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Neil McDonald at 2:20pm 09.20.07
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Even by the inflated standards of the recreational boating industry, the Autohelm autopilots are exp
Scott H at 10:59pm 09.18.07
10/1947
Hi, I'm trying to figure the make of this 70's? vintage 26 foot swing keel? boat. She's got an unusu
Graeme8820 at 12:01am 09.19.07
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Hi, I recently purchased a Bayfield 25 which came with a dual axle trailer but has no arms. Iwould l
philip o'shea at 11:41pm 09.18.07
1/1163
COuld someone tell me how I might determine how much fuel I have in my tank.
KIMBANDA13871 at 3:36am 09.19.07
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Can someone help me to change my propeller, there are so many brands in the market and so many diffe
Scott H at 3:38am 09.19.07
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Thank You to all for your help on this. You Tanzerites were close, but I'm now %99 it's a Clipper Ma
gary Grimac at 2:30am 09.19.07
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Can someone tell me the reccommended length of the main sheet and describe the traveler rigging? A
Randy Trautman at 4:24am 09.19.07
3/1183
I am looking for the length of the forestay, pin to pin. Hunter says it should be 46' 2 1/2". The on
Bob Camarena at 4:57am 09.19.07
31/2796
Any ideas in how to keep or discourage feral cats from boarding your boat? They're becoming a nuisa
bbxrider at 4:53am 09.19.07
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this is a model '015', serial#2004, that i inherited, so from that and pics of others, i think this
Joe Wienecke at 6:08am 09.19.07
13/1804
Looking at main sail systems (track ' cars) Strong vs. Harken so I can make raising the main much ea
SailJunkie at 6:25am 09.19.07
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Just wondered if anyone has had any wiring issues with the M25XPB. I have a 2005 C310, and I'm havi
40 YEAR MAN at 7:46am 09.19.07
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I am considering purchase of a SOUTH COAST. Not sure of the model name but its length is 25'-10". I
Brian D at 5:41am 09.19.07
12/1652
I have an '95 9.9MXHT on my boat and I need to remove it to service the cooling system. I think I ha
Aimless21233 at 10:05am 09.19.07
5/1337
I have a Danforth anchor on my Hunter 42. The stem is over 40" in length, and it sits on a bow roll
seadaddler at 10:04am 09.19.07
10/3294
Has anyone had any good or bad results,I have talked with people I met this past summer who had pur
IvanRBS at 8:38am 09.19.07
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I have been offered a 1993 Hunter 23.5, but the eBay seller provided a hull number that did NOT end
Rick Goltz at 8:16am 09.19.07
2/1506
Calling all Reliance 44 owners. My name is Rick Goltz ' I own hull #3. I started this forum so we
agaliha at 10:47am 09.19.07
3/1106
My Xantrex "Link 1000" was in my boat when I bought it. It is designed to show me battery condition
Mark at 11:21am 09.19.07
2/1072
I've GOT A LEAK! *** I need help identifying where the leak is coming from. *** Great boat, finishe

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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
Starting issue post fuel filters change
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:42pm 11.05.21
Diesel/gas confusion aside, crack open the injectors to ensure fuel flow to each cylinder. Diesels n
Solar Storm...
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:39pm 11.05.21
Starting issue post fuel filters change
jssailem at 1:38pm 11.05.21
The Universal is a diesel engine. Putting in GAS... could be a reason for the lack of starting and
Starting issue post fuel filters change
AwwShucks at 1:36pm 11.05.21
Not a typo - fuel dock at Marina is down and I just ran engine for 10 hours getting it back from Lew
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
Windpilot at 1:35pm 11.05.21
Almost finished with my h410 standing rigging. No total final bill yet. But already 5,000 down for t
Is there room for a Composting head in a 1983 Hunter 34?
flightlead404 at 1:19pm 11.05.21
@heritage how did the vertical seating change? iow is the seat higher now? I'm considering a simil
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system?
mesmith1122 at 1:14pm 11.05.21
Same here! I keep a boat hook handy to lean out the cockpit to pull out enough slack! Would like to
Who is successfully using a small solar panel? (less than say, 30 watts)
thinwater at 1:02pm 11.05.21
Trailer light connectors. They came on/with my old 11W panel. You can get extentions, too. Use d
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet.
flightlead404 at 12:56pm 11.05.21
Very nice! And a nice solution to the problem of being able to rapidly swap filters without having
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair   (1)
jssailem at 12:48pm 11.05.21
I would not force the helm to respond unless a dire emergency. I agree. I was coming into the mari
Tall Rig or Standard
EdWard3 at 12:31pm 11.05.21
Measuring the boom tomorrow!
Inner shell cracks on haul out   (1)
Tom J at 11:43am 11.05.21
Tom, could you post a picture of where those locations are? Would love to have that for future haul
Advice for Priming Fuel Pump - Westerbeke 30B
Stu Jackson at 11:42am 11.05.21
Concerns include: Pump able to run continuously Aeration of fuel by pump Flow through ability of p
Inner shell cracks on haul out   (1)
Tom J at 11:04am 11.05.21
Tom, could you post a picture of where those locations are? Would love to have that for future haul
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
Head Sail at 10:32am 11.05.21
But with the Clutch Lever failure the drive belt was still tight. You can force the helm to respond

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