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bart5008 at 3:50am 09.13.07
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I have a 240. Last trip to the lake I managed to lose the lens on the bow bi-color light. Anyone got
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Remember the knocking sound on my Hunter 33.5? Well, it looks like the motor mounts are the culprit
Quietude at 4:30am 09.13.07
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My 32s5 has 2 fauctes in the galley sink. The smaller faucet, that is connected to the seawater ' re
DaveInMA at 5:57am 09.13.07
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Does anyone know how I can get the paterns or replacement cushions for an O'Day 23? I just got a bo
Luis Fabre at 5:29am 09.13.07
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I am considering buying a new 49 and would like any input from anyone who has either sen one or actu
alumrock at 6:33am 09.13.07
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I need to replace the anchor chain on my 1984 Hunter 31, it currently has a Danforth Anchor. It cur
Kevin at 6:35am 09.13.07
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I would like to know what my 69 Oday Mariner is capable of. How far can she heel before she goes ov
R. Scott18352 at 5:01am 09.13.07
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I am moving my Hunter Cherubini 30, from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville FL. I am planning a route t
Ted1394 at 7:53am 09.13.07
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This is posted also on the general Beneteau "Ask all Beneteau owners" website (including a photo tak
Sea Sharp at 8:40am 09.13.07
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I'm preparing for some upgrades to my '94 37.5 in anticipation of a Bahamas trip. I've got three qu
Michael Ferrell at 9:30am 09.13.07
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I am interested in buying a handycat. Anyone have one for sale? Thanks, Michael Ferrell
Robert at 10:55am 09.13.07
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I have to install some new plumbing hardware for my A/C. Can anyone tell me where to find specificat
Joe Mullee at 10:11am 09.13.07
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I'm still trying to figure out an engine problem. I replaced a Perko fuel seperator with a Racor sev
Paul (Affinity C320) at 11:48am 09.13.07
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About one week ago I posted a problem with the ST4000 Auto pilot. I had the alarm "STLK FAIL" Ended
Bulldog at 11:40am 09.13.07
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I'm considering buying a 1989 Beneteau First 285. On the particular boat that I'm looking at, I've
Clayton Wynn at 11:35am 09.13.07
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Does anyone have any detailed instructions on how to rig an O'day 23, and how to set up the mast and
Rog at 1:15pm 09.13.07
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We need to contact any former employee of Islander Yachts to get a statement for the Coast Guard tha
dccheverus at 2:01pm 09.13.07
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The 1972 Catalina I am looking at is a C-22. Any direction on what to look for would be most appreci
mac25wmo at 1:53pm 09.13.07
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I need some help with a couple of rigging questions. Again, I'm new to sailing ang this is my first
DonC3222 at 1:48pm 09.13.07
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We race our Hunter 340 on Wednesday evenings at the yacht club (social racing), and occasionally on

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Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
Scott T-Bird at 8:20am 10.06.21
Scott, hard to tell how exactly your system is plumbed from the photograph. It appears that the two
Halyard Loss
danstanford at 8:12am 10.06.21
We lost one of our spin halyards last season because dump the spin halyard can be taken literally wh
Mods to our 35s5
dmax at 8:03am 10.06.21
Hollyberry - can I ask where you got the new galley sink, I am doing some interior mods as well and
Halyard Loss
Jacktar at 7:48am 10.06.21
Yep a simple figure eight knot on each line can save you a world of hurt.
Water Heater hoses
Justin_NSA at 7:45am 10.06.21
Here's a link to my heat exchanger flush/winterizing thread. The closed system gets pretty gunked up
What is this?
Scott T-Bird at 7:40am 10.06.21
Deja Vu all over again! Somebody recently posted a picture of a boat built by the other Johnson boa
O'Day 23 rudder problem
sail sfbay at 7:38am 10.06.21
.........Maybe if he can tell me how much my rudder should weigh, I can determine how much water it
Wiring new TV
Gary Ryan at 7:32am 10.06.21
We didn't need tv too much when out sailing, so I routed ac over to our starboard side and mounted o
Steering drain through hull   (1)
jonelli at 7:17am 10.06.21
Replaced it with the Marelon mushroom one. WM had it in stock. It was the 3/4" barbed thru-hull an
What is this?
kloudie1 at 7:14am 10.06.21
I will second that. I have a good bit of time in Flying Dutchman and Lightning boats.. Just a HOOT!
Wiring new TV
dmax at 7:12am 10.06.21
Keep it simple and more efficient and get a 12 volt TV - here's a previous conversation on this: ht
More on Maine Sail
kloudie1 at 7:04am 10.06.21
Thanks for the update, Phil. Definitely hope that he continues to improve. Wondering if there is a
O'Day 23 rudder problem
Wayne S at 7:03am 10.06.21
Thanks for the info. I'll try contacting Rudy at D&R. (I have bought some parts from him in the pas
What is this?
Damnskippy at 6:40am 10.06.21
These racing dinghies are a blast. Mastering one will make you an excellent sailor. Hiking strap
Adding Webasto ST2000 to Hunter 376
duck21 at 6:15am 10.06.21
Hi @Head Sail These are all good points. I actually did purchase the pig tail for condensate, but
Periodic Maintenance - Yanmar Saildrive
drewlamparello at 6:03am 10.06.21
How often do you change the Sail Drive Leg oil? Every few years or 250 hrs or what? Do you do in in
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:46am 10.06.21
@bzano Did you simply screw in the fasteners into the deck using wood screws, thru bolt or drill
What charger for 12v AGM 660 Amp hour bank?
dlochner at 5:16am 10.06.21
Check with the battery manufacturer for optimal charging currents and voltage. Most AGMs can accept
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
RoyS at 4:53am 10.06.21
Scott, hard to tell how exactly your system is plumbed from the photograph. It appears that the two

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