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arkansassail at 8:55am 07.07.12
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When under outboard power we have some water coming up through self bailing ports. Anyone plug thes
JVB at 8:22am 07.07.12
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Let's put the common sense of this forum to use. Post 1) YOUR boat make, model, overall length, be
quarteringbreeze at 8:21am 07.07.12
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I've decided to replace the portlights and deck hatches on my 11.0A. After a lot of internet readin
jviss at 8:15am 07.07.12
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Hi Mainesail, I am planning to install a dedicated starting battery. I already have a new echo c
IMPD31323 at 8:11am 07.07.12
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Good morning gentlemen. I happened across an excellent condition 85 Mac 25 for next to nothing sitti
FlbkRoxie at 7:48am 07.07.12
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We lost the bottom portion of our ballast valve assembly last weekend while launching the boat, and
stemkow at 7:26am 07.07.12
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Is there any advice out there on the size / type of trailer I would need to transport my Hunter 22?
Rag Bagger at 6:56am 07.07.12
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dlandersson at 6:47am 07.07.12
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Is it just me, or do the winds on southern Lake Michigan appear to die around 12 - 1 pm, then get go
VINN at 5:48am 07.07.12
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for some time now salt water has been leaking from somewhere near the transom on my 1984 h34 only un
Neverbored at 5:48am 07.07.12
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we're looking to install a battery monitor on our Catalina 310......which of these two would be reco
John T1594 at 5:19am 07.07.12
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The interior teak finish throughout my 2000 H340 still looks great except for around the galley sink
anchorclanker at 3:20am 07.07.12
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This boat is at a Marina and it doesnt look so great. Its really dirty, teak looks rough, companion
robert dros at 12:21am 07.07.12
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Found out that the solenoid switch to the Stove etc is and stays shut panel switch on and the switch
Emory M at 8:19pm 07.06.12
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Good evening everyone, My 1974 V25 project is moving along. I'm ordering out running rigging. I wou
stwagstaff at 7:56pm 07.06.12
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Hi, Let me say that I have been reading Peggie Hall's posts on this forum and I can't believe how he
therobesons at 7:54pm 07.06.12
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I have been looking at new windlasses and found the Anchorlift D1012C Dolphin WIndlass But they are
Doug L at 6:24pm 07.06.12
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In spite of the 95-100 degree heat, I knocked several of the "necessary" things off my list of what
theredboat1 at 6:12pm 07.06.12
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Fellow Boaters, The interior of my 1982 boat is looking really, really tired. It has a white vinyl
jorgefife at 5:53pm 07.06.12
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My request I think got lost in a previous one about the control head What does one use to lubricate

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Ice Box Conversion Quandary
FastOlson at 11:03am 01.15.23
I do sometimes wonder how many of us (me, too often) are seeking a solution that we can install or p
Hyde Streamstay 2 deck coupling
John T1594 at 10:46am 01.15.23
You can get parts for the Hyde Stay Stream Two at www.RigRite.com
Hunter 380 muffler
John T1594 at 10:36am 01.15.23
Your old muffler looks exactly like the Primex muffler I had and replaced on my old 1980 H30. There
Topping lift sheave size on Hunter 36
AndyL at 10:11am 01.15.23
Thanks. Looks like 3/8" is the size recommended in the manual for the 386. For my boat, 5/16" is
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:26am 01.15.23
And likely one have to touch up around the some of the keel areas. If you're doing touch up work,
Topping lift sheave size on Hunter 36
sail sfbay at 8:51am 01.15.23
3/8 inch low-stretch line, like Samson XLS Extra...........installed them on my Hunter 386 and 46.
Replaced Motor Mounts
Rick D at 7:09am 01.15.23
So you obviously researched this. I am curious how the Ellebogen mounts compare to the OEM Yanmar mo
Missing boom
PRoberaon at 7:03am 01.15.23
Ok, thanks. Needs work. Full of water and pine straw today. Gonna pull it in my shop tomorrow. Perf
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
NYSail at 6:55am 01.15.23
Exhaust hose has minimal pressure requirements where as radiator hose has high pressure requirements
Missing boom
sail sfbay at 6:46am 01.15.23
Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new sailboat!! Do an internet search for a used boom with
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
mermike at 6:43am 01.15.23
Grainger will sometimes price match if you ask. The West Marine model.
Mystic to Quincy
shemandr at 5:30am 01.15.23
It's still cold up there in June ... Coming out of Fisher's Island Sound I recommend using the Watch
Ice Box Conversion Quandary
NYSail at 4:27am 01.15.23
I run my refrigerator/ freezer continuously with no power issues thanks to 400 watts of solar that t
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to?
RussellBeckner at 2:50am 01.15.23
I spent an hour or more reviewing the Coppercoat site including Do's and Don'ts. Based on everyones
Replaced Motor Mounts
Ralph Johnstone at 10:38pm 01.14.23
I ended up with it less than the recommended 3-thousanths. Lots of cursing and swearing there.
Replaced Motor Mounts
Hayden Watson at 9:39pm 01.14.23
Just like every other alignment. I started by getting the height and went to horizontal alignment a
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
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Grainger, Fastenall, McMaster-Carr all specialize in quick delivery and extensive inventory and one
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
Leeward Rail at 8:49pm 01.14.23
Easy ordering, availability and integration with existing business processes is my guess Agreed.
Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to?
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Dock and Go Override How-to
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Slight success today... While continuing the troubleshooting, I was able to regain control of the ma

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