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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
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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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Has anyone tried powerwashing the non-skid to get at those pesky corners and stains? I've tried ever
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I need some help to install the inverter into my 41,How hard is it to install can I do it myself or
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I'm the proud owner of a Yamaha 25 at mooring in Hong Kong. The YSM 8 is giving or has given up the
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We just purchased a 1988 Hunter and stepped the mast for the first time. It seems like something is
Chris Patterson at 5:45pm 05.11.13
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Uh oh. I tore into a 335 Edson pedestal this morning, for a friend that knows little about them. So,
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I'm looking to purchase used trailerfor my Beneteau 285 First wing keel sailboat located in Lake Tah
Maine Sail at 4:52pm 05.11.13
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Beautiful day in a Maine working harbor. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/150118545.jpg
Mick at 4:10pm 05.11.13
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I have a 01 26X , and think it due to have the keel line replaced. Looks like 5/16 double braid to m
serenity11 at 2:15pm 05.11.13
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Hi All, We are chartering out our boat Serenity this autumn/winter as we don't have enough time t
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Does anyone have a picture or diagram of how a jib, with sail hanks, and the wire halyard, are attac
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Adding Transom Port- Hunter 23.5' want pictures of generator I am looking to see if someone can tel
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WestIslandJohnny at 1:49pm 05.11.13
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Hello, The shift cable on my O'Day 27 is broken in the pedestal just where the adjusting screw atta
Cor280 at 1:46pm 05.11.13
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Does anyone have a 280 with auto helm instruments mounted above the companion way? If so do you hav
faithforster26@msn.com at 1:11pm 05.11.13
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I would like to ensure protection of the turnbuckles on our Catalina 30, 1988. Presently they are wr
Delawaredave at 1:01pm 05.11.13
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I get a horrible ear piercing screetch when sliding back my roof panel. Sprayed it liberally with
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Trailer is done, inspection (few things) turned in to 4 tires, inner, outer bearings on 4 wheels, br
kingsailor at 11:23am 05.11.13
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I added a 4D battery to our 2002 Hunter 456 and can not find a matching battery box to the existing

Recent Replies

Swim platform question/advice
jonelli at 4:01pm 03.14.23
Wow... That looks nice... How many boat bucks are involved in a Back-Porch? Oh about one boat buck
Life Raft Storage
JamesG161 at 3:18pm 03.14.23
You can mount like John said with this. Cradle for Offshore Commander 4-6 Person Life Rafts | West
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
dlochner at 3:16pm 03.14.23
I've seen those and that seems to be a superior solution. If I were going to be on the hard for sev
Life Raft Storage
jssailem at 3:05pm 03.14.23
Life raft location usually works best where you have good access to launch and jump up into the raft
Swim platform question/advice
jssailem at 2:53pm 03.14.23
Wow... That looks nice... How many boat bucks are involved in a Back-Porch?
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
dkinzer at 2:34pm 03.14.23
This is the proper fitting but costs too much for a production boat: I've seen those and that seem
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:25pm 03.14.23
90% of all production boats put in the NPS to NPT joint strictly for cost saving. I like to check th
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
dkinzer at 2:18pm 03.14.23
I didn't see an adapter on the current installation and the part numbers of the valves are identical
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:18pm 03.14.23
The best sealant for this is three wraps of teflon tape and then cover the tape with a light smear o
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
dlochner at 2:15pm 03.14.23
Nothing will safely seal that. You need to use a ball valve with straight threads. Shop around, ther
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached?
Brian NC at 1:29pm 03.14.23
Thanks very much and I sent a long reply to your PM!
Can anyone tell me what this hole is?
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:11pm 03.14.23
The poster never responded back as to a Hunter 26, There is a floor pan on top of the water ballast
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached?
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:21pm 03.14.23
You will get some answers but I would not recommend that at all. Thiis is based on the fact that I
Thomas Crown Affair; Best movie Sailing Scene.
markwbird at 12:19pm 03.14.23
What's a DVD?
Club racing the Hunter 18
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:13pm 03.14.23
it would help if you can advise the year
H260 Single Line Reefing, Stanchions & Used Parts
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:12pm 03.14.23
sent the poster a private message and will be glad to give him a shortcut reefing at the end of th
Can anyone tell me what this hole is?
h2o_snow at 12:08pm 03.14.23
Interesting pic. Is that a H260 layup?
Swim platform question/advice   (1)
jonelli at 11:47am 03.14.23
I just bought a blowup back porch instead... It was almost the same cost as your swim platform, but
Can anyone tell me what this hole is?   (1)
twalker H260 at 11:15am 03.14.23
That is water sitting on top of the ballast tank. It needs to be pumped out and mopped up. Severa
On the water activities for a group of cruisers on the lake
capta at 10:55am 03.14.23
Rum tasting parties go over fairly well, as do "bathtub boat" events where people make a boat out of

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