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I have a 2007 B40. I want to convert to adjustable genoa cars, perhaps with a 4 to 1 ratio for the
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we are in negotiations on a Catalina 350 two issues so far - I believe the damper plate is bad unive
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Will launch my new to me 26' this May and it always worries me that the launch might not have enough
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I have a Catalina 22 with a swing keel. I purchased her a year ago and was able to lift and raise t
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Hey Members ! I've got an annoying problem with my fuel gauge. I can hardly read it!! the sun has do
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I recently bought a 1995 Hunter Legend 35.5 and on two occasions have experienced air in the fuel li
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Hello Guys and Girls. I have a Bene 473 and i need to change the life-raft cradle. Its located just
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I have a Simrad Tiller Pilot TP-10. I have been thinking about how water may effect it, especially
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I'm having a heck of a time with my propane stove on my H306. The propane lights but then stops afte
Practical Sailor at 8:46am 03.14.16
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Hi Hunter owners Practical Sailor magazine is working to update its archived reviews of the Hunter 2
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Has anyone been following the new GO Series XSE Chartplotter/Sonar units. They look interesting and
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