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Alan Coad at 4:40pm 04.14.08
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Hi, Perhaps you can help me. I am in the process of completing the purchase of a Crealock 37 in the
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I was having a problem with water in my bilge when covering my boat with a cheap cover in the winter
Jack at 10:51pm 04.12.08
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My batteries were new last year, after a season in storage one reads 11.6v and the other 10.8v. i kn
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Does anyone have a solution for stiff and/or sticking rope clutches. I recently purchased a Hunter 3
wes justice at 1:10am 04.13.08
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I am trying to find replacement screws for the impeller housing for a perkins 4-108 and any ideas w
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I can buy a Hunter 30 1989 in very good condition and with many extras. However the mast has been sh
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Tomorrow I get the boat out of the barn. But as you can see in the picture it will be awhile before
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I decided to change out my coolant yesterday (M25XP). I've had the boat only 4 months and you can ea
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I have been unable to find pictures of E25 running rigging, so I thought I would ask other owners.
Scott A. at 4:59am 04.13.08
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Seem to be taking on water (into cabin) when motoring above 4 knots or when encountering large waves
Jack at 5:04am 04.13.08
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thank you to all...again... as we all know it is hard to see old 'faithful' tools that have lived o
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We are the proud new owners of a 1995 Catalina 30 MK III. I am looking to add AC power while underw
Dennis Lindaman at 6:14am 04.13.08
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The cable used ot raise and lower the centerboard on my mac 1993 26 d broke is there and way to fix
Rob at 6:29am 04.13.08
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Any info, pictures on installing shore power to a 26X would be appreciated. I am in the Toronto ON a
FrancoC at 8:11am 04.13.08
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I'm looking for a propeller able to reach 5500 rpm and boat speed close to maximum boat speed. I us
Bad Obsession at 8:57am 04.13.08
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I wanted to try to get my bootstripe to show up better. It is dull and has a chalky look to it. I
Geoff at 9:58am 04.13.08
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Has anyone installed a Balmar 80 amp 6 series alternator on a Volvo MD11c? I am trying, but it won't
Greg8984 at 9:43am 04.13.08
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Hi-I am selling a MacGregor Venture 22 1974 which I have had for 8 years, A prospective buyer has st
JB at 9:16am 04.13.08
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When I got my Cal 34 series 1 it had a huge 5' tall ac/dc/propane frig which was old and too big. I
publisher at 9:03am 04.13.08
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Over the winter my MacGregor 25 filled up with water. Is there a way to drain it? I see what looks l

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Limber Hole Too High Up
Nodak7 at 9:49pm 11.27.21
Today I cleaned out the raw water strainer and replaced the impeller (last changed in 2018, we boug
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Justin_NSA at 9:42pm 11.27.21
You don't need bottom paint. If it has paint you may want to think about sanding it off to a nice sm
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Benny17441 at 8:22pm 11.27.21
He said it is pulled out of the water after each sail. Like Tedd indicated it would not need botto
Limber Hole Too High Up
jssailem at 7:32pm 11.27.21
The current set up allows you to catch all the water in a single place. If it is easy to access than
Tips on Finding a Deck Leak - 2007 Hunter 41DS
njlarry at 7:20pm 11.27.21
Never tried it yet but it has been suggested to pressurize the cabin with a shop vac or low power le
Tips on Finding a Deck Leak - 2007 Hunter 41DS
dkinzer at 6:58pm 11.27.21
Thanks. I did spot the mast wiring access plate, removed it and felt around inside as much as I coul
Tank system monitor
take.yvr at 6:52pm 11.27.21
Hi Peggie, I talked with Dave at New Providence Marine a few weeks ago and he said they still provid
Tips on Finding a Deck Leak - 2007 Hunter 41DS
Nachismo at 6:52pm 11.27.21
Remembering that water flows downhill, you can pull the mast wiring access plate just forward of the
Tank system monitor
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:40pm 11.27.21
New Providence Marine was actually the tech support part of Ferriello Sales, who made the Profile t
Tank system monitor
take.yvr at 6:24pm 11.27.21
New Providence Marine create a Snake River compatible tank monitor. I haven't bought one yet, but th
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Hayden Watson at 5:46pm 11.27.21
A lot will depend on how long the boat will be in the water (especially salt) at any given time. If
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion.
Hayden Watson at 5:41pm 11.27.21
You should be able to switch the tall rig for the standard. As you pointed out, you will need to ch
Sailing and restoring #9874
Hayden Watson at 5:37pm 11.27.21
The Bimini makes sense. I could see doing that in order to run a fridge, assuming 200W on the Bimin
Access to manual bilge pump on 2004 Hunter 36?
AndyL at 4:00pm 11.27.21
Yes - the handle is inserted on the outside of the locker I mention. The question is whether access
Sailing and restoring #9874
Gene Neill at 3:50pm 11.27.21
The Bimini makes sense. I could see doing that in order to run a fridge, assuming 200W on the Bimini
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion.
Rocky Coast at 3:23pm 11.27.21
I believe both tall rig and standard rig have the same draft, 5.25 ft. Fin keel. I will certainly me
Catalina 30 Tall rig conversion.
Whatfiero1 at 3:04pm 11.27.21
Are you planning on switching the keels as the tall rig also has a deeper keel ?
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Tedd at 2:21pm 11.27.21
If I understand what you've said correctly, the boat will be on the trailer (i.e., not in water) the
Port hatch repair
ggrizzard at 2:19pm 11.27.21
If the damage is wood rot, you should remove the hatch, replace the wood and properly bed it with 42

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