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MoonSailer at 11:12pm 09.23.07
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Yesterday while checking my oil etc I noticed that my fuel filter was exceptionally clean. This is
Bob Burns at 11:52pm 09.23.07
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In ref. to the Catalina upside down from the storm ......... terrible thing to have happen to your b
Richard Shay at 11:57pm 09.23.07
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Yesterday, my last sail of the season, I lost my steerage on my 1984 Hunter 34. I assume it's a brok
HAL at 12:08am 09.24.07
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Domenico at 11:38pm 09.23.07
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Hi, I am a happy owner of an Oceanis Clipper 323 since May 07, last week I have just bought a gennak
pthai at 12:44am 09.24.07
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Can any one give me any help.
John T1594 at 1:18am 09.24.07
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I finally got around to repairing a very small hairline crack in the deck of my 2000 H340. It looked
Maeve Meuser at 1:53am 09.24.07
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We have a West Marine Wind Generator that has stopped rotating even in strong winds. We recently re
Stan Breaux21640 at 5:04am 09.24.07
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Is it 130 or 150??
AXEL at 4:23am 09.24.07
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I'll be shopping for a new VHF at the Annapolis Boat show next week. Looking in the $150 - $300 rang
Spiro Pappas at 3:26am 09.24.07
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My swing keel is almost imposible to raise. It has a five purchase pully system but I noticed on the
seadaddler at 3:22am 09.24.07
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I sold my 8 ft dink and light 3.5 nissan and got a 9.6 dink with a 8 HP outboard. The motor is very
cvicek at 3:18am 09.24.07
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Need help - the last (from bow) keel bolt head tore off and the keel dropped by an inch causing a st
Nimbus at 7:44am 09.24.07
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I just went to all chain road and discovered that a washdown pump would be required. I have plenty o
dylan13668 at 8:25am 09.24.07
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Hi All, Long time Lapworth Cal fan (20 and 25) looking at an Islander 44. She is in reasonable condi
Doghouse at 6:13am 09.24.07
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I know this is not sailing related, but my wetsuit stinks from diving in fresh water. They sell wet
MARK FECTEAU at 6:12am 09.24.07
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I AM LOOKING AT PURCHASING A 2001 OR 1998 42 MK II 2 CABIN AND AM WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANYTH
c hall at 10:06am 09.24.07
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I am thinking about up-sizing to a 27' O'day. How long should it take to set up a boat of that size?
Roger at 10:12am 09.24.07
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...seems to 'flood' too easy?? Any experiences/advise? I pull choke--prime 3 pumps--' pull...Usual
Roger at 10:21am 09.24.07
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How tight should they be in their pocket--for length? Particularly the angled (45*) for 'fat-top' sa

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Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
JamesG161 at 10:23am 11.04.21
the tank or one of the plastic water lines? A similar idea applies to Electricity too. We put in
Single handing
WI Rigger at 10:10am 11.04.21
Will Thank You so much!!! General question: I am looking at sailing Lake Superior this
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
TimFromLI at 9:57am 11.04.21
Ok, I get it too much pressure is no good but what will blow first, the tank or one of the plastic w
grinding sound starting??   (1)
Boomer2it at 9:48am 11.04.21
Installed the Thermostart yesterday, think I need to prime the system several more times to get it t
grinding sound starting??
Boomer2it at 9:46am 11.04.21
My 2QM15 was hard to start when cold until I installed a device called a "thermostart". Not thermos
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:42am 11.04.21
Just for fun... .
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
dLj at 9:33am 11.04.21
Now that it looks like we will be open next year. Should we look at planning the 360 trip again? Y
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
dLj at 9:32am 11.04.21
New boat has a below-deck linear drive AP. The difference is massive. It's absolutely silent. It w
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
leo310 at 9:28am 11.04.21
Now that it looks like we will be open next year. Should we look at planning the 360 trip again?
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
JamesG161 at 9:24am 11.04.21
More info on the H450... Hunter resources, by model
Tall Rig or Standard
jeepbluetj at 9:22am 11.04.21
Congrats on the boat! I've always liked the C-36. A few more not very useful suggestions: 1. Rig
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
Bob J. at 9:20am 11.04.21
Thanks for putting this up. After reading this can't you tell how happy I am that I put one of these
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
JamesG161 at 9:12am 11.04.21
would you know the estimate to replace the rigging on a Hunter 1997? A question back to you... Wh
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
jssailem at 9:06am 11.04.21
I was looking at your query last evening. There was an article in Cruising World posted in 2020 th
CE certificate for Hunter 466?   (2)
Jake N Eggs at 8:58am 11.04.21
The CE certificate is only good for three years and the IMCI website only displays the current certi
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 8:51am 11.04.21
Dear beneteau 473 owners, what is your best speed 60degress aparent wind with 12-14 real wind?
hunter49 keel bolt torque
Hello Below at 8:41am 11.04.21
This reference does show 440 nm (325 ft lbs) torque at least for the 1" studs. Certainly it depends
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
Thaelia at 8:35am 11.04.21
Hi Sfbay, thank you very much for the information. Yes it is the standing rigging labor and material

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