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I'm in the process of removing the stained/mildewed and generally grungy fabric from the cabin of my
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I'm curious - where do other hunter 23 owners keep their compass (and other navigation gear). Mine
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Hi Peggie, The piston of the head pump develops a lot of friction (old problem) and is freed up imm
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The last 2 times I've been out sailing my roller furler has jammed the last 2 or 3 revolutions when
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We are looking at purchasing a boat to take down the Westcoast all the way down to the Panama canal
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Has any one added Sirius weather to thier C-80 and used for off shore NY to Florida.
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The base on the Merriman pedestal on my '84 Hunter 34 is corroded to the point of structural failure
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hello all its time to replace my 19 year old head. am looking at the jabsco toilet . bolt patterns
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Great news for boaters who wish to take their inflatable PFDs aboard when flying to their destinatio
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Hello guys, Back about 3 weeks ago I posted a message mentioning that I was leaving the Montreal ar
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My Ericson 27' has been powered by a Yanmar YSB8. I am told the motor is beyond repair because repl
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Does anyone know the Model # of the disels in the 272LEs? I am trying to fine a manual for mine. Th
Chris at 11:02am 10.10.07
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We have a 3GM30F Yanmar which is 8 years old. about 135 hours on the engine. I read that the engin
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Where can I get a copy of an owner's manual for a 1987 9.9 Johnson seahourse longshaft outboard. I b

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Sailboat Drone
Pirate Dave at 6:14am 10.26.21
You drop an unmanned boat out into the ocean, and someone is bound to come along side and steal it f
Thanksgiving and Christmas
DougM at 6:12am 10.26.21
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
sunlover at 5:57am 10.26.21
Its only Groco if its a new boat..... unless I bought the part and installed it.
Replacement Fresh Water Pump
SawyerCurt at 5:55am 10.26.21
I have replaced this pump on mine, not due to leakage but because it just stopped running. It was a
New Pop Ups
cb32863 at 5:53am 10.26.21
Seems to be good to go now. Glad you were able to get it resolved quickly.
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution?
shemandr at 5:36am 10.26.21
So if I understand your question the bases aren't loose on the deck. It is the set screw from the b
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
jssailem at 5:26am 10.26.21
Is the through hull being replaced? If so, then cut the pipe down so you can get a socket on the nu
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
RoyS at 5:21am 10.26.21
I would turn the mushroom side from outside the hull. Usually no need to hold the inside nut to brea
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
NYSail at 5:10am 10.26.21
Use a dremel and cit it off.
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
NYSail at 5:09am 10.26.21
It's a Groco: Groco Standard Bronze Thru Hull with Nut - 1-1/2" NPS / NPT Its only Groco if its a
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission
shemandr at 5:03am 10.26.21
I had an A4 in my Ranger. I had a similar stalling problem. I suspected a contaminated fuel tank.
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
Tally Ho at 5:00am 10.26.21
I replaced 8 above-the-water thru hulls on my boat last winter. I have a hard plastic pan in many l
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
sunlover at 4:56am 10.26.21
Unrelated to your immediate problem, but are you reusing the angled adaptor that attaches thru Hull
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy...
shemandr at 4:51am 10.26.21
Or you could choose to remove the sail when it's not windy. Maybe that doesn't happen that often in
Heat Exchanger to Raw Water Pump Hose - An Adventure in Maintenance.
sailme88 at 4:45am 10.26.21
Silt in the water is never good for those shaft seals. You may want to install a household (well) c
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
RitSim at 4:44am 10.26.21
I would consider drilling vertically thru the nut at mid flat. Start with a very small (1/16 long d
MEDICARE
sailme88 at 4:37am 10.26.21
We utilize the Informed Delivery. Started after Porch Pirates had become active locally. Interesti
Stanchions for Oday 25
tcbailey67 at 4:25am 10.26.21
Still looking for Stanchions etc? I'm parting out a '78 25. Jerry, I didn't see this. Yes, I'm s
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission
Marmalade at 3:44am 10.26.21
My A4 would quit after 10-15min, then not always restart until 20min later... turned-out it was the
Heat Exchanger to Raw Water Pump Hose - An Adventure in Maintenance.
valcour at 2:28am 10.26.21
sometimes it helps to soak the very end of the hose in boiling water to soften up the rubber just pr

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