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ddrewry at 2:02pm 02.13.16
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I need a shoal draft keel for a 1989 Hunter 28.5, anyone know of a derelict boat or scrap yard somew
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When it rains, I notice moisture and dripping on the underside of the dodger and Bimini. Is there a
Bad Obsession at 12:14pm 02.13.16
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I have an old thru hull depth transducer that no longer works. The Previous Owner cut the cables o
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Delorme, a company local to myself and a few other contributors has just been bought up by Garmin. D
PotomacDaysailer at 11:20am 02.13.16
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The mast tang for the boom vang on my Pearson 26 broke and needs to be replaced. Does anyone have i
ronald.hudson1 at 10:33am 02.13.16
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I'm seeing advertised li-ion batteries and they come in basically 3.7 v packs. so you get 3.7v,7.4v
jblersch at 9:47am 02.13.16
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When getting my H240 on the trailer at the end of last season I wound up taking a good chunk out of
BlowMeAway at 8:26am 02.13.16
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Good Morning Folks, last week I visited Blow Me Away to begin my list of repairs, upgrades, maintena
Db421 at 7:44am 02.13.16
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Wondering if anyone has dealt with this fitting on a flexible bladder type water tank. I don't beli
Skip Gundlach at 6:28am 02.13.16
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Shake and Break Part 15 - September 15, 2015 My apologies for the long absence. It's a long story
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All U Get at 5:02am 02.13.16
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For the Mainers that are sailing in the cold north......just swim out there and pick 'em up.
wmacken at 4:44am 02.13.16
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Does anyone know what the fiberglass risers are made of? I'm wanting to drill holes through them to
CYQK at 3:23am 02.13.16
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These folks make the pixie boat monitor they have a boat show special Anyone have one or know anythi
bobherk at 7:03pm 02.12.16
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Hi, I'm looking for lubrication recommendations for the companionway hatch cover on my MacGregor 26
sknrzgirl at 6:43pm 02.12.16
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Hello all We have just purchased a 32.5 Irwin that is powered by a 4-107 Perkins. Upon looking the
Sailgunner at 6:21pm 02.12.16
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Just got back from the Miami Boat Show. Hunter only had two 50 sailboats there. How does Marlow ex
All U Get at 4:22pm 02.12.16
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Hi all, Found a nice beach and was lucky to have the camera rolling at the right time. Test your ey
bretts9669 at 2:56pm 02.12.16
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I'm looking at buying replacement speakers (most likely the Poly-Planars) for the cockpit speakers.
wally123 at 12:26pm 02.12.16
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Hi looking for advise on solar set up for a 2000 h410. We use between 85 and a 115 amp per day with
kentoby1 at 9:32am 02.12.16
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Hi Folks, Just purchased a 19 Montego swing keel boat. Anybody know where the keel bolt is? Can't se

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New Trolling Motor
sbrogden at 7:59am 01.31.24
I tend to sit near the centerboard. The motor I have weighs 15 pounds - don't think that will affec
New Trolling Motor
Tater at 7:57am 01.31.24
Do you keep the motor down, with the prop in the water, while under sail? Only when I forget about
Mast Support Bracket "Event"   (2)
rgranger at 7:54am 01.31.24
:plus: What @dlochner said. And in addition to the repair being done with whatever was in the toolb
New Trolling Motor
sbrogden at 7:45am 01.31.24
Do you keep the motor down, with the prop in the water, while under sail?
New Trolling Motor
Tater at 7:39am 01.31.24
The lake I normally go to has a decent ramp and dock, plenty of depth for dagger board. I don't see
Adding a solent sail or staysail to a B&R rig
kloudie1 at 7:28am 01.31.24
Clarifying.. .. The H-34 has an early B&R and it has a stout backstay .. My concern is that the rig
Rub rail leak
Ed.S at 7:16am 01.31.24
Thanks Sailgunner, I know it will a tedious job and I'm not looking forward to it. These recommendat
Need to pull swing keel in H22
Michael K at 6:24am 01.31.24
Thanks for the advice, but the manual is not detailed enough and show only the center board of a dif
Adding a solent sail or staysail to a B&R rig
shemandr at 6:15am 01.31.24
Fellow sailers should regard the following as basically bar talk: My understanding of the OP is that
Engine Vent Fan
Seahawk345 at 5:16am 01.31.24
Thank you very much everyone for all the input. Theres a wealth of knowledge on this site, and the i
ODay 40 Windlass Setup
DonEvans at 4:34am 01.31.24
Anyone have pictures of their windlass installed in the 40's locker?
Remote oil filter for M25XP   (2)
Hayden Watson at 2:27am 01.31.24
I had a Catalina 30 for about 10 years. It had an M25XP. I do not recall having any particular prob
Need to pull swing keel in H22
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:35am 01.31.24
Look under boat information for the Hunter 22 and go to downloads. Bottom download is the manual for
Mast Support Bracket "Event"
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:46pm 01.30.24
As a former Hunter dealer, I too agree with @kloudie1 @Terry Cox @dlochner as I too see issues that
Rub rail leak
Ralph Johnstone at 8:41pm 01.30.24
Both sides of my boat are leaking at the same location. Now THAT is the definition of bad luck.
Rub rail leak
Sailgunner at 6:26pm 01.30.24
Fixed my joint leak a few years ago. Remove rub rail Remove plasic cover that hold the rub rail on.
Remote oil filter for M25XP
SoSound at 5:43pm 01.30.24
You might try checking with a performance or racing supply shop that specializes in small engine spo
New Trolling Motor
sbrogden at 5:23pm 01.30.24
I'm sure it will. The 30 worked ok it was just a little slow on the 170. I would suggest getting a
New Trolling Motor
Tater at 5:21pm 01.30.24
I think it will do fine for my Vagabond. I've read accounts from several owners of Holder 14s and V
New Trolling Motor
sbrogden at 4:50pm 01.30.24
I think it will do fine for my Vagabond. I've read accounts from several owners of Holder 14s and Va

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