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Paul Brinkley at 3:43am 02.01.08
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I'mm going to install an AM/FM radio/CD player in my 26S this winter. I have heard of a flexible AM
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I am planning to sail my C25 from New London, CT to Croton on Hudson in April. I shall sail down the
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First off, just so I don't get blasted, I have paper charts, dividers, compass and all the other nec
grw0357 at 5:19am 02.01.08
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??? What ever happened to the boat from Miami Vice tv show ???? Endeavor 42 from the 80's (St. Vitu
Don Lawrence at 5:41am 02.01.08
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hoping someone may be able to direct me to a supplier of toe rail for my 1984 hunter cutter 37. The
Jesse at 7:16am 02.01.08
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Just bought my first boat, and couldn't be happier. Turns out, there is a huge part of the deck wher
Alan Smallman at 7:11am 02.01.08
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My 1985 Hunter 34 has 5" low profile PVC cowl vents. I want to replace them but I have been unable
CAPT Chris at 7:21am 02.01.08
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Hi folks, I just sold my 29.5' Hunter (1995), as like many after a few years of enjoyment I am int
Dave at 7:22am 02.01.08
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Does anyone have stability curves or capsize angle for the 75-84 Hunter 27? I tried Hunter Corp. and
wfgunn at 7:37am 02.01.08
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Should have posted this earlier, but I'm going to Strictly Sail Chicago this weekend and am looking
cjport78 at 9:18am 02.01.08
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I'm considering installing an inverter on my catalina 30. Has anyone got any words of advice, for e
cbsailor at 10:02am 02.01.08
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I have a 1988 Hunter 33.5. I'd like to install a second deck organizer, double line clutch (and may
Bones at 10:25am 02.01.08
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Any thoughts on foam luff on 130% jib? Are there disadvantages over a long period of time -- we kee
CanDrac at 10:46am 02.01.08
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Wondering what size life rafts fit on the liferaft compartment under the steps at the stern of the B
huntdmd at 2:16am 01.18.08
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I am getting ready to have a hydronic heating system put in my 2000 470. Any recommendations on int
Discovery at 3:22am 01.18.08
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The 8 kw Generator on our boat is pretty loud, I would like to know anyones ideas on adding additio
tedsbeds at 4:22am 01.18.08
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I am in the process of rehabbing a 1981 H27. The original Yanmar was replaced with a Yanmar 2GM20F.
emalsyd at 5:20am 01.18.08
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having the bottom sandblasted this winter and looking to apply a barrier coat. anyone have any expe
Mark at 4:52am 01.18.08
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We have been working on this yacht for the past few weeks and next Saterday (Australia day) Fedor wi
jaydog5000 at 5:58am 01.18.08
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I am going to tackle replacing the teak handrails, companionway, ect on my 1985 Catalina 30'. Has a

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Universal Diesel Fuel Pump Question
Alan Gomes at 1:45pm 11.28.21
It appears that previous owner swapped out the mechanical lift pump with an electric one and covered
Sikaflex 291 curing confusion.
Tally Ho at 1:23pm 11.28.21
The data sheet for 291 also includes the 1-week wait time for total immersion. https://usa.sika.com
Lewmar old standard lens replacement.
JamesG161 at 1:21pm 11.28.21
Check here and where I got mine... LEWMAR Portlight Parts Archives - HatchMasters Jim... PS: Lewma
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
Bob J. at 1:17pm 11.28.21
but why should I discard 200AH of available and fully funcional energy storage? They are FLA so t
Sikaflex 291 curing confusion.
dlochner at 1:04pm 11.28.21
Are Sikaflex 291 and 292 the same product? It may be that one formulation requires an extended cure
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
dlochner at 1:00pm 11.28.21
The more complicated the system, the more points of failure. The more the system deviates from stand
leaky boat
Crusty Ol Salt at 12:47pm 11.28.21
Choose wisely. Every time I hear or read "Choose wisely" I think of Indiana Jones and the Holy Gr
prop shaft flange bolt size   (2)
Shaw_2112 at 12:46pm 11.28.21
so just a little follow up, the 21/32 socket was an exact fit, what an odd size to use for a bolt?!
Lewmar old standard lens replacement.
Terry Cox at 12:08pm 11.28.21
Hi Ted, ours remain original, however a bit crazed and have been thinking about replacing. Do you me
Touchless Sailing
jon hansen at 12:02pm 11.28.21
the wind is never steady. up down speed, back and forth direction, puffs and lulls, waves near shor
Finish on Chart Table
Terry Cox at 12:02pm 11.28.21
Different model boat here, but ours is sealed with Teak oil. If it were my boat, I would seal it wit
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
luisglezi at 11:56am 11.28.21
Why not just get rid of your FLA house bank? It would make life alot simpler... Good point. That
Connecticut yards..... bottom job
shemandr at 11:53am 11.28.21
When I wanted something done right I would take my boat from the North Fork to Mystic Shipyard.
Touchless Sailing
jon hansen at 11:34am 11.28.21
"sailboats steer with their sails, the rudder is for trim" how i was trained, what i teach. the
leaky boat   (3)
jssailem at 11:26am 11.28.21
The corrosion on the through hull would bother me. ce the valve and through hull. My reasoning come
leaky boat
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:52am 11.28.21
The packing gland looks suspect, the thruhulls are very corroded and most of the hose clamps are rus
Touchless Sailing
Pagan Baby at 10:47am 11.28.21
A drill that I often used when coaching a collegiate sailing team was rudderless sailing. Weight dis
H36 Boom Vang Attachment to Boom
sailme88 at 10:37am 11.28.21
Thank Jim - sounds good. Rigid vang seems like a nice upgrade...of course there are lots of things

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