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jfrench at 5:25pm 01.21.13
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Every once in a while I notice a really nice boat for sale in a place that makes me scratch my head.
rongroth at 5:23pm 01.21.13
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Just bought boat auto works great I am used to tiller steering and would like it with less backlash
farrarkp at 4:33pm 01.21.13
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Does anyone have basic measurements for a Bimini on a 381?
Tom Potter at 4:22pm 01.21.13
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Got a second coat of bottom paint on today. Added some new "bling" too, a brand new shiny shaft.:da
sailingandsuch at 2:51pm 01.21.13
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I have a large battery bank (probably to large) in my little 17'er of 210 Ahr. After installing the
steve201 at 2:44pm 01.21.13
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Hope some one has an idea. my start button went bad and i replaced it ,then i started the motor and
steve201 at 2:40pm 01.21.13
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Hope some one has an idea. my start button went bad and i replaced it ,then i started the motor and
Double Fun at 2:17pm 01.21.13
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Need to remove our headliner to add a clutch or 2 for a aspin. Anyone have any info/ experience on
steve201 at 1:57pm 01.21.13
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Hope some one has an idea. my start button went bad and i replaced it ,then i started the motor and
Ken Palmer at 1:26pm 01.21.13
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10 years ago I documented my 1990 Hunter 33.5 with the Coast Guard. I am now selling my boat, and
Jarvis at 12:21pm 01.21.13
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I currently have a standard three blade 19x17 for my h460. I am looking to buy an Autostream feath
gettinthere at 12:03pm 01.21.13
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I've heard from 2 different sources that on March 1st, the West Marine price match policy will chang
Ron Roman at 11:46am 01.21.13
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I put a collar type anode on my drive shaft and I think it caused my shaft to go out of balance beca
davidpackwood at 11:31am 01.21.13
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:cry:I am about to purchase a 1996 Hunter 40.5 this Wednesday. I am calling around to get an insuran
Double Fun at 10:55am 01.21.13
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Has anyone found a good location/ method for storing an outboard on this boat with the new open tran
patrscoe at 10:43am 01.21.13
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Does anyone know a supplier for the cutlass bearing for a 11.0 A? Thanks
YVRguy at 10:26am 01.21.13
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I know this has been spoken about and I did a search on the topic but I'm still interested in your t
davidpackwood at 10:20am 01.21.13
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I have just purchased a 1996 Hunter 40.5 and I am new to your forum. I would really appreciated som
MrBill_FLL at 9:45am 01.21.13
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we ended up 4th in class, :( by a little over 5 min, corrected... :doh: but if anyone in in
odayuk at 9:23am 01.21.13
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hi my name is colin i have an oday 25. over the pond ; i sail in uk waters ,at the moment i use o

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In-hull depth transducer fails to read shallow depths
shemandr at 6:48pm 01.21.23
Mine did that too. I guess it was the soft mud in the creek where my dock was. Otherwise it was pre
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT?
Hayden Watson at 6:07pm 01.21.23
Hayden, I recommend starting to work on it now, like right now. Kroil or PBBlaster, let it soak in
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT?
Stu Jackson at 5:32pm 01.21.23
.................. That was when I realized that I could no longer open that jaw. I need to work o
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT?
Stu Jackson at 5:28pm 01.21.23
Why would it make a difference if the pole is stored on the mast? The deck and stanchion mounting l
What is This, Anyone Need One?
FastOlson at 4:43pm 01.21.23
I recall seeing one in an ad, about 30 years ago. It mounted on the rear side of a spar for an exter
Bimini/dodger
Scott T-Bird at 4:36pm 01.21.23
I don't think I've ever seen a one-piece dodger/bimini. Offhand, I'd say that it would be way too c
Title   (1)
Crusty Ol Salt at 4:28pm 01.21.23
In Virginia you would be eligible to apply for a title under the abandoned boat clause. I have attac
Bermuda
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:38pm 01.21.23
@Don S/V ILLusion Did you go through the checking out of US customs using form CBP 1300? My boat
Gennaker   (1)
garymalmgren at 3:29pm 01.21.23
You will need your J , I or ISP measurements. nline calculator and you will have a basic sail plan.
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT?
Hayden Watson at 3:29pm 01.21.23
Why would it make a difference if the pole is stored on the mast? The deck and stanchion mounting l
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT?
Hayden Watson at 3:22pm 01.21.23
@Hayden Watson any clanging when stowed? Do you have jaws both ends, or a socmet at the mast end?
Bimini/dodger
The_Sailing_Pelican at 3:16pm 01.21.23
What year and make is your boat would certainly help to know for better sdvice 1985 Pearson 303
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass)   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 3:14pm 01.21.23
I'm thinking you are going to need a high pressure pump to geta semi liquid very far. Perhaps a gre
Fuel Tank Return Line   (1)
chichiflys at 3:08pm 01.21.23
Hi Ralph - thank you for the kind words and thoughtful reply. Of course it's a bit late as I made t
Insurance claim
The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:54pm 01.21.23
1. Advise them the offer is insufficient. 2, get an estimate from one or more jobbers you trust. 3.
WHERE DO YOU STORE IT?   (5)
Allan12210 at 2:46pm 01.21.23
Mine has been mounted to the mast for 30+ years. The control line is a 2x purchase with double clam
Mattress Underlayment
Hello Below at 2:45pm 01.21.23
Stop the moisture at the source rather than letting it travel through the mattress and condense on
Title
The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:39pm 01.21.23
Because of the boat's age, there may not be a title. At least in NY it was sometime in the 1980s be
Title
The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:37pm 01.21.23
FYI, if the boat was/is Documented by CG regulation, it can't have a title. Even if Documented many
Beyond USA insurance
The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:28pm 01.21.23
Did you talk to GEICO? Was it GEICO or BoatUS/Geico? We have BoatUS/Geico and they insured us (70

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