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Mac at 12:07am 04.05.08
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I'm getting ready to replace my keel bolt and wondered if I should get a grade 6 or 8 steel bolt to
me262 at 12:43am 04.05.08
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Juswt bought a '75 model 20' Balboa. Looks like a real solid boat! Has anyone had trouble with the g
ChuckThomas at 12:51am 04.05.08
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A friend of mine is looking for above steering cylinder assembly. It looks like they might have bee
ctalmage at 1:04am 04.05.08
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Hi - I'm looking for some suggestions on rebedding the handrails and stantions on my Irwin 28. I'm
alanf at 1:23am 04.05.08
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i need to add audible temp alarm to my 1979 37cc perkins 4-108. where can i obtain alarm and where
Crazy at 1:29am 04.05.08
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When I was a Hunter dealer, I made it a point not to say who or where I was at out of respect for th
tomc23570 at 2:00am 04.05.08
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I am looking at a Catalina 22 with a wing keel. I believe it has a 2'8" draft. With this shoald draf
Ron Cousino at 2:55am 04.05.08
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About 18 months ago I hit the base? of a submerged day mark that had been previously knocked over, t
Al - s/v Persephone at 3:47am 04.05.08
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With Persephone still on the hard, I tend to grasp at any sailing-related straw to occupy my mind. I
Bob Perry at 4:16am 04.05.08
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Will dropping from a 9.9 hp kicker motor to a 8hp seriously affect my ability to navigate my boat th
Al - s/v Persephone at 3:44am 04.05.08
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With Persephone still on the hard, I tend to grasp at any sailing-related straw to occupy my mind. I
Retcoastie at 3:12am 04.05.08
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Mad Mariner has a deal with West Marine for a 12% discount on any order until 4/30, no minimum. Use
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

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Rigging attachment question
PaulK at 4:43pm 12.13.21
The eyes on the spreaders look like they'd be good to rig bullet blocks for flag halyards. A radar
Chart Plotter Location
Souellette at 4:41pm 12.13.21
These are all great ideas. I'm leaning towards trying to incorporate the traveler since it would pro
Source for Stainless U-Nut, Spring-Nut, Clip-Nut and screws
sunlover at 4:41pm 12.13.21
If McMaster-Carr doesn't have it, it probably doesn't exist. Ah, not there. I guess I could buy
Source for Stainless U-Nut, Spring-Nut, Clip-Nut and screws
Phil Herring at 4:33pm 12.13.21
If McMaster-Carr doesn't have it, it probably doesn't exist.
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:22pm 12.13.21
A lot depends on what the owner advises regarding the response to my questions
deck craze lines
justsomeguy at 4:15pm 12.13.21
He estimated it would cost about 20k. To fix the crazing? Yow. Yah, follow sail fsbay's advice.
deck craze lines
sail sfbay at 4:08pm 12.13.21
Broker is just being honest. If you want the boat and the crazing repaired get repair estimates from
Bilge blower hose replacement   (2)
Closing Time at 4:07pm 12.13.21
Mine on our 2001 #155 are metal also and to the best of my knowledge LOOK GREAT!, but do not serve
Bilge blower hose replacement
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:05pm 12.13.21
I checked the USCG regulations and you are correct: Diesel engine boats are not required to have an
Securing anchor chain;
valcour at 3:56pm 12.13.21
I use a turn around the windlass and lock a link on the cleat horn then behind the other horn to loc
Oceanis 41/45 - has anyone replaced the discharge pipe from main head?
Jim Greer at 3:25pm 12.13.21
I replaced all the hoses in both heads in my 461 this past summer for age and odor reasons. Like Peg
Rigging attachment question
twistedskipper at 3:21pm 12.13.21
Those are usually flag halyard cleats. There would likely be a small block on the underside of the s
310 DC Current Draw Chart
Tally Ho at 3:11pm 12.13.21
Hunter 34 engine alignment
Tally Ho at 3:05pm 12.13.21
The shaft is clean and no zinc installed. As I stated, the boat is in the water and ready to ali
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch   (1)
Scott T-Bird at 3:01pm 12.13.21
Scott, I think some of the other posts should answer most of your questions, except the last one.
H280 Battery Charger Change out
kappykaplan at 2:58pm 12.13.21
Excellent news! :beer:
H280 Battery Charger Change out
Crusty Ol Salt at 2:52pm 12.13.21
Today was the first day since I purchased Prometheus that I could walk onboard and look at the charg
Bilge blower hose replacement
Alansails at 2:52pm 12.13.21
I always thought the blower was to remove heat from the engine area? That said, I seldom use mine.
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
Wind Dreamer at 2:13pm 12.13.21
Alright y'all, Finally circling back on this project. From what I've been told, if the mast base h

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