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Hollyweirdos at 7:51pm 11.06.11
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They have good prices on OEM Mac sails. Have yinz used them?
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Finally got around to doing something I have been promising myself for a long time. Pulled the oil
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As some of you remember I was absent for a time having been distracted by another interest but I cam
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woodster at 5:40pm 11.06.11
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i have now got my aluminum tank welded up ......i put a 1 1/2 inch nipple in for the water fill hose
Jim D at 5:25pm 11.06.11
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Anyone know where i can purchase a replacement transmission cable? 1983 H34 with a yanmar 3GMF. Merr
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An old salt was sitting at the bar on the warf when a a lady sits next to him and announces to one a
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Greetings all, I am reposting this question in the "Ask all Sailors" section in hopes of better vis
Squidd at 4:32pm 11.06.11
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Two part question, part two is paint selection, I've been thry the archives did the search and what
simplicity at 3:50pm 11.06.11
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I have a universal M25 and noticed that my alternator output voltage was at 14.3 volts with fully c
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Bought used boat ' need whisker pole. Forespar 10'-18' or similar type. Telescoping, please. Dian
WhiteDown at 3:24pm 11.06.11
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Hi I've pulled my boat out for the winter here in Dublin and put it into storage indoors in a large
maxxkatt at 3:17pm 11.06.11
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I have a 1974 30 foot Morgan. The aft diesel fuel tank has no gauge or indicator. the tank is fiberg
luisgacast at 3:07pm 11.06.11
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do i really need a backstay, in my hunter 26 to use a spinaker ?? thanks luis
SteveH290 at 3:06pm 11.06.11
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I recently purchased a 2000 Hunter 290. Before I purchased the boat, the research I found said ther
dscribner at 1:35pm 11.06.11
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Will it hurt anything? I'm thinking not but I've been wrong before. Any thoughts?
sailcapt340 at 1:19pm 11.06.11
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Does anyone know the Stern Tube Size on a 2000 340? I need to replace the PSS Seal Bellows and clam
CaptJake at 1:18pm 11.06.11
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After about three months of research (after the purchase) I have discovered that the boat I bought I
Captpedro at 11:36am 11.06.11
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I am a first time owner of a 1981 Hunter 25 , which I live aboard , with no shore power . I look for
divecastsail at 10:47am 11.06.11
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Hi Everyone, I am new to sailing and I just purchased my first boat. I was somewhat smart about it

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Crazy Dave Condon at 7:07am 10.21.22
Picture of upper toggle please
EV's vs Ian
Leeward Rail at 7:05am 10.21.22
wondered why anyone would put them in a boat. Those batteries aren't put in boats. Different batt
Mast light power on H240
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:05am 10.21.22
I would see if connection is corroded which I have seen with the female plug
ODay 22 cabin floor
harryconaghan at 7:01am 10.21.22
Welcome to the forum!! Hard to tell from the photo. Dent can be caused my any number of falling ob
ODay 22 cabin floor
sail sfbay at 6:59am 10.21.22
Welcome to the forum!! Hard to tell from the photo. Dent can be caused my any number of falling obj
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot
Leeward Rail at 6:48am 10.21.22
How can you find places like this? Especially if you are traveling. I've run across one or two, but
Mast light power on H240
chriscampbell at 6:46am 10.21.22
As I understand this no power to the deck plug? did you pull the plug out to see if clean and any
EV's vs Ian
Davidasailor26 at 6:43am 10.21.22
Interesting experiment. cTJh_bzI0QQ:267 Fun! But those AA size batteries are lithium metal, which
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot
Leeward Rail at 6:36am 10.21.22
At the Walmart where I shop, this practice it is not allowed. Yup.. Always ask. Only approximately
EV's vs Ian
Brian D at 6:26am 10.21.22
Interesting experiment. cTJh_bzI0QQ:267
H19 (1994) Standing Rigging - Mast Foot Not Level
dlochner at 6:26am 10.21.22
@OceanAnarchy The original design of your boat was from me given to Hunter. You were sent a privat
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot
Brian D at 6:17am 10.21.22
One cannot just pull into any Walmart, or for that matter public parking lot, and assume that overni
EV's vs Ian
dlochner at 6:13am 10.21.22
As others have said, LiFePO4 batteries are a different chemistry and are pretty safe. The concern fo
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay?
smo10018 at 6:12am 10.21.22
Yes I agree recognizing a new engine or major rebuild is something to keep in mind with such an old
EV's vs Ian
dLj at 6:11am 10.21.22
wondered why anyone would put them in a boat. Just curious as to what others might think. Given t
EV's vs Ian
Johann at 6:06am 10.21.22
I think Tesla and other EV manufacturers are headed towards using LFP for safety and longevity reaso
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot
JBP-PA at 6:03am 10.21.22
You should also look into using the small town, municipal camgrounds. They are often free. Run by
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay?
Scott T-Bird at 6:02am 10.21.22
If you are buying a boat that has an engine that has an age of 40 to 50 years, I would expect that t
EV's vs Ian
dLj at 6:00am 10.21.22
Tesla uses 3 different chemistries (according to google): The three main cathode types in Tesla EVs:
EV's vs Ian
Johann at 5:53am 10.21.22
Those EV batteries are a different chemistry than the LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries typically used on boat

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