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Tim R. at 4:41am 04.05.08
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I was looking at some photos last week of some of Bruce Kings larger custom designs and one of the t
sailaway78 at 8:34am 04.05.08
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All you Yanmar experts, here is a real and not theoretical question for you. Today I was going to b
Tom23400 at 1:03am 04.05.08
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I'm trying to replace the wheel brake on my '84 27' Hunter. I removed the compass but can't seem to
Duke13540 at 9:43am 04.05.08
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Has annyone used Pettit Bio Blast bottom paint remover. Any secrets in using it? I tried using it t
Duke13540 at 9:47am 04.05.08
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I have a leak where my wires from the radar go down the mast and into and thru a small like box on
John at 9:13am 04.05.08
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I have heard that this vintage has had problems with the drop keel housing ...what should I be watch
Dick Dixon at 9:10am 04.05.08
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Will someone please tell me the most economical place to purchase engine mounts for a Yanmar 3GMF?
John at 9:08am 04.05.08
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I am looking into getting a used liferaft for coastal cruising. I'm wondering if there are any reaso
KenHartfield at 9:00am 04.05.08
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Can anybody suggest a cleaner for a marine stainless steel Bar-B-Q? I have tried a variety of cleane
Wackman at 10:10am 04.05.08
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I have just become the proud (?) owner of a 1972 O'Day 22. As I basically know nothing about this bo
Craig at 10:01am 04.05.08
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Has anyone got a view on the pros and cons of these two models? Did anyone recently consider both a
Selena at 10:25am 04.05.08
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Any suggestions on how to remove black soot deposit on my ladder area from the exhaust. Next, how t
Jerry Ganshorn at 10:20am 04.05.08
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My centerboard sticks/jams when in up position. I know it is a composite material. I know there is a
jackhartjr at 11:51am 04.05.08
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Hi folks, I have a 75 Oday 22. Looking throught the D'R Marine site I saw a "Mast Step Casting". I
bob at 11:48am 04.05.08
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my H40 has Compressed natural gas stove which I am happy with. I want to extend the season a bit a
Doug/Karen at 1:00pm 04.05.08
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On the aft wall of our newly acquired H356, there is a removable panel held in place by two sliding
MafaldaII at 12:43pm 04.05.08
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Last year a bought a Catalina 30 84 with a m25 motor. The boat had been basically abandoned for a co
Popeye18296 at 5:38am 04.05.08
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Are the foam blocks(flotation?) actually useful? Have a 1976 V25.When I aquired her there were only
Charlie at 9:48pm 04.03.08
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Between the paper mills and the marina sanding bottom paint my boat gets a dark coating of I can onl
chinny at 10:43pm 04.03.08
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I'm trying to put together some semblance of a budget for our Hunter 34, and wondered what most owne

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Boat Data Overlay
Davidasailor26 at 6:26pm 04.25.21
I think @Jackdaw has sone a little with overlays, but I think that might have been just using speed
The fit of my stem fitting ...
Ward H at 6:15pm 04.25.21
@Scott T-Bird We did have to bend the bottom tang out a little to pull it out but not an inch. An
1983 Hunter 22 bulkheads   (1)
Doug J at 5:54pm 04.25.21
Baltic Birch is a good choice. I used it on my Macgregor 26S. Baltic Birch has very few voids, mak
The fit of my stem fitting ...
jon hansen at 5:28pm 04.25.21
i would want it angled correctly. no bending, zero. no one gets it right every time. it can be re-
Question - H38 Dockside Water Supply - How to Use?
quadrille38 at 5:25pm 04.25.21
Glad you got it working. again be sure to turn water off if you leave the boat. Let me know if you
Huner Vision Refrigeration Came Loose Undersail
teacherspet at 5:21pm 04.25.21
Thank God the beer will still cold... Looks more like the cabinet came loose. Not the actual refri
O'Day 26 Sail Cover
Castrilper55 at 5:02pm 04.25.21
Nice! I would be very interested in knowing how that works out. Thanks. Chris
Smart Plug Installation
KZW at 5:01pm 04.25.21
I've had a smart plug for 7-8 years. easy switch. don't get the retrofit kit for the cord fair win
Smart Plug Installation
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:00pm 04.25.21
I've had a smart plug for 7-8 years. easy switch. don't get the retrofit kit for the cord fair wind
Creature Comfort Enhancements on O'Day 26
Castrilper55 at 4:59pm 04.25.21
Thanks Oliver. A labor of love to be sure. Get inspired and do just one small project at a time.
Found a 2003 C310   (8)
JRT at 4:56pm 04.25.21
Well our first race weekend was fun and we learned a lot. Still have tons to learn and it was a good
Pacific Northwest Cruise 2020 and 2021
Terry Cox at 4:38pm 04.25.21
Thank you Jon and John.
Which impeller for 2GM20F?
heritage at 4:38pm 04.25.21
The 2gm20f was marinized either in Japan or Europe. As I recall, the ones from Japan had the Oberdo
The fit of my stem fitting ...
Scott T-Bird at 4:34pm 04.25.21
It's hard to describe without a picture ... The chainplate basically has 2 bends. There is a bend r
The fit of my stem fitting ...
Scott T-Bird at 4:24pm 04.25.21
Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo with the back leg flush to the deck. You can see the 2 bolt ho
Dutchman System with Loose Footed Main
chuckwayne at 4:14pm 04.25.21
OP is talking about the dutchman furling system, not the boombrake..... Had the dutchman furling sys
Smart Plug Installation
chuckwayne at 4:09pm 04.25.21
Ditto! I had to trim about 1" off the wires to get to unburned copper....

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