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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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12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch
Scott T-Bird at 9:59am 12.12.21
Perhaps I am missing something, but it looks to me like you can't start your engine from the house b
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location
Tally Ho at 9:52am 12.12.21
Thanks for the help Tom and Greg! I closed the seacock and it started right away. I will keep that
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
MikeHoncho at 9:46am 12.12.21
spend your money on something cool for your boat. It doesn't need bottom antifoul paint.
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985
Tally Ho at 9:39am 12.12.21
Forgot to mention: while you're back there, you should also replace the cockpit drain hoses, they u
Etiquette pet peeves
Calif. Ted at 8:34am 12.12.21
That's still more fingers than I can use on a keyboard.
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st.
Tally Ho at 8:30am 12.12.21
. OUCH :facepalm: ! ! ! No offense intended! Just curious.:) Greg
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Will Gilmore at 8:22am 12.12.21
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:02am 12.12.21
@Bill Russell a lot of good responsives but two questions for a better response. First is traile
Chart Plotter Location
Souellette at 7:51am 12.12.21
The first owner of my boat built a mount for the traveler. I am going to the boat today to winteriz
American Fiberglass 21 upgrades
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:47am 12.12.21
Welcome @Perry Welch to the forum. I too do not trust Facebook , twitter and the rest of social med
Chart Plotter Location
F260SS at 7:47am 12.12.21
I'm adding a chart plotter to my wish list. Curious to know if anyone has installed one and where i
Replacing Original yellow bilge hose on O'day 28 1985
dmax at 7:44am 12.12.21
Forgot to mention: while you're back there, you should also replace the cockpit drain hoses, they us
Etiquette pet peeves
SFS at 7:34am 12.12.21
Ewwwww. That middle finger looks broken.
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BlowMeAway at 6:39am 12.12.21
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Will Gilmore at 6:26am 12.12.21
This thread!
H26 crutch mount bolts
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:22am 12.12.21
If going that route, make sure the pole is straight up and down which any mount might need a shim.
Removing centerboard?
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:15am 12.12.21
I have seen this post before. At issue is the cost of saving a buck sacrificing damage to the boat
Removing centerboard?
patbratton at 4:04am 12.12.21
I had saved this from this site. Centerboard Line Replacement Without Boat Lift! Sep 14, 2008 I re
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
patbratton at 3:53am 12.12.21
If you are talking about doing the Great Loop here is someone who did it on a Hunter 260. https://fo

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