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I installed a LED anchor light yesterday and had a question regarding operation and design. After w
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After spring launching I noticed a wire had come off the float switch. It just dead ended after abo
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I have a very simple electrical system on my boat, no outboard, 1 100w panel, a Genasun controller a
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Does anyone know of a source for the fabric piping, for lack of a better term, that runs between the
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Hi all, Re Salt water pump for a Yanmar 3ym30. My parts list says that a new pump p/n is
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New here and to sailing. I just purchased a 1981 33 great deal but with that comes work. The eng kil
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Hello All, We have purchased a 99 Hunter 380 and do not have an owners manual. I have looked onl
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Got a call today about an engine that was "surging" One quick look at the alternator regulator (a b
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Hello everyone, I currently have a 1995 hunter 23.5 At the time I purchased the boat it was without
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Guys, I am a sunfish sailor /Beginner. I am looking at buying an Oday 17 ft daysailer - I am also co
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If any of you follow this site you'll know I posted last fall About whitish smoke and a loss of powe
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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
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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
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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
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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
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after engaging the autopilot the clutch lever will not stay in gear (flips right up once auto is eng
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Does anyone know: - why simrad discontinued their VHF/autopilot remote WR20? - if there is any alter

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H41 inner forestay?   (2)
Windpilot at 4:49pm 07.27.23
218238 I use a German Windpilot Pacific. I worked for him some 25 years ago.
Zinc coating on a Max Prop
kappykaplan at 4:38pm 07.27.23
I use Barnacle Barrier on my Max Prop.
Newport anchorages
jviss at 4:29pm 07.27.23
Newport anchorages
NYSail at 4:22pm 07.27.23
There's always a show in the anchorage when the wind blows. I was there once on my Catalina 36 wit
Unstepping mast in Chicago?
xavpil at 4:07pm 07.27.23
either skyway yacht works, or crowleys, they are a couple blocks apart, last chance before bridges.
Zephyr: PrePurchase Phase on '76 C&C 30.1
shemandr at 3:49pm 07.27.23
Having sailed a bit on the 28 mark I, of that vintage, I agree the hull is tank built but the boat s
Jabsco Electric head troubleshooting
kappykaplan at 3:25pm 07.27.23
Answer to question 3 is yes.
Hunter 386 Throttle/Shifter cable replacement
dchipley at 3:07pm 07.27.23
My wife and I replaced cables on our 1999 - 380. In the direction we did the installation. They ro
Bow thruster and electric winch iestion
NYSail at 2:04pm 07.27.23
We have a thruster, however wife and I seldom use it. Learn the feel of the boat and if you need a t
Newport anchorages
jviss at 2:01pm 07.27.23
Newport anchorages
NYSail at 1:54pm 07.27.23
Last summer, we stayed on a mooring at TPG Conanicut marina in Jamestown, they have a ferry over to
Newport anchorages
NYSail at 1:53pm 07.27.23
Greg How crazy is Block? Thinking of heading there Monday. The weather looks nasty Thursday gusting
Zephyr: PrePurchase Phase on '76 C&C 30.1
Sailfanatic at 1:48pm 07.27.23
I was fortunate enough to own a '76 C&C30 and consider that model a uniquely wonderful boat .... The
H41 inner forestay?
jericks3 at 1:43pm 07.27.23
That is a bummer for sure, and a bit surprising. On my 410 there is a molded/indent spot clearly des
Wind sensor error fix needed
kappykaplan at 1:38pm 07.27.23
It was TWD that was having this extreme shift when tacking. That is puzzling!
How do you prove you can sail a boat?
Dr. D at 12:51pm 07.27.23
Do you have a copy of the bill of sale from the boats you owned? Seems that would be proof of knowle
Wind sensor error fix needed
Dr. D at 12:45pm 07.27.23
My original post has an error. It was TWD that was having this extreme shift when tacking. There w
Battery Confusion..   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:44pm 07.27.23
Hi. This is a simple ask...so please bare with this relatively new boat owner. For background, I

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