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Steve Dion at 9:15pm 02.28.12
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Here is another article on oil in a marine engine. It takes a slightly differnt point of view on
ggooch at 8:16pm 02.28.12
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I have been working on building a PVC Furler for the jib on my Macgregor 25 but kept getting sidelin
caguy at 7:22pm 02.28.12
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Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A_h2AjJaMw
My Time at 6:53pm 02.28.12
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Looking for ideas on how to claen sails myself. Does anyone know what cleaning chemicals are safe to
2ifbysea at 6:39pm 02.28.12
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I have just purchased a 1987 Legend 35. We are in the process of having her hauled and having a bot
Cal29_Mike at 6:39pm 02.28.12
Cal
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I just purchased a 1976 Cal 29. She sails great but the previous owner had started interior renovati
xcyz at 6:23pm 02.28.12
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The parent company for Sovonic, maker of the solar panels used on most Hunters files for protection.
samarks70 at 5:42pm 02.28.12
S2
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I found an s2 8.0A I presume 1975 according to hull numbers. needs some intierior work. I would like
GorillaToast at 3:50pm 02.28.12
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And if so, which side of the mast is it on? My boat came with one on the port side of the mast, a
greg simon at 3:27pm 02.28.12
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When I pump out my holding tank, it smells the boat up for a day. Is there a leak in a hose. There
Swan at 3:05pm 02.28.12
S2
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We are (hopefully) getting closer to purchasing our S2 8.5 and I'm searching for a dingy. My questi
longterm at 2:38pm 02.28.12
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I just got my boat home today, motored it to the marina (zero wind), and have decided that, rather t
patman70 at 2:20pm 02.28.12
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I have a 6 month old walmart marine battery ' I store it on the boat for emergencies ' I keep a sola
Nodak7 at 1:44pm 02.28.12
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OK getting set up for the spring work list and one item I have on my list is to repair a very slight
Grasshopp at 1:05pm 02.28.12
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Came across this in my daily reading. http://blog.makezine.com/2012/02/28/how-to-splice-wire-to-n
Stephen Trapani at 12:48pm 02.28.12
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Does it make sense that my Yanmar 2QM15 would get tiny bubbles in the fuel that would prevent me fro
rhythm and brews at 12:42pm 02.28.12
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Hello all. Im a newbie to the group so forgive any dumb questions I have. I wanted to get som vali
Reggie Collette at 11:10am 02.28.12
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My 1981 Catalina does not have bulkhead winches mounted for the jib and main halyard. Since I have
Propnut30 at 9:48am 02.28.12
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Ok Im still In afghanistan and am about to order some hardware for the MAC. I wanted to replace the
psherwin at 8:55am 02.28.12
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Discovered dry rot of very poor choice of wood by Hunter. They had anchored the tool tray in the mo

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Another Lithium conversion ... Hunter 49 Schematic
tkwhalen at 5:30pm 11.23.22
On my 49, the PO had specified the balmar external regulator. This with the blue sea battery combin
Warped Rudder   (1)
PaulK at 5:28pm 11.23.22
It would be a lot easier to use 1" plywood, and possibly cheaper. Plywood is a laminate by definiti
What's wrong with my thinking?
Captain Larry-DH at 5:25pm 11.23.22
What @PaulK said. Another possibility - a rotten deck-stepped base or keel footing beneath the mast
What's wrong with my thinking?
PaulK at 5:17pm 11.23.22
Stays are not likely to have stretched enough to make such a difference on your boat. It sounds like
Hunter Legend 37 (1988) rudder bearings help
Stella Orion at 5:17pm 11.23.22
Thanks jssailem. I have that one. It seems all the schematics are gone for the ole Legend... Funny t
Refinish Cabin Sole
SeaCure at 5:08pm 11.23.22
For years Minwax has been my go to company even for the marine products they make little noise about
New winterizing mod - done!
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:04pm 11.23.22
If the tank is drained, what can do damage by freezing?
Three way electrical connections
SeaCure at 4:36pm 11.23.22
I just stopped a pal from adding some cool lights on his special ford pickup to the single light cir
Painting over sanded non-skid surface
SeaCure at 3:56pm 11.23.22
Nooooo can you tell me more about the surface and what area is being painted
Dolphin Senoir parts
JBsail66 at 3:54pm 11.23.22
Here's some bits near me... shipping might be a bear though. Vintage dolphin sailboat mast and rudd
Keel is out... looks disturbing
SeaCure at 3:35pm 11.23.22
Would a threaded insert help.
winterizing puzzle
SeaCure at 3:32pm 11.23.22
Murphy again! Clogged filter ? I had a cast iron intake manifold on gas engine break while I was pu
Warped Rudder
sbrogden at 3:29pm 11.23.22
My carpenter friend said he sees no way to correct the warpage on the rudder. So I will plan on buil
Keel is out... looks disturbing
patrickfarley at 2:53pm 11.23.22
Keel is cast iron. I cannot weld to cast iron without a shop to heat cast iron. My keel is getting
Its funny Friday!   (1)
leo310 at 2:51pm 11.23.22
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