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Damifudo at 11:50am 10.19.15
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I am installing a new Garmin 741SX and would like to connect it to the Raymarine ST4000 auto helm.
h34 at 11:41am 10.19.15
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I am looking to add a sugar scoop for a hunter 34. I have seen pictures on the forum for them but I
AUDIS BROW at 11:18am 10.19.15
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I am a new sailboat owner......The CG aux came aboard to do a standard safety check, which I welcome
Steve R at 8:59am 10.19.15
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I just purchased a 1980 Hunter 27. The original Renault Diesel is shot and I am replacing it with a
rgranger at 7:47am 10.19.15
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Hello Hunter Owners: I just put my Balboa 26 up for sale because I purchased a 1995 Hunter 26 this
Gene Neill at 7:16am 10.19.15
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I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these. It will be the self contained, non-MSD model,
Peter Olsen at 7:04am 10.19.15
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Just bought an 1986 28.5 and would like to meet an experienced owner to review, I'm located in North
PGIJon at 5:49am 10.19.15
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My engine began overheating this weekend. This morning as part of my detective work I decided to beg
Tim22 at 5:11am 10.19.15
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Hi all I would like to install a small inspection port in my holding tank but am concerned about the
sailor tucker at 12:36am 10.19.15
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looking for a stud for a rocker arm stand for a yanmar ysb 12, hoping to find some one parting out a
hvbaker at 7:33pm 10.18.15
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Anyone replace their fuel tank? I am interested as to how you secured the new tank to the hull.
rpwillia at 6:32pm 10.18.15
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At the Annapolis Boat Show I saw a lot of vendors hawking these cheesy flashing white LED's and a se
Scott B at 5:18pm 10.18.15
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Was up at the boat today doing some of the final winterizing and tarping. A couple years back there
mrudman850 at 5:12pm 10.18.15
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Hi and thanks for the responses to my numerous questions about my newly acquired 77 C22. I'm planni
thetailwind at 2:13pm 10.18.15
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Hello, I am a new owner of a 1987 Cat 22 and have a question concerning the urgency of repair about
Rick486 at 1:38pm 10.18.15
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My boat is a 44DS with the Yanmar 4JH4E. I have had a 15" diameter Max Prop since the boat was new a
capta at 1:34pm 10.18.15
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Is there any reason why this 80 amp Charles solid state charger must be oriented vertically? We coul
MORNING LIGHT at 1:19pm 10.18.15
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I need to remove and re-seal the intake water valve on my boat. I read that butyl tape does wonder f
RussC at 1:10pm 10.18.15
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I just happened to accidentally fall upon the fact that the final was this weekend in Bermuda, and a
Gillingham at 12:35pm 10.18.15
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Hi Catalina 22 Owners, We have a Catalina 22 (a Jaguar 22 here in the UK) from around 1980 (could b

Recent Replies

2 blade vs. 3 blade prop for my 1988 C30
Tally Ho at 4:47am 12.01.23
Consider a folding or feathering prop for long term sailing, that can provide the drive power of a 3
New MaxProp came today!
Terry Cox at 4:44am 12.01.23
Nice looking product, Greg. Will look to see how she performs when you splash next season. Thanks fo
Does anyone recognise this windlass?
Terry Cox at 4:32am 12.01.23
Thank you all for your help! You are most welcome, Johan. Having serviced and placed back into wor
Electric Motors
Jim Legere at 3:24am 12.01.23
Very cool. I hope to have an electric sailboat someday. I'll put my name on the list for one when
Manual Bilge
jssailem at 2:51am 12.01.23
The pictures help but do not show the pump. Is there a working pump or are you pulling a plug that o
2 blade vs. 3 blade prop for my 1988 C30
jssailem at 2:32am 12.01.23
Many consider choosing a blade is as important and complex as choosing a sail for their boat. You ar
Electric Motors
Will Gilmore at 2:12am 12.01.23
Very cool. I hope to have an electric sailboat someday. :plus: -Will
Does anyone recognise this windlass?
dLj at 1:49am 12.01.23
So I continue not to have any clue which type of windlass I have. But I have stopped worrying abou
Does anyone recognise this windlass?
jssailem at 1:30am 12.01.23
Thanks for the follow up. Glad you weee able to get it working.
Does anyone recognise this windlass?
SV Andorinha at 11:59pm 11.30.23
So here an update: I have essentially given up on trying to identify the windlass. I have had some o
New MaxProp came today!
Ralph Johnstone at 9:18pm 11.30.23
An award winning video as always !
New MaxProp came today!
jssailem at 9:05pm 11.30.23
It is fun getting bling for the boat and dressing her out.
Yanmar Throttle Not Holding
colb218 at 8:31pm 11.30.23
Good Question... honestly I have not felt the need to run the engine at the higher RPM. With the th
Hunter 285 aft berth redesign.
rgranger at 7:40pm 11.30.23
I really like what you did with the plastic sheeting. Can you post the product that you used? I trie
Priming AC/heat pump.   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 7:01pm 11.30.23
Hunter 285 aft berth redesign.
ggrizzard at 6:19pm 11.30.23
The attachments are blocked?
Trolling Motor as Auxiliary
lacoursmarc at 5:53pm 11.30.23
Thanks for all the insights. My two small lithium batteries, wired in parallel cost me about $130 CD
Hank on storm sail used over a furled jib
stickinthemud57 at 5:43pm 11.30.23
BTW, That Gale Sail thing in the ad looks way too big for a storm jib. Agreed.
Re-anodising boom and holes
PK123 at 5:16pm 11.30.23
UPDATE: The anodizing guys have said that brazing rods will be fine but will most likely come out a

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