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Slipin Away at 2:08pm 08.27.08
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I have just posted additional upgrades to my boat on the photo and projects page. these may be usef
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Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
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Anyone with a Maxprop that sometimes "chatters" when switching fwd ot reverse? Or, do I have a trans
Kevin at 12:42pm 08.27.08
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I'm finally back in business after getting a kick up rudder from Idasailer. I'm in the process
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i removed starter and loosenned the v-belt so there is no external drag on the engine and it still w
Smiley at 11:30am 08.27.08
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Hi everyone! I've been seeking information on the Hunter 20 sailboats. Can anyone help? Beyond the
Brian M H23 at 9:24am 08.27.08
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So, I was thinking the other day about Uv protection for my sails. I converted my furling sail to h
cscott at 8:41am 08.27.08
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Hi, My wife and I just came back from a four week trip in the San Juan Islands and lower Vancover I
Seadogg at 8:22am 08.27.08
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Quick question: When using an artificial horizon do you need to re-do your sextant's vertical and
RickS at 6:45am 08.27.08
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Our West Marine Fuel Filter Funnel will not allow diesel fuel to flow past the filter element. The
Jim Seamans at 6:01am 08.27.08
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Joan and I are taking Friday off and headed to Solomons's Island for Sat ' Sun. Having dinner at Dry
Ft Lauderdale Sailing at 5:28am 08.27.08
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I have tried to glue the vinyl back above the cushions and it keeps falling down. I have decided to
Hermit Scott at 11:51pm 08.26.08
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I have read and studied Mainsails gelcoat restoration thread. These maybe sound like stupid question
dhawantari at 11:36pm 08.26.08
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I have a Neco windlass model NM872 with a brake friction problem. I need the manual or a technical s
gemini_4u2 at 10:47pm 08.26.08
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Hello, My uncle and I are close to buying a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day but we have a brand new sa
gemini_4u2 at 10:43pm 08.26.08
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Hello, My Uncle and I are very interested in a pretty nice 1980 30' O'Day, but we have a beautifu
jleblanc31 at 8:33pm 08.26.08
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My window gaskets are shrunk and the seam where the piece meet is leaking. Does any one know where I
Little Gem at 8:05pm 08.26.08
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Just bought a 1983 Mac25. It needs alot of work. Anyone know where I can get an owner's manual and l
Paul Mermelstein at 7:02pm 08.26.08
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Hey All, Anyone have hands-on experience with Uniden VHF radios? New ones on the market have wire
Bonnie Riser at 6:52pm 08.26.08
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The celenoid for the fuel primer and the glow plugs on my universal 25 hp engine for the Catalina 28

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sail sfbay at 3:28pm 10.02.21
Try this link: How to Measure a Boat Propeller (goneoutdoors.com)
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All U Get at 3:20pm 10.02.21
Get a tape measure, grease pencil, protractor and calculator with TAN or tangent function. Use the
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
MHJ at 2:40pm 10.02.21
On my C22, I installed a standup block at the base of the mast and a cheek block to turn the line a
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 12:07pm 10.02.21
Trying to understand the dimensions... The holes are located 3.75" center to center length. and 1.7
Best Fill for Drill and Tap
KZW at 12:06pm 10.02.21
I'm sure you've looked thoroughly. Just to check: Catalina Yachts AND Catalina Direct, too? Cata
Deck drains and Scuppers 1973 Ranger 29
Labelesallison at 12:06pm 10.02.21
No kidding. Can you use thru hulls instead of scuppers? I'm finding stainless steel thru hulls that
Sailboat Drone
Davidasailor26 at 11:24am 10.02.21
I like it. Very good use of technology to gather data that can be used to improve forecast accuracy
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what?
MaritimeOliver at 11:19am 10.02.21
While deciding where to put your unsold boat, consider taking it home. Wherever you put it, try to
flush ceiling led lights
Phil Herring at 11:06am 10.02.21
You can now buy those lights with LEDs already in them. ;) Progress!
Recommendation on Tablet to use for Navionics App?
Two Sails at 11:01am 10.02.21
Well that was definitely it. Boating app is now recording kts appropriately as long as I keep it aw
flush ceiling led lights
Sailgunner at 11:01am 10.02.21
buy the replacement fixture here and replace the bulb with LED. Most of us have already done that.
Vision 32 side ports?
1StVision at 10:47am 10.02.21
Thank you sail sfbay and kloudie1, good information. When I redid it I used butyl tape not VHB tape.
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
sail sfbay at 10:33am 10.02.21
.........I don't want to take my winch off the mast, so I guess I'll buy one and install..........
flush ceiling led lights
Phil Herring at 10:15am 10.02.21
That part is available here: https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=420&c=5&p=52197
flush ceiling led lights
stuartsw at 10:04am 10.02.21
flush ceiling led lights
JRacer at 10:02am 10.02.21
Might check with www.Marinebeam.com
Jib Sail Trim Controls
Don Guillette at 10:00am 10.02.21
Additionally, I was sad to hear from him about the difficult time the folks in Melbourne and all
Mods to our 35s5   (3)
JRacer at 9:52am 10.02.21
Our table arrangement.
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
Stu Jackson at 9:46am 10.02.21
On my C22, I installed a standup block at the base of the mast and a cheek block to turn the line af

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