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shanker at 11:24am 05.26.13
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I have to replace a smashed starboard (large) window on my Hunter. I can't figure out how to remove
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Hi , Just bought a 2007 343 with top load refrigerator. It is "V" shaped inside with a slot that
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I was looking for feedback from experienced owners of Selden in-mast furling.Any tips and tricks for
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I'm looking for suggestions for a good book to teach me the basics of canvaswork and possibly sail r
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I have a Freedom 21 and need the L bracket that holds the free standing mast in place at the Keel mo
Flyindiver at 8:32am 05.26.13
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I finally signed the paperwork and now own my first boat, a 1989 Beneteau first 235. The previous ow
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Is a 15 HP longshaft to big for an oday 23
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I have the Norcold Model SCQT-6407 icebox and the temp does not seem to respond to the temp adjustme
bugaloo at 6:29am 05.26.13
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I'm looking at cockpit cushion sets for sale at the Hunter owners store and want to know if any one
chenders at 4:12am 05.26.13
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Having to replace cutlass bearing on a Oceanis 350, anyone have this done? What did it cost you and
jmczzz at 12:59am 05.26.13
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I got the bent bolt out, ground off the head, punched it out. It had a regular nut on the starboard
jpeac2 at 9:21pm 05.25.13
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All Pre season cleaning time and floorboards are on the agenda. Was curious if you use anything ot
Captain Ag at 5:56pm 05.25.13
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The Beneteau I'm looking at was recently in the boatyard and was in the vicinity of a lightning stri
ElysiumVT at 5:24pm 05.25.13
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I have been looking at a boat, but cannot find any manufacturer identification other than the emblem
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Maine Sail at 4:53pm 05.25.13
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So for the first time ever, I think, we are the only boat at one of the most popular anchorages in C
airshac at 4:02pm 05.25.13
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I have a Mac 22 and I bought a main sail off ebay that is dimensionaly the right size and it only co
mfredson at 3:02pm 05.25.13
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trying to rig a Asymmetric ( Geneker) sail for a 36' catalina. Where to place the Foot on the forede
javelin at 2:13pm 05.25.13
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Just bought a mac 26 m and I am just learning how things work. Okay, I got the mast up alright usin
DAVA390 at 1:05pm 05.25.13
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In recent electrical repairs I had to pull down (or pull back, actually)some carpet to access the wi
Bent Furler   (2)
rgranger at 11:49am 05.25.13
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So I need some help finding a part... I have a bent Harken Roller Furler. I'm not 100% sure but

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older Raymarine L760 Instrument   (1)
jviss at 3:54am 05.23.23
215991 Here's the manual: hsb2 Fishfinders Owner's Handbook
Port light surround Hunter Legend 45
shemandr at 3:50am 05.23.23
Maybe the lesson should be - don't irritate the Mrs?
I was so close ...
mermike at 3:47am 05.23.23
My motto: we do it right 'cause we do it twice
Carbon fiber mast prep for painting
jviss at 3:38am 05.23.23
I recommend contacting a carbon fiber mast maker and asking them. Two that I know of are Composite
Buying new flares this year?
Davidasailor26 at 2:31am 05.23.23
From what I've been told, the flares are unlikely to go bad that fast, and will likely still work f
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition
jon hansen at 11:28pm 05.22.23
the OP's question about when his boat begins to "flood" ! well, it's going to sink
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition
jon hansen at 11:16pm 05.22.23
Rule 1500 gph pump. manual, page 4, "danger" paragraph. did you read that paragraph? if you think s
New Fuel Sending Unit   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:17pm 05.22.23
how about cutting a spacer out of starboard or some fuel impregnable material and placing it betwee
Possible SmartPlug problem
Ralph Johnstone at 9:41pm 05.22.23
SmartPlug (the manufacturer) calls that part the "inlet." I believe what they would call the plug i
older Raymarine L760 Instrument
Joe at 9:31pm 05.22.23
Looks like you need to open the case to I.D. the wires. bummer.
Engine Alinement   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:13pm 05.22.23
When I first removed the original mounts they were bedded with what I believe was 4200. Ahah! So
Buying new flares this year?
jonelli at 9:04pm 05.22.23
I'm no expert, just a coastal local sailor. But, I have lots of expired flares, and one time during
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations?
dLj at 8:47pm 05.22.23
It would be cool if there was a way to determine the condition of the chainplates; maybe ultrasonic
Carbon fiber mast prep for painting
dLj at 8:29pm 05.22.23
Don't really know the answer, but it seems to me blasting with a soda blast media would work well wi
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full
FastOlson at 8:27pm 05.22.23
I have a 2022 Bavaria CR34. This is, for all intents and purposes, an almost new boat. Refer to th
Engine Alinement
Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 05.22.23
What else could it be??? I'm assuming (what else can I do ?) that the bend was aft of the shaft l
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition
Dalliance at 7:30pm 05.22.23
Does anyone have a bilge pump counter? Have you ever taken any action based on the count? I alway
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
morbidfollower at 7:27pm 05.22.23
Im in the San Francisco Bay. Ive had my boat in the slip for about 11 months now and was feeling laz
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17pm 05.22.23
Scott said: I installed the Scad TM1 and am really happy with it; however, I found the calibration
Slow sump pump with backflow
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:08pm 05.22.23
I think his opening sentence has thrown us a bit. I believe he meant that after replacing his toilet

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