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John Ehricht at 8:09am 09.11.07
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Our Auto Pilot ST4000+ always did something(self Test?) in standby as soon as it was powered up and
Dick Westwood at 8:22am 09.11.07
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I've been sailing my Cal 20 with regular headsails (working jib, a racing jib, and a genoa). Since I
frenchy at 9:46am 09.11.07
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I have questions regarding the structure of hulls. I want to buy a live aboard/ blue water boat. I
David Hall22685 at 10:15am 09.11.07
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Having been out of sailing for some years and having just bought a Hunter 170, I would like to suscr
Larry14199 at 10:28am 09.11.07
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I will be adding AC to my h34 this winter. I would like to hear from anyone that has completed this
Mark15093 at 11:13am 09.11.07
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The forwrd port side locker, where the keel bolt is has some issues. 1) lately there has been water
Leigh14353 at 12:10pm 09.11.07
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I am considering installing an in-boom furling system for the huge main sail on my Vision 32. Has a
LSCalifornia at 1:58pm 09.11.07
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Anyone with the newer fractional rig care to chime in with their reefing practices. I'm still getti
Joe Bisacca at 3:31pm 09.11.07
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I have a 1984 Catalina 36 Tall Rig in great shape. The only deal is that the interior cabin develop
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OK old salts. I am upgrading to a hunter 45CC... would someone express thier views about hunters an
anchormate at 9:21pm 09.08.07
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I'm sure that I'm not the only person who is afraid of their 2burner propane stove/oven in the C-34.
kaamrhein at 11:16pm 09.08.07
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what would the numbers be on a loose gauge for shround tension on a 36 mkII.
Peter Reynolds at 12:40am 09.09.07
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Thanks all for helping answer all of my questions so far. I have just completed an inventory of the
ITHACAJIM at 1:04am 09.09.07
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my mast light wiring connector disintregrated, 1988 hunter 23; ordered and now have a three plug ne
Phoebe 1 at 1:10am 09.09.07
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I am still looking for some help on my missing hatch. I have been able to get the staff shop at wor
Ted1394 at 2:17am 09.09.07
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My 1992 38s5 refrigerator doesn't drain. I just got the boat in May and haven't learned everything a
ITHACAJIM at 2:40am 09.09.07
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sorry to post this twice, last one was a continuation of an earlier posted thread (about mast light
Geoff Kloster at 2:52am 09.09.07
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I am completely rewiring my Pearson 323. Using Casey's formula for wire size if, I use 1 gauge batte
Hank18411 at 4:05am 09.09.07
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I need to find a temperature sender for my diesel. Does anyone know of a parts distributor either in
RogerG at 8:17am 09.09.07
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I am considering installing an onboard AC system on my 1997 Beneteau 321. Anyone out there done this

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Tally Ho at 7:51pm 10.26.21
Marelon Seacock fail!
Hayden Watson at 7:48pm 10.26.21
Since the valve has not failed, the title is poor. I would disagree given that they are leaking ev
Marelon Seacock fail!   (1)
Hayden Watson at 7:46pm 10.26.21
Teflon tape in the valve threads may well be the source of your problem. ... Looks like the odds be
Old Salts
LeeandRick at 7:27pm 10.26.21
Maybe it refers to what some of us call "sneak aboards." Those living aboard full time but without
Water Heater replacement for H31
jmce1587 at 7:24pm 10.26.21
Can you provide kuuma model number you installed? Other than tight space any wiring or plumbing is
Another Battery Inquiry
Ward H at 7:24pm 10.26.21
Should I buy two group 27 deep cycle or one group 27 deep cycle and one group 24 starter ( or combo
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift
kloudie1 at 7:15pm 10.26.21
We had that exact model at Navy boot in San Diego! It was effective!
Marelon Seacock fail!
thinwater at 7:09pm 10.26.21
Since the valve has not failed, the title is poor.
Marelon Seacock fail!
Hayden Watson at 7:01pm 10.26.21
Install instructions call for bedding materials but not Teflon on the threads of the nylon material
Sailboat agreement with dealer
SoSound at 6:54pm 10.26.21
When we moved up to our Oceanis 34 we worked with the local broker who sold our previous boat, and t
Sailboat Drone
Will Gilmore at 6:31pm 10.26.21
Not all sailors are pirates seeking plunder. But all of them have dreams of being one.:hijack: -W
Sailboat Drone
Will Gilmore at 6:30pm 10.26.21
SO now we divert this discussion into if its appropriate to fly a pirate flag on your boat :) But t
Another Battery Inquiry
dLj at 6:18pm 10.26.21
As a day sailor with the sailing schedule you've described, I'd recommend flooded lead acid deep cyc
Marelon Seacock fail!
Ralph Johnstone at 6:18pm 10.26.21
The other two have a drip run out of the base of the seacock at a rate of several drips per minute
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Will Gilmore at 6:17pm 10.26.21
It could be that the name of the birthday is Marine Corps Birthday, but if it is that the Corps, as
Sailboat Drone
Daveinet at 6:16pm 10.26.21
Not all sailors are pirates seeking plunder. SO now we divert this discussion into if its appropria
Marelon Seacock fail!
dLj at 6:10pm 10.26.21
Can you tighten down the sea cock valves? From your description, I would agree with John, I think mo
Another Battery Inquiry
Davidasailor26 at 6:05pm 10.26.21
AGM's are really fussy in my experience. It seems they are much more sensitive to being in an over
Old Salts
nightowle at 5:32pm 10.26.21
Maybe it refers to what some of us call "sneak aboards." Those living aboard full time but without
2000 Hunter Passage 450 (refit help)
shemandr at 5:31pm 10.26.21
Uhm. A lot of questions - each opening issues. I'm not an owner of the same boat so I guess I shou

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