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chaos at 2:23am 12.31.05
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What length spinaker pole should my newly acquired Hunter 26.5 have? Thanks, Chaos
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We are real good with making coffee onboard, but how about toast, or buns? For toast, we have a wir
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I aquired a 24 ft. Bahama Islander and have been readying him for the water-this spring. But I am wo
Buck at 9:52pm 12.30.05
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Anybody: The throttle/transmission cable on my 272 needs replaceing. Where can I get one? The
Frank at 9:52pm 12.30.05
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Has anyone mounted a diesel generator under the cockpit seat on the starboard side to run off of the
Dean at 8:33pm 12.30.05
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I dinged my center board on my M26 (bottom corner gashed open 6 inches) pretty bad and may be able t
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I had this thread on the general forum, but think I need to ask other Beneteau owners for advise. I
George H260 at 4:06pm 12.30.05
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I would like to add an anchor windlass to our 89 Hunter 33.5.Input or pictures would be greatly appr
Tim Cook at 2:32pm 12.30.05
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I have a Universal 5411 (Kubota) 2 cylinder diesel in my Cat 27. I assume it has a sacrificial zinc
grant544 at 12:07pm 12.30.05
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I have a 1990 Hunter Passage 42 with a circa-1990 Hood Stoboom which is very troublesome to operate
Jim C at 12:01pm 12.30.05
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My current cockpit speakers have expired and need to be replaced. I'm looking at the Bose 131 but am
Daydreams at 11:54am 12.30.05
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I just purchased a 299, and have it on the hard for a complete refit. During my inspection I found
JW at 10:41am 12.30.05
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Holiday Greetings! We don't use our shower and I am considering installing a shelving system to org
PY charlie at 10:41am 12.30.05
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The problem with renaming your boat is if you don't do it right it can cause the "Sea Gods" to be up
Jim at 10:38am 12.30.05
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Hello, I am going to remove the toe rail of my 1983 Hunter 22. I believe that I have a couple of s
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Boat is $6000 and located in Wilmington, CA 714-943-1600. jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com
Jack at 7:25am 12.30.05
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The previous post about coffee makers got me thinking.. I have many 12 volt appliances and chargers
logan at 6:14am 12.30.05
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What is the best way to close off unused thru- hulls? I have two of them, the old gate valve type. C
Paul F at 5:46am 12.30.05
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Normally use 12 volt appliances whenever possible - any thoughts on coffee makers? Seems easier to
Drake57 at 3:57am 12.30.05
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I need to replace my permanent dock lines. I'd like to tie or fashion a loop in 5/8 inch solid yacht

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kea to main door
Udi at 1:18am 06.05.21
Did you try a locksmith? They have a wider selection of blanks than most hardware stores. Till now
kea to main door
Udi at 1:16am 06.05.21
It might be much easier to replace the lock rather than to find a key for the old one. Thanks. I b
Electrical components
rlongfield at 9:29pm 06.04.21
@ShawnL How do you like OpenCPN? Are you using Open Plotter as well? I was also looking at using the
Electrical components
rlongfield at 9:21pm 06.04.21
@sail sfbay Thank you for the link, looks like there is some good info there
40.5 Aft Berth Leak
Rick D at 9:15pm 06.04.21
Most likely from the screw holes holding the aft cover for the steering quadrant and/or the wiring c
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise
Terry Cox at 8:39pm 06.04.21
I self identify as being vaccinated.
Progressive insurance
sail sfbay at 8:14pm 06.04.21
Progressive insures my 41 foot fifth wheel trailer. They paid out a claim (first claim) for collisio
40.5 Aft Berth Leak
sail sfbay at 7:57pm 06.04.21
Ouch!! Same design on my Hunter 386. I took my cockpit floor and aft cabin ceiling panel apart and
Progressive insurance
HMT2 at 7:54pm 06.04.21
I have had Progressive for 10:years. We have an agreed value policy. I have made one claim it was ha
Progressive insurance
FastOlson at 7:53pm 06.04.21
Compare the policies and make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Absolutely, and..... Make d
Electrical components
ShawnL at 6:47pm 06.04.21
I don't see anything wrong with your list -- we all have the things we want to do to our boat to mak
A tree fell on my Mac.
stickinthemud57 at 6:45pm 06.04.21
By the way, which railing was damaged?
A tree fell on my Mac.
stickinthemud57 at 6:44pm 06.04.21
I feel your pain. I cratered the mast on my H170 the first day I took it out by towing the boat with
Electrical Grounding Questions
JamesG161 at 6:38pm 06.04.21
Those are the grounding wires for Lightning protection. They should electrically Ground the mast a
Progressive insurance
JamesG161 at 6:29pm 06.04.21
I am considering switching to Progressive from Boat US Excellent Company and responsive. See my Po
Progressive insurance
dlochner at 6:27pm 06.04.21
Compare the policies and make sure you are comparing apples to apples.
Small Sailboat Trailer Rental Advice Please
DaySailer65 at 5:49pm 06.04.21
PERFECT!!!! That's exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you Hunter 46!
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
Billy_Pilgrim at 4:57pm 06.04.21
so what exactly do i need to be certain of before buying and installing a new pump----that the new p
Electrical Grounding Questions
Ralph Johnstone at 4:54pm 06.04.21
Get creative and purchase a SS nut to fit on the top of the "J: bolt. Have your welder attach nuts
Electrical components
rlongfield at 4:11pm 06.04.21
@LakeShark I appreciate your insight. I have a terrible track record for remembering to grab things

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