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I have a 1980 O22. My wife and I have spent a few overnight era on it. The V birth is a bit small fo
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My starter doesnt kick off every time I press the starter button and am traveling to warmer climates
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I just bought a used 216 (2003). It came without battens. I got the lengths from a 2008 owners man
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Please help, this squeak is driving me crazy. While sailing or on the mooring my 28 ft O'Day sounds
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As it is known, I post here frequently re: various topics. My boat is a Hunter 49, which is always
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My 26S lives in Lake Havasu and I just visited it last weekend, worked mostly on the anchor stuff. N
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Planning a trip to Aransas Bay, TX for Thanksgiving. May also do some quick short trips in the area
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for years I used any old scouring powder on my deck and topsides but after a recent a awlgrip job I
Genkigary at 8:23am 08.08.13
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Has any one installed Lewmar's folding wheel? Looking to get a little more room in the cockpit. '87
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All, I recently purchased a 76 Hunter 30 and it still has direct pump out. I know that this is not
Chesapeake Bob at 6:19am 08.08.13
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A friend of mine is re-wiring his mast and is considering installing spreader lights. His mast is do
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I bought a very used '86 puffer off of craigslist. I need to replace the rigging and lines. I as
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I'm buying a boat just south of Jacksonville that's in a slip at the Green Cove Springs Marina. Plan
1981Lancer at 7:53pm 08.07.13
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what are the three holes under the water line on my boat? two are on the port side and one is on th
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We are currently a powerboat family but would like to switch to a 30 ft sailboat. We live in Hunting
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I am the proud owner of a 2010 Hunter 36 and I love it. It sails like a charm and very easy to singl
Harry vdM at 6:19pm 08.07.13
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I would appreciate your help in getting a copy of the owners manual for a Hunter 44. I have been se
Rick D at 6:11pm 08.07.13
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I missed this was being made Kinda knarly title: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJBmBMsjv7A'feature=
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I removed the anchor and rode to clean the anchor locker and found that the bitter end was not secur
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Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block
rgranger at 7:59am 05.21.23
Rivets are easy to replace. Drill out the old ones.. put some bedding down behind the latch ( lik
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
RitSim at 7:52am 05.21.23
Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip?
What used to be here? Vent in head.
FastOlson at 7:51am 05.21.23
Someone added some ventilation. The former owner, if he can be found among the living, will know the
Buying new flares this year?
Blitz at 7:46am 05.21.23
One of the key things with using the the 12 gauge flares is to shoot the first two within a minute o
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench
JBP-PA at 7:43am 05.21.23
So, are you thinking of leaving it outside, or perhaps in a garage? Cedar? Building the top cabin
Santana 21 design info needed
rgranger at 7:37am 05.21.23
Who manufactured your mast?
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
rgranger at 7:20am 05.21.23
I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:17am 05.21.23
Shoot I don't have the time to start either at this point. But, you are correct, it is best to do it
What used to be here? Vent in head.
JBP-PA at 7:16am 05.21.23
The vent on top sure looks like a chimney for a heater. I suppose it could be some sort of mushroom
Buying new flares this year?
JamesG161 at 6:42am 05.21.23
I'm rather liking the green laser idea Add that to your safety list @dLj $260 but... Who knows wh
Buying new flares this year?
smokey73 at 6:29am 05.21.23
Great points @dLj These discussions let us refine our thnking. I have a ditch bag, but my spare f
Buying new flares this year?
dLj at 6:19am 05.21.23
Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard bo
Holding tanks q's
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:18am 05.21.23
Filling the tank will try to pull the edges of a weld apart...which is why a successful heat weld re
Buying new flares this year?
JamesG161 at 6:18am 05.21.23
12 gauge flares are really almost a joke. True if you watch Captain Ron Captain Ron or afraid o
2008 B43 Traveller Issue
Dave9854 at 6:12am 05.21.23
Thank you all for the insight.
Buying new flares this year?
smokey73 at 5:38am 05.21.23
Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard box
What used to be here? Vent in head.
jviss at 5:13am 05.21.23
A heater?
Buying new flares this year?
jviss at 4:55am 05.21.23
Just a heads up..... Before you go to a marine store or order on-line from one, check out the pric
Beneteau USA
Benny Mike at 4:52am 05.21.23
Last I heard (after the Marion plant closure) their spare parts division was still operating there.
2008 B43 Traveller Issue
Benny Mike at 4:47am 05.21.23
I have a 2009 40 and I am starting to get a few leaks on the topside. I took one of my railings off

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