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allen-deckard at 10:12am 10.04.13
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gonna lower the keel on my boat this winter and inspect and possibly if needed replace the pin. I'
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built my own mast stepping system this last week and man probably one of the best things I've put on
Snowman80 at 9:53am 10.04.13
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Hey guys i have the opportunity to purchase a 72 22ft oday. According to the owner he uses it curren
pelicanj45 at 9:34am 10.04.13
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I'm looking for information regarding an ice bubbler/de-icer. Does anyone know where I can find a ,
trainmanjess at 8:52am 10.04.13
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hello all I am looking at a 1976 O'Day 25 cb sailboat.... I am looking for information or opinions
BobbyCG177 at 7:58am 10.04.13
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Good day all, I'm new to sailing and will be self taught. I've already put my self in bad situatio
rardiH36 at 7:20am 10.04.13
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Embedded in a recent thread was discussion about jib sheet loads at the toe rail blocks. Here is a
newage1461 at 9:10pm 10.03.13
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I am thinking about replacing the winches on my H-30 with self tailing ones. The current winches are
kwalker at 8:38pm 10.03.13
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My swim ladder on my 376 met a Catalina 42 in a boat parade incident, anyone know of replacements?
Pdilmore at 8:27pm 10.03.13
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I am looking for tips on how to restore the wood veneer panelling inside the cabin. Has anyone done
Spence at 7:19pm 10.03.13
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This idea came to me while thinking how I could make my cradle a bit more useful. Pictures speak lou
dali at 6:53pm 10.03.13
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I have a 37 ft hunter, cherubini design. I am having alot of difficulty getting a cradle made for t
obsailor at 6:08pm 10.03.13
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I have a 1992 Cat 30 with the flat traveller. The leads to the cockpit pass thru a bullseye on the
njsail at 5:46pm 10.03.13
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I'm looking to make a number of battery cables. what is a cost effective way to make the cables? I
Igetit at 5:44pm 10.03.13
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I have an 02 Hunter 270 with the Yanmar 1GM10 diesel, which I have owned just over a year. She start
Mr Mac at 4:58pm 10.03.13
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Looks like the Cardinals will take game one of the NLCS! While I love the fact that they are well a
weedstomper at 2:52pm 10.03.13
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Anybody ever used synthetic teak flooring in the cockpit? Is it reasonably lasting?
chuckbuck at 2:04pm 10.03.13
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Hey folks - less than a month in and I am still head over heels in love with my 2008 beneteau oceani
MickP at 12:52pm 10.03.13
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Hello, I am varnishing the grab rails on the top of the cabin roof of my Hunter 33C 1983 for the fir
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 12:20pm 10.03.13
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So now that I have put the non-solar powering item to bed (at least for me), I plan to go with runni

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Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
Leeward Rail at 7:17am 05.11.23
One size does not fit all. Technically a tall masthead one does. ;):biggrin::laugh::beer:
When does a screw become a bolt?
rgranger at 7:16am 05.11.23
I was bored... so I started this thread. Who knew we could talk about screws for 37 posts? I guess
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 7:16am 05.11.23
Is a driver's license needed when using a screw ? What about bolts of cloth ? Explain that with ye
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 7:14am 05.11.23
A drill if so used is a powered screw driver; the manual version is just what we think of when usin
KM4A transmission on yanmar 80hp
hunter bum at 6:51am 05.11.23
I bought the pdf for the engine and the transmission installation manuals but it doesn't mention whe
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
Joe at 6:44am 05.11.23
I would not rule out anything out until I had actually checked with the authority that issues accred
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22
walt at 6:42am 05.11.23
I have a Linklite that is probably near 15 years old now and I dont bother with the percent full dis
Head (toilet of course) plumbing help
dLj at 5:50am 05.11.23
I sit here thinking "I am so happy I'm removing all my marine heads and put in composting toilets."
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
jviss at 5:48am 05.11.23
It depends on where you are, how close are other boats, how far offshore you wander, etc., etc. One
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22
jviss at 5:45am 05.11.23
My advice.. install a simple battery monitor when you add solar. I don't know if they are any bett
When does a screw become a bolt?
TimFromLI at 5:24am 05.11.23
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Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
Leeward Rail at 5:06am 05.11.23
nor does it threaten your radio's function That's the thing. On the lake I sail on, it does make
Solar panel/battery charger suggestions 1986 C22
Fuji242 at 4:33am 05.11.23
Just an FYI, you have to produce power for your usage plus battery self discharge. So how much is
Honda 9.9 forward controls help
artleyt115 at 4:25am 05.11.23
Most outboard motor producers will have a remote control kit for their tiller equipped units. My v
Adding Ballast to Hunter 240
patbratton at 3:31am 05.11.23
So far the I am pleased the the boat performance. I found that the starboard tank had leaked about
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
jviss at 3:20am 05.11.23
I don't know, but I wouldn't imagine any equivalency thing exists; one thing I noticed is that for c
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
xavpil at 3:15am 05.11.23
You're looking for some kind of "equivalency certificate". Is that correct. I''d Exactly! Tjx
When does a screw become a bolt?
Joe at 11:55pm 05.10.23
What about fasteners installed with torx, Robertson, and other screwdrivers ? What if you use a dr

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