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Jeff Scheid at 12:00am 06.14.07
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Does anyone know the stock size of the 4 mast head sheaves in a 1980 C30? Acording to the C30 manual
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I WANT TO INSTALL A ROLLER FURLING SYSTEM THAT DOEST NOT REQUIRE TAKING THE MAST DOWN OR CLIMBING TH
Ed Sargent at 5:02am 06.14.07
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My hunter 25.5 has a maxwell 17 self tailing winch which needs repair parts. I can not find any web
Wahya at 5:00am 06.14.07
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sailingdude at 4:34am 06.14.07
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I have purchased a new Ritchie HF-742 compass to mount at the top of the Edson steering pedestal on
HD at 4:26am 06.14.07
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I have owned this boat for three weeks so I don't know alot about this boat. Last weekend when tring
Jon94 at 4:19am 06.14.07
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I recently purchased a 1976 Catalina 27. It has a 5hp Nissan outboard on it. I think Catalina reco
Christy7695 at 3:36am 06.14.07
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I'm looking for patterns to make cockpit cushions for our 280. I'm sure I can give it my best shot,
sonofasailorsailing at 2:37am 06.14.07
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last weekend, we got the last of the "big" projects completed. We flipped the switch and cool air be
ken13563 at 2:25am 06.14.07
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I recently purchased a 71' O'day Daysailer and am currently performing some minor repairs and mainte
dick taylor at 2:25am 06.14.07
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I have raced 22's owned 34 and now have a 36 and want a larger more comfortable boat for extended st
Rob19574 at 2:16am 06.14.07
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Hi all - I need to replace one of my Thru-hulls tomorrow. What is the best type of sealant to use
Pthelen at 2:03am 06.14.07
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I have replaced my topping lift with a boomkicker. I read on a another post the suggestion that you
Anthony at 2:00am 06.14.07
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I need to replace my starboard spreader. Where can I get one?
HunterRuach27 at 1:35am 06.14.07
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I have a 79 Hunter 27. On the mast where you slip the sail clips in there is nothing on the bottom t
Bob16937 at 12:58am 06.14.07
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Just purchased 1990 Hunter 35.5 with a topping lift-dutchman combination. Question why Hunter used
Jim at 7:58am 06.14.07
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Recently, a diesel mechanic advised that the return line was improperly connected. So, he fixed it
JungleJetJock at 7:47am 06.14.07
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On my sail I have 2 full battens at the top and some partials down lower. The batten pockets close
shannon guffey at 7:32am 06.14.07
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sorry no photo, Ive been living on my boat for a few years and im decided to rig her to do some days
Mark at 5:05pm 06.14.07
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Any suggestions for I am up for a new pair. Have been using Musto HPX but am looking around for rec

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Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed
jssailem at 1:11pm 07.05.21
Yes Alan, the action being taken to pinch the recirculating hose is functioning as the thermostat sh
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jssailem at 1:09pm 07.05.21
Check around the base for a possible screw to release the housing from the inner workings. s likely
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MitchM at 1:09pm 07.05.21
too bad we dont know why the OP's shaft seal was leaking. (NB- there have been re
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed
Alan Gomes at 1:07pm 07.05.21
Looking at your diagram. The critical point is the thermostat. Are you sure that the thermostat is
Battery troubles
dlochner at 12:56pm 07.05.21
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed
jssailem at 12:56pm 07.05.21
With the recirculation line open, the engine overheats. With the recirculating hose closed, the eng
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DougM at 12:55pm 07.05.21
Doug, you remind me of me... and my B323 ! I took 2 overnight cruises, post-covid, and IIRC, every
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter
jaysweet at 12:49pm 07.05.21
It is a shame that there really is no affordable, long lasting, effective, copper free bottom paint
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Rob Hntr376 at 12:49pm 07.05.21
Thanks for the follow up. Glad you found a shackle that works. Is there concern that the screw pin
Inflatable RIB
jssailem at 12:44pm 07.05.21
There are many ways, but for me the simplest is to attach the spinnaker halyard to the dinghy. I a
Added a second battery and solar panel.
coreyjohnson99 at 12:42pm 07.05.21
Im also interested in hearing your opinion of the SeaDog clamps without a strut. Do you find that i
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jssailem at 12:35pm 07.05.21
Learning about batteries and their care is not a simple "Do this all your troubles will be solved" a
Hunter 376 Mainsail tack point shackle size needed   (2)
jssailem at 12:19pm 07.05.21
Thanks for the follow up. Glad you found a shackle that works. Is there concern that the screw pin
Jib traveler....
Project_Mayhem at 12:10pm 07.05.21
An impact driver may make it possible with only one pair of hands so long as you don't over tighten.
Best location for a Bilge Pump
John Marrone at 11:56am 07.05.21
I guess we'll my wife get inside, close up the cabin and I'll start spraying water on the deck. This
Electronic anomalies
Project_Mayhem at 11:42am 07.05.21
If you are experiencing connection/corrosion issues I'd recommend picking up a can of DeoxIT. Not ch
Do You Have a Safety Gear Diagram on Your Boat?   (1)
DArcy at 11:30am 07.05.21
I imported the layout drawing for my boat into Apache OpenOffice Draw then traced over the lines to
Propane storage on H44 Ac
wyctoronto at 10:56am 07.05.21
Thanks!!
Hunter 376 Mainsail tack point shackle size needed   (2)
Rob Hntr376 at 10:46am 07.05.21
Sure. Rigging is one of my things. While at the boat on the weekend, I dug deeper through stuff f

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