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rgranger at 1:50pm 07.16.13
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I'm sure this has been asked and answered before... but I couldn't find what I needed using the sear
Champ Percy at 1:41pm 07.16.13
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Hi, Does anyone know how long it usually takes to sail the length of Cayuga Lake? Champ
Champ Percy at 1:17pm 07.16.13
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Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone would strongly advise against leaving the mast up while replacing
Brian S at 12:52pm 07.16.13
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Hey, all, my little O'day has a 110% jib, with fixed jib sheet fairlead position. The original s
GWG at 12:27pm 07.16.13
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I am following up on the responses to my discussion topic regarding my concerns about the adequacy o
Beamerguy100 at 12:11pm 07.16.13
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I notice the mast on my Hunter 240 has a bend aft starting just at the spreaders - its just a little
Beamerguy100 at 12:06pm 07.16.13
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With the motor and battery on the same side my Hunter 240 has a noticeable permanent list to starboa
alabamaranger at 11:49am 07.16.13
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I am getting a 1988 Mac 26D. I am trading my Catalina 22 for it and hope I am not making a mistake.
LuzSD at 11:44am 07.16.13
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Gosh, I miss Stu and wondered how long he has to sit things out? I hope his 'banned' status will be
Dave9854 at 11:33am 07.16.13
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I have a Airmar speed temp sensor hooked into my ST60+ system. The temp is at 104 all the time and
rgarrison@gmail.com at 11:14am 07.16.13
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I just bought a used boat with a ST4000+ and A70D chartplotter. Everything seems to work fine except
Nahart51 at 11:11am 07.16.13
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I just bought a new Tohatsu 6hp SailPro. Now I need a motor bracket. I am looking at a Garelick rat
Gr8Mike at 10:36am 07.16.13
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Hello everyone, I'm purchasing my new home, a 32 O'Day CC. Is there anyone in the Puget Sound area w
Navicula at 10:31am 07.16.13
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I am trying to install a c80 with radar on my boat.....I am testing the equipment at home........I c
mwilbur at 10:13am 07.16.13
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I need to replace the wiring from the stern to the mast base where there is a connector for the mast
tom power at 10:11am 07.16.13
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HI All, I have 1985 catalina 30. It has one of those R2D2 free standing air conditoners. Anyone tri
pelicanj45 at 10:00am 07.16.13
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I have a 1981, 36ft Hunter. It has a pressurized two (2) burner alcohol stove with oven. I want to
bshock at 9:59am 07.16.13
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Hi all, Is there a trick to using the cockpit shower? I turn the knob at the transom, and push th
Mark Nooney at 9:43am 07.16.13
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Hi all, I have a H31 - 1984. We want to put a LazyJack system on our boat and just wanted some feed
pdxagent at 9:29am 07.16.13
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Hello Fellow Sailors I'm a newbie with a 22. It has not been treated kindly. I wish to make her saf

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Marine Toilet Question
Captain Larry-DH at 4:48am 05.31.23
At the start of the pandemic, when there was a run on TP I installed a bidet in my home to cut down
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:41am 05.31.23
@Rick Webb @waterman30 Rick and waterman; thank you fo advising with confirmation crazy dave
New owner of C310 Hull#23   (3)
john2 at 4:25am 05.31.23
hello, we don't use it ( so at home is the answer)... we love the easy open transom . This winte
Marine Toilet Question
Captain Larry-DH at 4:19am 05.31.23
I took out a charter from Dream Yacht this winter, and they have a strict NO TP policy. We honored
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?)
kappykaplan at 2:24am 05.31.23
what is NFl? No financial interest (with GPS Store).
Bimini for Hunter 28.5
wgshaw at 1:40am 05.31.23
Hello Marcus, Do you know anyone in Ontario who builds biminis from measurements that are provided.
Mast rewire
Paul Cossman at 1:33am 05.31.23
Just a word of warning on using LED masthead lights if you have a masthead VHF antenna (like most of
Windshield and side window material
Paul Cossman at 1:24am 05.31.23
Hi Mark, I've been through the job with the windshield a few times myself. I actually bought a new
Marine Toilet Question
Lee Hadjiosif at 12:09am 05.31.23
Just found out that my electric Jabsco toilet doesn't have a built-in macerator. Any issues with TP
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report
MikeHoncho at 10:53pm 05.30.23
It went too fast ( the time that is, wind? Not so much at 3am)
Yanmar 2GM20Y won't run after replacing fuel lift pump.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:36pm 05.30.23
Any chance you missed the fuel pump cam on the cam shaft when you re-installed the pump ? Removing
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port
janjandesailorman at 9:39pm 05.30.23
I found fuel tank inspection ports here: Cleanout Access Ports for about $40 for a 4" opening, 6" ou
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed
janjandesailorman at 9:36pm 05.30.23
I found fuel tank inspection ports here: Cleanout Access Ports for about $40 for a 4" opening, 6" ou
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect?
Hayden Watson at 9:22pm 05.30.23
I was able to install my Garmin Gwind with the rig standing but that was only because I already had
Hunter 26 almost sunk in wind
philiefay at 9:19pm 05.30.23
Graeme, I do not see if your centerboard was down or up. Can you comment on that? If it was down a
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report
mermike at 8:12pm 05.30.23
So sorry had to miss this! I'll put it in my calendar as well, just in case the call comes again.
Slow sump pump with backflow
McPhee at 8:01pm 05.30.23
It's a neat design. You can rotate it by loosening the blue clasp to whichever direction you need.
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect?
arcadiahunter28 at 7:36pm 05.30.23
Yeah, it worked out best in the end.
1998 Hunter 376
Tally Ho at 7:33pm 05.30.23
Nicopress
rpwillia at 7:27pm 05.30.23
Would something like this work? Hydraulic Wire Crimping Tool

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