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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
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Hi Mainesail, I am planning to install a dedicated starting battery. I already have a new echo c
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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
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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
rzobel at 5:44pm 07.06.12
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I am about to purchase a 26x (2001) and have a honda pilot - wondering if this vehicle is adequate f
tcwaltz at 4:01pm 07.06.12
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So I'm taking the plunge and buying a Campbell motor sailor prop. $545 for my 28 but I'm sold it's

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What is This, Anyone Need One?
capta at 2:57pm 01.23.23
I believe you could attach the main sheet to the old boom furling system.
Slip n slide!
Hello Below at 2:52pm 01.23.23
Single handing
WI Rigger at 2:46pm 01.23.23
When you carry your VHF portable radio around, how much it at all does it affect the compass? Or is
Mattress Underlayment
Alan K at 2:40pm 01.23.23
Still happy with HyperVent after about 12 years. We sail weekends and for a few weeks each season.
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable
thinwater at 2:23pm 01.23.23
It has to be visible 360 degrees for two miles. Sort of. See Colregs Annex I 84.17 (b) All-round
Looking to add NMEA2000 to Hunter 386 - cabling routing?
Alan K at 2:23pm 01.23.23
I did that a few years ago on my 380 which must be similar. I went from the steering pedestal down
Solar activity brings spots breakout   (1)
JamesG161 at 2:21pm 01.23.23
Triple X This is picture of that Triple Solar Flare its the Astronauts on the Space Station, but
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable
thinwater at 2:12pm 01.23.23
... I would be tempted to get two of those dingy lights and build my own hanger one for each stay w
What is This, Anyone Need One?
Alan K at 2:08pm 01.23.23
Looks like an old left-handed sail flaker to me.
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck
Alan K at 2:01pm 01.23.23
I have a Hunter 380 and the arrangement for getting the cable bundle from the cockpit into the vesse
Hunter 280 mast Question
Crusty Ol Salt at 1:40pm 01.23.23
Yes there was a rectangular exit block offered by Z Spar. Keep us posted on the exit block. As f
Water heater, electrical enigma
Alan K at 1:40pm 01.23.23
That's a 240v male connector. This is a French-made vessel. In 240-volt countries, like France, th
Anchor light - battery operated and rechargeable
ggrizzard at 1:37pm 01.23.23
If a LEO see's 2 bright white lights on an anchored vessel they will likely not care if there are tw
Hunter 280 mast Question   (1)
Crusty Ol Salt at 1:32pm 01.23.23
Okay, sorry about posting later than I intended. I swear it is just an "exit block" (@Crazy Dave Con
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck
dlochner at 1:15pm 01.23.23
Another cable sealing options is a cable gland like these from Amazon. This type of gland will requi
End Boom Sheeting
Stu Jackson at 1:08pm 01.23.23
You might consider going to the Catalina Yachts website and looking through their archived borchures
Water heater, electrical enigma   (1)
BarryL at 1:00pm 01.23.23
Hi, Here is a picture of the water heater on my boat. It has a euro style plug that goes into the b
Slip n slide!
BigEasy at 12:54pm 01.23.23
Have used Woody wax in past. Yes, it is expensive. Must clean deck thoroughly before application w
Fiberglass Hull Interior Issue
Barnacle Bill at 12:49pm 01.23.23
Potters have good reputations and even some are ""offshore" built with extra fiberglass usage. I'd

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