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upslims at 8:50am 04.26.14
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On my boom I have a cleat, a ring and a pulley on it. Can anyone tell me what the rigging is for? M
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I ordered the wrong ones if anybody needs these I have 10 of them and will send them to you for free
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I'm working on getting my boat ready to put back in the water and noticed a problem. At the stern th
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I recently purchased "Sweet Dreams", 1997 Hunter 26. I have the owners manual but cannot figure out
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Hi folks. I have a different twist to a common problem. Every time I pump out the head when I retu
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Recently purchased a 2004 Beneteau 323. My question is in regards to the shower drain. There are t
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Interested in utilizing a Lifepo4 battery this season. Not sure what size. Also looking for somethin
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The idling on our Yanmar 3gm30f has suddenly increased to 1.600rpm when starting the engine with the
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Fixed one water leak - failed macerator pump. Now seem to have some water flowing into bilge from dr
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OK i know i have been saying for some time now that you can remove the factory fuel tank by coming t
Jeff21115 at 6:19pm 04.25.14
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Has anyone reupholstered a backrest without taking it off? Would like to wrap it and use Velcro, but
Captain Keith at 5:07pm 04.25.14
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Has anyone replaced their cutless bearing on a 303? Since the shaft does not use a strut this appear
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Anyone changed this themselves? Mine has a slight bulge in it towards the middle. Otherwise it looks
lydiao at 2:35pm 04.25.14
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Diesel is dead. Can I use a 20" long shaft outboard on my catalina or do I need a 25" extra long sha
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do i need a longshaft outboard on a capri 18?
kasishunter30 at 1:37pm 04.25.14
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Hi! I am new to this site and a new Hunter Owner :). I have a quick question.... when I am plugged
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Guys, my 192 has the typical backstay with about an 18" strop from chainplate to triangle bracket, a
kito at 11:39am 04.25.14
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Clean main sail cover
kappykaplan at 12:58pm 07.17.23
I treat my dodger and bimini with 3M 303 every year.
Water proofing zippers....
jviss at 12:56pm 07.17.23
So new bimini zippers leak. What product do people use to waterproof them. thanks Greg You can't
Advice - Sailing from Phillidelpha to Cape May
thinwater at 12:25pm 07.17.23
OK, we are drifting way off topic here! ;) ln our ongoing attempt to provide accurate and useful
Setting up H310 for single handing
GALakesailor at 12:24pm 07.17.23
Next time I see the owner I'll ask what his plans are for Indy J Ed Thank you!
Winch handle safe use
TimFromLI at 12:08pm 07.17.23
My wife got me foldable winch for Father's day. it comes in handy when we race or when you single h
Cleveland Area surveyor recommendation
LloydB at 11:57am 07.17.23
I am surprised but they do that in Portland too; lots of sailboats for sale and sailboats but nobody
Topside paint
Hollyberry at 11:35am 07.17.23
The original deck surface will almost certainly be gelcoat - although perhaps someone has redone the
Water proofing zippers....
Richard19068 at 11:33am 07.17.23
So new bimini zippers leak. What product do people use to waterproof them. thanks Greg https://pa
Broker related question
LloydB at 11:27am 07.17.23
I think you need to find a surveyor who is local to you and your sailing area who can advise you as
Clean main sail cover
Project_Mayhem at 11:08am 07.17.23
To the cleaners? What do they do to it? And do they waterproof if after. Never heard of this! Also,
Water proofing zippers....
capta at 11:07am 07.17.23
Ours too had flaps covering the zippers on the outside.
I have an 21' American Fiberglass
jon hansen at 11:03am 07.17.23
yeah! we'll tell you what we know and make up what we don't know.
two questions - 2008 H36
George Braun at 10:52am 07.17.23
1 - anyone know the AWG of main battery connection cables offhand? I forgot to measure this weekend
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
SycloneDriver at 10:51am 07.17.23
The engine in the photo is M2-12, not M25 though? Does the same alternator bracket problem apply?
two questions - 2008 H36
George Braun at 10:51am 07.17.23
Mine is a short 2/0 cable. Jim... thanks Jim - i just need to add a very short piece on the negati
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount
Johnb at 10:42am 07.17.23
I don't know how authoritative the below is but it does make interesting reading. https://homeard
I have an 21' American Fiberglass
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:40am 07.17.23
First what year is your boat? There is a company named called American Sail but they did not buil
Vacu flush bowl seal deforming   (2)
discovery at 10:38am 07.17.23
That still can indicate a defective Teflon "plate" 'cuz it shouldn't be happening. So I'd get the
Source for 2" Sink Stoppers
Johnb at 10:30am 07.17.23
I googled "2 inch rubber drain plug" and got "About 54,600,000 results (0.66 seconds)".....
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:30am 07.17.23
Sounds like you may not have used bleach labeled "non-foaming." I have no idea what's used in bleac

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