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rod1029 at 9:28pm 09.26.09
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Hello everyone, This is probably going to be looked at as an odd statement,,, BUT if you do not h
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Does anyone have any info or a manual or a photo(s) of the Super Skunk by Vandestadt ' McGruer? My
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While they are wrting " sailing for dummies", I have another question, would be very grateful for he
arnie at 6:28pm 09.26.09
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just bought a 2001 hunter 340. want to put in a/c what size do i need to keep it comfortable? also w
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any 309 folks going to the Anap boat show on friday?
Jonny PIP at 4:25pm 09.26.09
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I have a 30 hunter 19 79 with a YSM 12 I like to install a tachometer,Is it hard to do?
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MayYetQualify at 2:34pm 09.26.09
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Looking at a '72 or so seafarer 29 in the morning. On the hard. Any common problems of these boats
Captain Al at 2:14pm 09.26.09
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Hello out there ! My weel steering just went numb ! It suddenly jammed and when I forced it, i
JCT at 1:50pm 09.26.09
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I have a 50 horse 4 stroke Mercury Bigfoot engine. Had problems with low speed - the mechanic change
JCT at 1:46pm 09.26.09
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I have a Taylor bimini that came w/ the boat. When the bimini is closed and in the cover, it rests o
Andreas7699 at 1:45pm 09.26.09
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It has been rainig heavily the latest days and there is som fresh water comming inn and ending up in
Bing at 1:42pm 09.26.09
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We have a 2008 Bavaria 31 and have experienced an overheating problem with the motor. On investigat
pebrown1 at 12:53pm 09.26.09
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While replacing exhaust elbow the front of muffler (orignal bad shape) broke off. Bought boat 100 mi
pebrown1 at 12:49pm 09.26.09
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While replacing exhaust elbow the front of muffler (orignal bad shape) broke off. Bought boat 100 mi
pebrown1 at 12:44pm 09.26.09
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While replacing exhaust elbow the front of muffler (orignal bad shape) broke off. Bought boat 100 m
mikepremiere at 12:14pm 09.26.09
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anybodey know what the bulb is for the anchor light on the Hunter 450
salemsailor at 11:39am 09.26.09
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I had a drip-less prop shaft seal installed this year (PSS?). At certain RPMs I get a 'clack-clack-
gfrazzle at 11:32am 09.26.09
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My H41DS has the stock prop shaft stuffing box. My previous boat had a PSS dripless shaft seal whic

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Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted
higgs at 8:13pm 04.16.22
If you do go with the furler, which I would, be sure that when you furl it you keep a little tension
Yet another LiFePo4 query
Hayden Watson at 8:01pm 04.16.22
You CANNOT use an ACR with LFP.. I just read Maine Sail's article about ACR's and think I might ha
Speaker installation
higgs at 7:59pm 04.16.22
I have always just used normal stereo speaker wire you can buy anywhere. Used it on all my boats fo
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
Dolphin55 at 7:45pm 04.16.22
Never except for launch or retrieve onto trailer. Never heel more than 12-14 degrees max Check ou
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
Dolphin55 at 7:29pm 04.16.22
Never except for launch or retrieve onto trailer. Never heel more than 12-14 degrees max Why is t
Water Heater Discharge
twalker H260 at 7:20pm 04.16.22
Denise030. - I agree there are many types of valves etc. which is why manufacturers have catalogs
Speaker installation
jssailem at 7:20pm 04.16.22
This might work https://www.wiringdepot.com/tinned-marine-wire-14-ga-100-ft-spool.aspx
Adding a third battery to the system
Stu Jackson at 6:45pm 04.16.22
Here are some wiring diagrams and discussion for you. The key is to understand how to wire the 1-2-
1978 Yamaha fresh water tank lid
Ameseys at 6:44pm 04.16.22
I think about the people who built our boats. I feel like they are riding with me every time I go ou
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leo310 at 6:30pm 04.16.22
204485 Happy Easter
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jaysweet at 6:23pm 04.16.22
Hi, I intend to take a scientific process of elimination to this problem but thought I'd ask here
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Crusty Ol Salt at 6:07pm 04.16.22
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jaysweet at 6:05pm 04.16.22
Ralph, Well, that's interesting. I mean, depressing, but interesting. The main difference is that i
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DeniseO30 at 6:03pm 04.16.22
Boat systems are low-tech. When DIYers and manufacturers try to "improve" things get more complica
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Davidasailor26 at 5:47pm 04.16.22
I have sailed with hank on (with no downhaul), slotted foil without a furling drum, and a furler. Th
Adding a third battery to the system
fred1diver at 5:44pm 04.16.22
Ok, so I will go with the 2 golf cart batteries, I will need to make a platform for the second batte
Water Heater Discharge
DeniseO30 at 5:35pm 04.16.22
There are 2 types of valves being discussed here. Just want to make sure people are clear. 1 Tcv -t
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Tally Ho at 5:27pm 04.16.22
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits
Davidasailor26 at 5:23pm 04.16.22
Is the washers and nuts that are included from places like blue sea etc. stainless or tinned? If th

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