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Bob F at 10:32am 07.23.07
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On my 1998 H376 (3JH yanmar engine) I just replaced the coolant and thermostat, strickly PM. Everyth
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Can anyone tell me where to place a depth finder transducer that will register a reading by shooting
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Does anyone use a shaft lock in neutral when left on a mooring... or when sailing.I have a Yanmar 2G
sand sailor at 9:56am 07.23.07
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this is what i removed when replacing the floor in my boat but no holding tank(not required when boa
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I spent my first night on the anchor this past Saturday evening. I've spent several nights at the do
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I have a 1988 Universal M-25XP with 1025 hours on it. Lately I have a hard time starting the engine.
Mike B at 1:26pm 07.23.07
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Anybody from the northern Chesapeake hear the details regarding the accident between a wave runner a
Michel at 2:01pm 07.23.07
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I am a new sailboat owner. When flushing the toilet we experience a terrible odour in the head and
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For various reasons I need a custom engine hoist to handle a not too heavy outboard motor to be moun
Randy Trautman at 3:17pm 07.23.07
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The original Hunter rigging diagrams I have show a pulley anchored to the bottom of the anchor locke
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The keel on recently purchased 260 has a split in the base which resulted in some delaminating of th
captainwolf at 12:13am 07.22.07
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I NEED SOME INFO ON CHANGING THE MACERATOR ON MY HUNTER 340 1997. THE MOTOR RUNS THE HOSE GOING OUT
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I have purchased a 2004 Hunter 41 and am placing it on a mooring ball. I need to install a bow eye f
mcote at 12:52am 07.22.07
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Could anyone tell me which model sails the best between the 26-S and 26-M. I have read where there i
Bryan at 12:45am 07.22.07
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I have a capri 16.5 with an original 1998 boom and gooseneck and need to adapt it to a 2006 Mast fit

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Reefing Method Question
markwbird at 9:39am 07.20.21
That sounds like my setup. I typically remove the topping lift from the boom and tie it down to the
ISO Surveyors - NH area
BOSSailor at 9:39am 07.20.21
Can we mention other forums here or is that a no no?
Autopilot Options for Hunter 326
sail sfbay at 9:38am 07.20.21
Might do a search on SBO forum on "hunter 326 autopilot" to see threads on that subject.
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Alan Gomes at 9:37am 07.20.21
The launch ramp is at Cabrillo Beach at the far south west corner of the harbor so usually a couple
Sailing Hammock
sail sfbay at 9:36am 07.20.21
Buy them here: The 5 Best Hammocks for Sailboat Use (royalhammockheadquarters.com) How to rig a h
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Richard19068 at 9:33am 07.20.21
Also, the PV buoy should be left to port going outbound from KH, and to starboard inbound if return
Reefing Method Question
Alan Gomes at 9:28am 07.20.21
You shouldn't have the reefing points at the mast and the halyards run aft. Something's gotta give.
Replacement Traveler Part for H-34
YVRguy at 9:07am 07.20.21
I think the Harken kit your referenced is for boats 30 feet or less. He has a H34 so it won't work
Reefing Method Question
Stu Jackson at 9:02am 07.20.21
I don't understand. My two-person procedure is the way I tried to simplify what is from the factory
Reefing Method Question
Alan Gomes at 8:36am 07.20.21
Following your steps, I drop the main to a determined point, set the tac reef, then the clew reef,
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Kings Gambit at 8:35am 07.20.21
I agree KG. Trying to get the trailer moved while you are at sea is not an easy project. I was sug
A few 260 upgrades
rs1sensen at 8:29am 07.20.21
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
jssailem at 8:29am 07.20.21
not to attempt a two-harbor journey. I agree KG. Trying to get the trailer moved while you are at
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner
Kings Gambit at 8:23am 07.20.21
There is not much prep difference between 19 miles and 23 miles. What is a concern, will the traile
1978 O'Day 30 Lost my swing keel, lost sliding hatch cover. Losing my mind! Boat name "Happy Days"
jssailem at 8:17am 07.20.21
simple total refit Those words should never be used together as typed in the sentence of a person
Oops message
Ed Caldwell at 8:07am 07.20.21
Hey Phil, I got the Oops message again trying to take the link on chartering from the newsletter...
D&R MARINE: Still in business?
Project_Mayhem at 8:02am 07.20.21
Rudy is an invaluable source of information and is quite generous with it. I wonder if the sailing c
What kind of antenna is this ?
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:00am 07.20.21
You do undersand we are trying to help but it seems like you have ignored the advice so what else i
Legal number of passengers for O'Day 23
Siamese at 7:57am 07.20.21
Six teenagers anywhere is probably a bad idea.
What kind of antenna is this ?
aret007 at 7:48am 07.20.21
Does not seem like it has

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