03.03.17
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Leo Which diameter are you talking about. I can not get this picture on the private message.
Rcarbo at 6:31pm 03.03.17
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What is the best outboard motor mounting bracket for a hunter 23. The one that came on the boat or
kimelmore at 5:08pm 03.03.17
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Anyone have any ideas about how to get cables thru the deck etc for electronics like radar etc. I've
Brian D at 12:28pm 03.03.17
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Is there any cause for concern if the batteries are located in the cabin of the boat?
StanleyJ at 12:18pm 03.03.17
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I just rec'd a Blue Sea 7610 ACR yesterday and plan to run a new #4 alternator wire from my Universa
Maine Sail at 12:09pm 03.03.17
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The age old question of multiple house banks, and alternating use, vs. one single contiguously wired
Lotte Lou at 12:00pm 03.03.17
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Does anyone have a copy of Tom Tursi's single engine docking techniques they want to unload? I can b
njlarry at 11:40am 03.03.17
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133761 As you can see from the attached pic I have a lot of scraping to do. Went to the paint store
Justin_NSA at 11:22am 03.03.17
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I should know this. Couldn't find it either. I'm polishing and waxing my hull for the '17 season. Be
stevemitchell at 8:40am 03.03.17
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I've noticed my table in the main salon has started looking less than stellar after this last season
yorammelnik at 8:39am 03.03.17
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Hi, Does anyone have a user manual for a GS 932 mono radar? Attached is a picture of the radar. Than
freeheelbillie at 8:09am 03.03.17
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Whats you favorite, product and process for swabbing the decks? I'm just looking to do a deep cleani
John Moore at 7:10am 03.03.17
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Anyone have a list (including part numbers) of all filters (oil, fuel, water) that need periodic cle
CHIRO at 2:32am 03.03.17
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thoughts on trip from california to hawaii. yes i'm experienced. wondering about the boat.
PAC3142 at 8:01pm 03.02.17
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In another topic on fairlead position, one poster said that adjustable jib cars was the best thing h
VanIslandGuy at 5:56pm 03.02.17
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Hi Everyone, I've got a Hunter 410. There appear to be three lights that are on the headliner that
NYSail at 5:31pm 03.02.17
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hello all, My primary fuel filter is a small racor 110a serving my 4JH4E. What upgrade to filtration

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new engine? Rebuild? Make do?
dmax at 12:08pm 05.29.24
Also, when pricing parts, get them from a Kubota dealer, not a Universal dealer. Often 1/4 the price
Engine fire
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 12:01pm 05.29.24
BTW, the built-in fire extinguisher installed at the factory failed to work.
Companionway leaks?
Ralph Johnstone at 11:58am 05.29.24
Only way to find the source of the leak is to go high tech on this one. With the companionway butto
The falling c - Clip
Davidasailor26 at 11:41am 05.29.24
To keep the boom from swinging at anchor or mooring I just tie a thin line to one of the main sheet
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast?
Sail22Capri22 at 11:27am 05.29.24
Is there a channel in the cabin ceiling that runs from the location you drilled the hole to one of t
Love Hate relationship
Sail22Capri22 at 11:21am 05.29.24
I need to come up with something clever on my Capri 22, the boom is too low to fit a Bimini under it
O'day 23-2 Topping lift
jssailem at 11:15am 05.29.24
More sail area higher up translate to more heel and thus slow down the boat? I do not believe A =
new engine? Rebuild? Make do?
jssailem at 11:08am 05.29.24
I am convinced there's life in the engine does there come a point where one cuts losses? And even
Love Hate relationship
pclarksurf at 10:46am 05.29.24
Or there's the portable solution of a beach umbrella! It fits the winch handle just perfect!
Damned generator   (1)
JamesG161 at 10:44am 05.29.24
If you can tell us the model and download the manual yourself we can move to the next step. Here i
Love Hate relationship   (1)
pclarksurf at 10:36am 05.29.24
Care to share the deets on your setup? Absolutely-- I happened to have a gift card at West Marin
O'day 23-2 Topping lift
Project_Mayhem at 10:33am 05.29.24
sail area which translates to more power. Two, the shape is aerodynamically more efficient More sa
Damned generator
JamesG161 at 10:32am 05.29.24
Help with seized fresh water pump
JoeWhite at 10:20am 05.29.24
Good test. Yes, it is ready to be replaced.
new engine? Rebuild? Make do?
capta at 10:12am 05.29.24
Not having seen it in person, if it was mine and it is as I picture it from your description, I'd bu
The falling c - Clip
Richard19068 at 10:02am 05.29.24
Love Hate relationship   (1)
LakeShark at 10:01am 05.29.24
Or there's the portable solution of a beach umbrella! It fits the winch handle just perfect!
Help with seized fresh water pump
Afraal at 9:58am 05.29.24
I see a little bit of wobbling on the fan blades when I spin it. I think it got hit by the belt when
Leaky windows
Berkeley 30 at 9:43am 05.29.24
It seems to me that it would be a LOT easier to have new windows cut to the correct size. I don't

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