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Quietude at 11:34am 07.01.09
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I have a manual Jabsco head. When I pump the lever, it moves very freely up and down and does not fe
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I need to know the width of the wing keel on the 1989 30' Hunter. I am building a trailer and the bo
steveebryant at 11:09am 07.01.09
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I need to know the width of the wing keel on the 1989 30' Hunter. I am building a trailer and the b
bad co. at 10:54am 07.01.09
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have been learning howto sail my 23.5 this year and picking up on things each time out , every time
ggroener at 9:49am 07.01.09
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I am looking into buying my first 'real' sailboat, somthing in the line of a 20'-22' Hunter that I w
DanColucci at 7:26am 07.01.09
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I have a 1990 Passage 42 - Maxwell Windlass all chain - I am trying to find out how to let the ancho
Carl San Carlos at 7:25am 07.01.09
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I have a 2000 Hunter 420 and have checked the auto pilot, raymarine elec, had the boat pulled and ch
letsgo at 7:10am 07.01.09
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My 1984 Hunter 34 has crumbling "anchors" on the opening port's frame. The 'dogs', a threaded 1/4th
pilotpop at 7:06am 07.01.09
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My 1984 Hunter 34 has crumbling "anchors" on the opening port's frame. The 'dogs', a threaded 1/4th
myboat at 7:05am 07.01.09
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we are looking to upgrade in the next year or 3 to a bigger retirement boat. we want one we can stor
bnort3 at 6:23am 07.01.09
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I purchased a 2001 Beneteau 361 about a month ago with 286 hours on the engine/trans. There is a fa
wperkins at 5:35am 07.01.09
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I bought a 2002 Beneteau 331 last year. This year I noticed that the non-opening port on the Port si
expossum at 4:48am 07.01.09
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Am in process of buying a Cat 310, 2001. On inspection, the uncooled part of the exhaust (I'm not an
strattm at 4:21am 07.01.09
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I would like to know where to buy accessories for a 1995 Catalina 250. Bimini, pop top enclosure, ro
dancing bear at 3:06am 07.01.09
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Can someone recommend a supplier for standing rigging in the Chicago area?
I.R CLT at 12:15am 07.01.09
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I own a H-30 1978 model with a yanmar ysm-12.I need to replace the prop shaft packing box but do not
paulj at 10:56pm 06.30.09
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Ray Forgot what size alternator you put in....plus the info. I think mine is the stock 51 amp. p
peptobysmol at 9:46pm 06.30.09
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On my H 23, what is a good battery to have. I've noticed many different amperages, CCA etc availabl
Dragon at 8:49pm 06.30.09
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Where can I replace those rubber 'stoppers/washers' that prevent the cockpit locker lids from slammi
thomas_hoole@yahoo.com at 7:29pm 06.30.09
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Hi Everyone: I am an MBA Student at Babson College and I'm currently starting my last class prior to

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Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356
Tom J at 8:54am 03.17.22
If there is a mobile fuel polish service available, they could put a couple of hoses down the hole a
Sailboat Cradle
Scott T-Bird at 8:45am 03.17.22
You are selling the cradle? Wouldn't word of mouth or local craigslist make the most sense? Will t
Boat Bike "tech support"
jviss at 8:45am 03.17.22
Hi @John Nantz , I'm not a bike mechanic but I commuted to work by bike for many years and have te
Oxalic Acid Hull Cleaning
Capt Robbie at 8:45am 03.17.22
bar keepers friend porcelain and stainless cleaner works just as good as on off and only about $2.99
Boat Bike "tech support"
Tedd at 8:41am 03.17.22
Hi @John Nantz , I'm not a bike mechanic but I commuted to work by bike for many years and have ten
Beneteau bottom paint color 361
DougM at 8:38am 03.17.22
I'm going to get some flack over this but why do we bother with anti fouling paints in fresh water.
New Dodger
Capt Robbie at 8:07am 03.17.22
How to cleaning halyard on the boat
dmax at 7:44am 03.17.22
I have successfully used Gorilla Tape, at first with some SS wire done like Greg's paper clip, but t
Oxalic Acid Hull Cleaning
Jacktar at 7:25am 03.17.22
Try Sno Bol toilet cleaner, hydrochloric acid containing gel, (sticks to vertical surfaces so you ca
How to cleaning halyard on the boat   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:02am 03.17.22
I generally use a 1/2 straightened paper clip to pin the lines together, the metal makes a pretty st
Oxalic Acid Hull Cleaning
Siamese at 6:59am 03.17.22
Ditto on the Tips For A Great Buff & Wax That's how you do it right.
Sailboat Cradle
sail sfbay at 6:46am 03.17.22
Welcome to the forum!! Might try listing here, where they have sailboat cradles for sale: Sailboat
First of 4 panels
Light air at 6:42am 03.17.22
It has a walking foot that matched the bottom dogs in movement, an 11" throat, and a foot that can b
can't pump out waste tank
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:41am 03.17.22
Contrary to popular belief, opening the deck pumpout fitting cap doesn't provide enough air into the
First of 4 panels
Leeward Rail at 6:34am 03.17.22
@Light air Nice machine. Over $4k new so you got it for a good price. Based on what I could fin
Repurposing a Rope Clutch
sail sfbay at 6:11am 03.17.22
My Hunter has a rope clutch mounted on the side of the mast for the jib halyard, albeit it is run th
Isomat reefing line length   (1)
jviss at 6:10am 03.17.22
Is this the reefing system you have? as Isomat, but it turns out it is Offshore Spars; but it may b
Oxalic Acid Hull Cleaning
RoyS at 5:59am 03.17.22
When I worked for a Transit Authority I engaged several chemists to recommend an effective and inexp
Forever to Charge - What's This?
jviss at 5:54am 03.17.22
Update: I turned off the charger yesterday, around noon or so, I don't remember exactly when. The

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