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jveatch at 8:35pm 08.17.15
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We have a 2005 Hunter 41DS that has two electric toilets. With no activity, one of them overflowed.
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It has been 3 weeks and about 20 hours of motoring of my 1980 Cherubini 37.5 since the engine was co
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Howdy! I've gutted the interior of my sailboat and It's almost ready to paint. Before we paint we a
Geronimosails at 6:52pm 08.17.15
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Hi all, Thanks in advance for helping this newbie 1990 Hunter 30 owner. I have motored/sailed abo
ondine at 6:35pm 08.17.15
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Hello - I own a 95 Newport 326, which I love. However,l a couple of weeks ago she dismasted. I'm hav
EnginesForward at 5:20pm 08.17.15
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Judging by the number of "Tracks" and locations I think the boat was raced. There are three tracks o
Jerry Shenkman at 5:12pm 08.17.15
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Anyone have any experience with these? They are made in England ' seem to have decent specs. I cou
Frank Cahill at 5:06pm 08.17.15
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I thought it made great sense to replace my battery-depleting 10-watt anchor light with an LED bulb,
Dave Groshong at 3:47pm 08.17.15
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Does anyone happen to know who built the spars for Capital Yachts? In particular a 1995 Newport.
old salt new sailboater at 3:17pm 08.17.15
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Hello, not very computer literate either, retired last month, got a bug to be on Lake Erie here in
Robert1224 at 3:08pm 08.17.15
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Ahoy, I am looking at a boat that has some cosmetic issues on the port side. I can't tell if it is
Monterey385 at 3:05pm 08.17.15
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We just learned that our new Catalina 385, Hull #61, will be completed and delivered to NJ shortly a
Robert1224 at 2:55pm 08.17.15
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Ahoy, Do the sinks in the galley and head of the Hunter 340 drain directly into the water. I 'm pre
Jim D at 2:01pm 08.17.15
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2001 hunter 410 engine panel has a yellow light on the right side. I am new to the boat. I don't kno
falcon20 at 1:40pm 08.17.15
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Does anyone know the size of the thru hull exhaust hose on a 85, 31 hunter? And also if it is hard o
GaryI at 12:27pm 08.17.15
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Does anyone know the length of the steering cable for a MacGregor 26X model year 2000? I believe th
Rodd at 12:02pm 08.17.15
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After about 20 years my p500 air conditioning pump bit the dust this past weekend. Luckily it happen
cb32863 at 11:50am 08.17.15
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I want to run my vang back to the cockpit and maybe increase the purchase a bit. For those that have
lasflyer at 11:37am 08.17.15
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I have a 2015 Beneteau 45 and have noticed the water comes out cloudy and then clears up in about 10
Phil Herring at 11:16am 08.17.15
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The original faucet (in the heads) has been discontinued and the replacements we're finding a have a

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The Sewing Machine Thread
Ward H at 12:53am 12.17.23
What a great "sail loft". Glad to hear your machine is running well again.
Grounding electrical system
mermike at 10:54pm 12.16.23
Also consider a galvanic isolator inline between the shore power ground and the boat's AC ground.
The Sewing Machine Thread   (4)
Mikem at 9:13pm 12.16.23
Repairs to our jib using our new machine. 100% jib from our H466. We used the banquet room of our
New MaxProp came today!
jssailem at 8:22pm 12.16.23
I found https://boatzincs.com To be a good resource.
New MaxProp came today!
Rjm st.petersburg at 8:18pm 12.16.23
Martyr zincs work as well.
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose
NYSail at 7:08pm 12.16.23
Shaft log hose is what I have known it as. This hose takes a lot of torq. pressure as shaft spins. W
Grounding electrical system
Davidasailor26 at 7:00pm 12.16.23
Okay so all systems to one negative bus and that to a grounding plate. The shore power in my setup
Grounding electrical system
ian260 at 6:55pm 12.16.23
Grounding electrical system
ian260 at 6:52pm 12.16.23
The DC grounds, AC ground, and bonding system can all be tied together at a sing ground bus. An und
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns
Terry Cox at 6:52pm 12.16.23
My concern with properly sunken staples is to keep the gelcoat under the cushion in tact while not
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
DArcy at 6:22pm 12.16.23
Is it also waterproof? Some Panasonic Toughbook computers are water resistant. Some are IP 65 or I
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:21pm 12.16.23
Panasonic Tough Book is Water "Resistant". Used in the field for commercial Utility use. A touch pad
Adding an electric fuel lift pump on older Hunter's with Yanmar diesels,
jssailem at 6:13pm 12.16.23
You should be golden. Those pumps usually have a 4 ft plus lift capability.
Grounding electrical system   (1)
rgranger at 5:38pm 12.16.23
Painted Prop Shaft and Anodes in Fresh Water
rgranger at 5:34pm 12.16.23
This is rather confusing and mostly incorrect. As simply and accurately as I can explain, the anod
Achilles LEX-96 Wood Floor Orientation?
Rich Stidger at 5:31pm 12.16.23
My LEX 96 is at the boat. I may be going there tomorrow and if I do I will check it for you. In t
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
rgranger at 5:30pm 12.16.23
Police, Fire and Military use a Panasonic hard shell laptop. Designed to take abuse.. Is it also
Clog in sanitation outlet   (2)
rgranger at 5:00pm 12.16.23
Might a drain snake/router used from underneath work? These are only $20 at lowes

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