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piedpiperIII at 5:08pm 07.14.15
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What do you use for a wind indicator ? or maybe not? what do you use if anything. My first sailboat
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I have a hand crank that came with the Hunter 27C that I purchased this year. I don't know why since
Sefuller at 4:57pm 07.14.15
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I recently purchased some New England Ropes VPC for genoa sheets and would like to splice eyes for a
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Without getting too technical for this feeble brain, I am planning to switch my flooded house batter
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Mr Mac at 2:55pm 07.14.15
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My wife and I are looking at a 40+ boat and one of the ones that like the best is the mid-1980s 40s
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Picked up the '73 C-22 yesterday, did have some trailer follies along the short ride to the marina
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Meriachee at 12:40pm 07.14.15
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After installing the back winches on the 270, I find that the lines aft of the EZGlide cars touch on
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I have been slowly restoring my 18.5 and would like to find the OEM or very similar water tank (flex
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I am looking to buy a new boat and this cough my eye for two reasons. It is on my budget and it has
epat at 9:49am 07.14.15
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I just purchased a Hunter 280 and Bow Anchor Rolloer is bent. Has anyone removed the bow roller plat
chicagodave at 9:03am 07.14.15
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Beneteau 423 When the boat is docked the following condition exits: The location of the life lin
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Hi. The water seems to be going down very slowly in my galley drain. (much slower than it used to)
obdoor at 8:48am 07.14.15
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I want to replace my wire/rope halyards with modern polyester halyards. What size thickness will go
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Hello, This is probably going to sound like a complete newbie question. I have a 94 Hunter 33.5
Kermit at 5:57am 07.14.15
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I almost posted this in "Destinations." NASA's New Horizons spacecraft just flew by Pluto this morni
littlewing at 5:54am 07.14.15
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Deck window leak I have a leak in the window on deck just aft of the mast on my 2008 Benateau 31.
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I am seeking advice on what to do about an issue that recently cropped up with my Dolphin 60 amp, 12
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What is the best way to get the coax thru the cabin top? I am using rg8x coax. I need to go from m

Recent Replies

Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:53pm 12.03.23
You aren't likely to see anything but actual leaks checking the outside of the tank..the damage is h
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
dlochner at 2:47pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 2:40pm 12.03.23
Thanks for all the replys so far. Bottom line is I have to address this.
Hydronic heater installation
DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23
What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23
I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
Slow Leak
Johnb at 2:24pm 12.03.23
Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
NYSail at 2:03pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it w
Slow Leak
dlochner at 1:59pm 12.03.23
It is called a Limber Hole and its purpose to drain bilge compartments into a central place for the
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
dlochner at 1:51pm 12.03.23
It is likely the corrosion and rot extends up past the visibly damaged area due to water wicking up
Hydronic heater installation
dlochner at 1:40pm 12.03.23
Yes, absolutely you must bleed the system. Air will get trapped and impede or block coolant flow and
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank?
Justin_NSA at 12:39pm 12.03.23
Keep a close eye on that tank for leaks, Justin I have taken that advice many times Peggie. In fac
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Davidasailor26 at 12:34pm 12.03.23
I know it won't be a fun or inexpensive job, but what you're seeing is significant decay of a 20+ ye
Cutlass bearing replacement on 2004 Hunter 36
AndyL at 12:29pm 12.03.23
Thanks - that's very helpful. I didn't completely understand how you removed the old bearing. Soun
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink
smokey73 at 12:26pm 12.03.23
I would not be at all surprised if the wiring is "variable" at least to some extent based on who is
Pearson 36-2 center board maintenance
Harald at 12:12pm 12.03.23
Hi, I had one of the shivs rebuild by an machine shop but still had problems raising the cb. I dropp
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 11:56am 12.03.23
That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
rgranger at 11:49am 12.03.23
That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you n
Slow Leak
rgranger at 11:47am 12.03.23
There are so many possibilities. Is the boat in the water now? Is the air warmer than the water? If
Replacing compass in Hunter 45CC
Rick at 10:42am 12.03.23
Well I tried to get a replacement. Not available. On the website here you can get something close.
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink
twalker H260 at 10:02am 12.03.23
Just had a Quick Look at the wiring diagrams for our 260 and a few other models. It appears at some

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