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Hello Peggy, Hope you can assist on this prior to my unbolting everything. Have a Jabco head,
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What size outboard motor came with the Hunter 23 originally? Any idea of how much the outboard weig
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I've finally got the time to install my "Jiffy Reefing System". It will be used on a 77 Mac 222, the
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Greetings to all! I have recently signed the papers on a 1983 Catalina 27, so have joined this group
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My wife and I were discussing our newly purchased Pearson 30 and maintenance we would like to do rig
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I always stand on the, original fiberglass, aft seat when I want to see while docking or looking for
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I need to run a Seatalk cable from the instrument location (companionway) back to the helm. If I ca
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I'm trying to figure out why the cabin lights on my H 30 aren't working. When looking at the back o
Mike Howell at 6:23pm 05.01.09
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The large window on my starboard side has loosened. I want to 'rebed' it. Has anyone done this befor
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I have a 1976 Lancer 25 with 4 fixed plexiglass ports. From the deck side, they appear to be simply
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I have had many problerms controling the boat in cross winds in my crowded marina. One thing that I
Step to the Rear at 2:59pm 05.01.09
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My friend and I are both new sailboat owners as of this summer, my friend having just purchased a St
bigman1 at 2:35pm 05.01.09
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Hi all I'v bought a boat"seadog 30"it has a autohelm 3000 wheel pilot,but no drive belt the one i ne
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1. What is the absolute best upgrade that you have made to your boat? 2. What are some other up
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First time de-winterizing a head on my S2 9.2 I opened the seacock, started to pump water into it to
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Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
quadrille38 at 10:08am 02.27.22
Unfortunately, I have the perfectionist gene which is tough when you have a 35 year old boat, so I
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25
jviss at 10:06am 02.27.22
Random thought: I think the shaft on my Tartan is Monel. Anyone have a Monel shaft? Opinions versu
Sticky control cables
dlochner at 10:04am 02.27.22
Depends on where and how often the boat is used. Basic maintenance inspecting the cables and idler w
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:34am 02.27.22
Correctly or not, I infer you are essentially asking which is more important - form or function. De
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
Capt Robbie at 9:32am 02.27.22
My original owner 1983 hunter 34 is now 33 years old soon to be 34 years this July. it Sustained hea
Sticky control cables
Halvern at 9:05am 02.27.22
Eureka, take off the 2 screws holding the compass lite, wiggle lite and wires to the back and lift o
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Wing_Mechanic at 8:54am 02.27.22
Thank you! I've been checking but I'll keep on the look out. I'll let you all know if I end up findi
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Crusty Ol Salt at 8:43am 02.27.22
What if you being concerned about the best for your boat select the best engineered mount good for
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jssailem at 8:37am 02.27.22
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
dlochner at 8:17am 02.27.22
I share @dLj 's approach, the boat is a collection of systems, some systems remain pretty much as th
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
Timm R Oday25 at 8:07am 02.27.22
After spending decades in manufacturing,I understand every component installed is a compromise . Cos
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
JamesG161 at 8:02am 02.27.22
came from the lowest bidder/supplier. based on Quantity purchased for production boats. Include St
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25
Hayden Watson at 7:51am 02.27.22
I was lever happy with the thought of needing to replace the bellows on the PSS and the possibility
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
dLj at 7:39am 02.27.22
I personally look at all boats as an assemblage of systems.The OEM assembled various systems based o
Down windsails.
Diablito at 7:38am 02.27.22
John, Excellent point! Actually my single hand sailing is in the Santa Monica Bay or down to the A
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25
Hayden Watson at 7:37am 02.27.22
8 years ago after many years of multiple attempts to remove the flange, I finally used an angle grin
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
dmax at 7:32am 02.27.22
Unfortunately, I have the perfectionist gene which is tough when you have a 35 year old boat, so I l
What is your oldest boat picture?
Justin_NSA at 7:32am 02.27.22
Everyone has me beat. I've been on boats.. I was a baby when we sailed to America from Germany in th
Is your boat a finely assembled, original manufactured piece of art work?
kappykaplan at 7:31am 02.27.22
My boat is 39 years old! I take whatever quality parts I can find. I have Harken, Lewmar, Schaefer

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