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Don Lawrence at 12:51pm 03.02.09
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Im am in the process of converting the original engine powered fridge on my 1984 hunter cutter 37 to
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I wanted to rebed the four portlites on my 1989 Legend 35. Does anyone have experience with this pr
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Antifouling and water type ! My boat is based on a marina located on a large river with fresh wate
Joe Snuffy at 11:52am 03.02.09
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I'm looking to mount a sound system in my 84 Catalina 27. Does anyone care to show off their systems
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Post your favorite screensavers here. FYI, 29 days 'til launch -- and 7 inches of snow here last
Dean P at 10:38am 03.02.09
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I have a Datamarine depth gauge, model S200DL that is acting up. Two seasons ago the readings on th
RECESS at 10:00am 03.02.09
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I did something this weekend that I should have done years ago. I joined a Yacht Club. Those old sal
Ranger26Honolulu at 9:45am 03.02.09
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My 1973 Gary Mull Ranger 26 (hull 285) has 10 keel bolts. Two bolts on the starboard side (in the mi
sailingdog at 7:56am 03.02.09
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I'd just like to say that Sully is quite the piece of work. For those of you who don't know who Sull
Scott B at 6:51am 03.02.09
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Late last Fall I decided to switch the house bank over to 4 Golf Car batteries after having to use t
seadaddler at 5:25am 03.02.09
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What the heck is going on here with the Florida weather it's very cool and very windy,you noticed I
Roger Long at 4:33am 03.02.09
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Say, what is the best tool for major sculpting such as the scarf bevel on old thru hull hole patchin
Roger Long at 4:00am 03.02.09
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It's good to go over and think hard about your "someday" list from time to time. http://www.rogerl
mac1840 at 11:27pm 03.01.09
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Each time I try to replace my exchanger zinc on my Westerbeke aux, I can't get it out as the zinc po
mbrucevans at 8:56pm 03.01.09
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I have hust recently purchased a hunter 280 1996. Would anyone be able to give me some direction on
FMott at 7:46pm 03.01.09
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I want to install a solar panel and wind generator system. I have two AGM batteries that serve as t
Maine Sail at 7:03pm 03.01.09
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Preface: To avoid the usual onslaught by the tight wads in the sailing community, for my suggestion
carboman at 5:37pm 03.01.09
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I can't seem to pump water from my tank to the sink. Maybe the faucet is shot. It appears to be a
Ross at 4:46pm 03.01.09
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these are the most complete plans and instructions for building a boat that I have ever seen. http:
WaveSlapper at 3:21pm 03.01.09
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We went to reef the main and found the hanks were coming out of the T-Slot in the mast just above th

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Add a dedicated starter battery
Steve_Catalina at 6:31pm 02.10.22
Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: as my dedicated starter on my c34.
Add a dedicated starter battery
acudavid at 6:26pm 02.10.22
@ Davidasailor26 "anything rated in CCA or reserve capacity is not a deep cycle battery. " I don't
Add a dedicated starter battery
Davidasailor26 at 6:15pm 02.10.22
Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core: is not a deep cycle battery. Like D
Add a dedicated starter battery   (1)
acudavid at 6:08pm 02.10.22
Would these be a good choice? They are $95 a piece with core:
When to move up?
rgranger at 5:59pm 02.10.22
That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have another drink, it doesn't take much to get
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:53pm 02.10.22
A lot rides on the ability and knowledge of your surveyor, particularly for a new boat owner. Choose
New "possible owner" of 2001 Hunter 340
sail sfbay at 5:45pm 02.10.22
Welcome to the forum!! Enjoy the experience!!
Add a dedicated starter battery
dlochner at 5:44pm 02.10.22
Battery voltage will tell you about the voltage but won't tell you about the battery's capacity. I s
When to move up?
DArcy at 5:14pm 02.10.22
Thanks guys, appreciate the support! That's like asking a bunch of drunks if you should have anoth
When to move up?
Scott T-Bird at 4:45pm 02.10.22
It sounds like you are thinking about that transition from trailer sailer to a boat that will be kep
New owner!
Capt Robbie at 4:33pm 02.10.22
Jrz, Forked river marina is very nice, looks like we will be Barnegat bay neighbors. I keep my H
Adding portable general.
patrickfarley at 4:26pm 02.10.22
Sounds hopeful. I might give it a try.
Mercury 3.3 Runs Then Stalls   (1)
Tater at 4:25pm 02.10.22
I (think) I am done. The cap vent was OK. The filter/screen was not. It was nearly opaque. As I spr
When to move up?
Roland5048 at 4:07pm 02.10.22
Another very solid, comfortable, and roomy boat is the Island Packet. A 30 or 31 footer looks like
Saloon or Salon...
dLj at 3:57pm 02.10.22
Saloons don't serve single malts. They serve booze. if you don't like to drink single malts in th
Rudder repairs
dmax at 3:35pm 02.10.22
The core may very well be foam (hard to tell) - my O'Day 35 rudder was filled with a very thick foam
Adding portable general.
Hayden Watson at 3:32pm 02.10.22
Using a portable generator to charge batteries especially FLA or AGM works until one hits 80% SOC.
'86 Hunter 34 coolant through exhaust
dmax at 3:23pm 02.10.22
The missing blades may also be in the hose from the pump to the heat exchanger - I found two in mine
When to move up?
rgranger at 3:20pm 02.10.22

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