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Bob at 9:16am 03.17.05
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Does anyone know of a website, which explains the proper way to align a shaft without buying a milli
Mark at 9:13am 03.17.05
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Wanting recommendations for an autopilot for a Cal 44. Been told to go with linear 2 but am curious
Member 66616 at 8:30am 03.17.05
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I am considering adding refrigeration to my boat and have gotten much advice. What I need is experie
rfrye1 at 8:27am 03.17.05
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After reading the posts in trying to solve Mr Marvel's overheating Yanmar. Is there some type of pre
Member 66616 at 8:23am 03.17.05
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We are planning a cruise to the Abacos leaving Saturday May 28, 2005 and returning by Saturday June
Blue Magoo at 7:02am 03.17.05
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My husband and I just purchased a Hunter 25 and must move it from Sandy Point State Park to Middle R
Reudi Ross at 6:54am 03.17.05
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Does anyone know where I can download a manual for the Davis mark 25 sextant? I looked on the davis
Captain Bob at 6:49am 03.17.05
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I am fixing a ding on my rudder and I noticed that the two flat plastic or nylon bushings for the ti
kingprawn at 6:34am 03.17.05
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I went out to sand some rust off of my winch post to repaint it, and suddenly I could see right thro
BOB at 6:32am 03.17.05
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Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"
BOB at 6:31am 03.17.05
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Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"
Michael7968 at 6:03am 03.17.05
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I can't remember who it was (and I'm too lazy to search). Did the person who was going to cruise th
Jim at 5:44am 03.17.05
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Well as part of the upcoming haulout, I want to replace those glassed in to-hull pipes that look lik
Wilkie Marvel at 4:32am 03.17.05
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For Three years now I have been chasing an overheating engine.. We have owned the boat since ne
Ameribritalia at 4:18am 03.17.05
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Does anyone have an old Cherubini Hunter 25 1976 manual that indicates how to rig and what type of l
Ameribritalia at 4:16am 03.17.05
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I know this is a long shot but does anyone have an old manual for a 1976 Hunter 25. I need a diagra
Ameribritalia at 4:11am 03.17.05
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I have had no luck in having anyone fix my 1 cylinder 1976 Yanmar. The first technician charged me
Pete at 3:44am 03.17.05
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One of the items on my sailing "wish list" is a whisker pole to improve the genoa's downwind perform
Ameribritalia at 3:39am 03.17.05
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Looks like my inboard is kaput! I'll have to buy an outboard. Heres the dumb question: How does or
Alan Brown at 2:40am 03.17.05
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I have two questions. The first is, can I use the anchor rod bar on the bow that holds down the anch

Recent Replies

Precision closing down
Ach616 at 8:04pm 02.09.21
The retirement is a bit hidden on the precisionboatworks.com website, and referencing the informatio
Fusing to busbar
Ward H at 7:25pm 02.09.21
"Perhaps the best thing would be to replace the ANL fuse with an MRBF fuse block (see photo) attache
Possible new 26.5 owner
Orbweaver at 7:19pm 02.09.21
Our search is over. Serenade will be following us home tomorrow.
Basic Fuse rating question
Terry Cox at 7:03pm 02.09.21
Our boat is 12 volts throughout. Whenever I need the correct fuse, I will select one that has the co
Fusing to busbar   (1)
Ward H at 7:02pm 02.09.21
Here is the link: Installing a battery charger Scroll down about 2/3rds. There are some real good ph
New Hunter 19-2 update
Dave Groshong at 6:43pm 02.09.21
Thanks for your order! Looks like a tidy little ship, have fun, that boat sails nice!
Genoa track for O'Day 25 or 26
Ward H at 6:34pm 02.09.21
Oh, another question. Did you just drill through interior hull liner, using washers as backing for
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
dLj at 6:29pm 02.09.21
If you've really got 11 boats to do, get a orbital sander that runs on compressed air. Much lighter,
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
Davidasailor26 at 6:19pm 02.09.21
That is where a "sanding disk" on an orbital sander comes into play. Not just any disk. I saw this
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
SV_IdleHour at 6:04pm 02.09.21
I have a Bosch Orbital Sander purchased from Lowes. It has a vacuum hose connection that sucks most
3GM30F runs rough when starting
SycloneDriver at 5:59pm 02.09.21
Maybe the old throttle cable was holding the idle up a little. I think I would try turning the idle
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
SV_IdleHour at 5:59pm 02.09.21
I had several layers of old flaky bottom paint. i found it faster to scrape it with a 4" razor scr
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
SV_IdleHour at 5:57pm 02.09.21
I have a Bosch Orbital Sander purchased from Lowes. It has a vacuum hose connection that sucks most
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
SV_IdleHour at 5:56pm 02.09.21
With 11 bottoms to do I might suggest changing the name of your boat! ;) HA! Picked up a gig for t
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
Richard19068 at 5:37pm 02.09.21
With 11 bottoms to do I might suggest changing the name of your boat! ;)
New Hunter 19-2 update
Reefing at 5:35pm 02.09.21
Great job! After rebuilding an H23 i can tell you, fiberglass inside is the best. Enjoy!
Inflatable boat trailers?
GibbyGibstone at 5:26pm 02.09.21
I think an inflatable trailer is an up and coming idea. Go for it. :poke: -Will (Dragonfly) You
Silly questions on engine mount
Sovt at 5:21pm 02.09.21
How about drilling it a bit oversized and epoxying a dowel in the hole.
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)   (1)
jssailem at 5:10pm 02.09.21
I have a Bosch Orbital Sander purchased from Lowes. It has a vacuum hose connection that sucks most
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!)
BobH57 at 5:10pm 02.09.21
I went with Porter Cable because it attaches directly without need of adapters to my small Shop-Vac.

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