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Any sailboaters keep their boat in the englewood,Fl area, I will be looking at a slip on the south s
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Phil, I uploaded a picture in the Model Information section and made an error in the caption. Is th
Swissmiss13 at 5:10am 04.10.08
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I am wondering if anyone is aware of where I might find a model (toy) of a Hunter 40?
Jim S.1435 at 4:58am 04.10.08
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I need to replace my ST50 tridata instrument. Has anyone any experience with the ST70 system?
walt at 4:11am 04.10.08
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Thank heavens winter is about over... (rear drain hole on a 26C - one month ago at 8600 feet in Col
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Vitger at 7:19am 04.10.08
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Gentlemen! I am sure this has been extensively discussed already. The problem is as you probably we
Mike4116 at 7:06am 04.10.08
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Am I the only O'day 28 owner out there with six opening ports? All of the other 28's I have seen hav
spellbinder at 7:02am 04.10.08
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Goog morning everybody! I would like to have an idea how to repair my joint of keel on my Catalina 2
Alan at 7:02am 04.10.08
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A class action law suit was brought to Federal District Court in California representing boat owners
RussT1950 at 7:28am 04.10.08
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I have just replaced my Racor filter ' engine filter on my M25xp. I have an electric fuel pump, raI
Christ Toro at 7:27am 04.10.08
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My son and I are refurbishing a 1978 Oday widgeon. needs wood seat rail specs and info. MIssing head
KennyH at 7:46am 04.10.08
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As I plan for my retirement I think keeping my current boat, a 1981 25 hunter Cherubini, might be fi
Phil Herring at 2:00am 04.10.08
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We just received a note from Hunter that their site (http://www.huntermarine.com) will be down for t
venture rick at 1:39am 04.10.08
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ok this is anouther one for my dads boat. The pivot bolt has a slight bend in it probably from a nea
travis at 6:47am 04.10.08
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greetings. i recently purchased a dinghy class sailboat called a Dolphin Sr. It is 14' 5". the f
Brian D at 6:21am 04.10.08
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This was some time ago, but after reading the thread about the cruising couple who arrived in Austra
Impulse19207 at 6:17am 04.10.08
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Hi, I own a beautiful Cal-29 (no.3 hull) up here on the west coast of Vancouver Island, we get alot
sailaway78 at 6:02am 04.10.08
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I have a boat which has a flat bilge and no sump. It is virtually impossible to get all the water ou
Randy Jarrell at 8:53am 04.10.08
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Lost the pin from my halyard shackle. Does anyone know of a source that sells the pin without buying

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V berth plywood in O'Day 20
Randy Michaelis at 7:55pm 12.13.21
Hi. Let me make sure I am understanding this. If I remove the existing fiberglass, I should attach
310 DC Current Draw Chart
Tom J at 7:32pm 12.13.21
The only apparent issue is that Barefoot draws 1.7 amps on the lighting breaker with the lights off.
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch
Ward H at 7:25pm 12.13.21
So if my alternator or charger is putting out current, the batteries may not get any current if the
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch   (1)
MikeK2B at 7:22pm 12.13.21
"The start/reserve battery has a 2 pole MRBT, one lug to the starter, one to the ACR." Question: how
deck craze lines
shemandr at 7:11pm 12.13.21
Time for the obligatory asking for pictures. I'm in the camp that it's mostly cosmetic. Unless ind
310 DC Current Draw Chart
Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 12.13.21
Thought I was somewhat experienced with electrical issues, but could you explain what a ZoeVie (108)
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Justin_NSA at 6:57pm 12.13.21
There you go. Skip the bottom paint. Keep your bottom clean and smooth.
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Bill Russell at 6:53pm 12.13.21
@Bill Russell a lot of good responsives but two questions for a better response. First is traile
Masthead Repair
Blitz at 6:45pm 12.13.21
Thanks looks like the right head box that's a Kenyon mast, probably from the 80's. The two bolts ho
deck craze lines
PaulK at 6:44pm 12.13.21
Gelcoat crazing is a problem with some boats because the resins they used in building them had some
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Justin_NSA at 6:37pm 12.13.21
They've already been asked but the OP hasn't responded.
New Catalina 250 Owner Looking for Guidance
DArcy at 6:36pm 12.13.21
I was told by the boat broker this model does not have a water ballast system. Maybe it does Sailb
deck craze lines
dlochner at 6:01pm 12.13.21
Is crazing difficult to fix? No it is not difficult, just incredibly tedious and time consuming.
P42 Maxwell Windlass   (2)
Jim_H42 at 5:56pm 12.13.21
Thanks Terry for the write-up. Did you ever determine whether the flat head machine screw that sec
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch
dlochner at 5:53pm 12.13.21
My layout is similar to this except that the ACR leads skip right over the isolation switches and a
deck craze lines
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:52pm 12.13.21
deck craze lines
Captain W at 5:22pm 12.13.21
Is crazing difficult to fix?
deck craze lines
Rick D at 5:21pm 12.13.21
Geeze. OF COURSE it has crazing. It's a 1990 boat. I have a 1994. Is there crazing? OF COURSE.. Am I
Source for Stainless U-Nut, Spring-Nut, Clip-Nut and screws
sunlover at 5:09pm 12.13.21
Would any of these work for you? https://www.amazon.com/s?k=stainless+steel+u+nut+u+clips&crid=3MN

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