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mystery117 at 3:59pm 12.19.13
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I just stumbled across this interesting item and the following web site has information on it, an Ul
Found at Sea at 2:44pm 12.19.13
10/1512
I recently discovered a small leak in one of the fixed cabin windows on my H34. Dripping right on th
CaptDon01 at 1:21pm 12.19.13
8/1174
Holy cow! I'm the only C-22 entered in the "Border Run" regatta? And a "cruiser" at that? Where's
rlamb at 1:18pm 12.19.13
8/1774
I have a Hunter 466 and am planning on installing a Reverse Cycle Air and Heat unit to the main cabi
robertsapp at 1:15pm 12.19.13
8/2335
From wikipedia: "A stave bearing is a simple journal bearing where a shaft rotates in a bearing ho
Tim R. at 11:38am 12.19.13
5/1319
The owner of Pirates Bight has constructed a temporary facility while construction has begun on a pe
irdvo at 11:22am 12.19.13
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I need to build a trailer to remove a 1978 Oday 27 out of the water. Does anyone have any suggestio
heart of gold at 10:45am 12.19.13
5/4548
So while I have the mast down and in the back yard for a refit, I want to make it look a little bett
troutman at 10:43am 12.19.13
11/1913
I would like to service my wheel bearings on a boat trailer but do not know what grease to use, the
Yosi at 9:54am 12.19.13
20/2812
Yay saw this. Looks identical to Cabo from Magma at half the sale price of WM. Maybe even same OEM?
Scotty C-M at 9:37am 12.19.13
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I'm curious to know how you furl your jib in heavy (20 Knots +) wind. Sometimes I'm a little late f
2sticks at 9:11am 12.19.13
4/1227
I have waded through many posts regarding charging systems (solar, wind, dockside etc.)and have ques
Mr Mac at 8:53am 12.19.13
19/2092
Sucks. Since we've put her on the cradle we haven't done a thing even remotely sailing related. Ha
Worldwalker88 at 8:13am 12.19.13
5/5413
Crossing L. Michigan from Wisconsin early May. Any marina or anchorage suggestions? Also, has anyon
enoon at 7:47am 12.19.13
S2
7/2507
Our S2 7.3 does not have a topping lift, which makes reefing difficult We have to clip the boom to t
Chris Patterson at 7:24am 12.19.13
10/1766
Greetings again from the lunatic fringe. To start, I am SO glad I'm not moored close to Maine Sail,
charging   (1)
Rusty south at 6:27am 12.19.13
7/1655
Okay the vessel is mine a 1996 Hunter 40.5, I am Excited and scared at the same time. This maybe a
FredB at 6:24am 12.19.13
4/2616
I'm a Catalina 30 owner, but, I have a friend getting his first boat, wants something larger and is
seadaddler at 4:41am 12.19.13
1/796
Hey guys just want to thank the people at the store on this forum for all the great help ordering a
Ken13559 at 11:17pm 12.18.13
16/2874
I've a shelf above the wash basin. Under this shelf I mounted a chrome plate Wine Glass rail rack to

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mooring buoys
David in Sandusky at 3:59am 07.12.23
I have another brand of the same idea as the Happy Hooker. I works 100% of the time.
Perkins 20 Engine
RoyS at 3:29am 07.12.23
I can pump virtually all my oil out by threading the suction tube down through the oil fill cap, thr
Found On Deck
sailme88 at 3:28am 07.12.23
looks like a sheave axle...
Found On Deck
RoyS at 3:25am 07.12.23
I have added to the list of potential sources, the yard crane. It appears that when the yard removed
25' O'Day Swingkeel
Ward H at 12:40am 07.12.23
Found On Deck
Ken13559 at 11:36pm 07.11.23
Looks like dowel pin for Selden RodKicker. Should have a captive spring clip to secure it in place.
Winch handle safe use
Dalliance at 10:13pm 07.11.23
So try some Winchers. I used them successfully on my Catalina 25 for 11 years on SF Bay. Good ide
Catalina 27 M18 Universal Diesel v Belt loose?
Richard19068 at 9:59pm 07.11.23
Also, you would be well served to read and heed this: https://pbase.com/mainecruising/universal_alt
Catalina 27 M18 Universal Diesel v Belt loose?
Richard19068 at 9:52pm 07.11.23
Way too loose! And besides the belt flopping around that black stuff all over the place is excessive
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem   (1)
Hayden Watson at 9:03pm 07.11.23
s part #7 the part that needs to be reomved? Do you need to take off the recoil to get it off? I
Winch handle safe use
Stu Jackson at 8:53pm 07.11.23
Mentions of self-tailing winches leave me in envy. Having those would simplify things, but boy, are
In boom reefing design   (1)
Rich Stidger at 8:39pm 07.11.23
Attached is the OEM setup on my h40.5. This might be the same as your 37. The mainsail outhaul on
Honda BF2 outboard fuel problem
danooxnard at 7:24pm 07.11.23
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you I was at work. Yes you need to remove the lower plastic o
Prestolite alternator???
SycloneDriver at 7:20pm 07.11.23
I reinstalled the alternator and corrected some of the wiring, The alternator works, the voltage is
376 Powered Winch Wiring
dlochner at 7:17pm 07.11.23
Two speed winches turn in different directions to get to the different speeds. The motor has 3 posts
Its funny Friday!
Captain Larry-DH at 6:56pm 07.11.23
Potential new Hunter owner
caverun at 6:51pm 07.11.23
And if the trailer does not look good here is a Hunter 23 trailer in Cincinnati for $450- needs a li
Beep Beep
danm1 at 6:50pm 07.11.23
There is an audible alarm when it detects a polarity problem or ground wire fault. I think it is sho
Beep Beep
JoeWhite at 6:36pm 07.11.23
What does it mean when it beeps. Do you have its manual? I have not seen an isolator with a beeper.
Latest Thinking on Holding Tank Additives
Hayden Watson at 6:20pm 07.11.23
I I'd wait a while to open the pumpout cap too...and to be on the safe side, leave the lid on the

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