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My C22 has a pop top but I'm finding it very difficult to lift it into position. Is that typical or
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Hi all - The Yanmar 2GM20F in my 2003 Hunter 326 may be unwell. In an attempt to sail 5 nm from my
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I need to replace the circuit breaker for the 110 Volt receptacles on my 2000 Beneteau 361, does an
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How do I connect my portable general to my Hunter Legend 35.5. Can I just plug it into a 115 v sock
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I have a 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5 and would like to add a couple of 115 V sockets to the boat. I can
Apex at 7:47am 02.07.22
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..well this happened this weekend. On survey I knew the rudder was saturated. And after struggling
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The control of the mainsheet is a multi part block always just above the traveler . One must crawl p
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If you -- and your boat -- could be teleported anywhere in North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), w
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So prob a ridiculous question. I have an Endeavour 32 (1980), Australian version, for which I can't
Captain Fantastic at 9:14pm 02.06.22
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Level set - Over twenty-five years' experience modifying power boats to fit my needs, novice sailor.
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Just curious if anyone has changed their pedestal main sheet to the mid boom traveller that was an o
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Anyone purchase good used parts online? If so can you post a link? I see a bunch on eBay but, eBay
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I have a Blue Sea Systems panel with 30+ circuit breakers (it is a live-aboard sailboat, lots of pum
dkinzer at 4:57pm 02.05.22
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I got around to changing the primary and secondary fuel filters on the Yanmar 4JH4E on our Hunter 41
Brazil at 11:22am 02.05.22
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Hi - I have two Lifeline GPL4DL batteries in my Hunter 41 from 2004, seem to need replacement. I'm
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JrzSailor at 3:30pm 02.04.22
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Hi all. Proud new owner of a 1982 30. Looking forward to participating in the discussions here.

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entry level electronics
dlochner at 7:48am 01.19.25
The simplest solution is a Speed/Depth/Temperature transducer networked to a Chartplotter, like the
Prefer to trailer
Urban Hermit at 7:19am 01.19.25
First, about that age thing. When I turned 70 I was in a small harbor in the Abacos about halfway t
entry level electronics
JBP-PA at 7:06am 01.19.25
Well, your current cell phone is cheapest. With Navionics Boating app, OpenCPN, AquaMaps or whateve
Prefer to trailer
Urban Hermit at 6:49am 01.19.25
Dunno how relevant this is to the question du jour, especially since I know nothing about mooring.
windlass installation need your suggestions
Terry Cox at 6:32am 01.19.25
Though the counter is identified as MAXWELL it is made by a New Zealand LTD company . Ours was mad
windlass installation need your suggestions
sailme88 at 5:49am 01.19.25
Hmm. Different experience here. Talked to a rep who answered my technical questions and sent me a d
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts.
dlochner at 4:50am 01.19.25
1994 Hunter 40.5 Yanmar 4JH2E My new Ellebogen motor mounts have arrived. How did you support or j
Wiring Diagram Question.
dlochner at 4:44am 01.19.25
lol...someone needs to lock this thread asap. The last page of replies has already added about $15
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts.
Captain Larry-DH at 3:46am 01.19.25
Used a come-along to hoist it from above, suspended from a 4x4 placed across the hatch opening. Coul
How did you support your engine for installation of motor mounts.
danstanford at 3:11am 01.19.25
Anything that will fit in there and be removable after the new mounts are in should be fine. A sciss
Wiring Diagram Question.
BAD ORCA at 9:01pm 01.18.25
Styrofoam panels with Velcro can be put up and taken down easily and made into complex shapes. Duct
Sarasota Bay Returning
patrickfarley at 9:00pm 01.18.25
Decision made. No more canoe to sailboat boarding trips. I will find a dock for the sailboat. If
Wiring Diagram Question.
BAD ORCA at 7:49pm 01.18.25
Take a look at these. I have 2 on my boat. They can be located out of the way in a cabinet or with
Rust inhibitor
NYSail at 7:15pm 01.18.25
I've used both. Ospho can't hold a candle to POR15. The comparison is table wine vs. uncut moonsh
Wiring Diagram Question.
dlochner at 6:28pm 01.18.25
Take a look at these. I have 2 on my boat. They can be located out of the way in a cabinet or with s
23-2. I think there's (two) leaks in my keel - is this a big deal?
Project_Mayhem at 4:53pm 01.18.25
Did someone screw a bilge pump in to your bilge? I the keel crack on my O'Day 25 when we hit -30F
Estimate??
Project_Mayhem at 4:13pm 01.18.25
I prefer single axle trailers because I can make some crazy turns possible without destroying my tir
Wiring Diagram Question.
BAD ORCA at 4:03pm 01.18.25
The jerry cans sold in the US are a PITA because of the spouts, they weren't designed to be used on
Sunken Treasure
Rick Webb at 3:28pm 01.18.25
It would be an excellent way to turn money into frustration and time into angst. Were it to be a su
Estimate??
Rick Webb at 3:18pm 01.18.25
The single axle trailer is just on the edge of being tolerable. If the boat is empty, everything is

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