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smillingchippy at 10:21pm 06.23.05
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Hello there i have a 23' amf paceship that has adrifted up @ my pier and trying to get some info on
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This, in short, is the question- Short of putting an after market wheel in my Hunter 26.5, is there
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I am considering a new mainsailfor my 86 H34. Has anyone used a fully battened main? If so what ar
Bermuda1 at 3:38pm 06.23.05
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What is considered the most effective method of cleaning water tanks. This would include the elimin
Palmer Kellum at 2:20pm 06.23.05
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I am not a sailor. If it sounds like I am stupid, sorry. My 23 year old son has been learning to sai
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What should I look for if I purchase a sailboat for potential long range cruising? Does the hull nee
John, Illinois at 12:58pm 06.23.05
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ordering q cover for my furling jib, need color to match the main sail cover. It is Persian Green?
Bob Rutland at 12:46pm 06.23.05
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My port side toe rail has been damaged beond repair. Where can I find a replacement?
Steve L22188 at 12:23pm 06.23.05
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I have a new/old O'Day 302 with the original midboom traveler. It's a beast to adjust: move the peg
Dennis at 10:46am 06.23.05
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My 272 has some kind of eye installed on the front of the mast at the level of the spreaders, and al
gus18219 at 10:30am 06.23.05
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Hi, HAs anyone any experience in removing interiors, particulaty a refrigerator in a Hunter 380. P
Bob at 10:28am 06.23.05
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Anyone know the best place to buy snatch blocks, which is the better brand?
larry abbott at 9:00am 06.23.05
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Hi, does anyone know the length from the mast attachment to the bow attachment for the forestay for
Chuck at 8:51am 06.23.05
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I am bringing our boat down from Muskegon, MI to East Chicago this weekend. Can anyone tell me what
crazy dave condon at 8:45am 06.23.05
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For those of you who know me, I am still alive. I am the sales department here and it is difficult
jc at 6:39am 06.23.05
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would like any info for a reliable replacement electic fuel pump for a Yanmar diesel ,came with a be
Tsehum Pete at 6:17am 06.23.05
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A long-time sailing friend recently loaned me his blue Nashmarine Sailminder card. It seem to be a b
Salty Dog at 6:13am 06.23.05
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I finally have a wet slip and was wondering what other folks do with a water ballast system to keep
Don6157 at 5:57am 06.23.05
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My 1983 Hunter 34 came with an Autohelm 3000 auto pilot that must bearound 20 years old. I can't fi
Franklin at 5:42am 06.23.05
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Been thinking about the guy on the reef and what I would do or could now plan to do if I were in his

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Scott T-Bird at 2:22pm 04.02.21
If your A4 has fumes, noise, and vibration, there is something seriously wrong with it. My friend h
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Scott T-Bird at 2:08pm 04.02.21
Before anybody thinks that "Julie" was just a cover for somebody actually intending to reach Sue on
Use of bimini
Ron20324 at 2:00pm 04.02.21
You might be able to shorten that forward bow, adjust the horizontal rods and lower the front of th
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TomY at 1:33pm 04.02.21
Youtube probably has the most sailboat EP conversions documented. Real users and their experiences.
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ggrizzard at 1:26pm 04.02.21
Before you prep and paint, try cleaning an inconspicuous area with some "Tidy Bowl", Star Bright "Hu
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Justin_NSA at 1:09pm 04.02.21
You might be able to shorten that forward bow, adjust the horizontal rods and lower the front of the
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Mechone at 1:07pm 04.02.21
Understand what led up to the shutdown, but it would be nice if they had a human to answer the phon
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CaptainRan at 12:57pm 04.02.21
I have a boomkicker wss hich supports the boom.
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CaptainRan at 12:55pm 04.02.21
I think this pic shows it pretty well.
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Alan Gomes at 12:55pm 04.02.21
A small price to pay to be rid of the gas, oil, fumes, noise, vibration, etc. (Anyone need a 1968
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jon hansen at 12:37pm 04.02.21
the OP needed to replace his aux. choose to go electric. is cheaper for him. asked if any others had
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Renegade135 at 12:24pm 04.02.21
It's not something to like, it is a necessity. Why? Because when the BMS says the LP bank is full
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Tim22 at 12:15pm 04.02.21
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SycloneDriver at 12:12pm 04.02.21
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Stu Jackson at 11:52am 04.02.21
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Stu Jackson at 11:47am 04.02.21
I like your approach of separating the LIFEPO4 batteries from the alternator. It's not something t
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Kings Gambit at 11:43am 04.02.21
I would bet that by far, sailboat cruisers average fewer than 100 hr/year on their engines (Most nev
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Head Sail at 11:20am 04.02.21
I'm not back to shore power at night but can use a generator to top up the batteries for the next
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Whatfiero1 at 11:19am 04.02.21
Is this font shocking
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Renegade135 at 11:15am 04.02.21
I like your approach of separating the LIFEPO4 batteries from the alternator. It seems the alternato

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