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SteveB at 4:53pm 04.15.16
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Started to remove the old broken shifter cable in preparation for replacement. However, I cannot eit
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I'm new to this forum. I'm looking forward to communicating with other Hunter owners. I purchased
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Looking for info on a strut removal 1983 30' oday I see 4 Phillip head screws or bolts on the strut
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I am doing a partial rewire on my instruments and I find that my speed/temp transducer wire for my R
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I'm in the process of following Maine Sail's great advice re compounding and waxing my new-to-me '81
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For those of you following the Yanmar 4JH3E heat exchanger saga (there are 2, engine and transmissio
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Just curious if others put desiccant of some type in their sailboats over the winter (for those who
Fred at 8:32am 04.15.16
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I was clearing out my uncle's attic and came upon what appears to be a virtually new set of sails an
Piotr at 5:22am 04.15.16
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UPDATE!!!!! Based on the received advice I tightened all shrouds and boat went into water last Satur
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I am preparing to install a windlass on my 340. I'm looking for a wiring diagram that includes the w
RussC at 6:09pm 04.14.16
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The current keel lock bolt use (or not) controversy made me wonder: What has been your most severe u
JJShockley at 5:32pm 04.14.16
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Seems like a lot of area that cud b utilized for storage if done properly assuming good structure su
Casagf66 at 1:27pm 04.14.16
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So here is my current situation, I've turned into a sheet of plexiglass. :laugh: lol but really.. I
Robert1224 at 12:50pm 04.14.16
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Ahoy, Does anyone know what this device is or what it's function may be. I think it may be telling
paulj at 12:39pm 04.14.16
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Summer almost here............ paulj :hook2:
chrisings at 10:29am 04.14.16
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Hello folks, I'm crawling into the 21st century and installing NMEA 2k on our MkI cat 30. Looks lik
lee oakley at 10:10am 04.14.16
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Hello I am new to the area and am currently at a marina in Bath N.C. Would like info on the best pla
zigracer at 8:54am 04.14.16
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My 2013 MH 40 is equipped with a Yanmar SD 50 sail drive. The sail drive protrudes through the hul
Erik Ostergaard at 7:27am 04.14.16
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I have a 1979 Oday Javelin that I would like to install a motor mount for a Minnkota trolling motor.
onlinelee at 7:00am 04.14.16
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Hi all, thank you in advance for any suggestions made regarding this problem. My boat is on hardsta

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Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 2:27pm 03.16.24
No ! It is related to the Amperage. No Amps, no Hydrogen Gas. Jim... PS: Look here for Referenc
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JamesG161 at 2:21pm 03.16.24
I guess I have a ways to go. Not really ! You are the Best in giving Electrical Information. Me,
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated
Dave at 2:21pm 03.16.24
SBO does a great job moderating and running the site. Thank you. It's an easy job because the mem
Venting Battery Compartment
Davidasailor26 at 2:20pm 03.16.24
No ! It is related to the Amperage. No Amps, no Hydrogen Gas. Jim... PS: Look here for Referenc
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
dlochner at 2:16pm 03.16.24
This the best spot to start. Ham Radio Licenses I am WD4IWB Jim... My Dad was K2ROG and KH6DYX
CONGRATS TO CRAZY DAVE CONDON.. OVER 10,000 HELPFUL MESSAGES
Davidasailor26 at 2:16pm 03.16.24
I just hit 5000 but putting that in perspective I guess I have a ways to go. Thank you for all you d
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
JamesG161 at 2:14pm 03.16.24
This the best spot to start. Ham Radio Licenses I am WD4IWB Jim... PS: Navy and Marines are sti
Venting Battery Compartment
JamesG161 at 2:09pm 03.16.24
The amount of hydrogen off gassing is related to the charging voltage. No ! It is related to the
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
BAD ORCA at 2:05pm 03.16.24
Check out AARL. They are the organization promoting amateur ham radio. https://www.arrl.org Oh n
Main Sail Issue
dlochner at 2:02pm 03.16.24
Rod, aka MaineSail, continues to contribute to SBO and other platforms, though not as prolifically a
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
dlochner at 1:56pm 03.16.24
Check out AARL. They are the organization promoting amateur ham radio. https://www.arrl.org
Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 1:54pm 03.16.24
When I redesigned the battery system on my S2 9.2c I added a vent on the front of the box the batte
Venting Battery Compartment
Tom J at 1:45pm 03.16.24
I'd think you'd want an explosion proof fan in that application. I'd also think the multi stage cha
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:15pm 03.16.24
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Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase
jssailem at 12:52pm 03.16.24
What locations typically get wet? All of the boat gets wet. I am guessing your concern is intrusio
Bad Layered Fiberglass?
jssailem at 12:43pm 03.16.24
A boat of that age will eventually need to have the auxiliary repowered, if not already done. That w

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