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Dan Garcia at 2:53pm 10.24.07
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Hello. I being new to sailing am tyring to piece together a boat given to me. So far this boat is
bendor at 11:04pm 10.24.07
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I am trying to decide the best place to mount a removable chartplotter (Navman 5500i) on a Beneteau
Brian Cutler at 10:58pm 10.24.07
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The bottom of the support for the rudder has cracked allowing the bushing to move. I'm wondering if
Robert Fliegel at 11:27pm 10.24.07
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Does anyone know why control lines for the toping lift, jiffy reefing and outhaul are located at the
Tom at 11:45pm 10.24.07
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I have been confused by local people on how to clean the hull and deck; very simple question; does o
Howard9071 at 12:52am 10.25.07
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Could some one please tell me the Gross tons of a catalina 34, 1988 model. i know i have it but cant
Tide-N-Knots at 2:58am 10.25.07
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1978 Hunter 30 Rudder alinement. Please look at the attached picture. Is the rudder alinement morn
David Cadwallader at 3:36am 10.25.07
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Has anyone dealt with wet wood starbord side 6x18 under hand rails .would injectable work thanks new
gr8_2_av8 at 3:52am 10.25.07
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I am planning to rebed the chainplates on my 31. There are four large philips "screws" on each plat
SailTIP at 4:28am 10.25.07
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The floor of the 37C I'm planning to purchase has a parquey floor with solid oak boards (warped) cov
"Dog Watch"   (1)
Gary Wyngarden at 4:43am 10.25.07
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We brought home an eight-week-old Golden Retriever puppy on Sunday. Cutest puppy on the planet! I RE
branden at 8:18am 10.25.07
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Hi all, I just pulled my Venture 24 out of the water after her inaugural season and decided to drop
mastaqb at 8:27am 10.25.07
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whats up you guys new to the site just wanted to introduce myself, im lance from las vegas, kinda ne
jveatch at 9:45am 10.25.07
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I am applying for a PHRF rating and have been asked who the designer is (2006 Hunter 36). Does anyo
Mike B at 9:46am 10.25.07
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Whatever happened to the couple, "Stephanie" and what's his name, traveling off Florida on their ove
Chet7135 at 9:49am 10.25.07
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I`m thinking of moving my sailboat to the Middle River area on the Chesapeake bay for next summer se
barbara14114 at 9:54am 10.25.07
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Hi We are new owners of a Hunter 23. Does anyone have advice regarding boat insurance? The compan
Duke13540 at 10:38am 10.25.07
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Going down the intercoastal next year for the first time. Any good videos that I can watch to ease m
Chuck R at 11:04am 10.25.07
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The Raymarine ST 1000 tiller pilot works well and the brackets needed would have been astronomical
Jason1271 at 11:54am 10.25.07
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I've got a 2004 Hunter 33, which has 3 Costar Carbon Monoxide detectors. Recently, the detectors ra

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Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 7:59pm 11.06.21
What brand/model is the new battery charger you are installing? I believe most marine battery charg
o'day keel problems
sailboatracer at 7:51pm 11.06.21
After reading the following thread, it certainly sounds like the keel problem with the three series
Hunter 49 Variprop
Georgedoyle at 7:35pm 11.06.21
Thanks for clarifying your experience. Sounds like the Variprop is a great choice. I haven't seen an
Freaky voltage reading
fullbore at 7:29pm 11.06.21
Agree, the meter must be faulty.
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
fullbore at 7:26pm 11.06.21
I hung a 6-lb zinc anode from rear of boat today, reasonably close to prop anode. Should significant
Occaisional Head Smell
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:01pm 11.06.21
I've yet to hear of a single problem with No-Flex in any toilet. If anything the macerator blade in
PNW Cruise 2021
Terry Cox at 6:47pm 11.06.21
the sailor who did not check his charts or the tide tables before he threw out an anchor... Yup. J
Freaky voltage reading
dlochner at 6:10pm 11.06.21
Have you contacted Blue Seas? Their tech support is excellent. My first thought is a bad volt meter
Its funny Friday!
Ward H at 6:05pm 11.06.21
The first time I read this I thought "Shame on you for calling your daughter a big dog" Sorry.
Has anyone built a boarding step?
Ward H at 6:01pm 11.06.21
Last week's Nor'Easter brought in especially high tides. I was able to step onto my boat when I arri
Has anyone built a boarding step?
shemandr at 4:47pm 11.06.21
Well yeah. My wife's foot/paw would be OK on some of these. But my 11 1/2 foot wouldn't. Wide and
H41DS Racor priming question
Stu Jackson at 4:26pm 11.06.21
FYI, for your filter housing: Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Check Ball Valve Fuel Starvation an
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BlowMeAway at 4:09pm 11.06.21
My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I h
cradle
Tom J at 4:07pm 11.06.21
A friend at my yacht club made a cradle out of piping, with adjustable jack stand pads, that fits on
Has anyone built a boarding step?
Hayden Watson at 4:00pm 11.06.21
I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
H41DS Racor priming question
senang at 3:53pm 11.06.21
I have the same primary Racor filter and installed below clear bowl. Be aware that the clear bowl is
How to remove old chart plotter on 311 pedestal
Hollyberry at 3:50pm 11.06.21
Looks like page four of the link mdibella posted might be your answer... top and bottom screw covers
Fuel Tank Access Port Sealant
senang at 3:39pm 11.06.21
I installed an inspection hatch on my diesel tank. Bought hatch from UK. I met the founder of the co
Has anyone built a boarding step?   (2)
Allan12210 at 3:31pm 11.06.21
I've built a couple of them over the years starting with plywood and carpet covered steps. My last s
Its funny Friday!
shemandr at 3:12pm 11.06.21
...When I asked about the book, the librarian replied, "That rings a bell, but I can't know if it

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