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kai13227 at 12:28pm 03.07.06
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The knot meter thru hull fitting seems to be a plastic deal that unscrews. It isn't working now, so
Dave Amspacher at 2:10pm 03.07.06
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I have been told when it's time to add another coat of ablative paint the only surface prep necessar
hightower at 12:00pm 03.07.06
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I am looking at a Soverel 1978 model. I need 6'8" headroom in the salon but I will settle for less.
groundhog at 11:57am 03.07.06
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I am looking at at Hunter 27, 1983. It has this fiberglass liner on the inside of the cabin. My que
rad2285 at 11:19am 03.07.06
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I am looking for a 6 ft piece of 7/8" railing. I have no idea where to look. Any ideas?
Denise Mills at 11:10am 03.07.06
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I am looking for my brother. I last heard that he owned a sailboat named "The Wind Dancer" and his
lugeman at 10:58am 03.07.06
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I was at the boat today and found some evidense of diesel in the small bilge under the engine. The m
Bill Balme at 9:59pm 03.05.06
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Hi, I inspected the anchor chain yesterday for the first time since taking delivery of my 1983 PS37
Jim Seamans at 10:06pm 03.05.06
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I'm not blaming anyone for this. Picture is of my port side where the paint just flaked off down to
Second Wind at 9:15pm 03.05.06
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I recently restored an 81 H22 and after a couple sails I realized I do need to learn a lot more. Is
Margaritaville at 9:01pm 03.05.06
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I recently ordered a new gooseneck or rather it is two halves of a ball and two springs but to be ho
Rich Byers at 8:12pm 03.05.06
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I've been working all winter to bring the life back to a 1976 H27. I have hit the wall trying to fin
Steven at 10:25pm 03.05.06
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I have a hunter 36 and have toyed with the idea of adding another sail. What is your experience wit
Rich L at 10:20pm 03.05.06
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I have a double block that mounts directly on a deck with four screws that go through a flange on ei
John at 10:17pm 03.05.06
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I have a new Hunter 36. After docking yesterday I discovered that a heavy fuel smell in the cabin w
kai13227 at 11:52pm 03.05.06
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I'm fairly new at sailing, and I am wondering how to rig the two jib blocks. I have them clipped to
Mav at 1:10am 03.06.06
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I'm still surprised that I haven't found more online pertaining to Mirage sailboats. So I decided la
Matt at 1:09am 03.06.06
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We have posted many topics trying to rid ourselves of the pervasive sewage smell on our 40.5, and ha
gene phares at 1:47am 03.06.06
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my 1976 ez load trailer has 5 lug wheel 225x75dx15" tires. the wheel has ford hubcaps. how do I iden
Tim R. at 1:43am 03.06.06
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I know this was discussed earlier but I have a new twist on the topic. Is it appropriate to contact

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Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification
Will Gilmore at 7:38am 05.31.21
welcome. sailboating is easy. your going to have fun. always loved biking as well. Don't listen
1982 Hunter 22 - need Swing Keel replacement
kloudie1 at 7:27am 05.31.21
If you have both of the parts, the weighted fiberglass board can be repaired by a good fiberglass re
Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification   (3)
Tally Ho at 7:25am 05.31.21
You can easily rebuild the manual Raritan toilet with a rebuild kit. unless something is broken ins
Behavior of marine batteries
jssailem at 7:25am 05.31.21
When I disconnected shore power. the inverter screen displayed 13.1V and both batteries checked out
AC Condensate Drain Oprion
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:15am 05.31.21
The Venturi drain system is called a CR 330. It works as described but the key to keeping the water
AC Condensate Drain Oprion
Closing Time at 6:54am 05.31.21
The Venturi drain system is called a CR 330. It works as described but the key to keeping the water
AC Condensate Drain Oprion
Closing Time at 6:53am 05.31.21
The Venturi drain system is called a CR 330. It works as described but the key to keeping the water
Running wires for electronics
dsaniti at 6:53am 05.31.21
Thanks for your comments. wondering how you open up the compression post? I had my mast off and wa
AC Condensate Drain Oprion
Closing Time at 6:38am 05.31.21
You can get a venturi set-up so it goes out with the cooling water. Dometic actually sells them. S
Behavior of marine batteries
Fredct at 5:41am 05.31.21
@dlochner i checked my written notes: analog gauge read 14.4V, not 14.2 . I did see in the manual th
1982 Hunter 22 - need Swing Keel replacement
shemandr at 5:38am 05.31.21
BTW I've gotten the centerboard of two boats caught on the trailer cross beam. I was fortunate neit
1982 Hunter 22 - need Swing Keel replacement
shemandr at 5:35am 05.31.21
Mars Metals makes keels. If you can locate a local foundry it will be a lot less expensive. https://
AC Condensate Drain Oprion
Deleted member 117556 at 5:29am 05.31.21
You can get a venturi set-up so it goes out with the cooling water. Dometic actually sells them.
Behavior of marine batteries
dlochner at 5:27am 05.31.21
On shore power, both batteries show 14.2 V, regardless of the selector position. This means that bo
Behavior of marine batteries
Fredct at 5:11am 05.31.21
Post mortem. Boat is equipped with a Freedom HF charger/inverter. The dead battery was the newer
hunter 22 swing keel
rgranger at 4:46am 05.31.21
JeffJK, Did you have any luck with finding a keel or having one made? I just had the same thing hap
Water Pump Gasket
NYSail at 3:47am 05.31.21
I didn't have any trouble with the bolts - hopefully you won't either. If you have the time, spray
AC Condensate Drain Oprion
Rick486 at 2:38am 05.31.21
Shower sump....
Brightwork product
Mark Maulden at 11:16pm 05.30.21
It is evidently a combination of tung and linseed oil with some other treatments. Rather than try t

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