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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
il grido at 1:46pm 08.27.08
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Wondering if anyone has encountered issues with skeg/strut bend? and any recommendations for sourcin
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:52pm 08.27.08
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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
sailormanbigd at 11:55am 08.27.08
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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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DArcy at 4:55am 01.06.22
A lovely young woman standing on a street corner sees a lonely man coming down the street. She appro
Beneteau Parts website
fullbore at 4:53am 01.06.22
Try shop.Beneteau owners.com (with lowercase b)
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 4:23am 01.06.22
My wife said, you couldn't be more right, JS. I told her I would love to make her dreams come true
Beneteau Parts website
Inter20sailor at 3:10am 01.06.22
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The Proper PROP
Barn-dog at 3:05am 01.06.22
Choosing the wrong prop can be bad for your engine. When I bought my boat the previous owner had th
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring...
garymalmgren at 12:40am 01.06.22
Tying off to a dock ring, Safest knot to use... Hi Daryl First of all Tying off to a dock ring. I
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring...
capta at 12:10am 01.06.22
If it was my boat, I'd use a bowline with fire hose for chafe gear, for a permanent dock line.
New Hunter 19-2 update
Marshall-Sevilla at 11:15pm 01.05.22
Thanks, crazy Davon. Do you Knie id the bimini can send it tonSevilla Spain?
New Hunter 19-2 update
Marshall-Sevilla at 11:14pm 01.05.22
The Bimini was designed to fit under the boom when sailing. There are instructions how to mount
Engine control display - replace Teleflex one
artboas at 10:06pm 01.05.22
Hello. on my H50 2007 a Teleflex display is installed at the port helm and I would like to replace
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring...
Will Gilmore at 9:55pm 01.05.22
The round turn with two half hitches is a fast easy knit that holds well. A fisherman's bend is a g
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justsomeguy at 9:16pm 01.05.22
Mmm, dupplex stainless.
Jibing The Mainsail
justsomeguy at 9:11pm 01.05.22
Chicken gybe!
What size fuse for automatic charging relay?
Ward H at 9:02pm 01.05.22
@kjdoyle1 I think you're getting it. Here are some comments on this revision. Sometimes you do
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Joe at 8:57pm 01.05.22
The most important element is communication. Intention...then action. Using Don's stated conditio
Catalina 30 exhaust flow
Stu Jackson at 8:24pm 01.05.22
You might want to investigate more and learn how a boat muffler works. Good luck.
need trailer specs/photos for Hunter 23.5
Freelancer at 8:08pm 01.05.22
Thanks for your input.
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke
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Update and final resolution. Spoiler Alert - replaced carb. Fuel leak at fuel pump (apparently - co

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