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RobAL at 1:33am 07.24.22
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My mainsail sheet line has been set up as in the attached photo from when I purchased the boat. I no
rcairflyer at 7:50pm 07.23.22
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The lifting point on the centerboard gave way - seems to have torn out. It was patched up, but not
rgrgoode at 5:52pm 07.23.22
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My mast step on my 1975 O'day 20 has broken, I talked to Rudy at D'R marine he told me it is no long
Genesis V at 5:27pm 07.23.22
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sailcruz11 at 11:38am 07.23.22
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Can anyone tell me what roller furling was installed on a 1993 Hunter 33.5? Do you know of any docu
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:41am 07.23.22
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Apparently, california charges boat owners annually Based on current market valuation. I am wonderin
G Man at 8:38am 07.23.22
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Anyone ever been asked for proof of insurance before being servised at a marina ?
NCBrew at 7:55am 07.23.22
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Does anyone know where the hour meter is for a Hunter Legend 35.5.
Dr. D at 6:14am 07.23.22
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I was replacing a delay relay for the shower sump pump (separate thread) when I saw this outlet; to
Davidasailor26 at 5:41am 07.23.22
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DJKH26 at 9:11pm 07.22.22
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Hi - my first post as a new owner of a Hunter 26. I bought the boat and trailer in the US and am
Nachismo at 8:28pm 07.22.22
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mdibella at 3:18pm 07.22.22
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My county (Alameda, California) tax assessor has assessed the value of my 2006 First 36.7 at 22% ove
tgarchow at 2:09pm 07.22.22
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Does anyone have the keel bolt torque specs for a 2009 Beneteau 46?
twodzusfittings at 10:11am 07.22.22
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I have two Spinlock rope clutches which I've designated for the main and spinnaker halyards. The int
rs1sensen at 9:33am 07.22.22
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jmce1587 at 5:50pm 07.21.22
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georgetheleo at 4:13pm 07.21.22
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While renewing the volvo shaft seal on my 1990 Beneteau 41S5 I couldnt get the shaft to go complete
ShawnL at 2:42pm 07.21.22
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When we hauled out last fall, we ended up having the boat a little to far back on the trailer. It w
Orcas Bob at 2:16pm 07.21.22
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The Jabsco Quiet Flush electric marine toilet with fresh water flush constantly fills with fresh wat

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Routing jib sheets aft
shemandr at 9:38am 07.16.25
Upon reading Davidsailor26's post #10, I agree that the jib was meant to run inside the shrouds. I
Whisker Pole Part Sought
Foswick at 9:35am 07.16.25
I think that damage will buff out. Or, maybe your friend won't notice. No ... but seriously ... I
Ceiling Replacement and Pleasant Surprises
Foswick at 9:02am 07.16.25
Thanks. No, I hadn't considered insulation, but that is a great idea, especially since I have collec
Seaward Fox 19 manual online?   (1)
boats.babies at 8:45am 07.16.25
Kevin; Here's the manual. It's not much and obviously not sloop rig oriented. PM me if you want to
Ceiling Replacement and Pleasant Surprises
rgranger at 8:19am 07.16.25
BRAVO! Looks fantastic. I really like how you made the pannels removable. That will pay dividen
Seaward Fox 19 manual online?   (2)
boats.babies at 8:11am 07.16.25
Hi Kevin - let me get to work on scanning and I'll attach it to another message.
CG Guidance on Li Ion Batteries
colemj at 8:01am 07.16.25
I don't understand. They have an example of a boat with LFP batteries that caused a fire because a
Merit 22 owners   (1)
Hedgeman at 7:52am 07.16.25
To the keel slot leakers: I have a 1.5" fiberglass tube (McMaster Carr) that is slotted to fit the o
Routing jib sheets aft
Joe at 7:33am 07.16.25
Correct, no travelers for the jib on mid-ship, either side of the cockpit. The current jib sheet i
Routing jib sheets aft
...3TacksontheWater at 6:15am 07.16.25
There are no two ways about it. I cannot believe that Catalina actually delivered a boat rigged like
Yanmar 2GM20F - Upgrade Raw Water Intake Seacock from ½" to ¾"?
Rich Stidger at 5:43am 07.16.25
Don't "fix" something that is working fine.
Yanmar 2GM20F - Upgrade Raw Water Intake Seacock from ½" to ¾"?
testingthewaters91 at 5:13am 07.16.25
FWIW, my 3GM30F has a 3/4" induction valve and matching hose. Is 3GM30F comparable to 2GM20F? I i
Cal 40 "Wins" Transpacific
dlochner at 4:13am 07.16.25
I was in Hawaii when the yacht Ticonderoga won the Los Angeles-to-Tahiti yacht race in 1964, settin
Jerks!
danooxnard at 3:56am 07.16.25
The bi-metal hole saw has a 1/4 inch drill bit in the center. That drills a pilot hole so the saw do

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