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Warren Milberg at 7:08am 08.26.08
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I have reset the display options for how I'd like to view the threads in this post to be in ascendin
Warren Milberg at 7:05am 08.26.08
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The listing of posts in this area now seems random. While it appears one can do a key word search,
24632 at 6:57am 08.26.08
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Hi, has anyone tried to put additional weight to the center board( keel) of hunter 170 to improve st
seadaddler at 6:57am 08.26.08
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We have a 2007-36 Hunter which we love but had we known when ordering her we would have upgraded th
Warren Milberg at 6:55am 08.26.08
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I'm assuming the little icon next to my name indicating that "I'm an unknown resource" will sort its
Warren Milberg at 6:52am 08.26.08
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When I look under "Resources," I still cannot find the Yanmar Engine manuals that Jim Seamans posted
Warren Milberg at 6:47am 08.26.08
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Phil: There is still an awkwardness about logging on. Although I appear to be logged in at times, w
Yard Dog at 5:02am 08.26.08
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I just got done doing some fiberglass repairs to my rudder. Now getting ready to paint. I hav
Bob T at 8:43pm 08.25.08
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Previous owner hauled her out about 6 years ago after buying a new boat. Wednesday 8/25 she'll be la
Michel16055 at 8:05pm 08.25.08
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Before I purchase what's available on the market, I would like to know if anyone has a spare solar c
Break Away at 7:38pm 08.25.08
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Some time ago I asked about biminis for a First 310. I had some helpful suggestions and said I'd sha
Amere at 7:05pm 08.25.08
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The other day on my P38 I got caught in some 20+ knot winds and, since we had a long way to go and m
ITHACAJIM at 6:28pm 08.25.08
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I am trying to improve the mast raising lowering system for a hunter 23, 1988, by getting a block an
gerry17139 at 5:26pm 08.25.08
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Dear Peggy, My friend (it's reall not me) is very frustrated with his macerator. He has a 2004 hunte
paulj at 3:49pm 08.25.08
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This is a sailing boat. paulj
Jim Seamans at 3:43pm 08.25.08
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Was up in Portland and Bangor, Maine this last weekend enjoying a family reunion. Thursday to Sunda
antoineH336 at 3:22pm 08.25.08
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I'm in pain, and looking for advice. On Sunday, I was sailing the north part of Lake Champlain NY
CharlieCobra at 1:57pm 08.25.08
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I posted up about a slip I was giving up in the PNW and it disappeared. I'm not selling anything, j
seadaddler at 1:51pm 08.25.08
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OK I give up where is it that everyone anchor's at Watch Hill,RI. We were sailing past it last we
sailaway78 at 1:49pm 08.25.08
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Once again, a Rule float switch has failed. A little over a year old. Also noticed when I pulled i

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A never ending problem
kappykaplan at 7:31am 12.27.21
No.
Unknown Part and function
LeeandRick at 7:23am 12.27.21
Over door paper towel holder. https://www.amazon.com/Home-Basics-Nickel-PH01916-Multicolored/dp/B00Q
Merry Christmas to our fighters in all branches of military!
patbratton at 7:23am 12.27.21
We had a wonderful day sailing yesterday. Our grand daughter was home on leave for Christmas. She is
Unknown Part and function
Jimc91 at 6:52am 12.27.21
First Time in Gusts
rgranger at 6:21am 12.27.21
One other thing I did with my downhaul was to only hook it into every third or fourth hank. Any
6" round fluorecsent
Udi at 6:10am 12.27.21
We left one of the wires disconnected. The switch we added can be used with two circuits. Click up
A new 466
FMichell at 6:01am 12.27.21
I have 2005 46LE. Last year I replaced 4 flooded batteries with 6 6V 100AHr (flooded) batteries.
First Time in Gusts
grangehill at 5:39am 12.27.21
Not correct. The previous hanked boats to which I referred were a Clipper Marine 26 and a Catalina
Wow! First image from the James Webb Space Telescope
RoyS at 4:51am 12.27.21
On the other hand, it is creativity that separates man from the animals. Pretty sure God would appro
Hunter 285 Questions....
shemandr at 4:44am 12.27.21
For the spreader boots I would go to the mast manufacturer. Could be Selden. When I wanted cover p
First Time in Gusts
Hayden Watson at 2:18am 12.27.21
Sydney Hobart Race
garymalmgren at 11:47pm 12.26.21
one third of the boats out of the race due to damage. And ALL of these boats would have been in tip
Winter Humidity in a Lake Erie boat
PGUTIERREZ at 9:25pm 12.26.21
Buy a bag of charcoal - not the quick lighting type, place in a 5 gallon pail or reusable shopping b
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base
Stu Jackson at 9:19pm 12.26.21
This home-made tool helps remove the old seals. One of the on-line videos showed it, so I can't ta
Hunter 285 Questions....
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:04pm 12.26.21
I think I have 6 or 8 on my '96 280. I will look tomorrow.
Hunter 285 Questions....
chipmonger at 7:52pm 12.26.21
Thanks Crusty Ol Salt, I did find that previously. Ken
First Time in Gusts
grangehill at 7:29pm 12.26.21
It sounds like you did most everything right except for line management. Having a figure-8 knot in
Hunter 285 Questions....
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:24pm 12.26.21
If you do not have them, I think the you can find the torque specifications here. https://sbo.sailb
Wow! First image from the James Webb Space Telescope
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:19pm 12.26.21
Brought to you by the same team that miscalculated the landing of a mars lander by 300', under the s
Wow! First image from the James Webb Space Telescope
Ralph Johnstone at 7:09pm 12.26.21
Any way we can get it back just for just a split second :facepalm: ?

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