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220105 Should track along the East Coast and Fueled by the Gulf Stream HEAT. Jim...
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I'm often finding myself sailing solo and trying to multitask, hoist sails, install fenders etc. My
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I've raised Macgregor 26c mast just by hand, why need gin pole for smaller Hunter 23 or 26? The Mac
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Hello fellow sailors, Over the past year I have been in possession of a 1983 Hunter 20 which I'm slo
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I have a 2006 Raymarine ST60 wind instrument and a C80 series system. My wind transducer on the mast
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While tied off to a linear dock a large vessel (70 ft), with its dinghy mounted on the swim platform
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help me get in contact with Mark Messerli, Jolly Man, s2, 6.9 sailboat owner. Trying to find my hul
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Our racing fleet runs the RaceQs app every week. The app tracks all the boats and allows you to anal
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Anybody out there with experience on disassembly and maintenance of this system?? Our binnacle has s
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When was the change made and why?? Any I insights....
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1992 Hunter 30T. I'm trying to trace my alternator's output so I can move it to my 'charging buss'.
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I am the new owner of a 1978 Cal 25 MK II. I am seeking any information those familiar with this boa
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Hello Fellow O'Day Owners! Does anyone have a referral on where I might find a new or used rudder
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The Klixon circuit breaker on my windlass has failed. Am having a hard time finding the original par
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Hi All: I am looking for some input to help me improve my sailing situation. I currently have a Ta
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My boat is currently in Italy (Fiumicino, near Rome). I'm looking for places to build a solar arch i
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Does some one know where the water drains from the anchor locker? I know there are 2 drain holes in
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Hello, I just wanted to see if there are out there any Catalina 18' (Capri) owners for a chat abou

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Antifreeze Leak
JoeWhite at 9:12am 02.24.25
Mark, you have not mentioned the engine type. On my M35B there is an antifreeze drain plug on the po
GSI STOVE
jssailem at 9:04am 02.24.25
Rick, Here in the Pacific NW I would contact SureMarine. They have seen all types of stoves in their
GSI STOVE
jssailem at 8:55am 02.24.25
CNG or Propane?
Bottom Paint - the right way ?
thinwater at 8:55am 02.24.25
Hi All, I have a boat. Previous owner put some bottom paint on it. 2 years later it was gone. Appa
Antifreeze Leak
jssailem at 8:54am 02.24.25
It is unclear if the crack in your picture is the source of the leak. It may be. In my opinion, the
GSI STOVE
Rick.johnson at 8:52am 02.24.25
My stove is mounted in my 40 Hunter an is a regular marine stove with the gimbal set up to keep it l
GSI STOVE
jssailem at 8:43am 02.24.25
Hey Rick... Maybe here: https://gsioutdoors.com/collections/parts-and-accessories Your stove looks
Solar Charging Question
jssailem at 8:26am 02.24.25
You are correct in your approach, Stu. Reading the OP's question, he stated his desire for a syste
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
paulheth at 8:24am 02.24.25
I'm not interested in the controllers, but I feel your pain. To sell them, you can list them in the
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:17am 02.24.25
https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=23.5&c=6&p=52783 Your link did not work. Did you mean t
Solar Charging Question
Stu Jackson at 8:14am 02.24.25
John's table is a good approach but he's wrong in including days. The way to do it correctly is by
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?   (2)
FWBpilot at 8:11am 02.24.25
Thank you (all) for the valuable input. Here is a better picture of the crack. I will spend this w
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:08am 02.24.25
I concur with others. The skills of a good welder may save the mast.
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
jssailem at 8:06am 02.24.25
With all the boats in Florida and some that have succumbed to storm damage, I would consider looking
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 8:06am 02.24.25
Long shot, but IF.... you had a survey done and the spar passed as OK, then your insurer will likel
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
jssailem at 8:00am 02.24.25
I'm not interested in the controllers, but I feel your pain. To sell them, you can list them in the
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?   (1)
FWBpilot at 7:59am 02.24.25
I agree with @marcham Looking closely at the picture there are a few things to note. 1. It look
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 7:51am 02.24.25
I had a comparable failure in my mast for the Mark 25, my first keel boat. I did have it welded.
Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5?
FWBpilot at 7:50am 02.24.25
Any mast shop, or shop that welds aluminum (perhaps a crane or light pole repair facility) can fix

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