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pcjrusso at 4:01pm 06.09.13
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Yes I should have taken picture. Its a rectangular stainless grill which uses 1 lb propane tank. It
colinhulse at 3:57pm 06.09.13
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I spent the day on lake St.Clair trying everything to get closer to the east wind that was blowing a
Navicula at 3:56pm 06.09.13
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I have a raymarine C80 and I also have a Raymarine Radar (model 92650s)....I need a cable to connect
Roger Long at 1:08pm 06.09.13
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I would have posted this here if I had thought of it. Just in case you missed it in the other forum
Ward H at 12:29pm 06.09.13
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Looking for a replacement steaming light for my O'day 25. LED preferred. Any suggestions?
Beneteau 321 at 11:45am 06.09.13
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We have a 1997 Beneteau Oceanus 321 (new to us) Does anyone know the size or where to acquire the "O
YVRguy at 11:29am 06.09.13
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My H34 has cleats on both sides of the cockpit that are unnecessary as far as I can tell. They are
Kermit at 11:13am 06.09.13
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I am going to look at a 2000 MacGregor 26X this coming Tuesday. My first mate and I own a 1986 Hunte
meirgerner at 9:49am 06.09.13
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I need a new Trash Bin for our Hunter 33.5. Any idea/recommendation where I can buy one? Sizes of t
zds at 7:28am 06.09.13
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Attached is a photo from a 1980s-era Hunter 34 where the owner did a pretty incredible redesign of t
cherub78 at 7:19am 06.09.13
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Hi everyone. Another inquiry. On my 78hunter27 my throttle and trans control are on the bottom an
Db421 at 6:56am 06.09.13
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I have two original faucets for the h25, both have a small rubber ball inside that serve as a check
Winward_Saylor at 6:52am 06.09.13
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Two of our stanchions were damaged over the past winter. I have heard that they are no longer made.
vtsailguy at 6:50am 06.09.13
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I love this head. If you ever get a chance, buy one. Never seems to clog, I swear it would pump a sm
Dougo at 6:44am 06.09.13
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I'm running a Honda 5hp 4-stroke with the stock prop (7 1/2 pitch) on my h23. Toying with the idea
eckenroth at 6:16am 06.09.13
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Would like to share info with other 47 Ocean owners. I've had mine 8 yrs.
SBinNSB at 5:49am 06.09.13
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After a great 8 day sail here in NW FL our final stop before returning to the slip was the fuel dock
John R at 5:24am 06.09.13
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Several years ago, I went from lead acid batteries to AGM's. Since then I've read that if you make t
pamacm at 4:31am 06.09.13
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can anyone send me specification for modifying more rudder to a kick up rudder? I modified one, but
Hannah Quinn at 2:19am 06.09.13
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Bought an asymetrical spinnaker for my Hunter 306. Thinking about buying an ATN tacker that would r

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Eliminate topping lift
Joe at 11:06pm 02.25.23
I would consider it a blessing that you will now learn you don't really need a topping lift if you h
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels
Brians Mast at 10:58pm 02.25.23
Thank you for all the links and contacts. I'm in the process of reviewing them all. The engine ins
Eliminate topping lift
Hollyberry at 9:19pm 02.25.23
We store our main halyard at the boom end while moored, stabilizes the boom then. Also rigid vang so
Wind generators, yay or nay?
Benny17441 at 9:04pm 02.25.23
Be better off with solar panels and a lot quieter.
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
BigEasy at 8:56pm 02.25.23
isn't it a little expensive to fully haul your boat for rust spot repairs as opposed to an inspecti
Wind generators, yay or nay?
leo310 at 8:46pm 02.25.23
just to give you a idea I had 300 watts of solar and by 11am my house bank would be fully charged. A
Wind generators, yay or nay?
fred1diver at 7:52pm 02.25.23
Thanks everyone for all the great replies, I will have to figure out how much solar I need and where
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
anelso29 at 7:43pm 02.25.23
Thank you eveyrone for your feedback on this topic. Your insights, experiences, and perspectives hav
Eliminate topping lift
jssailem at 6:57pm 02.25.23
At least you can sail tomorrow.... Lucky you.:) :beer:
Wind generators, yay or nay?
dlochner at 6:28pm 02.25.23
For wind generators to be effective there needs to be a good breeze, around 12-15 knots. Check the s
Eliminate topping lift
buddybear at 6:16pm 02.25.23
You could use your spin as a topping lift at the dock Thanks for all of the input I will sail with
Eliminate topping lift
JRT at 6:02pm 02.25.23
You could use your spin as a topping lift at the dock
A lesson on winches
pclarksurf at 5:30pm 02.25.23
Quick observation, if you ran your safety chain around the back of the jack post it would give it a
Wind generators, yay or nay?
jssailem at 5:07pm 02.25.23
My thoughts lean toward Solar. On average I would think you get more solar generation than wind gene
Rudder Tube Hunter 36
jssailem at 4:58pm 02.25.23
@skipperclaud, That makes perfect sense to me. It is a nice act you are sharing. Your attached image
Rudder Tube Hunter 36
skipperclaud at 4:41pm 02.25.23
Important tip... The Rudder Tube keeps your boat from flooding. If you need more explanation, PM
Rudder Tube Hunter 36   (2)
skipperclaud at 4:39pm 02.25.23
Here is the result!
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Davidasailor26 at 4:32pm 02.25.23
I don't think that should be happening. Just to be clear, the new spots I get always appear to act
Rudder Tube Hunter 36
skipperclaud at 4:29pm 02.25.23
:plus: Perhaps a flood victim boat. Raised up on the surge, shifted in place and dropped hard on th

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