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from helm station. I've been all through archives and wanted to ask for current wisdom. Dockmate has
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any one know which crane needs to used for a 1984 hunter 31 with an isomat mast? I want to use an as
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John S at 12:54pm 03.08.06
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I just finished sewing a mainsail cover for my new sail. This cover will be used to restrain the sai
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StuartCasteel at 8:57pm 03.06.06
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I have a 88 Mac 26D and I am upgradeing the entire steerage of my ship. New Ida sailor rudder, stiff
Take 5 at 6:47pm 03.06.06
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If any of you guys have photos of your cockpit covers(aka bimini) I'd really appreciate you sending
Tom U at 9:50pm 03.06.06
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I'm doing a little research to find out what other owners get for cruising speed under power. I hav
g9334 at 9:18pm 03.06.06
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Has anyone replaced the hatch over the V-birth. I cannot make out the name of the Mfg. Mine is missi
Joey23859 at 10:30pm 03.06.06
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Has anyone installed a ground plate on a 1985 43' morgan? If yes, at what location on the boat was
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I have a 1982 37' Hunter Cutter ' need to replace the batteries. Which Brand ' type would be the bes
PY charlie at 1:49am 03.07.06
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Just wondered if anyone on the forum has had any experience or has even seen one. The few people tha

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Over proping
LakeOntario270 at 6:12am 06.17.21
It's a 35 year old engine. I wouldn't worry about it.
Boat Explosion in Greenport
Brian D at 5:59am 06.17.21
Any news as to what the cause of the explosion? Or is this something that we will never hear as news
Over proping
Pagan Baby at 5:47am 06.17.21
BELT DUST
njlarry at 5:39am 06.17.21
While the belt is off, has anyone checked their crankshaft pulley for axial play? My m 25xpb definte
electrical connection at deck for mast wiring
gudiss at 4:41am 06.17.21
Here you go, AKA Sea-Dog part# 426263 for the 3-pin version Hunter 260 mast plug, water tight conne
Solar Trickle Charger
LakeOntario270 at 4:37am 06.17.21
I purchased a Suner Power 30 Watt system to keep my battery charged. https://www.amazon.com/gp/produ
Keel questions
dlochner at 4:30am 06.17.21
Unless you would advise I'll use her this season (4 months remaining) then put her inline to be ins
Penobscot Bay Sail
ifmdalvey at 4:19am 06.17.21
I recommend you get yourself a copy of the Maine Cruising Guide, i wouldn't leave port without it.
Boat Explosion in Greenport
TomY at 4:18am 06.17.21
Having owned gas powered boats for 20+ years, I have a pretty good idea of what happened: He starte
Over proping
Maine Sail at 4:13am 06.17.21
First confirm your tach is accurate by using a digital photo tachometer.. Westerbeke/Universal & Yan
Over proping
Davidasailor26 at 4:05am 06.17.21
Windlass wireless remote control kit
Sailgunner at 4:04am 06.17.21
I have used the winch remote for years. They cost about $17. You can now buy them on Amazon. Easy to
Beneteau 423 toe rail   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 4:00am 06.17.21
Beneteau 423 toe rail
Adhara2 at 3:44am 06.17.21
I am looking to treat it. The cockpit floor and seats are teak and I treated them with Semco sealer,
A whale of a time.
garymalmgren at 3:22am 06.17.21
The kid who was on the boat that was hit by the whale had very serious injuries. No joke that one. h
Going up the mast for the first time on a new (old) sailboat with in mast furling main
Joe at 2:55am 06.17.21
Do you only have one jib halyard? Honestly, I've never used the main halyard for that chore. I use
Moving battery for'ard
Joe at 2:46am 06.17.21
Give it a try and see what happens. Instead of spending big bucks right away on longer heavier cable
Boat Explosion in Greenport
All U Get at 1:50am 06.17.21
Shop vacuums are another culprit for starting fires aboard boats, I found a few with a quick search.

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