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BruceK at 12:45pm 09.28.09
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My '07 built/'08 H33 has the 3/4 Sherwood strainer...cross threaded immediately due to the ugly plac
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Does anybody know the size and pitch of the standard two bladed prop that came with the 37C equipped
Frank P at 12:29pm 09.28.09
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Hello All, I have noticed that the main bulkhead between the v-berth and salon is creaking quit a bi
Edwin Farland at 12:20pm 09.28.09
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My H34 has an older Harkin jib furler. On two occasions over the years, the foil sections, which ar
Al - s/v Persephone at 11:39am 09.28.09
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I've just returned from a couple of weeks living with my wife and dog on Persephone, while cruising
Zoomie at 11:31am 09.28.09
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How are the Reefing lines arranged for the DAMCo mast and boom 222 boats? I have a single reef poin
bfabian at 11:23am 09.28.09
Cal
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Hello Cal Owners, I've a got a pretty loose spreader and wanted to see if I could find and overhead
donseatwo at 10:59am 09.28.09
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I recently purchased the above model and I am interested in hearing from owners.This is a full keel
Bob4203 at 7:02am 09.28.09
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I know, their must be a zillion articles on diesel fuel stabilzation/treatment, etc., but I thought
Bill J at 4:22am 09.28.09
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I, along with my wife, am considering a trip from Kentucky Lake to Mobile, ALabama (Tenn-Tom Waterwa
Team118 at 8:13pm 09.27.09
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I just wanted to reach out and thank everyone for their help this winter, spring and summer. Some
Doug/Karen at 7:48pm 09.27.09
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We appear to have reached the point where our main sanitation hose has become permeated. Has anyone
fourtylove at 7:47pm 09.27.09
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I own a 456 that has two vacu flush heads, one of they has a strange issue, even when the holding t
CaptTripps at 7:39pm 09.27.09
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In an earlier post...I admitted to taking my boat a "bridge too far" and putting ~ 18" bend to starb
BobT at 7:34pm 09.27.09
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Made it out this afternoon after the rain ended and had a nice breeze under a great sky. I took a ne
jsalley at 6:50pm 09.27.09
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Any of you electronics gurus know where I can find a remote alarm (beeper, buzzer, or whatever)? I'm
Reddirt at 5:38pm 09.27.09
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I'm new to sailing. We are getting a West Wight Potter 19 a week from tomorrow!!! I'd like to buy a
markwauters at 5:30pm 09.27.09
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I have a 96 hunter 376 and would like to know what folding wheel will work. I need to measure the sh
rayjanine@aol.com at 5:29pm 09.27.09
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Like to get some thoughts concerning the new Hunter 45DS and the fact that the keel is cast iron in
joe tanguay at 5:15pm 09.27.09
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I have a 2004 Catalina 34 MKII that has had a leaking issue since it was new. Unfortunately I am the

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Diesel tank cleaning advise needed
senang at 9:48am 04.22.22
+1 For what Ritsim above posted. Cut a hole, thoroughly clean the insides, replace hoses. Cutting a
X2Power AGM battery
Stu Jackson at 9:36am 04.22.22
but it doesn't appear that they all have exactly the same specifications WADR, your post includes
Ship/Maintenance log book
DArcy at 9:32am 04.22.22
I use Microsoft OneNote for maintenance as well as To Do list and I made a Kanban board for all of t
Beneteau Spare Parts
mdibella at 9:31am 04.22.22
UPDATE: I reached out to another Beneteau dealer today and got my access restored just as others on
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed
shemandr at 9:16am 04.22.22
I once took a fuel tank to a radiator shop to be cleaned. It was pretty easy to get out.
Found a 2003 C310
marchem at 9:15am 04.22.22
I'm a bad owner, never got around to cleaning my winches but last time out they were major tough to
Hunter 23 Hull/deck joint R&R?
Thaniel at 9:07am 04.22.22
Glad to see progress on this project. Please keep posting how things go.
Stansions for 1987 Hunter 28.5
Dave Groshong at 9:00am 04.22.22
https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=28.5&c=8&p=55125
Rigid Reefer mast raising
Timm R Oday25 at 8:57am 04.22.22
Yes ,you are correct in that I was solely referancing the flexible furler .The forestay is connected
replace starter/glowplug key switch
Calif. Ted at 8:34am 04.22.22
The pod is actually made by Navpod, it is easiest to remove the wheel to remove the front panel. The
Fresh water flush
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:14am 04.22.22
I like this solution. The sink drain is below the waterline-about eight inches or so up the hull fr
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed   (1)
RitSim at 8:06am 04.22.22
Used #10-24 machine screws (tap drill #25 , 5/32" transfer punch (3374A16). Screws can be any styl
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed
thinwater at 7:58am 04.22.22
That is biological fouling. Your diesel is infected. You will need to clean the tank and the lines,
Found a 2003 C310   (1)
JRT at 7:41am 04.22.22
I'm a bad owner, never got around to cleaning my winches but last time out they were major tough to
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed
mikeracca at 7:15am 04.22.22
We had a C30. I also opened the fuel tank and considered how to clean the tank. I decided that th
Update on Defender
Leeward Rail at 7:08am 04.22.22
From my marina it is 30 minute drive to a small marine shop in a marina with limited and expensive
Anchor locker leaks
jdrutten at 7:04am 04.22.22
I was out yesterday to do some work on my rudder and took a quick look at the locker. I had removed
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed
RitSim at 6:54am 04.22.22
We had a C30. I also opened the fuel tank and considered how to clean the tank. I decided that the
Navigation Mnemonics
Will Gilmore at 6:19am 04.22.22
I really like this one. "Even Red left port" (the opposite of "red, right, returning"), which indica

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