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ESampsel at 7:13am 10.11.23
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Hi, Does anyone know where I can purchase spare parts for an old Navico WP 100 Autopilot? Specifical
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Hi, Does anyone know where I can purchase spare parts for an old Navico WP 100 Autopilot? Specifica
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Does the United States Coast Guard, Navy, etc. have any authority to board or detain a foreign perso
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I cannot get my genoa sail down. It looks like I have good size gap between a couple of profurl furl
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Preforming winterization of the water system on my 2011 Beneteau 40, had the electric heater and hai
JohnK Austin TX at 2:36pm 10.10.23
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Hello all, I have compiled my test-sail results on sailboats I short listed for my next boat that in
Panera at 2:18pm 10.10.23
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I've been chasing a coolant drip associated with the expansion tank. After each cruise, there is co
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Hitting Mexico's West Coast Mountains will kill Hurricane Lidia, before entering the Gulf. Jim...
officebob at 10:33am 10.10.23
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Just wondering how much slower the Beneteau First 21 Classic is, versus the Beneteau First 21 swing
Phips at 9:55am 10.10.23
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Hi all, New owner, new to forum, so apologies if this was answered already 20 time... but can't find
Juice6576 at 7:10am 10.10.23
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So I am going down the Seadek rabbit hole for my Marlow Hunter 37. I made the cockpit templates befo
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JamesG161 at 6:51am 10.10.23
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Small Disturbance in Gulf.
jssailem at 6:38am 10.10.23
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I had this map pop up on my Computer today. I thought it would be fun to share. There is a lot of wa
Scubagirl62 at 5:46am 10.10.23
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May sound like a dumb question, but can a P-23 fit in a 101 inch dock? I know the beam is 8'6" but t
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Davenport at 4:35pm 10.09.23
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Just got a Hunter 260 which I always wants with some welded on loops. It's too big to fit in mast g
McPhee at 12:16pm 10.09.23
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I have two sets of tracks for my 2005 Hunter 33. It looks like the jib should typically be routed on
McPhee at 12:13pm 10.09.23
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I'm looking to upgrade my lines and rigging for my 2005 Hunter 33. I found the appropriate lengths i
Monsterfish at 11:17am 10.09.23
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Does anyone know where would it be best to look for this part? I attached two pics. Sorry, I am not
AlainC at 10:14am 10.09.23
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Where would I find the hull number of my Hunter 30? I have a 1989 Hunter 30 but wonder if it is a 30

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Dinghy conundrum
Rick D at 9:54am 09.19.25
I have towed a hard dink through open ocean for 30 years. I use a bridle from each stern cleat. It's
Downwind angles
RussC at 9:40am 09.19.25
Lots of interesting comments for me to mull over. thank you! I wasn't aware that some of the more b
Dumb Question
capta at 9:37am 09.19.25
That is there as a floor for a shower. There should be a drain in the floor, and a sump below that w
Dumb Question
Foswick at 9:29am 09.19.25
It looks like that is a grate designed to keep you off the floor and allow drainage under the feet.
Dumb Question
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:08am 09.19.25
Why have a wooden floor mat in the head? Doesn't it make it much harder to keep clean and sanitary
Dumb Question
BigEasy at 8:52am 09.19.25
Why have a wooden floor mat in the head? Agree that it would be more difficult to clean as compa
Hunter 38 Rudder Gland?
marcham at 8:32am 09.19.25
It's probably depicted in the owners manual....
AC power tripping
Caboteur at 8:16am 09.19.25
Would you have an automatic resetting GFCI? Once tripped the circuit remains open until you shut off
Winterizing the Jabsco Manual Toilet
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:55am 09.19.25
Applying a bit of heat using a blow dryer unless you really know what you're doing with a heat gun w
Downwind angles
BarryL at 7:54am 09.19.25
Hello, As you have guessed, this is not an easy answer. Maximizing VMG is the goal but you don't wa
Refrigeration upgrade - H33
Maurice Doran at 7:29am 09.19.25
Thanks for the info. Looks very similar to the OEM fridge in our boat. I was hoping to get something
Downwind angles
Joe at 7:03am 09.19.25
This is a good time to get acquainted with your GPS' VMG (Velocity Made Good) function. There ar
Lithium Batteries
Maine Sail at 6:42am 09.19.25
Furler line selection
jssailem at 6:29am 09.19.25
I would not think tension on your halyard would cause an issue on your bearings. Adequate tension on
Furler line selection
jssailem at 6:27am 09.19.25
My Furler calls for liquid soap and water to flush dirt from the delrin bearings. This improves thei
Downwind angles
jssailem at 6:06am 09.19.25
The suggested angles are great places to start. Then compare the chosen angle to your VMG for the wa
AC power tripping
jssailem at 5:57am 09.19.25
Thermal breaks indicate resistance in the line. The age of a breaker and bad or corrosion on the con
AC power tripping
DaveJ at 5:07am 09.19.25
New 1988 oday 240 owner, first boat
GregL564 at 4:52am 09.19.25
Congratulations on your purchase! I've had my 240 for quite a few years, but alas, no overnighters
Funny Friday!!!
Kermit at 4:47am 09.19.25

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