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Paul Mermelstein at 12:23am 07.14.14
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If you have gone throught Kent Narrows in the last month or so, please comment on depth, marker plac
Joshua_Diaz at 10:14pm 07.13.14
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Hello all. I own a 1975 Irwin 26' 1040. i noticed water in the bilge coming in at about 1-2 gallons/
jrevkin at 9:54pm 07.13.14
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I did the raw water pump reorientation described by Joker460, to enhance the ability to get at the i
raleighhunter170 at 8:01pm 07.13.14
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Ok...forgive me for my ignorance, but I just bought a 170 this summer. I keep my boat in the water a
agprice22 at 7:57pm 07.13.14
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As anyone added an anchor roller to his 272? I am interested in adding one to my 1987 272. If you ha
raleighhunter170 at 7:49pm 07.13.14
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Ok...forgive me for my ignorance, but I just bought a 170 this summer. I keep my boat in the water
CaptDon01 at 7:15pm 07.13.14
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Getting ready to make way for Catalina Island next weekend,(no, not the "Catalina's to Catalina" cru
Okey6772 at 7:14pm 07.13.14
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Any advise or plans for DIY project to build a companionway door for our Catalina 30. Thks
ChangsinLattitudes at 6:58pm 07.13.14
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Went out for a sail today and while motoring out, noticed the oil pressure was a lot lower than norm
phxfan at 6:39pm 07.13.14
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Help Me Rhonda-- 73 Cat22, hull lnumber 3605 non slip is hellowing badly, gel coat on storage dooor
B473 at 6:18pm 07.13.14
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Holding Plates 2005 473 Does anyone know who would have made the plates in my boat? 2005 Oceanis 4
SpenserSpratlin at 5:53pm 07.13.14
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I've been sailing on a Hunter 23, and we've been having some problems with the boat, so we decided t
Sock Puppet at 5:53pm 07.13.14
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My boat has a transducer for the depth sounder mounted on the bottom of the hull. It was wired to t
dlochner at 5:22pm 07.13.14
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Greetings, Looking for thoughts about installing a Balmar Smart Gauge. The gauge is going to be i
rmwac at 5:16pm 07.13.14
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We have an '84 Catalina 30 with the fabulous 80's tan 'Plaid' pattern. The cushions are in excellen
pupluv at 4:33pm 07.13.14
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Please forgive my ignorance but what is an "end tie"? I think it's like a slip except there's a floa
DAVA390 at 3:34pm 07.13.14
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Purchased a 1988 Precision 23 last spring. Previous owner bought a new main from Scott sails in Anna
IH82BL8 at 12:55pm 07.13.14
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This weekend I recommissioned my fresh water storage tank and water heater. I filled them and turne
sailfree20770 at 12:38pm 07.13.14
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From what I've read so far, the 3 best options for plastic lens sealants are: 3M 4000 Dow Corning 79
RaccoonTOF at 12:14pm 07.13.14
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Hurricane Arthur claimed the starboard primary winch on my 1975 Cheoy Lee/Luders 36 ketch. We recov

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Fixing ST-60 Depth Sounder on Hunter 33 2006
Ralph Johnstone at 10:44am 08.14.23
The reason for this is that the failure was a result of a design flaw on my Hunter 33 2006 In all
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
dmax at 10:42am 08.14.23
Those look so slick I am now determined to find a place on the boat where I can install grab rails
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:38am 08.14.23
I just bought these, Those look so slick I am now determined to find a place on the boat where I
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310
Ralph Johnstone at 10:35am 08.14.23
There are 2 standards, one European and one US. And how easy it would be if @CharlieAnn were will
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310
dlochner at 10:27am 08.14.23
Most sending units and guages are 33-240 ohms. (Check amzn), go to radioshack and get a 100 ohm re
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310
obxjeff at 10:22am 08.14.23
Most sending units and guages are 33-240 ohms. (Check amzn), go to radioshack and get a 100 ohm res
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
DRhoads at 10:20am 08.14.23
Mine came with them. very handy both in or out of the water.
Has This Happend to You?
DRhoads at 10:12am 08.14.23
After inspection each winter I wrap the last part all the way to the connection to the furler with c
Funny Friday!!!
Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 08.14.23
That was the original Rube Goldberg contraption. It was like watching two locomotives on the same t
Trailer Capacity Estimates?
Project_Mayhem at 9:16am 08.14.23
I certainly wouldn't mind an extra few inches on either side for sight though! I often tow a 8' wi
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jibes138 at 9:04am 08.14.23
My primary bilge pump is located behind the engine bulk head on a shelf. Is that where your friend
Top Down Furler
Meriachee at 9:03am 08.14.23
There are some construction pictures on the Wordpress blog. Feel free to read all about it here: ht
Trailer Capacity Estimates?
SantaCruzin at 8:32am 08.14.23
That is a great call on the trailer width. I've been using the trailer I got for a few weeks now wit
Rechargeable
Project_Mayhem at 8:18am 08.14.23
@jviss has a good suggestion for a dinghy pump. I have one of those and I use it to top off my din
Topside Teak Trim
Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 08.14.23
A few suggestions for low maintenance... 1. Plastic lumber that looks like teak. Check Menards as th
Thoughts on chart tables?
shemandr at 8:07am 08.14.23
... I still am a believer in Paper Chartbooks as batteries are not required. I do have the Chartbo
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
dlochner at 7:54am 08.14.23
Go simple. A couple of short pieces of line attached to the boat and hanging over the swim platform
Low fresh water pressure
artboas at 7:52am 08.14.23
I have very los pressure both on dock water and from onboard pressure pump. I checked my filter b
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
jviss at 7:49am 08.14.23
If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consi
Swim platform grab rails anyone?
dmax at 7:47am 08.14.23
If you're looking for some handles, I just bought these, the quality is excellent (especially consid

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