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I just installed a new gasket in my Lewmar port light. Defender Industries ordered it for me direc
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I have an 86 hunter 23.5, what is the Heaviest outboard I can use, I need to hang a 78 johnson 9.9.
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If you have purchased this head can you give me your opinion of it? I'm looking to buy a new 5gal MS
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My latest upgrade is the swim platform. I had it made by White Water Marine in Port Huron, Mi. www.w
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I have recently purchased a 1973 Catalina 22 and am going to sail the ocean this weekend after recen
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Stupid, Stupid, Stupid..... I had to take the batteries out of my boat to do some plumbing work (d
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I had bought my cat22 2.5 years ago and kept the rigging as it was and I have noticed alot of weathe
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1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing
jssailem at 8:30am 06.17.22
tightened the headsail halyard to keep the furler assembly as straight as possible This is a good
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Justin_NSA at 8:24am 06.17.22
I keep a spool of 16ga and a spool of 10ga on board. Circuits with trivial current (lights, fans,
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JBP-PA at 8:20am 06.17.22
I keep a spool of 16ga and a spool of 10ga on board. Circuits with trivial current (lights, fans, e
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jssailem at 8:20am 06.17.22
masts have always been taken down and raised while the boat is on stands. when on the hard, had a
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix
Scott T-Bird at 8:13am 06.17.22
Did they have her on jacks? Maybe the problem was with the way the yard uses their jacks. If the
O'Day. 40- reefing setup?
DonEvans at 8:11am 06.17.22
Hi LouisMK, trust your ODay 40 is sailing smooth. I'm replacing the reefing lines on my 40. Did you
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix
Scott T-Bird at 8:11am 06.17.22
Hi, So I assume the boat was on land when the rig was set? That seems strange to me. I've always s
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix
BarryL at 7:55am 06.17.22
Hi, So I assume the boat was on land when the rig was set? That seems strange to me. I've always se
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tfox2069 at 7:33am 06.17.22
I have a water proof cover that covers front hatch and goes forward of hatch about 2 or 3 feet whic
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix
Sandy Stone at 7:11am 06.17.22
I have seen more than one hull dished in due to over-enthusistic application of the jackstands. AFA
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terry_buda at 7:05am 06.17.22
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Scott T-Bird at 6:25am 06.17.22
If you go to Bowers Harbor be sure to stop in at the Boathouse ... see all the scenes from the Josh
1994 33.5 Recessed Hood Furling system rubbing
dsalvail at 6:12am 06.17.22
My 1989 Hunter 33.5 had the same problem a couple of years ago. Exactly the same positioning, rubbin
Yamaha Outboard Cooling Problem
Brian D at 6:09am 06.17.22
Flush after each use when in salt water (I know, had the same issue with lack of cooling water flow)
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix
Plymouth Sailor at 5:43am 06.17.22
Did they have her on jacks? Maybe the problem was with the way the yard uses their jacks. If the
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start
kloudie1 at 5:18am 06.17.22
As Roy says, the wiring multi connectors is a prime suspect as well as the green fuse holder Sailcap
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start
sailme88 at 5:09am 06.17.22
New batteries shouldn't need charging... If they did, something is wrong.. Batteries will always eq
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start
RoyS at 4:59am 06.17.22
Check wiring between starter button and starter solenoid. Common problem of poor connections within
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start
SycloneDriver at 4:41am 06.17.22
How many batteries does that Hunter have? The previous owner of my boat replaced the house batterie

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