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watercolours at 7:57am 02.02.23
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My starboard water tank doesn't fill past half way. Can't find a way to get under the white plastic
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Unlike my Garmin GPS 12 which had the wrong date but correct time, my Garmin GPS 72 had the correct
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Hi fellow Hunter owners. I have a 2007 Hunter 41DS. There's a rain leak on a front windshield but ca
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I have not yet connected the alternator output from my Mercury outboard to my battery. We have dock
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I have installed new 3/16" bare stainless lifelines on our 2007 H41AC. The last task is to tension t
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so, a bridge near Destin FL has a clearance 4 inches less than my sailboat. Is that at high tide or
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Hi Sirius owners. My bones are getting older and jumping around the boat the last few years has be
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I have a 1990 Legend 35.5 .The fuel pickup has become clogged. I would like to replace it. I think i
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I have a 1990 Legend 35.5 .The fuel pickup has become clogged. I would like to replace it. I think i
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The Hunter 49 has a a couple of large fixed windows in the Saloon roof. They have been quietly leaki
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My wife ' I have just decided to head back to Baja which will be our 3rd trip. We will be again goin
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I noticed black residue on my transmission dipstick. The boat was not used or cleaned during Covid
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I was wondering if anyone had ever added an extension to a ram. The stock length of the ram is a lit
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I'm in the planning stage preparing to replace the stern tube hose and re-pack the stuffing box on o
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Hi! I'm new here. Looking for some advice regarding my H380 2000 transmission. I've noticed two issu
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Does anyone know the dimensions of the day head and owners cabin head floor on a 2004 Beneteau 423 2
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I am certain this is in here somewhere but I cannot find it. I want to replace the 4" round logo on
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I have a 1984 spindrift 22 the hinges and latch for the anchor locker have broken I was able to find

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Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover?
Project_Mayhem at 5:21am 01.14.25
I'd contact Top Shop and arrange to have them modify it with a second zipper pull after the winter.
vent cap
Project_Mayhem at 5:16am 01.14.25
These are typically for 5/8" hose BTW
Generic rubber wedges for mast support?
BarryL at 9:24pm 01.13.25
Hello, My previous boat was a C&C 110 with a keel stepped mast. There were wedges and a mast boot.
Pulling new cable up Mast
jssailem at 9:20pm 01.13.25
For future reference, at Everett Marina, you can pull your boat up to the breakwater at the travelin
Pulling new cable up Mast
jssailem at 9:16pm 01.13.25
Good work resolving your challenge.
Forestay size for H26
Project_Mayhem at 8:30pm 01.13.25
A rigger recommended that I go with Sta-lok or a similar fitting for this reason. With this, you'd j
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:17pm 01.13.25
You are now playing a fool's game. I can think of just too many ways for this to wear through y
Hunter 34 prop   (2)
Tally Ho at 7:02pm 01.13.25
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation
mermike at 6:55pm 01.13.25
A longer belt would give you more clearance. I would move it away from the oil filter ASAP. That al
Aruba 2025
dLj at 6:35pm 01.13.25
We've travelled this path. Really consider stopping in Santa Marta and Cartagena Colombia. They a
Pulling new cable up Mast   (3)
Night Watch at 6:25pm 01.13.25
Ok, after all the helpful comments this is what I had to do in order to successfully pull up a duple
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation   (2)
Brinky63 at 5:06pm 01.13.25
Hi All. I was able to move the small screw back more and out of the way which gives me the room to s
Help with procedures prop shaft alignment
Cocoa Beach Sailor at 5:02pm 01.13.25
I am in the middle of doing the same thing on my 386. The previous owner had taken out the key hol
Solar Panel Placement.
Project_Mayhem at 5:01pm 01.13.25
I had a 100w Renogy panel hanging off the back of my boat for the past few years in Chicago. I took
Pulling new cable up Mast
dlochner at 2:15pm 01.13.25
Mason lines are usually nylon and stretch quite a bit. This becomes a problem if the line or wire sn
Dorade covers?
dlochner at 2:03pm 01.13.25
Generic rubber wedges for mast support?
dlochner at 1:53pm 01.13.25
Interesting, thanks. Yeah i have read some horror stories with Spartite. I have done a lot of mol
Solar Panel Placement.
jpiombo67 at 1:16pm 01.13.25
Solar Panel Placement.
jpiombo67 at 1:06pm 01.13.25

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