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I'm planning on painting the hull of my cat27. This will be my first go at it. I've watched countl
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Where can I get a simple stern ladder for my C30? I've looked around at other boats and see them
Live Wire at 2:59pm 05.15.14
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Need information about removing and replacing existing 26 gallon water tank.
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There is room in the existing panel to install one back by the starboard rear winch. Is there a way
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The installer and I are trying to figure out where to put everything. A couple of questions: 1. M
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Greetings All, We are looking at buying a new (used) boat; C42 1999 or newer. So off we go sa
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I have a love-hate affair with my Dutchman system and as I age gracefully I find myself wanting to a
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Hi Everyone, I am looking for a idea for convert my 26X for tiller. If someone has any idea fro des
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The COLREGS offer a variety of options for navigation lights on a < 12m sailboat, but as I already h
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Hi - I am preparing to purchase a 1993 Catalina 270 and am planning on storing it on our 8000 pound
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having trouble our boat will not hold course with our wheel helm auto pilot our hunter 29.5 seems t
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I've decided to pull the head to replace a broken lower thermostat flange housing. I've replaced hea
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chuter at 7:39am 05.15.14
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The Hunter logo on the sides of the cabin on my 1985, 23' boat are in need of replacement. Might an
Pcalvin1966 at 7:15am 05.15.14
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What size bolt or pin do I need to put in the swing keel in down position it will be in a slip so it
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Does anyone know which brand got the shortest ' slimmest AA batteries (i.e. 49.2mm x 13.5mm)? The st
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I have a 1980 Hunter 27 with a Renault diesel engine. The stuffing gland is leaking so lots of water
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I have a 1988 Catalina 28. Engine is Universal M3-20. My mechanic pulled the coolant water pump
pacerow at 3:03pm 05.14.14
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Two questions. Since the VIN# wasn't placed on the transoms until 1972, where would I find it on the

Recent Replies

"Portable" Anchor Light?
Alan Gomes at 2:29pm 07.21.23
Cool. So the exorbitant price was worth it. :) I paid like $45 for the "White Polar Star 40 Navi
Windows
Ralph Johnstone at 2:24pm 07.21.23
It's not an old wive's tale, it's well documented, scientifically, and has been know for over 50 ye
Windows
Badger Dolphin at 2:16pm 07.21.23
Thanks for the quick responses. Any special acrylic i.e. cast? What thickness? Did the replacemen
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA   (1)
rgranger at 2:16pm 07.21.23
We had a school of dolphins dancing in our bow wake today it was beautiful
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe
Paulam at 2:08pm 07.21.23
All is well found it and close - Nanaimo, BC :)
Windows
jviss at 1:40pm 07.21.23
Yep, if we believed in old wive's tales we would have. It's not an old wive's tale, it's well docu
Ignition panel replacement
Ralph Johnstone at 1:40pm 07.21.23
Does anyone know a source for a replacement panel? Cannot even guess what this looks like but if
Windows
Ralph Johnstone at 1:35pm 07.21.23
So, did you guys who made your own replacement acrylic lenses actually stress relieve them, to prev
"Portable" Anchor Light?
jviss at 1:26pm 07.21.23
Yes, that does appear to be the case. I also suspect they are the only ones. Small market for after
Hunter 40.5 Steering Quadrant Cover Removal
Rich Stidger at 1:25pm 07.21.23
And just to be clear - it was the wire bundle under the binnacle that was leaking? It was the bund
"Portable" Anchor Light?
thinwater at 1:22pm 07.21.23
That's interesting. It's my understanding that when Dr. LED produces bulbs for particular fixtures
Windows
jviss at 1:17pm 07.21.23
So, did you guys who made your own replacement acrylic lenses actually stress relieve them, to preve
"Portable" Anchor Light?
jviss at 1:15pm 07.21.23
Not USCG legal. Does not meet the brightness requirements. They have to be tested for compliance.
Windows
Ralph Johnstone at 1:14pm 07.21.23
I made a cheap plywood template and then used a trace bit on a router to cut mine out from larger s
170 Motor Mount Fasteners
rsmithfh at 1:13pm 07.21.23
Haha sold.
"Portable" Anchor Light?
thinwater at 1:04pm 07.21.23
https://defender.com/en_us/davis-instruments-mega-light-led-utility-light-exterior-3300 Not USCG
170 Motor Mount Fasteners
stickinthemud57 at 12:56pm 07.21.23
I'm going to go with pan head for two reasons: 1. That is what was on my 170. 2. I don't know what
"Portable" Anchor Light?
jviss at 12:53pm 07.21.23
I've often pondered the question of what is "USCG legal": The Coast Guard has said: "Use of light
I have an 21' American Fiberglass
stickinthemud57 at 12:53pm 07.21.23
My main sail is outfitted with two reef points, plus a gromet near the tack to make more trim adjus

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