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Amy idea where can I find an electric winch switch for hunter 45?
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companion way overhead hatch
BigEasy at 9:25am 11.21.24
What tool are you describing as a Skill saw? That would be a portable (hand held) circular saw
Why is there silicone in my furler?
jssailem at 9:21am 11.21.24
Furlers are a dealer option provided as an add on to enhance dealer profits. Dealers can offer vario
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea   (1)
jssailem at 9:15am 11.21.24
Firstly, one of the best resources you can have on your boat to address the questions of the head an
Head plumbing diagram - pumping out to sea
Scott T-Bird at 9:08am 11.21.24
In my opinion, this system is over-complicated and prone to problems. Especially since you shouldn'
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
Project_Mayhem at 9:08am 11.21.24
Hack saw I've tried that before. Wasn't very clean. I wonder if I can get my 7" angle grinder in t
Why is there silicone in my furler?
Project_Mayhem at 9:05am 11.21.24
5200?! Now you're in torch territory for disassembly! My last hood furler didn't have any goop insid
Vented Loop
nabalab at 8:52am 11.21.24
Peggy: Thanks for getting back to me. We are using a Raritan Marine Elegance toilet that is flushe
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
jssailem at 8:46am 11.21.24
During the install of my exhaust hose, the mechanic and I used a sharp serrated knife on the hose a
Why is there silicone in my furler?   (1)
jssailem at 8:37am 11.21.24
These supplies are required to assemble the Harken furler. 5200 is recommended for the foil connect
companion way overhead hatch
Project_Mayhem at 8:28am 11.21.24
skill saw What tool are you describing as a Skill saw?
Scam Alert
dLj at 8:24am 11.21.24
A Nigerian prince has offered me a large sum of money and just needs my bank account number. He sai
Simpson Lawrence Windless
james2034 at 8:22am 11.21.24
Thanks Rich. Heated and removed the old race today. now only need to find Wiper seal.
Companionway leak Hunter 410
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:20am 11.21.24
Fixing it is usually the easy part and often a DIY repair. Finding the cause(s) is the trick. A hose
Scam Alert
Project_Mayhem at 8:20am 11.21.24
A Nigerian prince has offered me a large sum of money and just needs my bank account number. He said
Simpson Lawrence Windless
james2034 at 8:20am 11.21.24
I think you are absolutely correct. It looks like the inner race of the old bearing. You could heat
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 11.21.24
Rudy at D & R Marine - drill hole on each side of the extrusion a couple inches below the joint and
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it
Project_Mayhem at 8:08am 11.21.24
I'm not familiar with the CDI units but my last furler had a luff tape that went into the groove as
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it   (1)
topstom at 7:54am 11.21.24
I do not find feeding a problem. The extrusions on this generation of CDI products do not join. T
Prefer to trailer
SteveHughessails at 7:41am 11.21.24
In the news lately, 2 sailboats, which happen to be my old buoy neighbours, had their boats broken i

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