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BobM at 4:24am 03.04.09
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So now that I am moving my Chartplotter from the port side coaming aft, it leaves me with a 4 x 6 ho
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I am looking at a Hunter 46-2000 build, and now everyone is an expert, and they are putting the wind
Ron20324 at 7:24pm 03.03.09
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I installed a chartplotter on my NavPod, but things are too crowded inside and the top cover does no
Eric on Selah at 7:14pm 03.03.09
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We put our 380 in the water in Port Charlotte, FL with a new zinc on the prop shaft. A month later,
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On the cockpit floor, I have had some strictly cosmetic issues to deal with. There were some spots,
Rick Webb at 6:38pm 03.03.09
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Do You Have Flares in Your Vest? How about a whistle, mirror, marking light, PEPRB? May likely have
MLM at 3:44pm 03.03.09
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Does the 25' Oday have the same questionable o/b bracket weakness as the 23' and will a 7.5 four str
Deadline at 3:00pm 03.03.09
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Yesterday I had to re-winterize my 2001 Yanmar 2GM because of a hard freeze. The engine must have a
yugnoir at 2:38pm 03.03.09
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Just closed the deal for a 1990 Mac 26s. Will be picking it up next month and need to travel 763 KM.
Joe Snuffy at 2:38pm 03.03.09
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Greetings! I just purchased an 84 Catalina 27. The head does not work, and the Wilcox Company seems
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I own a 1986 Catalina 30 . The smell of fuel is very strong in the cabin and I have been trying to
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I have a 27' O'day with a 10hp diesel inboard engine. Looking for a class/course on how to operate a
Deadline at 1:44pm 03.03.09
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Yesterday I had to re-winterize my 2001 Yanmar 2GM because of a hard freeze. The engine must have a
Roger Long at 1:34pm 03.03.09
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Question for one of our goop gurus: How much is epoxy effected by going to low temperatures before
Bob4203 at 1:09pm 03.03.09
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Interesting.......... I will get to the point since I was advised by a few "experienced" guys last
elcriollo at 12:26pm 03.03.09
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I have a Hunter 40.5 with a Heart Interface Inverter. The boat is always connected to dock power. La
Qoheleth at 12:19pm 03.03.09
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As Walmart doesn't seem to carry Devcon Plastic Welder anymore, can anyone suggest a better "local"
Geri at 12:18pm 03.03.09
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Can someone please give me the correct procedure on how to do a Bahamian Mooring (1 anchor from the
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Roger Long at 9:52am 03.03.09
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We've had a little up this way. http://www.rogerlongboats.com/images/Snow030309.jpg It's strange

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cdells at 4:24am 02.15.22
Thanks for the responses. I just don't think that I can get the manifold off of the elbows without
Securing Batteries on my H34
WasabiRush at 4:15am 02.15.22
Yes. You can attach the battery box to the plywood with screws. Thanks, but that is not what I'm
Salon light fixtures
Diablito at 12:30am 02.15.22
Thank you. Hunter Owners has replacement fixtures, made by another vendor. They are not the same as
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28
Joe at 9:37pm 02.14.22
You can single hand your boat easily without furling gear. You need to sit down and list your activ
Choosing a battery charger
Mark Maulden at 9:35pm 02.14.22
How is the air flow with your new charger location?
Securing Batteries on my H34
markwbird at 9:20pm 02.14.22
Yes. You can attach the battery box to the plywood with screws.
Funny Friday!!!
Michael Davis at 9:18pm 02.14.22
Me thinks that poor sap is going to die single with a parrot on his shoulder. Maybe better than NO
Hunter 34 companion hatch
markwbird at 9:16pm 02.14.22
I did it. Just remove the screws that attach the portion of the cover on each side of the sliding ha
Tiller .vs. Wheel
Joe at 9:08pm 02.14.22
@Joe it took me some time and re-reading to take on your view as a new perspective: turning the bac
Funny Friday!!!
Sailavie1 at 9:03pm 02.14.22
Me thinks that poor sap is going to die single with a parrot on his shoulder.
CDI Mainsail Furler on Hunter 28
jssailem at 8:54pm 02.14.22
I would not use the AP to hold the wheel in the fashion you are considering. The Wheel element of th
Tiller .vs. Wheel
Joe at 8:47pm 02.14.22
I would expect the authors of those books to have done the research and to have an understanding of
First start in awhile...
Calif. Ted at 8:39pm 02.14.22
If your boat has a manual kill cable you can leave it pulled out and it will crank forever and not
Wind angle
Slider at 8:05pm 02.14.22
Well sailors, I went up the 57 feet today! The wind vain on the IS20 simrad was not covered with sp
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner
Tally Ho at 7:51pm 02.14.22
Not thinking by any chance of the Zero Breeze Mark 2?? No brand in contention yet. Still consid
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 7:19pm 02.14.22
Clever
Funny Friday!!!
Ralph Johnstone at 7:17pm 02.14.22
HARSH :wahwah: ! But not unreasonable.
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner
Ilanortho at 7:08pm 02.14.22
I bought a used 5000 btu window unit and placed in my companionway. I made some foam boards to clo
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner
RitSim at 6:45pm 02.14.22
I actually bought a portable unit for my former C30, but never used it. I made an exhaust adapter t

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