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CamaroMan at 8:27am 08.09.23
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Hi there.. Can anyone supply the size/specs rear seal for the kanzaki transmission? Thanks
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Top down kite on our 270. The top down furler and bowsprit were all crafted in house, and the kite
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Purchased Northern 29 (built 1981) equiped with Universal Atomic Diesel Model 5411, cools with raw f
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Took my very nice ODay 28 to a marine for some work that had all steel docks. Single handed the tri
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Anyone else into watches? I always wanted a high end watch, a Rolex or an Omega. So, about 13 year
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I have a 1976 Cat-22 that appears to have the original keel winch. The winch handle rotates clockwis
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In the following text, what does DWSA/DISP mean? I assume that SA/DISP is sail area to displacement.
ChuckCleElum at 11:30am 08.08.23
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I have a 1973 30' C%C - need a replacement prop shaft strut! does anyone know of a used one, the des
Mike G. at 9:41am 08.08.23
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Just installed a Shurllfo Aqua King II (model 4158-153-E75) fresh water pump. We were told that it
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Looking at a 2002 212. It has a hull crack from the shear line down to the keel and has a mirroring
henri at 6:00am 08.08.23
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Hello, On my hunter I have a fridge in AC with water cooling. This type of compressors usually take
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85 Catalina 30 univ. m25. did some major work on the engine such as new motor mounts, new trans, cle
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Hello, I have recently acquired a vessel (Leif 8') made by Shell Boats LLC, made in 1987. I am pr
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I am having a difficult time tracking down a bareboat catamaran from southern Florida (Miami) to Bim
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Dave at 1:39pm 08.07.23
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Folks, Just a gentle reminder about selling items in the forums. Forum rules prohibit advertising i
KILOTRADER at 12:54pm 08.07.23
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In October of 2004, my wife and I bought a 2000 Hunter 45' CC in New Orleans on Lake Pontchartrain.
Dean Strong at 12:52pm 08.07.23
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I'm chasing down a longstanding leak, and believe it could be coming from the genoa track, so I'm go
Dean Strong at 12:51pm 08.07.23
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I'm chasing down a longstanding leak, and believe it could be coming from the genoa track, so I'm go
bankshortonia at 12:30pm 08.07.23
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just bought a late '80's C 16 and have a significant leak but can't find it. The plug in the back i

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Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
Project_Mayhem at 7:05pm 08.28.25
If placing the connector on the aft side of the mast, the height should be considered so it doesnt i
135 jib for an O'day 222?
kveach at 7:04pm 08.28.25
Well I got to the boat a couple of days ago and took photos and measurements. we'll see what the sai
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 7:02pm 08.28.25
Kermit I open the grill today and there was a toad living under the cover. I captured it. Put it in
Cruise Port Everett to Port Ludlow
Terry Cox at 6:28pm 08.28.25
Wonderful tine of the year. Great fun..
Its funny Friday!
Kermit at 5:51pm 08.28.25
What if they really aren't stars, but just some holes poked in the top of the container so we can br
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector
dlochner at 4:29pm 08.28.25
The tripping hazard could be minimized by moving the wire and connectors to the aft side of the mast
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
Davenport at 4:24pm 08.28.25
the online hunter store has a h260 forestay for $170, I just can't tell if that will work inside a r
Merit 22 owners
jssailem at 3:49pm 08.28.25
I felt right at home, Hayden.
Monark M1 14 Buoyancy
jssailem at 3:48pm 08.28.25
Sailboats are exempt from the mandatory design flotation requirement. If a builder wants to install
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
walt at 3:36pm 08.28.25
The forestay gets bent back and forth with jib sail pressure. Add on a furler sleeve and it tends to
Protecting the mast light connector and VHF connector   (2)
dyelaine at 3:25pm 08.28.25
Thanks for the suggestions and the warning about tripping. The right-hand turn is a good idea and wo
Water in grid not reaching bilge pump
Calif. Ted at 1:47pm 08.28.25
Generally builders put "limber holes" thru such barriers in the hull such that everything drains to
Water in grid not reaching bilge pump
Jon Singer at 1:38pm 08.28.25
I'm not familiar with your boat's bilge but I'm in the process of eliminating a similar issue. The
Cruise Port Everett to Port Ludlow
kappykaplan at 12:59pm 08.28.25
Sounds like a grand adventure, John! :beer:
Water in grid not reaching bilge pump
Project_Mayhem at 12:06pm 08.28.25
I'm not familiar with your boat's bilge but I'm in the process of eliminating a similar issue. The b
Control panel Beneteau
GaserX at 11:02am 08.28.25
We had our panel replaced a few years ago after a nearby lightning strike. At the time (2018) the p
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
rgranger at 10:51am 08.28.25
@Davenport This SBO site is owned by former Hunter employees and they have the build list. They ca
Control panel Beneteau
marcham at 10:29am 08.28.25
When it goes to sleep the backlight is off but the LCD segments are still on, so the data is shown,
Control panel Beneteau
marcham at 10:27am 08.28.25
Is h260 forestay used without modification in jib furlers, usually?
JoeWhite at 10:12am 08.28.25
No modification required for forestry but must cut the foil to size. To put the forstay through, I

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