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Scott B at 7:23pm 10.02.08
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Checked out a local Sam's Club recently for Golf Cart Batteries. They carry "Powerfast" by Intersta
MaryC at 7:01pm 10.02.08
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I bought a Xantrex Freedom inverter/charger and paid $800 to have it "professionally" installed - as
Hermit Scott at 6:25pm 10.02.08
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I recently rebuilt a YSM 12. I put it in the boat and it ran while I sprayed WD40 in the intake. I t
jeff@edwardsyachtsales at 6:03pm 10.02.08
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I need to replace the mast on a Hunter 40.5, If anyone knows of a Hunter 40.5 or similar size Hunte
patman70 at 4:44pm 10.02.08
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Was changing oil on my 12HP Yanmar with a bulb siphon, when Murphys law hit. A 4" piece of clear 1/4
rardiH36 at 4:19pm 10.02.08
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The below/attached url should connect you to a PBS site for a specified episode of a show called Que
Mulf at 3:42pm 10.02.08
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Thanks for approving my user name change. The only thing I cannot figure out is that, even though th
emkay at 3:25pm 10.02.08
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I am interested in this boat and am looking for current owners opinions, I have read the reviews but
JohnG at 3:23pm 10.02.08
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I am preparing to mount a new four stroke motor mount on the back of my Hunter 25.5 I have construct
jlp at 3:17pm 10.02.08
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Did 700hr. oil change in M25 XBP. Oil removed looked as diesel crankcase oil should after 100 hr., o
Rick D at 2:55pm 10.02.08
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Just returned from the Long Beach, CA boat show. I try to go every year to see what's new in equipme
Jim22199 at 1:51pm 10.02.08
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Can anyone give me a tip on removing the holding tank on my 1983 Catalina 30. It appears to be buil
dick at 1:49pm 10.02.08
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On another thread (attaching a whisker pole), Stu Jackson suggests tying a loop of line to the heads
jsc4484 at 1:36pm 10.02.08
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Hello I have a Irwin 32 Citation, with a 13hp yanmar. I believe that the PO had changed out the prop
rardiH36 at 11:28am 10.02.08
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This month's Latitude 38 publication has an article about using brushes attached to both straight an
Stillraining at 10:55am 10.02.08
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http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s323/Stillraining/EL-2.jpg Well Its been a long haul getting Eagl
michael@mmccannlaw.net at 10:51am 10.02.08
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one of the three handles on my rope clutch (1986 272) broke off. Can't seem to find replacement han
capjules at 10:36am 10.02.08
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Hi, There is now a Fantasia 35 Owners Group on this site. Thanks Jules Robinson Fantasia 35 "M
KFLOATER at 10:09am 10.02.08
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I have a small boat (Hunter 216) and have puchased a whisker pole. Can I attach it to my small head
JoeD at 8:58am 10.02.08
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How many of you are using a modified sine wave vs pure sine wave? Did you have any problem with your

Recent Replies

Screw clamp port lights
Growl at 3:06pm 02.02.22
Swabbing Maties!
Screw clamp port lights
Growl at 3:05pm 02.02.22
Actually the rubber gaskets are in good shape, soaped rinsed and cleaned the 4 port lights and smear
Hatch cover needs repair ---comments appreciated
garymalmgren at 3:03pm 02.02.22
Well , my well intentioned information is pretty useless. The posted photos don't seem to be smoky
To oil or varnish?!
Growl at 2:57pm 02.02.22
Depends on whether you like to sail or do woodworking ... Personally, if I saw those badly checked
Raising the Mast
Tater at 2:57pm 02.02.22
They are anodized and they cost about a dollar.
Raising the Mast
stickinthemud57 at 2:53pm 02.02.22
Yes, those would work too if you can find the right size in stainless steel. Unless you keep your bo
all Pearson 303 owners
Cypressman at 2:33pm 02.02.22
Update on PSS shaft seal . I hauled the boat and pulled the bellows from the shaft tube and the bell
mast raising
stickinthemud57 at 2:31pm 02.02.22
Boat yoga. LOL. Pay dirt! This link contains a photo that shows the backstay arrangement, which app
Raising the Mast
Tater at 2:28pm 02.02.22
Once-upon-a-time, I could have fabricated stays. I hope mine last a while. Someone suggested PTO pi
Raising the Mast
stickinthemud57 at 2:15pm 02.02.22
That makes perfect sense as long as you can get proper tension. I would try to make it work without
"Forum Search" is Dead
jssailem at 2:03pm 02.02.22
I wouldn't have an Espar heater, If you lived in the Tropics. Problem solved... No need for the iP
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 1:57pm 02.02.22
Will mounting a transducer "in Hull" still enable you to use all the functions? I bought a Garmin
Firefly battery issues
jssailem at 1:57pm 02.02.22
No NOT MORE BALANCED. You will charge send a charge across the middle battery. CURRENT SET UP IS B
H26 Centerboard Play
grangehill at 1:50pm 02.02.22
Single handing
Light air at 1:44pm 02.02.22
Will mounting a transducer "in Hull" still enable you to use all the functions? I bought a Garmin f
Single handing
WI Rigger at 1:41pm 02.02.22
Dave: Is there somewhere I can obtain a drawing of the precise location of the ballast tank for
mast raising   (2)
MacBeane at 1:35pm 02.02.22
I will contact Todd McChesney, he sounds like the Mac guru. Kinda like the Bud Taplin for Westsails.
Raising the Mast
Tater at 1:22pm 02.02.22
Now with no fingernails, the adjusters are on. How I hate those rings! One of the quick release pins
"Forum Search" is Dead
Phil Herring at 1:13pm 02.02.22
No worries, the kid will have a phone. I believe it's attached at birth now.
"Forum Search" is Dead
Ralph Johnstone at 1:12pm 02.02.22
Yes, I suppose I could do it using something like Facetime or Skype but I can't afford another iPhon

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