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Ron20324 at 3:18pm 10.15.09
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Due to a problem in the 110 side of my 6 gallon water heater I have only the engine-heated hot water
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Has anyone installed a rigid vang on a Pearson/other boat with mid-boom sheeting? There is a standi
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Has anyone installed a rigid vang on a Pearson/other boat with mid-boom sheeting? There is a standi
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I have just bought a 1983 Oday 28 that seems to be in pretty good shape.(surveyor rated it above ave
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I am going to be resealing my inspection port cover onto the top of my fuel tank. It had been seale
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I have had an in mast furling main sail on my 410 for two years now. I live in Ontario Canada and m
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I find the idea of dragging my laptop along to and from the boat, and the possibility of it getting
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No big shakes in the scope of world events, but for boaters here in Atlanta, we have waited five yea
maxxx at 9:53am 10.15.09
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Does anyone have the measurments for all of the cabin cushions for an Oday 28. I need an idea of how
Old Weird Harold at 9:37am 10.15.09
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Hi all, I have recently (this past spring) purchased a 1979 Cal 2-35. I love the boat and would re
phantomracer at 9:16am 10.15.09
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After sailing our new-to-us boat this year, I think I have found some issues with the head system (s
Don3098 at 8:29am 10.15.09
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My wife and I spent a month cruising the San Juan and Gulf Islands of Washington and Canada on our H
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I was watching a marine show and noticed an advertisement for ProActive Cleaning system and was wond
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With winter approaching I've turned my efforts to making a frame for the shrinkwrap so I can continu
AlwaysFORSAIL at 6:09am 10.15.09
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I am looking for a way to mount solar panels, as many as possible, on a 2001 Hunter 380. My preferr
Trevor at 4:58am 10.15.09
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my hand held shower in the heads of my 1996 H280 does not get any water supply from the main tap mix
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Does anyone know about a First 38 where the stern was modified extending the transom to have a swimm
Rick D at 10:37pm 10.14.09
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OK, guys, a few years ago, I would have purchased a bronze T and a nipple to connect it to the thru
Danny4719 at 10:24pm 10.14.09
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Finally, we are ready to step the new mast. However, I have never seen the stepping process done, so
Bob 04 H260 at 9:18pm 10.14.09
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My boat is still at the slip but will be coming out next week I think. Can anyone with a 260 on the

Recent Replies

Stuffing box- Uh Oh! (H310)
Tally Ho at 7:53pm 05.02.22
I would try it, but be prepared to just add 1 new ring in the nut and and put it back together if yo
Simrad WP30 Belt Tension
SabreToothedEngineer at 7:49pm 05.02.22
The belt might look perfect but could be stretched. I would probably first try replacing it with a
Stuffing box- Uh Oh! (H310)
Alan Gomes at 7:47pm 05.02.22
On my last three boats, the bilge pump kept up with the flow easily. No drama whatever.
Motor decision for my Hunter 240
Dolphin55 at 7:46pm 05.02.22
Did you check fuel lines and quick connects? Small o rings on our quick connects seem to frequent
Solar Charge Controller Question
DArcy at 7:40pm 05.02.22
You might be better off getting a 12V to 48V DC to DC charger https://www.sterling-power-usa.com/St
Simrad WP30 Belt Tension
SabreToothedEngineer at 7:14pm 05.02.22
That is the correct belt, and I (1) compared it with a brand new one and the length is exactly the s
Ammeter replacement questions
LeslieTroyer at 7:08pm 05.02.22
The analogue meter uses power (very small) when current is flowing. The digital meter uses power to
Motor decision for my Hunter 240
Justin_NSA at 7:03pm 05.02.22
The carb might get you thru the season while you wait for a new motor.
Motor decision for my Hunter 240
twalker H260 at 6:53pm 05.02.22
Did you check fuel lines and quick connects? Small o rings on our quick connects seem to frequentl
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions   (3)
Clutch Cargo at 6:18pm 05.02.22
The core shot gives you an idea of the finished repair. They feathered filler into the underdeck li
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions   (1)
Clutch Cargo at 6:11pm 05.02.22
For those of you who had questions about the core, attached find a closeup. It is just a little ove
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions   (2)
Clutch Cargo at 6:04pm 05.02.22
OK, sorry for the delays. This working for a living interferes with the important things in life, L
Ammeter replacement questions
jviss at 5:48pm 05.02.22
Additionally, remember unlike the amp meter this device is always on consuming power, ?
Ammeter replacement questions   (1)
LeslieTroyer at 5:46pm 05.02.22
The shunt is typically installed on the ground side of things which is opposite from the amp meter.
Repair poor factory fiberglass - advise needed
quadrille38 at 5:42pm 05.02.22
But the basics are, for voids like what you are talking about, as Quadrille described it has to be
7" x 7" piece of 3/4" Starboard
pipedream at 5:41pm 05.02.22
call clear cut in ballard, I saw lots there last week.
Need Advice for Reprop of '08 h36
Dan_Y at 5:39pm 05.02.22
My MW is a 3 blade. I made the assumption the h36s all had 3 blade. The FoF price is about half of w
Motor decision for my Hunter 240
JoeWhite at 5:20pm 05.02.22
Get 25" shaft, you will need it. I had mercury 9.9 on my H25.5 and started on fist pull every time.
7" x 7" piece of 3/4" Starboard
JoeWhite at 5:04pm 05.02.22
Go to tap plastics. It may be free in their remnants
7" x 7" piece of 3/4" Starboard
RitSim at 4:52pm 05.02.22
smaller pieces on ebay

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