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alfreddiaz at 11:52am 05.30.14
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I bought my first sailboat, a Catalina 25 Swing Keel. As the title states, it has an electric winch.
Jim Seamans at 10:40am 05.30.14
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The powder coating on my pedestal base is flaking off. Called Lewmar and they suggest taking it apar
Hydro Therapy at 10:35am 05.30.14
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This is my first year docking the boat. It's also the first year I used a sail cover on the main sai
dpaquin at 10:16am 05.30.14
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I don't quite understand how the engine alternator charges the batteries on my 42 Hunter with the op
Dave Stromquist at 8:20am 05.30.14
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I need to grease my winch handle operated backstay adjuster and cannot locate a manufacturer I.D. on
jimfrankelly at 7:05am 05.30.14
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I need to replace the hinges on the port seat of my 2002 Hunter 270 (same as Hunter 260). The bolts
jimfrankelly at 6:56am 05.30.14
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I have used a level to check the mast rake on my 2002 Hunter 270 (the lead keel version of the Hunte
dlewis812 at 6:35am 05.30.14
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after engaging the autopilot the clutch lever will not stay in gear (flips right up once auto is eng
TropicalSeattle at 6:17am 05.30.14
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Does anyone know: - why simrad discontinued their VHF/autopilot remote WR20? - if there is any alter
captainmurph at 6:09am 05.30.14
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Since I'm doing a bit of mast down rigging and replacing wiring/antenna, I have my wooden spreaders
MitchM at 5:18am 05.30.14
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In May 2012, we invested in 2 expensive Lifeline XT31's (135 aH each) as house batteries. I
suttonski at 4:04am 05.30.14
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Hi, I am installing a Webasto AirTop 3900 heater on my Beneteau 361 and would like to find out how t
suttonski at 4:02am 05.30.14
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Hi, I am installing a Webasto AirTop 3900 heater on my 361 and would like to find out how to install
braol at 12:27am 05.30.14
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So my move from Okinawa, Japan to the Great Lakes Naval Station is moving into high-gear. My boat,
Mark Maulden at 9:06pm 05.29.14
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shot this with a wide angle lens just messing around with the camera. Thought it was a rather cool
Akapeterc at 8:57pm 05.29.14
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Anyone know where you can buy or if it's possible to buy the thru hull windows in the rear cabin of
MastBandit at 8:46pm 05.29.14
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I'm looking for some insight on what size battery I should get for my 23' Venture. Electronics inclu
holdech at 7:10pm 05.29.14
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Is it realistic to assume I can bend 1 1/2 inch trident hose in a 6 inch radius? That would eliminat
barret bondon at 6:33pm 05.29.14
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Water in the keel of a 1973 Pearson 30. As I was ready to fiberglass the very bottom forwa
Pilotocopilot at 6:20pm 05.29.14
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It's no wonder Hunter has a bad rep. After converting our 37 to a sloop and utilizing the track the

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I need a good chili recipe...
jviss at 11:48am 07.26.23
I never did get the recipes for these chilis but you can probably Google the names to get the ingr
New Boat, Custom Work? Good or bad for me?   (2)
RustyPepper23 at 11:40am 07.26.23
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Replacing Raymarine ST50 Tridata display.
Ward H at 11:27am 07.26.23
I went through this with my boat when I bought it. It came with ST50 instruments which worked spradi
I need a good chili recipe...   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:27am 07.26.23
I never did get the recipes for these chilis but you can probably Google the names to get the ingre
H41 inner forestay?
jericks3 at 11:04am 07.26.23
Hell yeah. Appreciate the pics too. It will be nice. I was able to find a drawing of the chain plate
How do you prove you can sail a boat?
jviss at 10:48am 07.26.23
most likely to have a limited knowledge of boating laws and regulations, rental boat operators I'm
How do you prove you can sail a boat?
dlochner at 10:46am 07.26.23
From the California Boater Card FAQ: Q: Who will be exempt from needing a Boater Card? A: Accordin
H41 inner forestay?   (2)
Windpilot at 10:44am 07.26.23
B&R rig does not need running backstays, i don't have the dimensions, I had my sailmaker design it.
How do you prove you can sail a boat?
jviss at 10:21am 07.26.23
From the California Boater Card FAQ: Q: Who will be exempt from needing a Boater Card? A: According
H41 inner forestay?
jericks3 at 9:48am 07.26.23
I suppose. Did you end up adding running back stays or changing the rigging at all. Appreciate the a
H41 inner forestay?
Windpilot at 9:35am 07.26.23
Chainplate was made by Seatek, cost of that part was insignificant compared to everything else.
How do you prove you can sail a boat?
LloydB at 9:10am 07.26.23
Does this apply to out of state boaters in CA? So this rule only applies to Californians so everybod
Hunter 386 Throttle/Shifter cable replacement
Gary Ryan at 9:00am 07.26.23
Hi Jim....Yanmar 3JH3E 40HP
Another What is It?
Jacktar at 8:28am 07.26.23
Windless aft of hawsepipe also not logical unless you are hoisting anchor at side of bow instead of
Capping a Black Water Tank's Access to Macerator
Hayden Watson at 8:21am 07.26.23
On my 88 C30 the macerator was threaded into the T-fitting out of the tank. I unscrewed the macerat
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin)
Hayden Watson at 8:17am 07.26.23
On my tiller boats, I used a good piece of nylon dock line that was looped over one stern cleat ran
Hunter smile / keel movement
JamesG161 at 8:14am 07.26.23
Oops I was wrong, sorry. Your keel is inside your Fiberglass hull. Jim...
Another What is It?
LakeShark at 8:13am 07.26.23
Hey Will. I checked after your comment and see that there are several screws several inches aft of
Hunter 386 Throttle/Shifter cable replacement
JamesG161 at 8:00am 07.26.23
What size engine do you have and model number? Jim...
Hunter smile / keel movement   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:53am 07.26.23
On your boat. ..

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