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Rolf Dahmen at 5:41am 10.02.08
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Hello fellow sailors, I'm the proud owner of a Hunter 26 (1995) for a month now. It's wonderful to
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How many of the 170ers made the transition to the new website. Anyone going sailing soon? Favori
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I'm trying to decide on a weather monitoring device. I've narrowed down to two with barrometer and
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Q. Why did you do this? The old site was fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it A. Truth is, t
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We have a 1981 Yamaha 33 with rear engine. The boat acme with a Yamaha Owners manual, but I believe
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1 or 2 spd???:confused:
Ise the Bye at 7:40pm 10.01.08
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I cannot find any other zincs on my boat other than the prop shaft. The Yanmar engine does not appea
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I'm a bit embarrased to admit I've been sailing the Mississippi sound since the early 90's but know
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High all. Not sure how to post a new subject. Just went through Ike, boat did'nt fare so well at th
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OK, I understand the Sitezen Rating but what up with this Poster,s Reputation? My first question is
chuck at 6:00pm 10.01.08
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hi everyone, new to the site. question for you all looking at a 1984 36 catalina that is for sale
Seattle Scott at 5:26pm 10.01.08
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I was pulling into Brownsville marina last Saurday and there was Epiteme's stern sticking out with t
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Would now be a good time for all of you "experienced" sailors to pass along your favorite tips on ma
Walter6016 at 5:00pm 10.01.08
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I have about 5 gallons of 2 stroke gas/oil mix left in a metal portable tank. Is it OK to save that
Nik at 4:09pm 10.01.08
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Does anyone know where I can find the round spreader boots to fit 1" OD tubing; lie originally found
Tom at 3:55pm 10.01.08
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into the site again!!! Phil, thanks for the help. Now all I need to do is figure out how to open the
Boat n Bus at 2:24pm 10.01.08
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Can I connect the aligator clips from my solar trickle charger to the bus bar to charge the battery?
tom fitzpatrick at 2:24pm 10.01.08
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1998 - Bavaria 47 ..rudder bearings replaced 2 yrs ago and wheel has now become v stiff to turn. An
capjules at 12:53pm 10.01.08
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Hello, For anyone that is interested there is now a Fantsia 35 forum in the Brand Specific forums
walt at 11:23am 10.01.08
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Im wondering why more racing type boats dont bother with battens in the jib sail? Hobie cat jibs typ

Recent Replies

Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
markwbird at 12:32pm 01.04.22
I wouldn't open it. You have no idea what will happen.
Adding Batteries
Ed.S at 12:21pm 01.04.22
Thanks AndyL for this information, it appears that I will have to add the batteries to the sail lock
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
dlochner at 12:19pm 01.04.22
Not if you have on1/2/B switch which the vast majority of boats still have.Same thing can happen wi
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
Scott T-Bird at 11:56am 01.04.22
Change the switch to DCP and use the Start Interrupt Circuit! :cool::cool: You'll be glad you did!
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
Maine Sail at 11:37am 01.04.22
Would having the Start Interrupt circuit connected prevent this? Could the same happen when starti
Adding Batteries
AndyL at 11:34am 01.04.22
No experience or suggestions but I found this - maybe you've already seen it: More Power Scotty! Par
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
Rick Webb at 11:18am 01.04.22
Or, my boat in not propelled by either a diesel engine nor an outboard motor?
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
Rick Webb at 11:16am 01.04.22
So, we don't motor into a marina wondering why all these jugheaeds around us enjoy motorboats?
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5
Rick Webb at 11:11am 01.04.22
When storing your boat as described be cognizant that it is not at all unusual for the locker in the
Catalina 320 start problem
Brucegra at 11:08am 01.04.22
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5
LloydB at 10:58am 01.04.22
If you're building the pad just sit the wheels of the trailer on it then it only needs to be 9 feet
Tiller (vs) Outboard Magic
Daveinet at 10:36am 01.04.22
Link the outboard to the rudder. That will make things much easier. In my previous boat, This was as
whisker pole
jssailem at 10:33am 01.04.22
Dave... necessity is the mother of invention.
Fuel Filter/separator selection
Project_Mayhem at 10:30am 01.04.22
Thanks for the info everyone! I have a 10 micron filter with two cycle oil/gas flowing through it
Wire run through cabin deck to instrument panel
tahomathundr at 10:24am 01.04.22
You should be able to fish the wire forward between the headliner and the inside of the hull. If I
whisker pole
Daveinet at 10:22am 01.04.22
I've used my dock hook pole. Turns out it works really well.
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
dlochner at 10:14am 01.04.22
You need to be extremely careful sizing fuses for an ACR especially if you have a small solar array
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
Maine Sail at 10:09am 01.04.22
Blue Sea provides a wide selection of high quality fuse products. The easiest and possibly the mos
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:26am 01.04.22
Did not have glasses on. Now I barely see it. Hunter did install and quit when I talked to Warren
Companionway step cracked due to weight of keel
LakeShark at 8:50am 01.04.22
Join the C22 Association and purchase the Tech manual. There a numerous articles about this repair

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