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Gudenuph at 10:38am 08.02.11
3/1992
Hi All Can the sliding companion hatch cover be removed without removing the rails/slides on an O'Da
tgeardino2 at 9:48am 08.02.11
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My wife and I currently own a 2000 Hunter 340, Love our boat. During a recent sailing vacation, whil
ancientmariner at 9:30am 08.02.11
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I have just replaced my (two) batteries with Trojan group 31 deep cycle. I would like to be able to
Craig2up at 9:17am 08.02.11
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Hi Peggy What's the deal with toilet paper? We have an electric macerating Jabsco toilet and using f
RichLan at 8:20am 08.02.11
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While sanding the hull on my 82 Hunter 30, it appears to that the original gel coat color is blue. D
Blue Hull at 8:09am 08.02.11
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I have an '81 C-30 with the 5411 diesel. When I purchased the boat this Spring there was a budget wa
Rick486 at 3:32am 08.02.11
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All: I come from an Atomic 4 background in my first sailboat and I ran the engine blower religiously
StellaBlue at 1:48am 08.02.11
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Does anyone have any recommendations for Nav. software for the OS system that they are currently usi
Dream Chaser at 6:08pm 08.01.11
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Hello, I have a 1984 Catalina 30 and was told today that I need to repower!! I had my injectors and
pcjrusso at 6:04pm 08.01.11
3/1816
Hi all, I am the new owner of a 1982 Oday 34. and we LOVE IT. We upgraded from a Catalina 27.. Do
jrocheleau at 5:51pm 08.01.11
3/1967
In heavy weather (winds > 50 mph), do you prefer weathering the storm on a sea anchor or underpower?
Tip-Sea at 4:05pm 08.01.11
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I am looking for plans for a cradle for my deep keel 1984 hunter 31 sailboat that I recently purchas
Conrad151 at 3:43pm 08.01.11
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I have an 1987 c-22 swing keel and would like a little help at the helm. I have read a little about
bobcatflip at 2:49pm 08.01.11
19/4501
New Sailor Bob here..went out to my mooring for a day of sailing and my tiller apparently decided to
Jared1048 at 2:15pm 08.01.11
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Hopefully your weekend sailing wasnt like mine... While out in a narrow channel with dozens of boa
Captain Dick at 1:54pm 08.01.11
12/3095
Own a Hunter 2005 46LE with the standard Yanmar engine package and 100 gallon fuel tank. When motor
Captain Dick at 1:45pm 08.01.11
4/1586
We sail a 2005 46LE on Lake Michigan and love it. However our ability to sail close to the wind is n
Okie Dokie at 12:22pm 08.01.11
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I dropped the shackle that attaches the line leading from the mast raising system to the mast. Of co
rognvald at 11:50am 08.01.11
8/3493
Bill and Tim, I hope this file comes through showing the reefing system. Thanks, Ron
teacher63 at 11:38am 08.01.11
4/1593
This is going to be about dumbest question ever, but does anyone know what side faces out on Sunbr

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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
H19 (1994) Standing Rigging - Mast Foot Not Level
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:41am 10.21.22
@OceanAnarchy The original design of your boat was from me given to Hunter. You were sent a privat
Shore power questions
Davidasailor26 at 4:27am 10.21.22
This is my first boat, so I was expecting some sort of crossover ability between the AC and DC pane
Shore power questions
PhilC at 4:19am 10.21.22
That is the #1 most important thing in the electrical department of your boat. Without an AC charg
Shore power questions
PhilC at 4:17am 10.21.22
I'd find it hard to believe that you don't have an AC battery charger. Could the PO have removed it
Shore power questions
PhilC at 4:15am 10.21.22
Those are very debatable comments . I haven't used an AC charger in 12 years or more and my two mid
Shore power questions
PhilC at 4:12am 10.21.22
That is the #1 most important thing in the electrical department of your boat. Without an AC charg
Sleeping in the Walmart Parking Lot
Hayden Watson at 11:48pm 10.20.22
The second night after I took delivery of my brand new 40' class A from the factory, I had a reserva
Suggestions for restoring Teak paneling and cabinetry on Lancer 27
James Chamberlain at 9:51pm 10.20.22
I'll try for sure. After getting a small splinter just from putting my hand against the exterior wa
Shore power questions
Richard19068 at 8:48pm 10.20.22
That is the #1 most important thing in the electrical department of your boat. Without an AC charg
1 gallon paint can pour spouts
Richard19068 at 8:20pm 10.20.22
Air is 79% nitrogen... your positive results are more likely from the fact that you are displacing

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