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Doug S. at 6:42pm 06.08.09
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I have a 1086 Beneteau First 405 that I keep in Florida, and spend winters in the Bahamas. I noticed
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ive run out of money. i launch wednesday, cruise to my slip on saturday. i thought i was going to
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Good evening all. Does anyone have a good color photograph of the Lancer graphic. My decal is very w
teresa24 at 5:41pm 06.08.09
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I've never done one of these sites, but I'm at a loss on what to do. I recently purchased a Hunter 2
HOBOS at 5:12pm 06.08.09
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Would like some ideas on where to install the course computer and fluxgate compass on a 2007 Hunter
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I have a 12' Ranger sailboat manufactured in Kent, Wa in 1978. It has removable mast, keel and rudd
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I have a 1981 Hunter 22. I need to remove the roller furler, which was installed professionally. C
Cpt. Jon at 4:45pm 06.08.09
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Wow, what a weekend! Early last week my wife sends me an email at work saying that she took the lib
abyssal at 3:56pm 06.08.09
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We have a 2001 Catalina 310. It was purchased without a TV. We now have a 17" TV with DVD (23lbs)
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I would like to replace my instrument panel on my 9.2A so that I get tach, oil pressure, and tempera
luvitt at 2:43pm 06.08.09
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Im out of time, i launch wednesday. the draincock was out of stock and i need to plug it. It was n
jackhartjr at 2:21pm 06.08.09
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Hi folks, anyone know if LED bulbs are made in the small 1416 size? Thanks in advance! Jack
LordNelson at 1:57pm 06.08.09
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:cry: i have an o day 20. the cockpit drain goes through a fitting in the cockpit floor, makes two 9
breweraz at 1:10pm 06.08.09
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For most the answers is proably not enough but in actualuality how many hours in a month do you thin
Art Butler at 12:35pm 06.08.09
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Madam Head-Mistress: I have been following your lead for several years but this spring when I opene
breweraz at 12:30pm 06.08.09
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We got to test out our new to us Hunter 260, Moonshadow, and our skills in 20 knot plus winds this w
jackhartjr at 12:09pm 06.08.09
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Hi folks, getting ready to run the coax and wire up the mast. The coax is easy. What sized wire woul
John in BR at 12:00pm 06.08.09
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Inspecting steering system and ceteras... I just brought my new, old '79 33 from lake Chrles, LA to
Claude at 11:57am 06.08.09
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We all have our priorities. Here's some pics of my (first but not last) galley mods. Next the frid
briano20 at 11:50am 06.08.09
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I recently purchased a '74 O Day 20. The spreaders are pitched forward, does anyone know if this is

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Inability to hook up to GFCI shore POWER while on-the-hard
jviss at 6:41am 03.19.22
It could well be that the GFCI is faulty. Another observation is that you didn't trip GFCIs when
Raw water impeller (Yanmar 4JH4)
RoyS at 6:36am 03.19.22
You need to carry a spare (new not used) impeller on board. You should probably carry a complete spa
Inability to hook up to GFCI shore POWER while on-the-hard
RoyS at 6:14am 03.19.22
A previous owner may have bonded the neutral wire (white) to the ground wire (green) somewhere. This
Replacing cabin sole in 1979 Hunter 30
Jim Legere at 6:14am 03.19.22
Roy is 100% correct. I did the cabin sole on my 1983 H37C. The silicone is a b**ch to get off. I use
Floorplan overhaul thoughts?
RoyS at 5:58am 03.19.22
Do you mean, you can't without a pump? I have never seen a pump on a galley sink drain. Gravity wo
Raw water impeller (Yanmar 4JH4)
sailme88 at 5:56am 03.19.22
The first indication of failure should be an obvious decrease in the volume of discharge water at t
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix?
kjdoyle1 at 5:38am 03.19.22
Thanks guys for the responses! No, there are no dings or damage on the outside of that hole.
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix?
dlochner at 5:36am 03.19.22
Good points. Here is a closeup pic. What does the paint or gelcoat look like on the other side? I
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix?
thinwater at 5:35am 03.19.22
I don't see any structural damamge. Maybe there is a small gouge on the outside, probably just throu
Heat Exchanger to Raw Water Pump Hose - An Adventure in Maintenance.
sailme88 at 5:31am 03.19.22
Just getting ready to jump back into readying the boat for service and appreciated your advice abou
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix?   (1)
kjdoyle1 at 5:30am 03.19.22
Good points. Here is a closeup pic.
Floorplan overhaul thoughts?
Joe at 4:22am 03.19.22
Hi All, We completely gutted every bit of the interior and drive train and are planning on buildin
Pinhole of light through hull. Best way to fix?
rgranger at 4:16am 03.19.22
I would layer fiberglass from the outside using the 12:1 bevel. I would use epoxy instead of polyes
Epic Fail (Recovery)
rgranger at 4:06am 03.19.22
Hey, Granger, I have the same broken spreader bracket, and have the new one waiting for me to insta
37C Rudder assembly components
Jim Legere at 3:52am 03.19.22
David, There are no detailed drawings that I know of. If you download the owner's manual from the "B
Have you made cockpit cushions?
Will Gilmore at 1:13am 03.19.22
I made the patterns with heavy news print paper. The curve won't make any difference to the seamstr

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