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bobmorning at 7:51am 02.12.11
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We are in the process of replacing the lifelines and would like to install one gate on our 1984 Hunt
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If I introduce 5# of iron will I experience wierd compass variances?
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I just made this animation for my web site of what has been going on with my mast tangs for the last
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I have just had my transmission rebuilt, however it has not been installed yet... and am planning to
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Am going to BVI in March using Moorings. Planning to scuba. Any comments on dive sites? Our plan is
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Can anyone tell me what make and model number windless is in a late model 40.5?
ISFISSY at 7:49pm 02.11.11
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Anyone know if there is a place that does good boat name plaques? I bought a 1978 Hunter 30 a few m
SailAway1 at 1:47pm 02.11.11
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I am getting ready to re-finish the keel on my 1980 C22. There are a few places where a bit of rust
kloudie1 at 9:58am 02.11.11
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Check out this link. It is an Historic sawmill that is making the spars and some timbers for the res
Ted at 9:13am 02.11.11
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I've been trying to get a boom quote from Rigrite since the beginning of January. After numerous e-m
BillyK at 8:56am 02.11.11
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Looking for some input on this product.. i used to use it when i had a waverunner to keep the moistu
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I am looking at purchasing a boat powered by a Westerbeke W 33 with low hours. I've been told that t
gettinthere at 7:34am 02.11.11
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Boat came with a Lectrasan. It needs new electrodes, about $700. Is it worth doing? I will be coast
kpgraci at 6:22am 02.11.11
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This my be more appropriate for a motorboater forum, but I have an older (circa 1972?) Mercury 2-sto
Acadia at 9:42pm 02.10.11
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Can anyone recommend rigger in the Saint Petersburg, FL area that knows the hunter rigs well (85 H40
Salty at 9:20pm 02.10.11
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I am looking to replace the mixing elbow on my Yanmar 2GM20F. The elbow is all rusted out and needs
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Would it be safe to install an additional cabin window on the front bulkhead of an O'Day 22 cabin or
Endurance2010 at 6:28pm 02.10.11
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Has anyone installed these before? If so, how hard was it? My impression is that I drill a couple

Recent Replies

Stinky Bubbly Hot Water
JoeWhite at 5:07pm 07.31.22
also check for a deteriorating anode in the tank which would cause what you described. Unfortunate
just sailing
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:00pm 07.31.22
Very cool
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem.   (1)
Revv up at 4:50pm 07.31.22
I made a mount that holds two 5 gallon cans and keep them full of water during the summer season, ma
just sailing
jssailem at 3:15pm 07.31.22
Nice Jon. Thanks.
Sailing Dingy Questions (O'Day Widgeon)
jssailem at 3:09pm 07.31.22
Both @dlochner and @shemandr give good advice. There is no ready to go, every day advice to leave o
Reparing fix keel
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:08pm 07.31.22
Photos are needed but if water is coming through the keel boats, it sound like the wing bulb keel wi
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem.
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:14pm 07.31.22
@GL-WindPower The bunk board position on the hull cannot be moved much as they were designed to f
What's going on with Marlow Hunter?
ice breaker at 1:44pm 07.31.22
If you go to the electrical department at home depot etc, you will find gray PVC clips used to hold
Stinky Bubbly Hot Water
Stu Jackson at 1:40pm 07.31.22
and now evertime I visit the boat I drain 1 gallon of hot water. This adds 1 gallon of fresh water
Stinky Bubbly Hot Water
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:13pm 07.31.22
also check for a deteriorating anode in the tank which would cause what you described.
Sailing Dingy Questions (O'Day Widgeon)
MikeHoncho at 12:55pm 07.31.22
I beach start and stop my Laser. On the way In I release my rudder line and disconnect the centerboa
Stinky Bubbly Hot Water
JoeWhite at 12:50pm 07.31.22
Yes. It is due to not being used. The electric heating element inside the water heater combines with
The one armed electrician...
MikeHoncho at 12:42pm 07.31.22
I bought a digital flow meter from Amazon that also was a timer and controller that connected to a e
Wobbly wheel.   (4)
Rattlenebang at 12:40pm 07.31.22
207832207834 Its corroded, but that's not the reason for the large gap. 207835207836 As you can s
Stinky Bubbly Hot Water
MikeHoncho at 12:39pm 07.31.22
Hydrogen sulfide built up in the tank due to decomposing materials would be my guess.

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