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Roger Long at 1:04pm 09.21.09
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Ho hum. Another cruise from Portland to Canada and back. Another 575 miles. Is it possible to get
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We are needing ideas as to how to get our 94 pound Golden into and out of the cabin. The steps are
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In the process of getting acquainted with the Yanmar 3GM30F on the H336 we just bought, I pulled one
raisor at 11:41am 09.21.09
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What to look for - questions to ask - purchasing a Hunter 27 Hello, I am currently looking at a f
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Ill be having my boat hauled to San Francisco bay in mid November and I'm looking for a rigger to re
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What is the best way to winterize the fresh water system, hot and cold on a 420 hunter, and please d
The Baber Family at 10:05am 09.21.09
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Hello All, We've recently purchased a 32' Morgan, w/ the interior completely removed. I'm looking
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If you own a 321 then you know there's not much of a bilge. Nor is there alot of room for a convent
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Hey! Does anyone know how is with the european homologation papers for pearson boats? Is it difficul
ngd at 9:49am 09.21.09
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I am looking for some 4 ft. stainless (so they won't rust) dock piling slides. I moved my boat from
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I will need my boat to get to work...North Ga is way above average, and it is still coming down. May
Dick1505 at 8:29am 09.21.09
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Looking for person or persons to share expenses on a bareboat charter in the BVI. I would prefer to
Hunter30g at 8:00am 09.21.09
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In preparation for the off season I am planning on removing the stock holding tank (6 gallon) on my
Solmansail at 8:00am 09.21.09
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I have a 1984 Hunter 31 and for the last three years I have been having problems with mildew growing
Futsal Fred at 7:38am 09.21.09
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As a novice, I have a question about the standard lights on a 260. It's my understanding that techn
seathumper at 6:48am 09.21.09
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Peggy, in June I entered a thread on replacing my 1992 Legend 43 holding tank. I had the original m
wireland at 5:11am 09.21.09
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Has anyone ever scrapped a Catalina, removed the 2,700 pound lead keel and sold it for scrap? I see
David in Sandusky at 3:43am 09.21.09
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Next summer, we will take six weeks, and sail Lady Lillie from Sandusky Bay to the North Channel and
Phil Herring at 9:42pm 09.20.09
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Based on Maine Sail's suggestion, we have added a tag that will let you embed a YouTube video in you
HukilauMike at 7:24pm 09.20.09
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Went to the Newport Boat Show today. I don't think the weather could have been any better, and for

Recent Replies

Hard of Hearing Help
All U Get at 6:14am 04.03.22
Thanks, my wife is getting less reliable with relaying information. We do a lot of conversing when
Hard of Hearing Help
dLj at 6:11am 04.03.22
I have trouble hearing. Really a problem when my engine is running and I use my hand held to talk t
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:10am 04.03.22
Thinking about pulling the trigger here as well. Any thoughts about doing a Lewmar #30 vs #16? Prob
Air conditioning
Ward H at 6:08am 04.03.22
Air conditioning would not be a difficult install, especially when you can see how it is set up in
Rescue? I must be missing something
dlochner at 6:07am 04.03.22
TowBoatUS and I believe SeaTow have a 25 mile limit for going off shore. Once in the Gulf Stream a
Starting fluid
All U Get at 6:02am 04.03.22
My old backhoe has a built in starter fluid system and was the recommended method back fifty years a
Air conditioning
Ward H at 5:58am 04.03.22
What sort of electrical upgrades are required to install a 10k btu unit? I am pretty good with the
Starting fluid
garymalmgren at 5:52am 04.03.22
This is NOT RECOMMENDED BUT in really desperate situations in Australia some people use Start ya B
plastic holding tank odor
Panera at 5:48am 04.03.22
My love reminded me that I actually did have a spill so that may be the source of the odor.
Diesel in the Bilge ('05 H41DS)   (1)
SV Bella at 5:44am 04.03.22
We bought a new rubber seal from West Marine. The old seal that came off still looked good. What f
Starting fluid
dlochner at 5:32am 04.03.22
If all the air is bled out of the system, it should start right up. Depending on your engine expect
plastic holding tank odor
Panera at 5:20am 04.03.22
Hi Peggy, thank for you prompt reply. The boat is a 1997 Hunter. I've had it for 4 years and love
Hydraulic Lift Arm for Refrigerator
sailcapt340 at 5:08am 04.03.22
Phil at the SBO Store on this site did receive my email (minus my photos) and directed me to the exa
Desperate leakinhg
dlochner at 5:07am 04.03.22
If the leak is serious enough to sink the boat call TowBoatUUs or Seatow.
Starting fluid
senang at 5:04am 04.03.22
A diesel runs with very high compression, adding starting fluid increases the already high compressi
Starting fluid
Maine Sail at 5:00am 04.03.22
TRAVELER RE-LOCATE
Joe at 4:53am 04.03.22
Since the boat is new to you, why don't you sail it for a year or two, then if it's still an issue,
Spinnaker, hows and whys
Joe at 4:47am 04.03.22
Practice setting and dousing while tied to a dock. Orient the boat facing downwind, it helps if the
Starting fluid
jssailem at 4:11am 04.03.22
:plus: Gary is right on. You need to be sure all the air is out out of the fuel lines. That is all
Starting fluid
garymalmgren at 4:06am 04.03.22
Pure diesel fuel. If it is bled properly, that is all you need. gary

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