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On Sunday we had to put down our faithful dog, Shamus. He was our constant companion especially the
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E hope to install tank monitors. In trying to get to the waste tank it lookalike a huge ordeal. It
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brand new VHF with DSC. Installed antenna that has 4 connections. One at the radio, one at the ante
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Last Saturday, while sailing on Galveston Bay, I posted a photo to the "Storm Pin" app local TV uses
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Hi all, I do not post very much, but I have got lots of great info here. Thanks ! I recently fo
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My 1980 Hunter Cherubini 37C has a good condition hull, except for the transom which is stained from
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Finally finished part 2 of this 2 part series. In this part I review how to maintain the under deck
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Is the cabin sole glued down or only screwed in the v-berth area? Thanks.
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In November I bought some new Rolly Tasker sails from Sailwarehouse. I've been having an issue That
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I am debating between purchasing an S2 5.5 Grand Slam or an O'day Daysailer. I've been able to find
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This rubber plug is located on the bottom of the hull by the rudder. It has nuts on both sides. I re
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Free rudder from 1978 Oday 25. You pay shipping. Does not include tiller but does include tiller m
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The boat is in the water and the sails are up. This was the first time we put up our mainsail. It
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I have a 1987 C-22 that sits in a fresh water slip 4 months out of the year. The cable to the retra
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I'm a new owner of a Hunter410 / 2000 with auto pilot. Has anyone replaced the steering brake or ha
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New owner of 34 Catalina, looking for a working Micrologic ML-95 display unit at the helm
Bob S at 10:11am 05.26.15
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Anyone out there with a canvas cover ever wash it off the boat? This thing weighs a ton. I was think
TommmD at 9:59am 05.26.15
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I've been working on a readar install for my Hunter 35.5, have the wiring all laid out now with seve
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I noticed when I uncovered by boat several weeks ago that the inside trim to the cabin windows has c
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I gave Marinebeam the data on my present incandescent bulbs. Marinebeam said their model WG-BP

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Emergency Tiller
gwoolverton at 8:17pm 11.15.23
CatalinaDirect has one. Their pic isn't very good and their price is not good at all.
Noisy Isolation Transformer on 2004 Hunter 36
Kupe at 7:28pm 11.15.23
on our 2008 H36 the isolation xfrmr (we have 2 because of aircon on separate 30A circuit) are mount
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
dlochner at 7:23pm 11.15.23
Yes I am planning on a long cruise: winter in the Bahamas... Now, I am sorta okay to buy lithium be
Convert partial battens to full battens
Tally Ho at 7:22pm 11.15.23
I replaced my main a few years ago, and went with a full batten sail. North sail recommended the s
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan?
Alan Gomes at 6:40pm 11.15.23
I seem to remember the same. Made me think of RichH and did a search. Yan 2GM20F Secondary Filter H
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan?
Bob S at 6:35pm 11.15.23
I had read that the filter material breaks down over time. Don't recall any specifics, but I do rem
C25 jib downhaul routing
Joe at 5:24pm 11.15.23
Thank you! I was planning on running them both to the starboard side, where my halyard run to , bu
Convert partial battens to full battens
Joe at 5:22pm 11.15.23
My mainsail has two full battens on top. The bottom two are partial. So the outhaul has purpose in
Head Sail Furler for my Hunter 23
isaksp00 at 5:08pm 11.15.23
Mine has a Harken furler and I'm not familiar with the CDI. However, I don't think you have to worry
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan?
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:47pm 11.15.23
reality check - while there is no consensus on filter lifespan, it is what it is - a cheap device to
Noisy Isolation Transformer on 2004 Hunter 36
George Braun at 4:22pm 11.15.23
on our 2008 H36 the isolation xfrmr (we have 2 because of aircon on separate 30A circuit) are mounte
Head Sail Furler for my Hunter 23
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:14pm 11.15.23
As a former dealer for Hunter on the 23 wing keel, I would suggest the Crusing Design or CDI FF2 F
Noisy Isolation Transformer on 2004 Hunter 36
AndyL at 4:01pm 11.15.23
We have the same model and year and our isolation transformer is in the port locker on the swim plat
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
xavpil at 3:59pm 11.15.23
xavpil, how old are your carbon foam batteries? Do they still hold a charge? I bought the boat la
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
xavpil at 3:57pm 11.15.23
Yes. They are not reliable. I know you are planning a long cruise, I would not trust them for that.
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
kappykaplan at 3:35pm 11.15.23
The problem is they will suddenly fail to hold a usable charge. Tks, Dave. I've only dealt with F
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
dlochner at 3:33pm 11.15.23
xavpil, how old are your carbon foam batteries? Do they still hold a charge? The problem is they
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
dlochner at 3:32pm 11.15.23
if I understand correctly you advise to get rid of them for lack of reliability? Yes. They are no
Battery: Firefly Carbon Foam
kappykaplan at 3:30pm 11.15.23
if I understand correctly you advise to get rid of them for lack of reliability? Then I returned

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