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Kent6832 at 10:40am 07.19.07
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Several questions: When sailing in calm bay is it ok to have top up. If it is up while under way a
summerwind at 10:47am 07.19.07
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Folks, After a nice afternoon sail on Buzzards Bay I came in and discovered a strange electrical pr
chelsabella at 10:52am 07.19.07
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Having a hard time figuring out how to set the Drag Anchor feature. Anyone help on how to set it
dancing bear at 10:56am 07.19.07
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Attached is the diagram and parts list for my 1986 MacGregor 25 Keel Winch. I hope someone finds th
Dan Dallas at 1:54pm 07.19.07
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My compass on my Catalina 25 needs fluid added. What do I use? Is this possible?
Alan7219 at 12:03pm 07.19.07
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I'm relatively new to sailing and have been looking at Hunter 25 and Catalina 25. Most sailing woul
catsailor13190 at 11:43am 07.19.07
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I found a great deal on gudgeons. I ordered Monday evening and my new gudgeons arrived Thursday. T
Joyce13081 at 10:08pm 07.17.07
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I'd like to prop up the sliding lexan and fiberglass cover while we're at anchor for more headroom a
Capn Pete at 9:45pm 07.17.07
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As my wife used to say when (as a teenager) she got disciplined after staying out partying to late,
Bob Fox at 10:20pm 07.17.07
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Has anyone had their keel bolts checked. I have a 32 year old boat with a cast Iron keel. I have no
wfender at 10:53pm 07.17.07
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Hello, I am trying to identify my sailboat. The Hull plate reads Marscot Plastics Fall River Mass GD
Rob at 11:42pm 07.17.07
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Does anyone know why most retailers are not selling rubber/pvc spreader boots? Most of what I see a
stuart22320 at 11:55pm 07.17.07
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hi, i'm redoing the insid of my 85 mac. the previous owner had small screws holding up the plywood i
PrincessoftheLake at 1:03am 07.18.07
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Below is a link to a video I posted on You Tube. It's nothing fancy. No music, not titles, no fanc
PrincessoftheLake at 1:08am 07.18.07
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Below is a link to a video I posted on You Tube. It's nothing fancy. No music, no titles, no fancy t
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 1:46am 07.18.07
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The plexi/lexan on the forward bomar hatch cover (over V-berth) has finally broken (there were numer
greg17887 at 2:02am 07.18.07
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I have a 1983 Catalina I live in the PNW when it rains water runs around the lazarette cover and to
greg17887 at 1:55am 07.18.07
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I have a 1983 Catalina I live in the PNW when it rains water runs around the lazarette cover and to
bobcat17801 at 1:52am 07.18.07
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I am presently replacing all halyards, sheets, and lines on my 1981 catalina 30 standard rig. My qu
Joe at 2:14am 07.18.07
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Consider a Hunter 260 trailer sailboat. We live on south long island, where some areas are very sha

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Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed   (1)
PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 2:01am 10.20.21
I'm measuring the SOG with two GPS. I have a tunnel bowthruster from origin of the boat.
Oil change, there's got to be a better way.
BigEasy at 12:15am 10.20.21
Have not perfected procedure, by any means; however, free standing manual pump canister helps tremen
Trailer lug nut tightness
BigEasy at 11:54pm 10.19.21
H280 Service Manual
JamesG161 at 8:36pm 10.19.21
replacing the rudder bearing Those are not replaceable.:( Jim...
Hunter 45CC Autopilot Motor
jssailem at 8:34pm 10.19.21
Its been a year with the tighten screws and the pilot motor has had no issues driving the rudder, e
H280 Service Manual
twalker H260 at 8:24pm 10.19.21
Some of the information located here might help. https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/M
Hunter 45CC Autopilot Motor
Sailor_Al at 7:55pm 10.19.21
Has anyone ever removed/replaced the autopilot motor located in the bottom of the pedestal? It seem
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
Ted at 7:54pm 10.19.21
The numbers in the first column are the wind angles.
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
Tally Ho at 7:26pm 10.19.21
6.1 knots definitely is slow for that boat. If you are measuring your speed with a knot meter, it m
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice.
PaulK at 7:24pm 10.19.21
Also, I wouldn't expect boat paint to hide cracks. Grind 'em out, fill with the appropriate epoxy
H280 Service Manual
sail sfbay at 7:04pm 10.19.21
Never seen a Hunter sailboat service manual. You will need to develop one based on best practices do
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke
stickinthemud57 at 6:54pm 10.19.21
Well, I had the boat out this evening and noticed that smoke exiting the engine cover. It abated aft
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke
dlochner at 6:44pm 10.19.21
This may be the issue. Have you noticed correlation at between time of day or temperature? As the
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke
stickinthemud57 at 6:40pm 10.19.21
Well, the tank has a "vent" knob on the cap, but it is useless. The only way to relieve pressure in
Oil change, there's got to be a better way.
Johnb at 6:31pm 10.19.21
Universal problem with messy oil changes. Some, maybe all, Yanmars have horizontal oil filters. Try
Fuel Tank Access Port Sealant
randerson5726 at 6:30pm 10.19.21
Thanks! I'll give the rectorseal a try.
Bombay Clipper 31, 1979, portholes
sail sfbay at 6:04pm 10.19.21
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! If you cannot find one from portlig
I Need Some Deck Painting Advice.
dlochner at 5:49pm 10.19.21
House paint will chalk and peel off. You will rue the day you applied it. In general the more effo
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed   (1)
Ted at 5:38pm 10.19.21
6.1 knots definitely is slow for that boat. If you are measuring your speed with a knot meter, it ma
Trailer lug nut tightness
David B. at 5:35pm 10.19.21
Thanks so much for all of your replies! Evidently the ft. lbs. in the manual is not a misprint and

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