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FlimFlamII at 4:38pm 09.21.15
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I replaced the seals back in June. No leaks until a few weeks ago. Now a slow drip out of the fron
Db421 at 2:44pm 09.21.15
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Hunter made a lousy design decision when they placed the hose for the water tank. The filler sets i
MaritimeTees at 12:17pm 09.21.15
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This is my one year review of my 272 I purchased exactly one year ago. My experience as a sailor is
Paulbond at 12:14pm 09.21.15
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Hello everyone, I have a 1988 Hunter 26.5 that I am rewiring the electrical connector for the lights
SFKjeld at 10:26am 09.21.15
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Being the neurotic sailor that I am, I have always wondered whether my tiller assembly is sound. I h
dnordic at 10:19am 09.21.15
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I purchased the Morgan 43 in Dec. 2010. I have replace just about everything in the boat. Now I purc
Sailvayu at 9:47am 09.21.15
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I have a new Voyaging tips video out. Hope some find it helpful. Comments and suggestions welcome.
markwbird at 9:19am 09.21.15
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So per my last thread I went with the Cetol for the wood trim on my H-34. I am applying in the earl
Vegas at 9:18am 09.21.15
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Can anyone recommend the best way to straighten the bent piece on my anchor roller? If your recomme
Tim22 at 8:57am 09.21.15
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I have a 1997 Hunter 310 with a yanmar 2gm20f and leave the transmission in neutral when under sail.
JerryA at 8:56am 09.21.15
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I recharged my icebox conversion this weekend. Added a clamp on bullet piercing valve on the suction
jssailem at 8:46am 09.21.15
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Recently I read a message from a new owner looking to replace the rub rail on his craft. This caus
j24jaded at 8:35am 09.21.15
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I just adopted a '93 33.5' for my latest rescue. the boat came with out battery's. befor I but the
pateco at 8:00am 09.21.15
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Went out sailing yesterday, and motoring out everything was fine. Once we got the sails up, I went t
Art Dennis at 6:22am 09.21.15
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Good Morning, My bow rollers are shot and need replaced. Anyone know the make of the bow roller
DockH at 4:32am 09.21.15
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Two questions: My Don Casey "Sailboat Maintenance" show a "Sniffer" in circuit diagrams but there is
rukidn at 7:02pm 09.20.15
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Thinking about adding Nicro vents or equivalent this fall to help ventilate during our long Lake Eri
Dan_Y at 7:01pm 09.20.15
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My question is whether or not an electric toilet can pump as well as a manual head to sufficiently e
angrod at 6:52pm 09.20.15
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My Lorna Doone seems to have experienced a number of electrical 'refits'. If anyone has the origina
berg123321 at 6:48pm 09.20.15
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Hello all! This may be an odd request, but I figure I'll give it a shot. Next Sunday, September 27,

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H49/50 battery replacement
Hayden Watson at 6:39pm 12.23.23
I tried disabling the alternator on the generator so the new lithium start battery wouldn't fry it,
Beneteau 343 ZInc Location
Davidasailor26 at 6:30pm 12.23.23
The collar should go on point A, as close to the prop as possible.
H49/50 battery replacement
dlochner at 6:10pm 12.23.23
I tried disabling the alternator on the generator so the new lithium start battery wouldn't fry it,
I am in the process of helping a friend reconnect the plumbing that a person he let stay on his boat decided to vandalize it. I need to find out what
Stu Jackson at 6:01pm 12.23.23
No dought about that it wasnt my boat I am juts a friend trying to help in sort out the mess. Good
H49/50 battery replacement
Georgedoyle at 5:57pm 12.23.23
I tried disabling the alternator on the generator so the new lithium start battery wouldn't fry it,
I am in the process of helping a friend reconnect the plumbing that a person he let stay on his boat decided to vandalize it. I need to find out what
Alan Gomes at 5:46pm 12.23.23
No dought about that it wasnt my boat I am juts a friend trying to help in sort out the mess. Good
I am in the process of helping a friend reconnect the plumbing that a person he let stay on his boat decided to vandalize it. I need to find out what
Brentcan at 5:42pm 12.23.23
Moral of the story: don't let random low-lifes stay on your boat. No dought about that it wasnt my
I am in the process of helping a friend reconnect the plumbing that a person he let stay on his boat decided to vandalize it. I need to find out what
Brentcan at 5:40pm 12.23.23
How nice. What did they say? They juts asked for more info but seems I have resolved this I hope
Battery charging
lacoursmarc at 5:28pm 12.23.23
We have two house batteries in parallel that we charge with solar when we are away from the dock. We
Beneteau 343 ZInc Location   (1)
Radiance at 4:50pm 12.23.23
I bought the 25MM collar and the anode..right now my boat doesn't have any zincs. so just replacing
Battery charging
artboas at 4:32pm 12.23.23
My 2007 H41AC has a large solenoid switch on the back of the panel that has the big battery switche
I am in the process of helping a friend reconnect the plumbing that a person he let stay on his boat decided to vandalize it. I need to find out what
FastOlson at 4:15pm 12.23.23
Actually Western Marine did answer my email That's encouraging! Have you heard from West Marine? (
Re-rigging without mast removal.
artboas at 3:53pm 12.23.23
Yea this may all become academic as so far the riggers I have approached in Sydney have refused. Th
H38 2006 - Maintenance on Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic anchor windlass
artboas at 3:43pm 12.23.23
To ice breaker - The bearing in this unit is a sealed bearing. Does a sealed bearing have a race? I
I am in the process of helping a friend reconnect the plumbing that a person he let stay on his boat decided to vandalize it. I need to find out what
Brentcan at 3:09pm 12.23.23
I think you completely missed the point of the reason for me posting that link. West Marine will N
I am in the process of helping a friend reconnect the plumbing that a person he let stay on his boat decided to vandalize it. I need to find out what
Brentcan at 3:08pm 12.23.23
Red hose on right goes to bilge, it is TP valve release path. Bottom right braided hose is cold wat
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year & Most of all a big Thanks to the folks that make it happen.
kappykaplan at 2:47pm 12.23.23
The same to you and yours, Claude L.-Auger! :beer:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year & Most of all a big Thanks to the folks that make it happen.
kloudie1 at 2:46pm 12.23.23
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Claude. Best wishes for the new year!

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