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JungleJetJock at 6:15am 06.27.07
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I've been gone to work for a few days and in my absence it has rained in Texas, A LOT! I keep my bo
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I know there are manuals out there, but the site we all used to go to is gone. I know someone that
Butch Beard at 6:20am 06.27.07
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It is always something. My latest problem with old Yanmar(YSM12) is that after slowing to idle speed
John Ehricht at 6:01am 06.27.07
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We have a 2004 Hunter 36 which we purchased new from a dealer in 2006. The one year warranty with H
Mike8193 at 6:13am 06.27.07
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I am finally getting around to repairing my jabsco marine head. I will this winter as Peggy has reco
Tom at 6:53am 06.27.07
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I plan on installing a new fresh water pump for the galley and head sinks. Seems like a siple enoug
djbeach at 7:49am 06.27.07
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For the 2nd time in 2 years I am having a problem with the anti-siphon valve. The manual for my Yanm
John Ehricht at 8:06am 06.27.07
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We have a 2004 Hunter 36 which we purchased new in 2006. So now the one year Hunter warranty is up.
Tom Tracy at 10:00am 06.27.07
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My centerboard winch is rusted beyond repair and I need to replace it. I don't know the make of this
DPT at 9:31am 06.27.07
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Hi everyone, I was wondering about the companionway hatch slides and the 'toerails' (I am assuming t
Rick9619 at 9:30am 06.27.07
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Hey gang! I have an EcoVac "uflush" fresh water head to a Y valved overboard/holding tank system.
kms at 10:47am 06.27.07
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I am looking at buying a Catalina 38ft S'S. Are there any owners out there that I can comunicate wit
Manny at 2:15pm 06.27.07
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Hi All, A question about tow insurance - My Boat US tow insurance is expiring soon and I am conside
Henry Fung at 1:32pm 06.27.07
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I am planning to replace the standing rigging of my Y25 by myself, but I don't know the specificatio
kostas at 1:25pm 06.27.07
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I am looking into buying a 1977 Hunter 30'. Today I had a survey done. One thing made me worry.
OldCat at 1:22pm 06.27.07
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Looks like the Mac has been outdone for power in a small sailboat. Here is a 27' Ericson with a 455
walt at 12:52pm 06.27.07
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We just got back from a really great trip to Lake Powell Picture are here http://analogengineering.
George at 7:47pm 06.25.07
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Dear Mac colleagues It was very surprising for me to see an (almost) copy of Mac 26, same features a
charles13382 at 9:13pm 06.25.07
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Hi ! We enjoy our Macgregogor 26X immensely and we have seen pictures of Macgregors around the world
Glenn at 9:49pm 06.25.07
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On our return trip from sailing, cleaning the bottom, installing new shaft and strut zincs we encoun

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Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts
Bob S at 10:06am 09.02.21
You could try these guys, I use them for parts http://niemiecmarine.com
Looking to buy Sirocco 15 sailboat 1970s
SaltyDog23 at 10:01am 09.02.21
Hi Megaro, I still have mine. It's a great little boat. Forty-one years ago it drew me into the vort
Hunter 430, how do I run a seatalk cable between pedistal and instruments in the arch? Also to the nav station?
Secret sail at 9:57am 09.02.21
Axioms have wifi and blue tooth. if your nav station mfd is connected up to everything in nmea or se
Battery power
Secret sail at 9:50am 09.02.21
Do you have a charge seperaror? it could be that the power from alternateur that charges through the
Hood 810 Roller Furler   (1)
Tally Ho at 9:31am 09.02.21
The manual says that the bearings are a combination of alternating SS and Delrin bearings. greg
Winch removal
tfox2069 at 9:10am 09.02.21
Update- put a bar in the opening of the centre spindle and yanked - came unglued, no damage to the
Hood 810 Roller Furler
dmax at 8:58am 09.02.21
iPad charging woes
jssailem at 8:56am 09.02.21
Wade, I think that the BLUE SEA unit may be listing the "Maximum" performance. When used it may be p
iPad charging woes   (1)
jssailem at 8:50am 09.02.21
Not all charging ports are created equal. I have been using the SCOSCHE USB inserts, after reading @
Surveys are a waste of money
BigEasy at 8:48am 09.02.21
I have hired three surveyors over the years. All of them were competent and provided useful informa
iPad charging woes
WadeBoggsCarpetWorld at 8:44am 09.02.21
Ok, so the iPad can handle 2.1A and the BlueSea port can output up to 2.4A, so it should be able to
Hood 810 Roller Furler
FredS at 8:43am 09.02.21
iPad charging woes   (1)
jssailem at 8:39am 09.02.21
Cables wear out. So changing the cable may help. Ports can vary their power output. Perhaps we shou
iPad charging woes
WadeBoggsCarpetWorld at 8:38am 09.02.21
Did you use the same charging cable with the battery pack? Sometimes the cables wear out or dirt co
Hood 810 Roller Furler
FredS at 8:27am 09.02.21
So, it was just the bearings in the drum that needed to be replaced, not the ones on the foil?
Another Anchorage Gone
dmax at 8:07am 09.02.21
Agree, things have improved significantly since the start of environmentalism. Boston harbor in the
Hood 810 Roller Furler
illusion1024 at 7:57am 09.02.21
I have the same furler and experienced the same symptoms so last winter I took the whole thing apart
iPad charging woes
rgranger at 7:49am 09.02.21
I actually had a similar situation with my iPhone and it turned out to be the cable. I'd plug it i
iPad charging woes
rgranger at 7:48am 09.02.21
I'm with @Davidasailor26 and @Don S/V ILLusion My first try would be to swap out the charging cabl

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