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just lucky at 5:27pm 11.04.12
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I seem to have about nine expendable inches on the end of my boom. Twelve inches from the sail to th
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This doesn't pertain to my boat, but twice over the last year I've been on 36-42 ft cruising boats w
wufibugs at 4:31pm 11.04.12
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Two of my hatchboards are smoked plexiglas. One or both have bowed slightly so they don't fit as we
Lusitano at 4:26pm 11.04.12
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Hi everyone, How would you fix a two/three inch gap on the bottom/front side of a lead keel? Do
Lost Parent at 4:08pm 11.04.12
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I want to install a seperate shower pump in the bilge of my Catalina 30 and need to know the hose si
SailingShawnee at 3:29pm 11.04.12
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I have a 1979 Catalina 22. The Gooseneck that attaches the boom to the mast was damaged and I am h
Ternang at 2:51pm 11.04.12
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Came in from the east on the ICW. Wondering if I need to stay in the marked channels or could I cut
kirlos at 2:48pm 11.04.12
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I pulled the shaft on my Pearson 34 for propeller service, to replace the cutlass bearing, and also
Navicula at 2:42pm 11.04.12
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here are some upgrades I have done........if you care at all......... I have completed the instal
sscales at 2:16pm 11.04.12
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I have a 2005 Catalina 400. The rear shower has an electric pump to pump out the water that accuml
gulf islander at 10:49am 11.04.12
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Looking for window frames and plexiglass for my 35mk2 any ideas?
David S at 9:53am 11.04.12
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I have searched with several words on this subject. My port bunk mattress is recently getting wet an
Ward H at 9:28am 11.04.12
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I want to install a solar powered vent on my Oday 25 before winter sets in. I have read pros and con
Captian George at 8:38am 11.04.12
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I have basic sailing skills and just purchases a 1999 Hunter 280 and need to improve my sailing skil
sailboat738 at 8:06am 11.04.12
11/2051
well it was time to get the boat out of the lake for the first time . i boaght the boat at the dock
savon17 at 7:34am 11.04.12
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On my O'Day 20, the gooseneck has separated from the boom. It appears to have been riveted to the b
jmo2012 at 7:02am 11.04.12
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I have a 1990 35.5 and the white lining material (vinyl?) in the aft and forward cabins is showing i
orizon2012 at 6:20am 11.04.12
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Bonjour ! I want to repower my Catalina 30 1979 from ysm 12 to a new or used engine. What should i
Pafb at 6:03am 11.04.12
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The sail drive on my oday 28 was removed long ago by the PO; however, the blower motor remains in pl
Ian McGain at 5:38am 11.04.12
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Winter cover came through Sandy with flying colors. Go to Hunter owner mod's 30' older series for de

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40 ft hunter electrical
Rick.johnson at 12:40pm 11.16.22
will ok that is a start on the electrical diagram looking for a more detailed on an also one on the
Miss sailing
stickinthemud57 at 12:38pm 11.16.22
Ranger, Beautiful, but I hope the wind picked up eventually!;)
40 ft hunter electrical
Rick.johnson at 12:28pm 11.16.22
Ok GREAT Thanks Guys it a good place to start Thanks Again Rick
Electric dinghy engines
dlochner at 12:08pm 11.16.22
@dlochner , why did you choose Torqueedo instead of ePropulsion? Was it just a matter of availabil
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel
dlochner at 12:05pm 11.16.22
Ours had a flap that would reply when the transducer was pulled but it failed years ago, so now the
Electric dinghy engines
Scott T-Bird at 12:00pm 11.16.22
@dlochner , why did you choose Torqueedo instead of ePropulsion? Was it just a matter of availabili
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel
Davidasailor26 at 11:57am 11.16.22
I use a little transducer paint just to cut down on how often I need to pull ours out for cleaning.
Electric dinghy engines
dlochner at 11:51am 11.16.22
How fast does it charge? I have a Torqeedo with a 915 ah battery, quick charging it is not. The capa
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel
dlochner at 11:41am 11.16.22
There are transducer anti-fouling pants. Some are rather pricey, at $5 an ounce. https://www.defend
Mystic to Quincy
Captain Larry-DH at 11:40am 11.16.22
Galilee would be a better stop than Newport. Quick in and out at Point Judith with almost no detour.
40 ft hunter electrical   (1)
rgranger at 11:38am 11.16.22
Go to Hunterowners.com and click on the "Resources" link... then select your boat... there is a lo
Ericson keel
rgranger at 11:34am 11.16.22
The difference between a good repair job and a great repair job is knowing how to hide your mistakes
Electric dinghy engines
Scott T-Bird at 11:30am 11.16.22
Thanks for posting this video! What size dinghy are you pairing with the motor and how is performan
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel
Parsons at 11:25am 11.16.22
I've thought about hitting it with a shot of the Pettit barnacle spray, to cut the crud down. It's
which Anti-fouling paint for speed wheel
dlochner at 11:21am 11.16.22
No real need for AF on the impeller. If it gets fouled, pull it out and clean it. You should have a
Ericson keel
dlochner at 11:18am 11.16.22
If the keel had hit some substantial there will be evidence of it on the leading edge of the keel. T
Miss sailing   (1)
rgranger at 11:11am 11.16.22
Gloat alert! :dancing: I got this pic too...
Engineless....
rgranger at 11:08am 11.16.22
https://photos.smugmug.com/Vehicles/Boats/Engine-Prop-Steering/i-2gZDDWL/0/1279203c/4K/20220721_14

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