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Panamax at 5:08am 04.21.15
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In September I purchased a 2005 Hunter 36 which I plan on using for cruising in the Pacific NW. The
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Anyone know the total cooling liquid quantity (gallons or ltrs) of a Hunter 38 (2008) including the
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Just opened the furler for the first time in the 23.5 this afternoon. Probably a 10-12kt wind. The b
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We are trying to order a replacement window for our Port Side Fixed Window. Does anyone happen to kn
njlarry at 9:48pm 04.20.15
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What is the correct way to measure for thru hull diameters? I want to replace the thru hull under t
jmseas at 9:00pm 04.20.15
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Curious if anyone has actually bought/installed/used the new Raritan "Fresh Head" yet. I'm about to
leevin100 at 8:19pm 04.20.15
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I'm assuming an autopilot system can be installed on the 26M. Any suggestions for a good make, mode
leevin100 at 7:47pm 04.20.15
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My wife and I are thinking about purchasing a MacGregor 26 M and were wondering how many people it c
Chadyourbuilder at 7:17pm 04.20.15
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I am new to sailing and I bought a 2000 hunter 290 last fall. I need to get a sink for the bathroo
Bob M. at 7:12pm 04.20.15
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I do a lot of singlehanding, but have just purchased an asymmetrical spinnaker. Looking for some op
hunter healer at 6:44pm 04.20.15
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I have an Oday with a Universal Diesel motor and recent purchase. attempted to start the motor and w
danb2k at 6:16pm 04.20.15
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Hi All: We spend a lot of time at the mooring on our Catalina 36. We run the refrigerator whenever
smokey73 at 6:09pm 04.20.15
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Sorry for the long post: I'm hoping Maine will be able to clarify a few things. I believe he consi
Bad Obsession at 5:52pm 04.20.15
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At the end of last season I was having issues with my outboard. On the last day of my trip she stop
Kermit at 5:41pm 04.20.15
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Ward H at 5:40pm 04.20.15
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A few times I've posted about my issues with my centerboard getting stuck in the up position. 1st y
rmilavsky at 5:38pm 04.20.15
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Hi. I am looking at buying a Catalina 270. i do alot of solo sailing. A dumb question, but it app
mzych at 5:22pm 04.20.15
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I recently bought an oday 25, but im trying to buy a new mainsail and I was told by previous owner t
captain chaos at 5:19pm 04.20.15
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Catalina 22s, Iron Mountain Yacht Club (IMYC) is trying to develop a fleet of Cat 22s for our racing
escape42 at 4:20pm 04.20.15
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I have a Seafarer 24. The mast seems to me loose at the foot. When I jiggle the stern facing side th

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Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
dlochner at 9:29am 11.26.23
I think I can add one more case for the less expensive LA to LFP DC-DC. If the existing alternator
Keel Trunk Removal 2006 Catalina 22 Sport
Robert D at 9:22am 11.26.23
Okay, got a little more info for ya. Of course, so far, I'm just replying to myself. Maybe this litt
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
Johann at 8:43am 11.26.23
There are 2 cases in which the LA to LFP route make some sense. If the boat is frequently at a mari
2GM20F engine issue
dlochner at 8:38am 11.26.23
Check the transmission fluid. If it is black you may have burned up a cluctch plate. Reversing into
ID this old boat please
dlochner at 8:32am 11.26.23
At 30' it would be a half-tonner. The HIN should be real helpful.
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
dlochner at 8:31am 11.26.23
This is exactly my goal, all of these are my priorities. Sorry about the detour on the Zeus. I h
ID this old boat please
FastOlson at 8:23am 11.26.23
Voting with Claude, except that I would date the design from the mid-70's. Can you get close enough
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
SoSound at 7:28am 11.26.23
what make engine?
dmax at 7:12am 11.26.23
One design flaw in this engine is the crankcase ventilation. The hose attaches to the air filter an
2GM20F engine issue
kloudie1 at 7:02am 11.26.23
If you are sure the sea water side is free flowing, you could have a bad thermostat, water pump, loo
ID this old boat please
kloudie1 at 6:38am 11.26.23
One of the "1/4 Ton" class racers from the 80's-90's.. I don't know what it is.
So, I pulled the trigger on an "X2Power" lithium battery.
Gene Neill at 5:51am 11.26.23
@Gene Neill has a Catalina 22 with an outboard ... The prudent course of action would be to discon
2GM20F engine issue
Davidasailor26 at 4:58am 11.26.23
One other thought on the transmission - do you have a feathering prop? If so it could just be that t
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
dlochner at 4:57am 11.26.23
2GM20F engine issue
Davidasailor26 at 4:23am 11.26.23
1. Have you checked the mixing elbow itself? It could be clogged and explain why all the hoses up to
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib
caverun at 3:31am 11.26.23
For what it is worth I had the dimensions of my original Doyle jib from my '98 260. This is with the
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
SoSound at 9:18pm 11.25.23
1991 H42 with Heart interface Freedom 20 inverter charger- I think i have a problem!
Stu Jackson at 8:48pm 11.25.23
How is it wired into your system? For my Freedom 15, I use the ATS for all incoming and sent the ou
what make engine?
dlochner at 6:52pm 11.25.23
Hey this one has a vacuum attachment! More engines should come with this! :facepalm:;) ucked into t
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers?
dlochner at 6:48pm 11.25.23
I an not a fan of Battle Born or Dakota. But they have good marketing departments. :biggrin:

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