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Kev's Hunter at 2:37pm 08.13.25
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I've given up on my 248 hour Fischer Panda generator. Likely replacing it with a Northern Lights.
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Has anyone done this? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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I have a 2006 Hunter 45cc with two Marvair SeaMach SPB16RCBL self-contained HVAC units. Has anyone f
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I got a 1960s Coronado Super Satellite for my daughter and I'm hoping someone can point me toward an
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Does anyone have a diagram for how the freezer and fridge are connected? I have the refrigeration ma
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To start, I have a 1975 c'c 25ft. It was my first sailboat and I did teach myself to single hand sai
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Thanks to all who made suggestions in procuring a new mast base. Found one from Wichard in Rhode Isl
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Hello all, We did a lot of work on our countertops this season, but one thing we keep noticing is t
markymac1961 at 12:05am 08.13.25
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So... a local Yacht rigger here in Whitsundays, Queensland suggested that the mast rake on my recent
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Hello all, the head of my new 140% genoa is not wrapping. I've tried different halyard tensions with
lyonsfin at 5:11pm 08.12.25
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Looking for a mast section and rudder for a Ronb Roy 23. The rudder is the same as a Sunseeker 23.
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Is there just a thread for Formosa owners, or those that restores them. I have a great Formosa and I
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I have a 1968 C-Lark, but the family decided they want a motor boat, so I am looking for someone to
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Project_Mayhem at 11:29am 08.12.25
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A previous owner labelled one switch position house and the other as start. We've only been using th
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To any who could advise! I am planning to do small soft spot ' gelcoat repairs on a new to me 1969 H
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Working on a 1988 Brewer 44 and feeling silly about not getting how to re-attach this companionway h
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Well, I was minding my own business at the yard the other day, when I saw a couple of other folks po
Canuck Sailorguy at 9:13am 08.12.25
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For all y'all who are watching, the refit is coming along, albeit slowly. I've installed a new start
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SJN at 1:35pm 12.24.25
Thank you Curt for your support and work!
Lighting upgrades
JBP-PA at 12:53pm 12.24.25
For my cabin lights, I tried LED bulbs, but they weren't very bright. I don't have a lot of standi
Genoa Sail trim for broad reach or run
Bobalong at 12:46pm 12.24.25
... I have one in the garage that needs to be fixed. It is one of those twist lock types except th
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JBP-PA at 12:45pm 12.24.25
I added some LED strips under my table on a dimmer. I like them for ambient light. I used some left
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JBP-PA at 12:36pm 12.24.25
In my head, for at night use, I like a very dim indirect light that isn't blinding. These little sti
Macgregor 25 forestay
JBP-PA at 12:12pm 12.24.25
My 77 V25 was not a mast head rig. Interesting. The notes on SailboatData for the MacGregor 25 sa
Jack lines
JBP-PA at 12:05pm 12.24.25
There are a lot of variations people use, but the primary rule is that your system should keep you o
Help us all Understand proper preparation and cleaning options. Do's and Dont's you can offer?
LLoyd B at 11:12am 12.24.25
Same way as you would make a comprehensive list of how to go fishing.
Lighting upgrades   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 9:36am 12.24.25
This is a good thread. I've been thinking about my lighting. I did change most of my interior light
Interior leather replacement for 1997 Hunter P42
Rick D at 9:26am 12.24.25
We have a 1997 P42 and season 30 is coming up. Certain parts of the Hunter Green main cabin leathe
Jack lines
dlochner at 9:04am 12.24.25
Always plan your movements. I've been a weekly rock climber for over 40 years, so that is automatic
Jack lines
thinwater at 8:32am 12.24.25
Another thing to consider is that sailors don't usually fall off when they are moving and mindfully
Jack lines
dLj at 8:17am 12.24.25
How to install jacklines is very boat specific. The fundamental philosophy is to keep them positione
adding second 30A shore power to feed AC unit only   (1)
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:32am 12.24.25
235971 User manuals (installation manuals) are your friend
Jack lines
Indysailor at 6:52am 12.24.25
Got it, "jacklines", it is. Told ya, I was a noob at this. :p
Jack lines
dlochner at 6:45am 12.24.25
It's usually jacklines, not jack lines. Jack lines are utility lines and also lines on the bolts ro
Jack lines
dlochner at 6:44am 12.24.25
1) What is the best way to install jack lines so that a person can clip in to a point along the cen
Jack lines   (2)
thinwater at 6:41am 12.24.25
It's usually jacklines, not jack lines. Jack lines are utility lines and also lines on the bolts rop
Macgregor 25 forestay
Tsatzsue at 6:31am 12.24.25
My 77 V25 was not a mast head rig.

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