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JimJackson at 8:17pm 05.10.23
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I have a 2000 Hunter 270 with the mast raising and lowering system. One of the stainless mast struts
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Does anybody knows where should be connected the 2 houses from the oil cooler?
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Ahoy folks! I'm redoing the port lights on my O'Day 20 sailboat. The aluminum frame comes apart at o
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Dil at 12:57pm 05.10.23
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how do you remove barnicals from gel coat I don't have very many
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Ahoy All Kirie Elite/Feeling folk! I'm Kirieous, about the Kirie Elite 326 (North America); aka Feel
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Hello everyone! Im having some issues figuring out how I can run forward controls for my 2005 9.9 ho
flightlead404 at 7:31am 05.10.23
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I need to replace the Entertainment breaker on my DC panel, and neglected to write down what amperag
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ChrisHunter at 5:56am 05.10.23
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As part of my yearly maintenance, I do change my oil/filter every year on my 92 Hunter 30. Every co
xavpil at 5:34am 05.10.23
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sailing gal at 5:29am 05.10.23
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Anyone know the make and where you can get a replacement for the interior door latch for a Hunter 41
rgranger at 4:45am 05.10.23
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Sailors seem to be folk that get hung up on using the correct terms. i.e., lines, sheets, halyard, r
egreen024 at 3:56am 05.10.23
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Hello all On my oday 28 hand rails are secured with bolts that go from inside rails into the the out
ClassicSail at 9:05pm 05.09.23
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Hi All, I just purchased Raider Cherubini 33 hull #1. It is on the hard in SC. It is in very sound c
Monheganlover at 7:51pm 05.09.23
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I am, shortly, going to be replacing my rusted 20-gallon water heater in my Catalina 310 with a 6 g
azambella at 5:37pm 05.09.23
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Any clever way to run the mainsheet control line away from my guests siting in the cockpit? I would
Tin Kicker at 5:14pm 05.09.23
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Pretty hard to put out once started, since so much is below decks. Jetski rider made a valiant try
LLeDrew at 3:09pm 05.09.23
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I just replaced both lift arms in the engine room compartment (photo attached), however after less t
BabuBoat at 10:47am 05.09.23
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I'm in the process of removing leaky, crazed, hideous looking windshield and side windows on my 1993

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Ceiling Replacement and Pleasant Surprises
PaulK at 7:53am 07.15.25
Maybe he has confused the sea gods and slowed their reaction by using the wrong vocabulary. Ceiling
Picking up a mooring ball.
BC Bernie at 7:42am 07.15.25
I pickup mooring balls often, singlehanded. Most mariners use the conventional way of attaching from
Morgan OI 33 Throttle Lever replacement
LLoyd B at 7:24am 07.15.25
Since you're just going to look at this you should be able to go to a a model hobby shop and get som
23.5 centerboard up haul binding
SteveHughessails at 7:16am 07.15.25
I figured the 7/8 line was it, bummer. You are going to have to post pictures. Maybe we can see some
Picking up a mooring ball.
DaveJ at 7:14am 07.15.25
Thanks Barry, this is what a few of us at our club are trying to do, but meeting resistance. Rick W
Yanmar 2GM20F - Upgrade Raw Water Intake Seacock from ½" to ¾"?
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:04am 07.15.25
No clue what pump flow rating is but it makes no sense to enlarge the hull fitting only to keep the
Picking up a mooring ball.
BarryL at 6:53am 07.15.25
Hello, My sailing club and yacht club have moorings in multiple locations for members use. All of t
ACR Wiring
moe_1200 at 6:39am 07.15.25
Thanks all this is very helpful. Like I mentioned earlier it was a bit surprising to me to see how
Picking up a mooring ball.
Rick Webb at 6:29am 07.15.25
You need something like this 377 Snap Hook Clip for Boat Hooks - Lifesaving Systems SEA-DOG SEA-D
Replacement front windows:
rgranger at 6:16am 07.15.25
I watched a video of an install once. The guy... took an ice pick (might be hard to find one of
23.5 centerboard up haul binding
Rick Webb at 6:14am 07.15.25
sounds like the line may be routed wrong The routing is not intuitive I remember I almost did mine
H260 from 2001 the "T-ball" connector pulled away from wires of jib, up top, what replacement connector is used now, and any chance for self fix??
rgranger at 6:09am 07.15.25
Call the SBO store. They have replacement parts and will help you sorce the correct pieces.
Ceiling Replacement and Pleasant Surprises
rgranger at 6:07am 07.15.25
Are you certain that you have a boat? Projects like this don't usually go very well on boats......
H260 from 2001 the "T-ball" connector pulled away from wires of jib, up top, what replacement connector is used now, and any chance for self fix??
Davenport at 6:04am 07.15.25
Sorry. My h260 had a jib furler added.. Umm, after pulling apart there are dozen yarn sized wires
3d printing for boats.
Project_Mayhem at 5:58am 07.15.25
Well, I ordered a 3d printer last night and now I need to come up with things to print with it. An
PHRF rating for OY 54
shemandr at 5:52am 07.15.25
Sometimes the fleet handicapper just has to assign a number, usually based on hull length, and see w
DC to DC charger size
dlochner at 4:56am 07.15.25
As an aside, the Promariner 50amp charger, has a proper lithium setting, but per promariner tech su
H260 from 2001 the "T-ball" connector pulled away from wires of jib, up top, what replacement connector is used now, and any chance for self fix??
dlochner at 4:46am 07.15.25
T-Terminal types are typically used on the shrouds and much be connected to the wire with a swaging
Installing a Lewmar D1 Rope Clutch
ShawnL at 3:44am 07.15.25
On my '72 there was foam in the cabin top. Everywhere except the sliding companionway hatch. That
Ceiling Replacement and Pleasant Surprises
Rich Stidger at 1:12am 07.15.25
Are you certain that you have a boat? Projects like this don't usually go very well on boats......

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