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I need my rub rail cleaned whats best to use?
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This is probably a dumb question, but it wouldn't be my first! Is there anyway to convert a manually
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Does anyone know for sure the correct method for removing the injection pump on a Yanmar 3HM35F? Th
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I'm trying to replace windows in my morgan 28 It seems all pre-manufactured windows are different si
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Bruce Lockwood Groton - W. Bruce Lockwood, 90, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012
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We had a successful first sail on Sunday at Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. Not the most relaxing sail i
Fouraboard.com.au at 8:17am 10.15.12
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Looking at replacing our FP 10.5kW 12 mini with an alternative model. Basic assessment of our power
Deematic at 7:44am 10.15.12
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Went out to my 75 oday 22 this weekend and found my inner stays broken. Port side broke at the mast
Boom Bail   (1)
Buzzlovelace at 7:05am 10.15.12
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Good day!, I am converting my Mainsheet Traveler, on my 27', to mid cabin with aquired parts. Now
sabine river minnow at 6:01am 10.15.12
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i have found 2 chain plates leaking , and i can see that thay where sealed with something like selic
jwieneck at 5:24am 10.15.12
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My battery charger has stopped working. I need to replace it. So the first question is recommendati
Roger Long at 4:46am 10.15.12
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Jimm sent over this picture of Strider this morning: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/52
MobyDick at 2:31am 10.15.12
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How do I tighten my main sheet traveler track? It is loose on both ends and I can't seem to find an
Steve J. at 2:05am 10.15.12
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Can anybopdy suggest a reason why my two thru-hull fittings have taken on 1/4 inch corrosion over th
Soul Surfer at 12:42am 10.15.12
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The plastic pieces have to go. Looking for good work at a reasonable price. The boats located in Tac
Soul Surfer at 12:27am 10.15.12
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I've got to get rid of these plastic pieces. Looking for good work at a reasonable price that can do
ReginaGeorge at 10:53pm 10.14.12
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The method of robo-signing, that added much to the country's mortgage dilemma, appears to be making
David W at 8:46pm 10.14.12
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Hi everyone, looking for some perspective on something I noticed last weekend. Engine: 2QM15, circa
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Hi, haven't been able to figure the capacity of the fuel tank on my boat - anyone know what comes s
ndavies at 8:02pm 10.14.12
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Does anyone know where we can get replacement mattresses for our Hunter 42 Passage? We live in Chatt

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And this is?   (6)
walt at 9:16am 01.31.23
Some pictures of our community well in SW Colorado- oddly enough sort of related to the wire brush i
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
Tin Kicker at 9:15am 01.31.23
Starting at $12.95 and you can have one tomorrow. Put one where you charge batteries at home, ESPECI
Oday 302 keel surface   (4)
Tin Kicker at 9:03am 01.31.23
I spoke with the manufacturer, Marskeels, to do the same repair on mine. It is a solid lead keel and
Hunter Logo Removal
Ralph Johnstone at 9:03am 01.31.23
I'd suggest a hair dryer ONLY and grab one edge and start pulling slowly. No heat gun as they put o
Quality Deck electrical connectors   (1)
Rltgold at 8:59am 01.31.23
Finally stopped raining so I could uncover the boat and take a photo of the new flush mounted CNLink
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
jssailem at 8:58am 01.31.23
With all the interest in Lithium Batteries, perhaps a hi-tech fire blanket should be considered. He
Quality Deck electrical connectors   (1)
Rltgold at 8:51am 01.31.23
I forgot to mention that even though the CNLinko plug connectors say they are waterproof I have been
Quality Deck electrical connectors
Rltgold at 8:44am 01.31.23
Project_Mayhem, Thanks for the link to the study, I looked it over briefly and need to sit down and
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
Tin Kicker at 8:37am 01.31.23
Observations from investigating a lot of car and airplane fires over the years and looking at a few
And this is?
walt at 8:07am 01.31.23
Jim, correct about surge from being plugged into a marina AC. True for your boat or home. This artic
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
Parsons at 7:52am 01.31.23
That is excellent advice. Where should one test fire extinguishers? It feels like a bad idea to disc
And this is?   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:32am 01.31.23
per a ABYC standard, that has merged with their Electrical Standard. The Potection Zone is this kn
And this is?
stickinthemud57 at 7:29am 01.31.23
^^^ Maybe the most authoritative, evidence-based post on the subject I have seen in this thread. Esp
Mast cleat
ckreitlein at 7:26am 01.31.23
I am pleased to report I found the exact cleats ... at US SPARS, Gainesville, Fl...$18 each....
Spinnaker on Hunter e33
rbrentsaunders at 7:03am 01.31.23
Hi @rbrentsaunders Congrats on the new boat! The manual for your boat is here: Link to manual On pa
And this is?   (2)
walt at 6:51am 01.31.23
My .02 FYI, "grounding" the mast does not mean you need to have a chunk of bare metal in the water.
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
BigEasy at 6:49am 01.31.23
What CO2 extinguishers are you using? Quick search reveals prices over $200 for a 5 lb CO2 model.
Quality Deck electrical connectors
JBP-PA at 6:47am 01.31.23
CNLinko looks very promising, thank you. I share your love of the Sea Dog connectors, especially the
Hunter Logo Removal
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:35am 01.31.23
Having never done it, I can only defer to those who have described their method which was the pruden

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