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AXEL at 5:00am 02.20.17
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I just bought this boat last season. I have only used the shore power once. This boat has what I bel
Twille at 5:53pm 02.19.17
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I have a H38 - the hour meter is not reading, yanmar 3jh4e. Any thoughts before I tear into the pane
tomgrigsby at 5:35pm 02.19.17
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Mine does. Previous owner said it vibrated. Did an alignment but it measured pretty good. I've li
Marc14857 at 4:59pm 02.19.17
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Looks like my Fairclough cover finally gave up after 10 years of protecting our boat. I've got about
Ken13559 at 4:51pm 02.19.17
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I've Yanmar 2GM20F fitted with a 3rd party 80A alternator LR180-03B. I've never seen the charging cu
wilf at 4:35pm 02.19.17
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http://20170214_135651.jpg does this look like something has been cut off the front of this engune
wilf at 4:25pm 02.19.17
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Does any 322 owners have any pictures of the engine base floor (the part that the engine mounts are
wilf at 3:37pm 02.19.17
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Anyone explain how i can post pictures on topics ?
gary mallett at 1:30pm 02.19.17
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Is there an easy way to replace the hot water hoses on a 1989 h-30? Or should I just splice from bo
Tdaddy2000 at 11:30am 02.19.17
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Hello all, Thank you for all the input on repair options for oil pressure warning light and alarm a
NeilMcCubbin at 10:44am 02.19.17
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We are about to lay Milvina up for the summer in Grenada, and would like advice on how to "summeriz
Northstar1014 at 8:40am 02.19.17
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Hello, My cape dory 27 is on a mooring (north shore of massachusetts). For my pennants, I presentl
Ned Ludd at 6:33am 02.19.17
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While crawling through the aft end of the boat checking hose clamps and the general condition of thi
Dan_Y at 6:02am 02.19.17
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This post from Jackdaw in another thread defining the sail maker got me thinking about this subject
Solstice at 4:28am 02.19.17
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Hi All, Looking for some input--we are in need of a new dink and are leaning heavily toward an air f
Ilanortho at 4:21am 02.19.17
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Hi; I need to replace the engine hoses on my 3GM30F. What is the best way to drain the antifreeze in
Bill and Kathy McDonald at 11:28am 02.18.17
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I have a Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke and also have a solar panel. The PO said to not use the single batte
shavdog at 10:55am 02.18.17
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I am looking at asymmetrical spinnakers for a 1994 35.5 hunter legend....I had one on a cape dory 2
DPW at 9:22am 02.18.17
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First boat, steep learning curve, this forum is incredible! The water pump pressurizes sufficiently
Banooma at 5:42am 02.18.17
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I was semi-active on this site before the arrival of two little sailors who have occupied my sailboa

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Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 8:44am 05.16.24
My manual also makes no reference to a CMOS battery (lots of clicks searching the word "battery" in
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
duck21 at 8:42am 05.16.24
I called Xantrex, I received mixed information. The first person I spoke to said "Yes, there is a b
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jssailem at 8:15am 05.16.24
the valve in the housing has fallen off The thing you are calling a "Valve" is nothing more than a
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
jssailem at 8:07am 05.16.24
I examined the manual.. Of course this is just one manual. It may not be for the equipment you are u
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 8:05am 05.16.24
when I disconnect the house battery On my unit you have about 15 minutes to change Battery or it w
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 7:52am 05.16.24
I do not have the Balmer in my charging circuit. I recently upgraded to the newest Xantrex. https:
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jssailem at 7:39am 05.16.24
Been a pleasure sharing tales Dennis. Even at 3 ft draft always good to mind the shoals. Fair Winds
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
JamesG161 at 7:39am 05.16.24
You need 120VAC to run your AC. On my boat there is a Circuit Board that needs the Water Pump ON to
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duck21 at 7:31am 05.16.24
Hi Jim, The .5amp draw (so -.5amp on my Balmer) is there when the AC power is disconnected -- so it
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
jssailem at 7:10am 05.16.24
just where the holes are, :plus: That's the spirit. :thumbup: Waste not want not. :biggrin:
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jssailem at 7:07am 05.16.24
Several options are availabe to the sailor. If this is what "locking stopper cleat" means: ul. It
Xantrex Freedom Charger/Inverter CMOS Battery?
JamesG161 at 7:06am 05.16.24
My Xantrex does this. 1) Set as default "Invert off" 2) Control the Battery Charge, which is progra
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dLj at 6:49am 05.16.24
A tool shaped like this is what is what I had in mind. Typically wood working chisels do not have th
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Terry Cox at 4:37am 05.16.24
Dennis!? Please don't abandon us for a stink potter. Well, anyway, good luck with your new boat. Gla
Air Conditioner Condenser Pump
Terry Cox at 4:28am 05.16.24
Your Comments?? Good morning, Claude. No refrigeration expert here, but just wondering, would it r
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rgranger at 3:58am 05.16.24
How hard would it be to remove the toe rail?
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Crazy Dave Condon at 3:01am 05.16.24
@rgranger well said but if you go gas, please use ethanol free gas as ethanol can clog the jets in
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Crazy Dave Condon at 2:49am 05.16.24
Much was written on the Hunter 36 by Jim Seaman and his boat was called JAVA. Not sure if that topi
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Assuming you are talking about the Precision 18, manufacturing by Precision has ceased but parts are
Time to sell the Schock 23.2
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:27am 05.16.24
As a former sailboat dealer, you have been given some good advice. Look into donating the boat to

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