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1988 hunter 265 I was out in some gusty winds that I thought had died down below 10mph making it saf
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I have a 1984 27' Hunter. At the bottom of the Electric Panel there is a switch labeled 110V ACC
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Hi, I have a 1978 Hunter 30 and have searched the archives and found a lot of information on rud
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Hi: I have searched the archive and found some good references about barberhaulers; including Do
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Seems as though my mkII drive unit has given up. Making a wonderful grinding noise when trying to tu
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Ray First day out and had all foul weather gear on to keep warm. I forgot the seals name but he'
Bay Banger at 5:12pm 04.11.09
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On my 1979 1 cyclinder SB8 Yanmar, I pulled off the valve cover after i could not get compression an
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I have '03 Beneteau 423 ' am debating where to install Zantrex MS2000 inverter. What location did yo
jackhartjr at 1:02pm 04.11.09
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...the SodaStream soda makers...and if so it it something you use a lot or did you get tired of it?
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I have a 1982 Hunter 33 and was asked if I had tighten the keel bolts, which I have not. Will stainl
Roger Long at 12:42pm 04.11.09
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I asked a friend who is a ham radio operator and sailor whether I should use the screw on or crimp c
saildork at 12:11pm 04.11.09
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I haul a Catalina 22 behind a Dodge Dakota SLT. The truck has a 5.2 Ltr V-8 with a towing package.
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I purchased a US boat and want to register it in Canada. How can I prove it was deleted from the US
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Does anyone have experience using the Paws Aboard pet ramp? I have two golden retrievers that I hope
Medicpilot at 10:17am 04.11.09
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30' Cat Aft engine mount lag screws unable to be tightened down The stringers that my engine sits o
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Hello to all I recently traded my C22 for a C27 in much better condition. When the previous ow
TOMV at 9:19am 04.11.09
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Getting some new experience in an old boat. What's the best way of cleaning up the fiberglass? Any
KD3PC at 9:01am 04.11.09
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I have some Yanmar filter spares yours for the shipping from 24015..about 2 pounds each 124770-125
vidaken at 7:44am 04.11.09
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The prop shaft strut on 28' Catalina is loose. Have cut out a 3"x 3" hole in hump in bilge. Uncovere
dscribner at 7:08am 04.11.09
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Hi Guys and Girls, I bought a Lancer 25 last fall and didn't really check out the rigging, assuming

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H41 inner forestay?
DCGULL at 2:03pm 03.13.22
I love the idea and don't think that Furling is required for what I see its functionality. Storm jib
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Clutch Cargo at 2:02pm 03.13.22
Ralph, what type of lubricant do you use?
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:57pm 03.13.22
Secondly, did you use any lubricant to help with the hose installation? I never touch a hose unle
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Hayden Watson at 1:53pm 03.13.22
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sail sfbay at 1:51pm 03.13.22
Ralph Johnstone.........glad you caught that!! Whatever softening agent you use make sure it does n
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JRacer at 1:49pm 03.13.22
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DCGULL at 1:44pm 03.13.22
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:41pm 03.13.22
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Rick Webb at 1:41pm 03.13.22
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Window Tint for Portlights
sail sfbay at 1:40pm 03.13.22
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Running Rigging
apittman at 1:38pm 03.13.22
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Tally Ho at 1:33pm 03.13.22
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DArcy at 1:21pm 03.13.22
If you have a truck capable of pulling the boat it might be nice to have the the trailer and the abi
Docking queries
DArcy at 1:08pm 03.13.22
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Window Tint for Portlights
BigEasy at 12:44pm 03.13.22
Not portlights, but replaced the window tint on my boat's 3 very large front windows and companion
Window Tint for Portlights
sail sfbay at 12:37pm 03.13.22
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rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer
DArcy at 12:31pm 03.13.22
I've done some lithium battery testing but only on primary cells, not rechargeable. I can tell you t
questions about a boat I am looking at, S2 92C
Md80max at 12:30pm 03.13.22
Thanks! Now If I can just get it moved...
Purchasing Sails
BigEasy at 12:11pm 03.13.22
Pros & Cons to each. If I were racing seriously, I would want a custom suit of sails to fit the boa

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