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GREGG at 1:51am 10.04.07
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LOOKING FOR A COPY OF THE RIGGING SPEC'S AND LINE SIZE NEEDED FOR THE H23 YR. 1987.,I HAVE THE BOAT
Bill DeLuna at 3:21am 10.04.07
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Need some help. Does anyone know where I can obtain the black plastic stanchion caps that came stoc
Lewis at 3:12am 10.04.07
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Have the standard refrigerator/freezer on my 1997 H376. When I flip the panel switch to turn it on I
Kevin R. Kelly at 12:44am 10.04.07
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I need a source for plumbing. Need to replace the 90 degree 1.5 inch drain fitting. Is it only me
justmetonyc1 at 2:48am 10.04.07
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The original depth finder on my 1985 Catalina 25 has gone nuts! Screen works fine but the numbers ju
Sean at 5:37am 10.04.07
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I want to run my foresail halyard aft to the cockpit and I'm considering combining a closed loop Hal
Seattle Scott at 8:31am 10.04.07
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So I have a Simrad wheel pilot with instructions on how to connect to chartplotter and I have my lap
frank7741 at 8:34am 10.04.07
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DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO FIND A PURPOSE MADE SWING-KEEL PIVOT PIN FOR AND ODAY 22. I AM CURRENTLY U
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:52am 10.04.07
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Never did this but noticed someone ask on a different forum which got me thinking(not good). Does an
Brock at 9:34am 10.04.07
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Hi, I just purchased a 1990 Hunter30 in Seattle and am bringing it home to Powell River next week. M
Ron Austin at 10:45am 10.04.07
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Does anyone have a manual for an Oday 272LE thanks
BD at 4:51am 10.04.07
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Have you used Bristol Finish, if so what are your thoughts, Good or Bad?
j_schoenfeld at 4:51am 10.04.07
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I am a new oday owner, and the guy I bought it from told me he had redone the wiring. I'm sure he di
ho1man at 4:41am 10.04.07
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Hi; I just got rid of my 30 year old boat and purchased a 1999 Hunter 270. To my surprise, there is
ewjili at 12:39pm 10.04.07
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I recently bought a 1988 Catalina 22 and on haul out today I found the centerboard to be half covere
Stu Jackson at 2:16pm 10.04.07
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For those of you who may be new to this forum, you may be interested in the Sails Call Lounge, which
Manny at 2:15pm 10.04.07
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I went to change the oil on my Renault RC8D today and while warming the engine up I discovered yet a
George H260 at 2:30pm 10.04.07
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Hi All I am considering making an offer on a 1997 Hunter 40.5 Will be getting a survey, but would
Michel Boulet at 6:14pm 10.04.07
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A short video showing two Sandpipers in action. It was filmed on the Saint-Laurent river, near Montr
Paul Akers at 12:17am 10.03.07
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Last week when starting to depart from a local marina, I blew the 30a fuse that is used by the push-

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Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:55pm 11.02.21
Not sure what you're definition of 'successful' is, so I wont make that claim. I still haven't fou
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?
shemandr at 3:52pm 11.02.21
Last out first in accounting! That was my program. If my boat was blocking everyone else's access
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:49pm 11.02.21
There are many folks who will claim their small panels are successful at keeping the battery charge
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:48pm 11.02.21
I think it was a 10W. I also had a 6A alternator on the Tohatsu so between the two sources, I nev
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:46pm 11.02.21
Actually, Dave it should be the ONLY question. Ahs removed vs. ahrs returned (including whatever i
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:44pm 11.02.21
I thought a lot of your question was covered in your post from October 7. I had a 25 watt panel fo
Help Determining 1997 Hunter 26 Mast Type
Phil Herring at 3:42pm 11.02.21
That's a bummer @Wind Dreamer, but I'm glad no one was hurt. If you'll post a photo of the gooseneck
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
chriscampbell at 3:39pm 11.02.21
I am successful! I have a 20-watt panel charging 2 grp 27 LA batteries. It's primarily doing what
Sanity Check: Winterization...Covering winches in a below freezing winter ? Maybe a cockpit tarp over the boom or unstepped mast ?   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:24pm 11.02.21
My mast stays up, but I can run a 110 ext cord to the boat, run a light or 2 , a space heater and wo
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
JamesG161 at 2:49pm 11.02.21
Having more "storage" is utterly useless unless it can be refilled. :plus::plus: Same as your onb
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
Stu Jackson at 2:36pm 11.02.21
Before going to a bigger panel, I'd consider adding another battery. Not necessarily. Unless and u
Removing fuel pickup on 280
chp at 2:19pm 11.02.21
Thanks Greg. I know where the access is, I was just wondering if there is enough room to remove it.
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
TomY at 2:13pm 11.02.21
BTW, love this forum! Thanks to everyone for your help. I'm researching my solar panel options. I
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out?
Barnacle Bill at 2:12pm 11.02.21
You can buy a battery pack for C-Pap use and it is about the size of a mini iPad (except thicker).
Odd wave
thinwater at 2:10pm 11.02.21
Normal variation, particularly if the wind changes strength or direction. Could even be a distant wa
Propane Outboard
Barnacle Bill at 2:09pm 11.02.21
Yip Lehr is a Chinese product and they are noisy. The Tohatsu LPG are the same motor as their gas,
Oh Yeah! Just when the boat is put to bed.
Mr. Dave at 2:05pm 11.02.21
Seems like maybe the word you wanted was "impudence" meaning you're kind of uppity, not "impotence"
Tall Rig or Standard
Stu Jackson at 1:58pm 11.02.21
Nice boat, congratulations. You should also get to know the skippers at www.c36.org or www.c36ia.or
DIY Fuel Polishing System
Barnacle Bill at 1:57pm 11.02.21
I own one of those Racor systems you found on Amazon. It was easy to use and worked quite well. It
Odd wave
Scott B at 1:44pm 11.02.21
Speaking of Roque waves. This recently occurred off Nova Scotia. 242079006274865/posts/12280592043

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