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Southcoasting at 12:59pm 04.27.12
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Hi Mainesail! I always follow your DIY as they're easy and straightforward to follow for all especi
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There's a few San Juan 24's for sale in Sheboygan Wisconsin. The ones I know of have trailers and a
Captain Dighton at 12:35pm 04.27.12
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I have 2 12 volt marine batteries in parallel and I am looking for a solar charger to charge them. B
All U Get at 11:33am 04.27.12
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Have you ever been out in the dingy and need to balance the load? Sitting at the seat or on the tube
anthony at 11:24am 04.27.12
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Hello All Can anyone tell me how to paint my non slip areas I have on my V25. My question is that it
Costy at 10:30am 04.27.12
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Wondering what is the best "antislip" paint? Got two options so far Kiwi anti slip coverage and Pett
GorillaToast at 10:20am 04.27.12
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The forestay I just replaced on my C22 had rigging tape wrapped around the nicopress fittings and lo
gpd955 at 8:47am 04.27.12
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So......Been spending some time with my engine recently and find that when a lot of people on the fo
Ward H at 8:46am 04.27.12
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Sounds simple but not so sure. Can I support it with a hydraulic floor jack, take out the swing bol
KennyH at 8:40am 04.27.12
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The only leaks I have had in my 1981 25 is the Cockpit Lockers. Not sure if they came with weather
Ed Schenck at 8:24am 04.27.12
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I have my lazarette seats home for repair and painting. After several sandings and finishing with 6
Bad Obsession at 8:17am 04.27.12
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During my years cruising the Chesapeake Bay I have been to a lot of places. Two of the more unique
Roger Long at 8:04am 04.27.12
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Kastel Brothers had the prop ready in half the time promised and it was on the boat the next morning
RDS2012 at 6:37am 04.27.12
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Is there any place I can get rigging instructions for an '88 Hunter 18.5? I'm a newbie and I need
oliversdad at 4:48am 04.27.12
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I've been lucky enough to launch my boat and get in a great sail last weekend.The weather was beauti
sailormanbigd at 4:35am 04.27.12
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heading to siesta key beach this afternoon for a wedding. Spending the weekend there. Not looking fo
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:47am 04.27.12
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I was contacted by a new owner of a used Hunter 240 in georgia as he was taking on water. I sugges
Faris at 8:42pm 04.26.12
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Hi, Is there an easy way to tell if a C27 is a TR or SR without just measuring the mast?
tampastockman at 8:01pm 04.26.12
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Help! My 1994 H19 has a fixed keel??? I went to pick up the H19 today. I couldnt find any up haul l
Tom Hoffman at 7:33pm 04.26.12
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Over winter as I have been house bound, I have been thinking about boat related things that I might

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Copper Antifouling/ablative coatings - how to?
RussellBeckner at 12:40pm 01.14.23
Well, Thank you all 3 for input. I was hoping to hear back from the fellow we bought 86' Hunter 28.5
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
dlochner at 12:12pm 01.14.23
A little late to this discussion, I suspect the main difference between exhaust house and radiator h
The keel... is done
HeelBoy at 10:57am 01.14.23
This is the picture I was referring to is battery powered, which helps because there no cord tuggi
Single handing
WI Rigger at 10:53am 01.14.23
Does anyone know of an easy reading entry level book on Celestial navigation? Thank Ric
Rain water leaking in V berth
Ward H at 10:52am 01.14.23
On my 93 C30 there is a limber hole just aft of the v berth water tank. I never get water inside the
Replaced Motor Mounts
Hayden Watson at 10:47am 01.14.23
I did them on my C30 with about the same procedure except that one of the old bolts was seized into
The keel... is done   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 10:46am 01.14.23
Shirt answer is, I didn't. Long answer is, I got close with the grinder, which I do have a lot of e
Rain water leaking in V berth
RitSim at 10:38am 01.14.23
Stanchion bases? try using the baby powder trick to determine the route.
VHF Cabling and Connectors
dlochner at 10:14am 01.14.23
Then you could use the same fittings that you've got if they have not been water damaged. It is n
The keel... is done
HeelBoy at 10:07am 01.14.23
How'd you get such a clean cut in that thick metal with an angle grinder? Short answer is, I didn'
VHF Cabling and Connectors
LloydB at 10:04am 01.14.23
What cable have you been using until now? Figured should ask that question before suggesting direct
The keel... is done
Project_Mayhem at 9:23am 01.14.23
After much questioning and hand wringing over the past couple of months, it all came together. Than
VHF Cabling and Connectors
dlochner at 9:20am 01.14.23
The issue with the 259 is overheating the core and melting the insulation and soldering the braid to
VHF Cabling and Connectors
Project_Mayhem at 9:13am 01.14.23
That kind of gland is for a bare wire, the connector has to be attached after the wire is fed throu
Hyde Streamstay 2 deck coupling
Kevin&Karen at 8:40am 01.14.23
Thank you sir. We will try that
VHF Cabling and Connectors
dlochner at 8:22am 01.14.23
That kind of gland is for a bare wire, the connector has to be attached after the wire is fed throug
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
Project_Mayhem at 8:17am 01.14.23
You may find the hose you seek at a non marine store like Granger. $77 for 3ft of 1-7/8 :yikes: It
Dock and Go Override How-to
SycloneDriver at 8:15am 01.14.23
I work on many different types of equipment. I find that the fault is usually something mechanical,
VHF Cabling and Connectors   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 8:12am 01.14.23
The cable must have 50 ohm impedance. The listing does not specify the impedance. I would not buy t
Hunter 2000 340 Window - Resealing of window
kloudie1 at 8:09am 01.14.23
I found this very helpful: How To Install Fixed Portlights - YouTube I did my side portlights this

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