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Captn TJ at 2:11pm 05.12.13
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Has anyone changed out the shear pin on a stock 2006 lewmar bow thruster. Looks simple on the diag
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These are behind the rub rail on the port and starboard sides, stays attach to them to support the m
BWagner at 1:57pm 05.12.13
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We have a 2003 Hunter 426 DS that has a "boat odor" problem. We're not sure if this is bilge odor o
Sargasso at 1:05pm 05.12.13
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First a bit about myself. A couple of years from retirement, looking for a boat that would be a viab
jdhohmann at 12:21pm 05.12.13
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I am about to purchase a Westabo 3500. I have priced both Westabo and Espar. Does anybody have any c
XCIIGTWhipple at 12:17pm 05.12.13
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I am looking for a motor to be able to motor around the river before getting everything back into sh
martnj32567 at 11:47am 05.12.13
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my oday 23 has a keel steped mast in the bottom of the boat where the mast goes theres a steel cha
Florida sail at 11:10am 05.12.13
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The Admiral,s foulies must have been put away wet and when taken out recently they smelled really mu
Solstice at 10:45am 05.12.13
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Looking for some feedback on my proposed wiring upgrade. Current Setup: The boat came with 2 4D
jwadd at 10:10am 05.12.13
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I recently replaced the hoses and cleared the vent hose to the holding tank on my 1988 Cat 30. I tho
Joe Mullee at 9:53am 05.12.13
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Let me set the stage. There are two water tanks on the H34 with the aft tank sitting higher than the
johnny44 at 8:58am 05.12.13
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I am looking at purchasing a 1989 Oceanis 390 and am looking for some information. 1) Both Holding
YVRguy at 8:02am 05.12.13
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So we all hear the comments that some people make about Hunters being inferior and I know there is a
dtbender at 7:59am 05.12.13
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Does anyone know the model number of the Adler Barbour refrigeration system the was put into the 200
Muscongus at 7:05am 05.12.13
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Fair Winds and a Great Mother's Day to you!
r.oril at 6:57am 05.12.13
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I bought a Anemometer for my boat. (like I really needed one):D Where to mount it?:confused: Andiamo
shipwreck66 at 6:42am 05.12.13
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Anyone know of an electric fuel pump that will work for a model 18 at a price significantly less tha
Long Story at 6:26am 05.12.13
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Had some snow damage when the weight oh the snow on the shrink wrap rolled the boom and bent the tan
ifmdalvey at 5:56am 05.12.13
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This is not your usual battery question, nothing about AGM or wet cells. I was getting my boat fitt
bobcat30 at 4:43am 05.12.13
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I replaced the Fuel gauge this spring. When I turned the power on, it registered one time and then s

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Mas-technologies instrument gauge for Yanmar
artboas at 3:15pm 01.19.23
It was fine when we left it in June and was covered continuously until I uncovered it yesterday. Th
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
Sailgunner at 3:10pm 01.19.23
If you have any solid pieces of teak you can demo that would be worth something. You can sell it at
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 2:56pm 01.19.23
Another quandary I am having, I have looked at purchasing and installing a large compass. One that
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 2:48pm 01.19.23
How do you mark length on your anchor rode? I am going to mark mine this Summer. Looking for ways t
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month
Davidasailor26 at 2:45pm 01.19.23
I haven't had any luck with our local dealer. Do you have a good dealer reference? We went through
Mas-technologies instrument gauge for Yanmar
Laid-back at 2:45pm 01.19.23
I think the "spot" is UV degradation of the face. I think it's going to require a new instrument.
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
ggrizzard at 2:34pm 01.19.23
Sorry to hear of your loss. I wouldn't be able to film the removal or destruction. Please tell me
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
PGIJon at 2:31pm 01.19.23
Man, sorry to hear . Thank You! Sure you don't need something off the boat? I would prefer to giv
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
PGIJon at 2:29pm 01.19.23
Do you mean Hurricane Ian? Sorry to hear. Yep! Ian was the culprit
Mas-technologies instrument gauge for Yanmar
ggrizzard at 2:28pm 01.19.23
I think the "spot" is UV degradation of the face. I think it's going to require a new instrument. :
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
kloudie1 at 2:01pm 01.19.23
Man, sorry to hear .
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat
Sailgunner at 1:30pm 01.19.23
Do you mean Hurricane Ian? Sorry to hear.
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass)
dLj at 1:26pm 01.19.23
When is it appropriate to use cabinet grade instead of marine grade? Cabinet grade is not recommen
Really weird water tank sensor issue
Laid-back at 1:21pm 01.19.23
Artboas is a genius. The Wema number 2 water tank sensor stopped working so I drilled a hole in the
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month
Stu Jackson at 1:11pm 01.19.23
This is unfortunate considering Beneteau also took away public access to their comprehensive parts
Lifeline Replacement
stickinthemud57 at 12:50pm 01.19.23
Another benefit to Dyneema is that you can do it all yourself with no special tools. A few "Splice
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics
stickinthemud57 at 12:43pm 01.19.23
I had a Hunter 170 that recommended the use of a bungee cord to make sure it stayed down. I opted in
What did he mean when he said this?
dlochner at 12:24pm 01.19.23
The ironic thing to me is that Bob Perry readily admits he was (still is?) paid by Sailing magazine
Hunter 260 Trailer Mods
Philthy at 12:24pm 01.19.23
Dish soap on the bunks works very well to allow the boat to slip along the bunks. I have plastic c
Hunter 356 windlass
Sailgunner at 12:05pm 01.19.23
I put V3 on my 410. You might want a V2 with a 45# anchor. Contact Lewmar.

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