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I picked up a Honda 7.5 hp to replace my over powered 15 hp and it needs a new prop, chewed up. Any
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Looking for a kit or ideas for a raised helmsman bench seat. Saw a nice fiberglass raised bench wit
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Three days to process an order, no response to emails after two days, no way to get sales on the pho
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I have a 2000 Hunter 380 and every time I unplug the. Plug back into shore power I have to take the
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Hello, I recently purchased a 1976 Catalina 22 and have some questions: 1. I have noticed that the
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Have 150 gallons of fuel in two tanks that I believe has the pox of diesel fuel critters. Age of fue
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HELP! our sailing clubs large jon boat transom was rotted, and I removed the wood last weekend. Now
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The lake my boat is on, Ft. Gibson lake near Wagoner, Oklahoma, has a highway bridge that effectivel
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I just recently changed on my Yanmar 2GMF the fuel filter and the water separator. In the process, I
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The last few times I have taken my Hunter out this year I noticed when I max out the throttle the ta
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We cannot get our roller fuller to work, replacing it seems expensive so we would like to repair it
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I was at my 1993 Hunter 33.5 last week while on vacation. The boat has been on the hard for 2 years
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Where is your course computer for ST7000? Hunter 410 1998. I cannot locate this unit and I locked ev
Musetta at 6:44am 06.21.16
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Since it takes weeks to get the antifreeze taste out of the fresh water system, I am wondering if it
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I have the boat (Catalina 309) out on the hard for bottom paint. there was a bit of 'chipping' on t
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I am curious about something concerning all the "Adimrals" out there. How many of your wifes, girlfr
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We never use the shower head, but sometimes it leaks water for no reason. I could probably mess with
zimm at 5:46am 06.21.16
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I'm interested in buying my first sailboat. The more I ask, the more people point me to the C-22 as
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I attached a photo to show what was necessary (in my situation) to remove the water heater on my Mar

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Not perfect launch day...
kappykaplan at 3:40pm 04.23.24
Good luck with the teardown and reassembly, Greg. :beer:
Not perfect launch day...   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:27pm 04.23.24
Bummer. I followed your installation with interest. I've watched competent yard workers struggle
34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker?
shemandr at 3:26pm 04.23.24
The Code 0 is a reaching sail. Maybe close reaching. It has a beautiful shape but a relatively nar
Blower Vent Hose
Fred at 3:15pm 04.23.24
I decided to change the vent exhaust hose (hose from engine compartment to the blower). It turns out
Not perfect launch day...
shemandr at 3:11pm 04.23.24
Bummer. I followed your installation with interest. I've watched competent yard workers struggle w
Gooseneck Pin
ggrizzard at 3:08pm 04.23.24
Assuming yours is like my goose neck. and the pin drops down into the assembly from the top... No, i
Self tacking jib
DArcy at 2:35pm 04.23.24
The fore and aft track could be for a baby stay but then you would need some way to pull the car for
Retrofitting a bowthruster to a 423
dlochner at 2:28pm 04.23.24
Good to know plenty of room forward and no additional battery box. Greatly appreciate your getting
Windlass and thruster Battery question
dlochner at 2:23pm 04.23.24
The Odyssey TPPL AGMs are great batteries. In this application an AGM would be a good choice becau
Hunter Combination Steaming/Anchor Masthead Light Replacement
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:22pm 04.23.24
Check with Mike at SBO to see if by chance they have any lens. Mike use to order all parts for hunt
Gooseneck Pin
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:16pm 04.23.24
Mfg of boom and mast along with model/year of ssilboat
Oday 28 1995 Universal 12 10hp diesel - starter replacement
dlochner at 2:10pm 04.23.24
Once you have the starter off, take it to a local auto electrical shop and have them take a look. Br
Air Conditioner Vents
danm1 at 2:06pm 04.23.24
Great info. I will check next time I'm at the boat. Thanks.
Air Conditioner Vents   (1)
karellen at 2:00pm 04.23.24
I have a 356 (very similar) with AC and ducting in salon and v-berth. The aft cabin has a 4 inch ro
Instead of PropSpeed
dlochner at 1:28pm 04.23.24
PYI has a new product, Crystal Prop. Same idea as Prop Speed, but much less expensive. The zinc pa
Instead of PropSpeed
capta at 1:25pm 04.23.24
One summer in Powerboat's in Trinidad the Propspeed folks were applying their product free for those
Santana 21 design info needed
prairieclover at 1:15pm 04.23.24
We have a 1972 Santana 21, too. Put it on the water last summer after a long time in storage. We ha
Access to windlass
marchem at 12:52pm 04.23.24
My windlass had the same issue and after some electrical sleuthing it turned out that the breaker w
Access to windlass
marchem at 12:48pm 04.23.24
Yes Thanks. Didn't want to have to tear into that if I didn't have to.
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel
east coaster at 12:44pm 04.23.24
My yanmar 2gm20 had a manual lift pump that worked reasonably well depending on the position of the

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