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sf50 at 1:12pm 01.30.22
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I have a 1998 H240 and need to replace some of the standing rigging, specifically D1 and V1 however
Sail Jake at 12:14pm 01.30.22
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Hi Sailors! Cold in Ohio, gets down to about 0 deg f almost every night! I'm looking foreword to war
DinghySailor at 9:33am 01.30.22
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Yesterday, I decided to replace the impeller on my Yanmar 3HMF to establish a maintenance baseline f
sailing H386 at 7:31am 01.30.22
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Does anyone know where to find the housing for the yanmar motor controls on a H386 The bezel is an j
Gianni65 at 4:02am 01.30.22
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Hello. I've an Hunter 50 2007 equipped with 3 water tanks, two port and one starboard, this latter
Wee bits   (2)
Joe Blizzard at 4:47pm 01.29.22
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I have this little windex that was made to strap onto a mast with a plastic bracket and bungee arran
SimonNZ at 2:56pm 01.29.22
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Hi there We're in the process of buying a Beneteau with solar panel and twin wind turbines. Is the
Crusty Ol Salt at 1:33pm 01.29.22
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The Nor'easter pounding the Northern East coast and New England has passed over Hampton Roads and th
sunlover at 1:27pm 01.29.22
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Just filled my LP tanks (yeah, cold here in Florida). They refused one tank as it's out of certifi
kj4fec at 1:08pm 01.29.22
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We purchased hull #9 and am going to restore her. We have created a Facebook page to follow thw pro
John Marrone at 12:52pm 01.29.22
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This Boat Design (New Design Dinette) we have incorporates a Fuel Compartment Box that is part of th
John Marrone at 12:14pm 01.29.22
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Looking for a manufacturer that is familiar with this boat that can provide a weighted perimeter and
skunther at 9:12am 01.29.22
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I noticed some discoloration on a shroud collar, and am wondering if it might indicate internal rust
skunther at 9:08am 01.29.22
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petrenyc at 8:17am 01.29.22
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The anemometer shaft bearings are shot on our venerable TackTick T120 wind instrument -- does anyone
hunter0838 at 6:59am 01.29.22
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Hi everyone - We are in the market to purchase a dinghy for our Hunter 38, but really not sure what
rhwins at 12:29pm 01.28.22
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I would like to replace the lower shives for the halyards. Access is to only one side of the axle s
Hello Below at 11:49am 01.28.22
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As a paid subscriber I felt a tad slighted to learn that the PY magazine digital edition was accessi
CatalinaforaMEa at 10:39am 01.28.22
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Hello! I have been having trouble with the halyard on the front side of my mast getting wrapped up
patbratton at 6:52am 01.28.22
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After reviewing the Hunter manual drawings I examined my rudder and the controls are different. I as

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Oil Leak
Project_Mayhem at 12:02pm 11.10.24
:plus: I also second cleaning and using UV dye. This should be easier than finding a cabin top or de
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters?
dLj at 12:02pm 11.10.24
I figured, and I'm lacking experience here, that a boat that is close, may try to contact you. Brin
Tartan 33R Wiring Diagram
Project_Mayhem at 11:49am 11.10.24
Upload this to the Tartan user mods so it doesn't get lost among thousands of posts. Are you based o
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters?
Project_Mayhem at 11:25am 11.10.24
Bear in mind you said a solo sailor sleeping. It is that singular instance I'm referring to. As a s
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area?   (3)
paulheth at 10:35am 11.10.24
Thanks for all this. I will continue to investigate PYS/Roton however my experience so far is slow
Hunter 49 Cutlass bearing   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 11.10.24
The ridges you see are for water cooling. I'd say 99% of all cutlass bearings out there are identic
New to me 78 C&C 35-1
shemandr at 9:42am 11.10.24
So the shrouds are rod rigging. On C&C's of that vintage the halyards were typically wire splice
Lantern Advice
thinwater at 9:26am 11.10.24
Make damn sure you have carbon monoxide and smoke detectors installed if you go this route! Actuall
New to me 78 C&C 35-1
FlyingMonkey42 at 9:24am 11.10.24
The hull has been well cared for it seems, Cutlass bearing recently replaced. I believe the refriger
Hunter 26/260 trailers
SteveHughessails at 9:22am 11.10.24
I fear this happening with our 240. I may be fortunate though, I have all the import paperwork from
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340
jssailem at 9:20am 11.10.24
I try to sail using the concept. Keep It Simple Sailor. Radio - with a mic at radio Remote mic f
New to me 78 C&C 35-1
shemandr at 9:09am 11.10.24
46 year old boat. You know better than us but my order of upgrades (Or at least what you'll spend m
Oceanis 42 CC Fridge
RitSim at 8:32am 11.10.24
The thermostat and sensing bulb is usually in the cold area and visible- unless its been removed by
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area?
SkiingSailor at 8:18am 11.10.24
https://www.granvilleislandboatyard.com/roton-industries I'd call these guys, they're the BC Espar
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34?
kappykaplan at 7:24am 11.10.24
unsure about how to attach the hydraulic arm to the rudder drive (?) wheel without having to buy an
Put-in-Bay and the Great Lakes Comment
Kings Gambit at 5:43am 11.10.24
Is this your first time on the Great Lakes? The only Great Lake I haven't sailed in is Superior -
Lantern Advice
Jim Legere at 3:52am 11.10.24
Better, heat with this: I built the original from scraps for free. Works great. Make damn sure you
Sewing bags for gear
dlochner at 2:49am 11.10.24
For DIY sewing, checkout Sailrite. https://www.sailrite.com
Sewing bags for gear   (1)
zinahewitt at 12:34am 11.10.24
Toggles never fail. Cheap, easy and traditional. ing and attach a toggle to it. I could probably ev
Sewing bags for gear   (1)
garymalmgren at 12:26am 11.10.24
Toggles never fail. Cheap, easy and traditional.

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