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HonourWay at 7:58pm 06.16.14
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Only hours after a pump out, the head has not been used, the aft waste tank is full of water. Does
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All, When mast was down years back, the prebend was set before stepping the mast. Can prebend be
paulj at 7:30pm 06.16.14
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I installed new step pads........... paulj :troll:
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Hello to all 37C owners. I've jut joined the blog
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Ok, this might be a dumb question but I'm replacing the mixing elbow on my 28.5 and want to replace
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The last couple of times I took my boat out, when I turned the key on there was no alarm only silen
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We have a Hunter 29.5 with the stern rail seats. We want to get a BBQ for the boat and were looking
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I have a Catalina 16.5 Capri. I purchased a model without a keel, so it has a centerboard that I can
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We were out this weekend in our new used Hunter 320 and one of the rope clutch handle broke off. We
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Need rigging instructions for capri 16.5 Thank you
Jared1048 at 3:56pm 06.16.14
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I'm looking at adding a 100 watt panel on my dodger then 1 or possibly 2 (200) watt panels where a b
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I just purchased a capri 14.2 and it 7s missing a few pieces. That is making it difficult to pictur
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Just recently purchased a 76 Javelin in very good condition. However, after trailering it home today
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Just recently purchased a 76 Javelin in very good condition. However, after trailering it home toda
Larry D Calander at 2:52pm 06.16.14
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Do I have to lower my mast in order to remove my jib sail. Hunter 260?
sailcapt340 at 2:41pm 06.16.14
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On my 2000 340.. My tachometer suddenly stopped registering over 1000 RPM. The engine ( Yanmar 3GM3
Amante34 at 2:25pm 06.16.14
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Looking for a little input on a cutlass bearing removal and replacement for H34. So I bought a 83
bsautter at 2:11pm 06.16.14
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Hello All, I was recently gifted a Spindrift daysailer 17 from my uncle. He is in very poor heal
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I just sold my Hunter 33 and am looking at a 2005 Catalina 387. Looking for information on the good,
sailski3 at 1:31pm 06.16.14
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Hello All I am a recent owner of a Scanmar 35 with a Volvo model 2003 Diesel engine. I love the boa

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Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:57am 05.29.23
If anyone has a 23.5 Hunter, would you measure the anchor locker and post the dimensions how big the
Jib furler basics and maint   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:56am 05.29.23
I had my Spinnaker Halyard loop over the Jib Halyard and foul it. This picture may help clarify.
Furling Head Stay Tension
shemandr at 9:46am 05.29.23
I think the starting point is to make sure the spar is centered port to starboard by hoisting a tape
Jib furler basics and maint   (1)
bonkle at 9:18am 05.29.23
Any idea what will happen if I remove this retaining rig? Will the bearing balls fall out everywhere
alternator and wiring
Hello Below at 9:15am 05.29.23
I think Im going to swap out the alternator to a Balmar 80, get the Balmar regulator and research a
What is at the top of my mast.
rlongfield at 9:01am 05.29.23
@Joe Thank you, VHF antenna wasn't even a thought. wonder where the radio was located in the cabin
What is at the top of my mast.
rlongfield at 8:59am 05.29.23
If you decide to add a VHF, these instructions are about the best on how to make a new cable. http
Weeping keel   (1)
eherlihy at 8:48am 05.29.23
The original design of the 34 used a cast iron (7.874g/cc) keel. When O'day switched to lead (11.34g
alternator and wiring
Johnb at 8:28am 05.29.23
Jeff, your repeatedly state that your engine would not start so you are going to change the alternat
Electrical upgrades
Ralph Johnstone at 8:25am 05.29.23
Did you mean to say it would consume 120Ah? 5A continuously for 24hrs? Oh crap, I can't even do b
What is at the top of my mast.
rlongfield at 8:23am 05.29.23
I think Joe is right about the device. For the iOS issue- just go straight to the website. It works
Window Replacement Installation Advice
cdn_bacon at 8:23am 05.29.23
You've got to wonder about someone in Florida in mid July who has previously used VHB on a complete
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?)
Clutch Cargo at 8:23am 05.29.23
On our 85 the OEM transducers were under the forward part of the starboard settee. That was a pretty
alternator and wiring
Ralph Johnstone at 8:17am 05.29.23
Take it slow, think this out on paper, and you'll get through this alive. Nothing is more frustrati
Furling Head Stay Tension
Mclovin at 8:16am 05.29.23
Thanks for this info. I have the manual but it seems general (no real starting points). Your sugg
Furling Head Stay Tension
Mclovin at 8:11am 05.29.23
Selden has a tuning guide for the B&R rig. Somewhere on one of my computers I have it. I will sea
Jib furler basics and maint   (3)
bonkle at 7:57am 05.29.23
My spinnaker halyard and jib halyard are the same color. I thought the jib halyard was just the woun
Electrical upgrades
morbidfollower at 7:56am 05.29.23
Morbid, are you able to raise those 50W panels high enough that the starboard panel aims to port, a
Flush head with tank water   (1)
CurtisC at 7:25am 05.29.23
Concur with Apex, but make sure your system has a vented loop between the toilet flush pump and the

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