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tcul at 8:36pm 03.14.12
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Aloha everyone! I sail a Cal 30. I was out sailing today and pulled out the jib using jib furler.
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What makes a good use able boat ramp for sail-boaters? I have only used 5 different ones. 1. At La
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Has anybody contemplated or undertaken a complete interior makeover on an older Hunter? I have an '8
doehunter at 5:49pm 03.14.12
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I think I need to call the store tomorrow. I think it needs to go back. I got some pretty decent tes
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Just purchased a Catalina 22 and trailer, borrowed a Chevy truck to pull it home... didn't have a hi
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I am in the process of moving my Raymarine St1000 autopilot to a different boat and need the bushing
BillyK at 4:34pm 03.14.12
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ok.. so help me understand why this is $220 http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|328|3033
barrile at 3:46pm 03.14.12
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Does anyone know what size the packing nut and locking nut is on my 2005 Hunter 36 propeller shaft.
BillyK at 2:27pm 03.14.12
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My B-W power converter Model 3230ul is only putting out 11.54 volts to the battery out teminal (test
JamesO256 at 1:59pm 03.14.12
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Does anyone know how the wires are ran to the mast. I have a 1983 H22.
freshiecat at 1:40pm 03.14.12
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Hey everyone- I'm in the process of buying all of the parts to put together a solid mooring for my c
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I've read many interesting and helpful discussions on this forum so I thought I'd pose my question t
walkerman at 12:31pm 03.14.12
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has anyone ever heard of or seen of a pedal powered prop shaft? i've got an idea and was wondering i
JimLor at 12:23pm 03.14.12
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I bought the Garmin 546s GPS and also bought the Airmar P319 transducer. I currently have a like-siz
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Anyone else having this issue. Just replaced my old JVC unit with the new West Marine model with the
docon48 at 10:58am 03.14.12
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Has anyone removed the lifelines and stanchions from a 22mkII? I think the lifelines are in the way
Squidd at 10:18am 03.14.12
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I want to replace my frayed covered steel lifelines with dyneema rope... The rope has a 5400# rati
steve stark at 10:08am 03.14.12
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All, the 11.0 I just bought has a 2003 Volvo MD2040 with a 120s saildrive. I was and am still a lit

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Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
jssailem at 5:06pm 11.26.22
the blades look to have pits in the spray paint vs a corrosion problem, but it is hard to tell from
Oysters!!
Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 11.26.22
He then launched into a lengthy explanation of his sailing experience even though I never asked abo
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's
Project_Mayhem at 3:06pm 11.26.22
Not trying to hijack this thread but would ultrasonic welding work for this application?
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail?
Ralph Johnstone at 2:32pm 11.26.22
Easy, if you tell us the make and model of the furler.
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail?
JamesG161 at 2:32pm 11.26.22
Is anyone available to give me instruction or advice on tricks to do the job done? you may not hav
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
JamesG161 at 2:20pm 11.26.22
The OP does not have a saildrive. Then he needs a regular check up with his Zinc Change diver.;)
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
fstbttms at 2:15pm 11.26.22
Now from the manual.. he OP does not have a saildrive.
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?   (1)
JamesG161 at 2:13pm 11.26.22
Per @Walsh0575
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail?
SycloneDriver at 2:12pm 11.26.22
Have you got any pictures?
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?   (2)
fstbttms at 2:05pm 11.26.22
If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
JamesG161 at 1:59pm 11.26.22
If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
JamesG161 at 1:47pm 11.26.22
Per the science... Mass Transfer Rate depends on ... 1) The Force 2) The Flux The Analogy for W
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:33pm 11.26.22
, You seem to make the assumption that a single collar anode will provide enough protection, rega
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
fstbttms at 11:41am 11.26.22
Here we go again. Simple explanation: when you have any anode, it provides an enhanced electrical p
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:37am 11.26.22
Not true. Using two shaft anodes is very common and in fact provides twice the protection of a sing
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak
Stu Jackson at 11:32am 11.26.22
Chainplates are an often neglected item of basic maintenance. You need to rebed the chainplate. Wh

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