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Izzy at 3:14pm 01.24.14
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Guys, Does anyone know what the height of bridge a 26s can go under with the mast down and in the
mr. Kempsville at 2:35pm 01.24.14
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how much difficulty is there installing either a reverse cycle or and ac with heat strips (not one o
amystic at 11:43am 01.24.14
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I hope someone can help me. I have a 1995 336 hunter. One of the windows is leaking. It is one of th
jwieneck at 11:02am 01.24.14
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I am pulling my mast this coming week to install radar on my 1998 376. I am wondering if there is a
doug fulp at 10:56am 01.24.14
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I have a 1985 Mercury extended shaft 7.5 hp motor on my 22. The motor runs great but I was thinking
Dark_Horse at 10:12am 01.24.14
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I have a Beneteau Idylle 51 with a 75 hp motor that needs a new CV joint. Any one know where I can
Swan at 10:04am 01.24.14
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I had the displeasure of speaking with someone at Rigrite this morning and I'm not to thrilled about
carlager at 11:56pm 01.23.14
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We have a fresh water leak in our Oceanis 36cc with the water beeing gathered in the bilge. I suspec
plodder at 11:31pm 01.23.14
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Stave (Cutlass) bearing problem 309 Lost a bearing around propeller shaft - need help and advice.
Willemvan at 9:57pm 01.23.14
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I am looking at buying a 2006 Hunter H25. I am concerned about the very shallow keel and would like
wufibugs at 8:53pm 01.23.14
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OK, I've worked up the courage to ask. In Maine Sail's schematic using 2 boat switches, http://www.
smokey73 at 8:04pm 01.23.14
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Does anyone have any experience with Farymann Diesel Generators, particularly the 4.3 KW Farymann?
Jtacqua at 7:10pm 01.23.14
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Hello all, Just purchased a 2005 model year 310. The boat did not come with a Bimini or a dodger.
JoVar6 at 5:15pm 01.23.14
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Hello, I am new to this site seeking help. Does anyone know the eact number of keel bolts on the Che
Puesta del sol at 5:09pm 01.23.14
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I am replacing the reefing lines and sheaves on a passage 42. I have the ends off and I am looking a
Sanford H. at 11:25am 01.23.14
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Hi all, heres another question: On my '87 Cat 30 MkII, the engine kill is located below the port c
scald1100 at 9:22am 01.23.14
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I've been told it's not possible to use a head sail larger than the 110 because the B'R rig shroud g
mrudman850 at 8:07am 01.23.14
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Replacing my 1970's multi-colored sails on our Bayliner Buccaneer 180. Finally got a mooring in Ply
Maine Sail at 7:57am 01.23.14
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Worked on a couple more articles during the recent cold snaps.. I will try to get these posted over
Ron20324 at 7:20am 01.23.14
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I saw a home DIY show about installing a kitchen faucet- the kind you just touch to turn off/on. The

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Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge.
Rich Stidger at 5:39pm 06.26.23
If @Terry Cox 's suggestion doesn't work, beg, borrow, or rent a battery powered impact wrench. DeW
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement
Dan_Y at 5:22pm 06.26.23
Update to my last post above. To make a good oring seal on the Yanmar 3ym30 water pump: 1. I applied
Outboard depth in water.
Jacktar at 4:39pm 06.26.23
Most outboards have an adjustment mechanism built in to the motor clamp to allow adjustment of shaft
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something?
Richard19068 at 4:38pm 06.26.23
It's a Facet...I'm afraid I don't now the model number and won't be back to the boat for a couple o
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
Davidasailor26 at 4:28pm 06.26.23
Seafoam = snake oil, IMHO. Maybe, but I've not had to disassemble any carburetors in my lawn mower
Racing Handicap
sesmith at 4:00pm 06.26.23
Thanks, but I'm not a member. Neither am I and I just looked them both up there.
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poco505 at 3:58pm 06.26.23
Thanks, but I'm not a member.
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something?
Ralph Johnstone at 3:58pm 06.26.23
This will help you find the model number on the pump mounting feet. https://www.pegasusautoracing.c
ampacity of disconnects
Richard19068 at 3:54pm 06.26.23
That sort of defeats the purpose of the disconnects. You will end up off the connectors because the
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge.
jviss at 3:53pm 06.26.23
Do they turn and not unscrew, or just don't turn? Why do you want them out?
Racing Handicap
sesmith at 3:46pm 06.26.23
The 26 and 260 are both listed here: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/offshore/phrf/boat-class
ampacity of disconnects
dlochner at 3:19pm 06.26.23
At the time the disconnect is needed, the heat shrink can simply be cut off and replaced after the
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43
dlochner at 3:16pm 06.26.23
Turn off the power with the switch. Now measure the resistance, not the voltage, between the M1 and
ampacity of disconnects
Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 06.26.23
That sort of defeats the purpose of the disconnects. You will end up off the connectors because the
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43   (1)
DPW at 2:49pm 06.26.23
Well I finally tracked it down! On the Quick website they had a place to "Ask a Question" which I di

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