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Brian M H23 at 2:01am 10.10.07
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I'm curious - where do other hunter 23 owners keep their compass (and other navigation gear). Mine
Georger Kornreich at 2:26am 10.10.07
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Hi Peggie, The piston of the head pump develops a lot of friction (old problem) and is freed up imm
Hugh4753 at 3:00am 10.10.07
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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
PDXnative at 3:35am 10.10.07
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We are looking at purchasing a boat to take down the Westcoast all the way down to the Panama canal
seadaddler at 4:33am 10.10.07
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Has any one added Sirius weather to thier C-80 and used for off shore NY to Florida.
DJW at 4:40am 10.10.07
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Does anyone have any experience with a 2002 version of a ProFurl External MainSail roller furler sys
GJK at 7:19am 10.10.07
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I am looking for a source for a Packing Gland for my 1988 Hunter 45 Legend Sloop. The original plas
Pointless at 8:09am 10.10.07
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In my search for a used main (different thread) I realized how similar the Catalina Capri 22 is to t
Mickey84H34 at 8:24am 10.10.07
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The base on the Merriman pedestal on my '84 Hunter 34 is corroded to the point of structural failure
bob at 8:24am 10.10.07
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hello all its time to replace my 19 year old head. am looking at the jabsco toilet . bolt patterns
Rick Webb at 8:53am 10.10.07
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Great news for boaters who wish to take their inflatable PFDs aboard when flying to their destinatio
Claude L.-Auger at 9:48am 10.10.07
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Hello guys, Back about 3 weeks ago I posted a message mentioning that I was leaving the Montreal ar
Gary Germain at 10:09am 10.10.07
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My Ericson 27' has been powered by a Yanmar YSB8. I am told the motor is beyond repair because repl
Ron at 10:24am 10.10.07
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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
ted thompson at 5:45am 10.10.07
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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
Mike8245 at 11:31am 10.10.07
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I like many on this list have decided to go with 4 six volt deep cycle batteries. I will add more if
gerry aboud at 12:31pm 10.10.07
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I am looking to but a Catalina 22 and am confused by the fact some boats have through hull fittings
Rob at 12:43pm 10.10.07
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My YSM12 suddenly became hard to start last week. Batteries are topped off, it has fuel, cranks well
steve.s.frank at 1:19pm 10.10.07
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Does anyone have plans on how to construct a cradle for a Catalina 30 tall rig w/fin keel. If anyone

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Winterizing bilge on my H37
sandpiper10471 at 4:16pm 11.05.21
Common problem with keel stepped masts. Jim is bang on with the garboard plug. Easy install. I also
Solar Storm...
JamesG161 at 4:08pm 11.05.21
ham radio operator in Tanzania on 20M Did you try 10M? Jim...
What Top-down Furler Do You Like?   (1)
sail sfbay at 4:03pm 11.05.21
The Selden GX-15 looks like a quality top-down furler kit Selden GX15, Basic Pack (velasailingsupply
Solar Storm...   (1)
JamesG161 at 4:03pm 11.05.21
We are in the low side now and thus Less Solar Energy to drive our boats. Atlantic Ocean #2 Jim..
Replace light with fan?
jssailem at 3:57pm 11.05.21
:plus: I like the Sirocco II model.
Single handing
Project_Mayhem at 3:37pm 11.05.21
My choice would be to mount the hardware on the comings as it's easier to reach on most boats. Cabin
Advice for Priming Fuel Pump - Westerbeke 30B
Jskosmo at 3:32pm 11.05.21
A bunch of research about the specs / PSI on the different pumps. And I found a reference where a ma
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
SailingLoto at 3:17pm 11.05.21
I charge my catalina 25 with a $35 ebay panel and controller. I believe it is 50w. It lays in the
Replace light with fan?
Tally Ho at 2:47pm 11.05.21
Caframo fans are very good. I have 2 on my boat. Quiet but powerful. msAoGrp4T78 Greg
Jib or Genoa on 1994 Hunter 29.5?
Dave Groshong at 2:46pm 11.05.21
Max 112% for B and R rigs
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
jaysweet at 2:46pm 11.05.21
I think this may be the cause of your cracked ring. I would not force the helm to respond unless a
Starting issue post fuel filters change
Tom J at 2:44pm 11.05.21
Just did my end of season fuel filters change and am having an issue starting engine. (Universal M
Replace light with fan?
jssailem at 2:28pm 11.05.21
You have the wiring there. Should be a straight forward project. Will need to to have a decent place
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
SoSound at 2:25pm 11.05.21
Considering the linear drive motor that works under the deck, I am not sure how you would free the
Starting issue post fuel filters change
jssailem at 2:23pm 11.05.21
Good luck. On my Perkins, i need to get diesel out the #2 cylinder to know it is ready to start.
Starting issue post fuel filters change
jssailem at 2:21pm 11.05.21
Awwshucks.
Jib or Genoa on 1994 Hunter 29.5?
sail sfbay at 1:57pm 11.05.21
Same question came up on these threads, which indicates 115% and possibly up to 150%: (1) MAX size f
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
Windpilot at 1:57pm 11.05.21
Hi Thaelia, Funny I just wrote seatek, here in S.CA, to send the final bill, I'll see the inner fore
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
Thaelia at 1:47pm 11.05.21
Hi Windpilot, It will be great ! Was it difficult to install an inner forestay with furling ? Can yo

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