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Lockjr at 4:30pm 05.12.16
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We have a 1982 Irwin 40 MK II with the centerboard intact. We last had the boat in the water 2 seaso
Gino at 3:07pm 05.12.16
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Beneteau First 32S5, of the season after a seemingly temperate winter. There is hydraulic fluid lea
timangiel at 2:55pm 05.12.16
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we just splashed last week, but when my boat was on the hard it was situated near a tree, which shed
SawyerCurt at 2:32pm 05.12.16
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I'm going to share a project I did, because I don't think of myself as the most handy guy but I mang
Tripaddle at 2:02pm 05.12.16
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The boat yard says they don't drill thru the hull. Almost everything I read shows that except one ar
leahcime at 12:49pm 05.12.16
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Hello - I'm getting ready to either replace the bellows on my PSS shaft seal or just replace the wh
lee oakley at 11:51am 05.12.16
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hello would like advice on getting a survey done on my 30' hunter cheribinni. How do you get this do
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 11:16am 05.12.16
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I am being advised by someone I consider an expert to use only genuine Yanmar oil filters on my 4JH-
lee oakley at 10:58am 05.12.16
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I have a hunter 30' 1979, would like advice on getting a survey done and also how much it costs
Flamingo1 at 10:28am 05.12.16
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Made some progress this week - prepared the stern for a new motor mount, drilled a template and yest
mm2347 at 10:05am 05.12.16
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I've been using a Buntline hitch for my halyards. Would there be an advantage to go to a halyard hi
donaldbeavin at 8:27am 05.12.16
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Does anyone know if you use the same roller pin hole and pivot pin hole on a 240 as you do on a 26/2
Sprague at 7:01am 05.12.16
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Does anyone know where I can get a copy (electronic) of the schematics for the keel for a 1987 O'Day
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:26am 05.12.16
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What type of transmission oil does my new to me 2011 Hunter 50 require? I think it's Dextron ATF, bu
Chuck Cohen at 5:49am 05.12.16
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We have 5 horizontal battens in our old Dacron cruising sail. The sail is in the shop for a variety
flynhi4u at 5:32am 05.12.16
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Well the new halyards finally showed up. The boat was already sitting in her slip so that meant chan
RustyPelican at 3:15am 05.12.16
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Hello, I am a new owner of a 1974 C22 which was gifted to me. This forum has been incredibly helpf
sailnewbie at 2:22am 05.12.16
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I have a 24' Mac and am new to all this, I have a spinaker but never attempted to try it yet, I hear
brad minda at 10:35pm 05.11.16
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I have three fiberglass boats all with white hulls from two different manufacturers. all are from th
Scott2 at 9:23pm 05.11.16
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Does anyone know where I can get a diagram with engine parts labeled for a 1993 Perkins Perama 103-0

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Hunter 41 DS Fwd Head Sani Hose
jamesrbrown999 at 11:12pm 03.06.24
Successfully completed replacing all the sanitation hoses on our Hunter 41 DS with Trident 102 (whi
outboard hoisting fiddle block question
thinwater at 9:40pm 03.06.24
dinghy outboard is 110lbs dinghy is hoisted to solar arch. I would like to hoist the outboard to th
Pulling chainplates   (1)
rekkabell at 9:03pm 03.06.24
I had similar issues when I replaced the chainplates on Tosca. There's a thread in this forum. Your
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
JamesG161 at 8:32pm 03.06.24
Be safe out there this season. :plus: ________ From my perspective, the ENC charts will improve
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
dLj at 7:46pm 03.06.24
From my perspective, the ENC charts will improve over time as different scenarios arise. The issue o
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
Captain Larry-DH at 6:44pm 03.06.24
@jssailem the problem of losing detail at different display zoom levels is endemic to all vector cha
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
dlochner at 6:42pm 03.06.24
I'm diligent about updating charts at least quarterly, and I think the fees for updated electronic
Pulling chainplates
mermike at 6:38pm 03.06.24
I'm also interested in more detail on how you got the cabinet out - not that I'm excited to try!
Pulling chainplates   (1)
mermike at 6:33pm 03.06.24
Hi Rekka, I had similar issues when I replaced the chainplates on Tosca. There's a thread in this f
Black water seacock
Terry Cox at 6:30pm 03.06.24
Early last season I notice the sea water valve for our aft electric head was very stiff and would on
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
jssailem at 6:18pm 03.06.24
Please cite a reference for what you wrote about ENCs being required. All I could find in the CFRs
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
Captain Larry-DH at 6:06pm 03.06.24
Here's where you can download the coast pilot books for free https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/public
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
Captain Larry-DH at 5:55pm 03.06.24
Also, let's not give insurance companies more ideas about how to deny claims. I think they're alread
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
Captain Larry-DH at 5:52pm 03.06.24
I'm diligent about updating charts at least quarterly, and I think the fees for updated electronic c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
jssailem at 5:45pm 03.06.24
Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I agree. I have not found a Coast Guard req
Black water seacock
jcrewser at 5:22pm 03.06.24
As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Black water seacock
jcrewser at 5:20pm 03.06.24
It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I ha
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
dlochner at 2:59pm 03.06.24
Certainly can find requirements for commercial vessels but what are the chart requirements for a re
Midship spring line cleat on 315
bulbcreekfarm at 2:27pm 03.06.24
bought 2 direct from the garhauer website. it was about $150 with shipping
Windlass
kenvail at 2:24pm 03.06.24
Speaking of the Simpson Lawrence windlass in Hunters, I'm looking for the Sprint Atlantic model, eit

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