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Kerry at 2:01am 04.30.08
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Would like to know where to purchase bimini for my 30 One thats pre fabed the custom ones are ver
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need help wiring new alternator up pics would help alot .replaced ac delco with leece neville marine
Paul J. Rusyniak at 3:21am 04.30.08
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I ordered a shaft packing form the chandlery at this website in January. When it came time to insta
Régis at 5:07am 04.30.08
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Hi! Everyone knows the rough tissue(fabric) that cover the walls of our parts O'DAY. Mine are still
Wyatt3059 at 5:12am 04.30.08
Cal
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Does anyone have any information about who manufactured the aft ports for the 1975 2-46 or informati
Bad Obsession at 2:39am 04.30.08
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How do you feel about Refirdgeration? Is it a must, a necessary evil, a huge battery drain, or do y
Karen3301 at 8:05am 04.30.08
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We need to replace the teak board that sits behind the binnacle on our 1987 Hunter 37. It is 25 wid
Drexel Scott at 8:53am 04.30.08
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I recently purchased a very clean 1983 Catalina 27. The survey was 11/2 years old but was very thoro
butchrobbins at 9:24am 04.30.08
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Thanks for all your input, and just to follow up, We took the fuel pump to the company that rebuilds
pethia at 9:43am 04.30.08
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I went to replace the packing in my stuffing box/ 1978 Hunter 27 with a Yanmar sb8. As far as I can
Cruisin30MKIII at 10:02am 04.30.08
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The orig. setup of the traveler on the "77" Hunter 27 doesn't work well. has anyone added and reloca
kevinp30 at 7:52am 04.30.08
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I have a 1976 Pearson 30 with omni gauges and anemometer. The anemometer broke off the top of the ma
barry966 at 7:34am 04.30.08
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we had a great sail arround the gulf islands last week 2 days of sunshine out of 6 so not bad but my
Pete at 10:49am 04.30.08
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Peggy, Just interested to hear what you have to say about a product called "Nature's Miracle".
John Garner at 10:58am 04.30.08
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I can not locate the max capacity rating on the boat - any clues as to where it is?
John S at 11:42am 04.30.08
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My gudgeons on my DS1 are attached to the transom through a block of wood. Is this standard issue o
Allen6867 at 10:03am 04.30.08
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I am looking for Terry Cox so I can ask him a question. Terry if you read this can you respond to th
Barry B. at 1:42pm 04.30.08
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Does anyone know what kind of winch this is? I've owned my boat for 15 years and never had any probl
Hawk at 2:43pm 04.30.08
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I was wondering what tips you guys may have for venting the gas tank storage area on my friends Mac2
james at 4:01pm 04.30.08
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I am looking to purchase an Ericson 28 or 28+. but-I am confused-as I have found very comflicting in

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Hunter 45CC Chest Freezer
Slipin Away at 11:03am 10.22.21
The drop down freezer is very inefficient. The evaporator plate covers only 2 sides. We can never
Is there a sensible chartplotter for me?
dlochner at 10:24am 10.22.21
The B&G Vulcan might be a good choice and allows for expansion. A really simple one may be hard to
Isotemp water heaters
Bob S at 10:24am 10.22.21
I was a HVAC business owner for close to 50 years I would have to say great idea but, by time you p
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Timm R Oday25 at 10:22am 10.22.21
We bought a Ray Marine Dragon fly and love the simplicity and ease of navigation it offers
Isotemp water heaters
DeniseO30 at 9:54am 10.22.21
Stainless aluminum or even copper water heater tanks are nice and the perception that the more costl
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DeniseO30 at 9:43am 10.22.21
Greg, Does your boat have hydronic heat? Just curious if anyone has used a heat exchanger with hydr
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice.   (1)
AlastairLC at 9:38am 10.22.21
JIB SHEET QUESTION
sail sfbay at 9:17am 10.22.21
Interesting question and you get opposing view points. I have used both techniques and currently usi
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jssailem at 9:10am 10.22.21
Midicare Freudian slip?
JIB SHEET QUESTION
jssailem at 9:09am 10.22.21
It was a good query.
JIB SHEET QUESTION
jssailem at 9:06am 10.22.21
Those are two of the several ways to attach your jib sheets to the sail. Additional ideas include:
JIB SHEET QUESTION
Dave Groshong at 9:04am 10.22.21
If you change sails often, I like tying each separately with a bowline. If you have a dedicated fu
Rookies first outing, hunter 260
Ottdreamer at 9:04am 10.22.21
We went out. Again and again. I started crewing on a race team. Last weekend we flew the spinakker.
JIB SHEET QUESTION
Davidasailor26 at 9:04am 10.22.21
Bowlines are more easily removed, and you can switch the sheets end-for-end to balance the wear. The
JIB SHEET QUESTION
twodzusfittings at 9:02am 10.22.21
Ha, don't need to answer this thread if you don't want to. Searching the archives I found a very len
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dlochner at 9:01am 10.22.21
Rookies first outing, hunter 260
Thaniel at 9:01am 10.22.21
Our Hunter 260 will arrive early next week and we plan on spending a few days learning the mast rai
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
JohnShannon at 8:57am 10.22.21
I realize this might be a delicate question, but do you know how to sail? You are correct, the speed

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