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tom at 11:53pm 01.12.05
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Does any one have any knowledge of the amp amounts from bottom to top on an 1981 Hunter 27'? Any inf
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After doing repairs to the hull (some hurricane damage) I am thinking about repainting the entire hu
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I have an older Hunter 27 ft. sloop, powered by a Renault 8hp single cylinder diesel. The engine is
Grant Ziebell at 7:11pm 01.12.05
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Interested in upgrading the 55 amp alternator to a Balmar 90 or 120 Amp unit. Does anyone have expe
Alan at 10:07am 01.12.05
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Well it looks like IRC is getting more and more coverage. Most of the active racing clubs that ring
Jeff Bacon at 9:45am 01.12.05
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Hi All: There is a possibility that I may be transferred to Florida this Spring, and I do not like
Gene16575 at 9:45am 01.12.05
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We are looking for Bimini/Dodger/cockpit enclosure for our V32. Has anyone had one made ? By who ? W
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I am looking at a 34 in Bay City MI. If I purchase it I could ship it over land for about $3,000 to
Bob at 9:04am 01.12.05
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Has anyone done business with Marks Plastics in Corona California? I hear they do good work, and pr
JB at 9:02am 01.12.05
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I have a leak in the rear birth of my 31 Hunter. It appears when we are motoring. I cannot determine
Josh Peskin at 7:39am 01.12.05
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Has anybody dealt with a leak in the fuel tank? I noticed diesel in the bilge and puddling of diesel
Josh Peskin at 7:32am 01.12.05
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I'm just being lazy here, but does anybody know how often an Adler-Barbour cold-machine (I think tha
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Where do I find the spreaders that attach to the mast, they look like aluminum tubes? Thank you in a
Nick/Goliard at 7:19am 01.12.05
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I own a 97 Hunter 310 with the fiberglass arch. It has the stereo speakers inserted on both sides. T
Scott at 7:04am 01.12.05
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The Asbury Park Press reported on "New Jersey Offshore Wind Energy: Feasibility Study" written by At
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You guys have seen two previous posts here lately. Thanks for your input. The picture attached is
Ron at 6:18am 01.12.05
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I have read that the Acuguage is a good tank monitor. Which monitor works best for use with two tan
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I would like to chat with any O23 owners that cruise in the San Juans. I am planning a 4 week trip
Michael7968 at 5:50am 01.12.05
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Has anyone bought those stern sheet back cushions at the chandlery?
Joe Mullee at 5:16am 01.12.05
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I'm looking to upgrade my batteries and altenator. My engine is a 20hp Yanmar 3GMF in a 1983 H34. Cu

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Broken Seacock Handle
Ralph Johnstone at 7:15pm 02.19.21
Instead I wrap the threads with Teflon tape and use 4200. Never leaks and allows disassembly if nee
Cat 250 WB Concerns
Jim26m at 7:08pm 02.19.21
John, I own a water ballasted boat, and have quite a bit of interchange with owners of water ballast
Surface of bilge cracking/crumbling
Benny17441 at 7:06pm 02.19.21
Like the Cap says it is likely water that infiltrated the fiberglass, froze and expanded cracking th
Funny Friday!!!
WayneH at 6:53pm 02.19.21
I like this one, too. Mr. Peabody, the local banker, saw his old friend Pete, an 80-year-old ranche
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas?
jssailem at 6:35pm 02.19.21
@Nomad5555 has been silent since this morning as we have attempted to resolve a problem the tis not
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering?
TRWXXA at 6:34pm 02.19.21
The easiest way to reduce drag? Reduce your towing speed. Drag increases by the square of speed.
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering?
Rick Webb at 6:33pm 02.19.21
The wing is to move the turbulent air further back The Mast, bow rail, stern rail seats all that st
can you splice like the pros?
jssailem at 6:30pm 02.19.21
Heavy duty. That testing machine is the same type used to test the strength of the soft shackles I
can you splice like the pros?
dlochner at 6:26pm 02.19.21
Nope. Not even like a skilled amateur. :(
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button
CarlN at 6:22pm 02.19.21
The OP has a 31 foot boat. Well, my boat's 55ft but I still just use a manual inflating PDF. The o
Broken Seacock Handle
BigEasy at 6:09pm 02.19.21
My question is ................ "why use unrecognized materials for pipe sealant (3M 4200 or 5200
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering?
Benny17441 at 5:57pm 02.19.21
I would think waxing and polishing the hull would yield the best results by reducing air friction.
Beneteau 343 head rebuild question
BigEasy at 5:54pm 02.19.21
Not true...federal law (33 CFR 159.7 (c) ) only requires: (c) When operating a vessel on a body of
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas?
dmax at 5:44pm 02.19.21
So, what ever happened to the OP :)
Thru hull question
Ron20324 at 5:32pm 02.19.21
You were going in this Saturday? We have 6 inches of ice on the water and a foot and a half of snow
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas?
Stu Jackson at 5:27pm 02.19.21
I agreed with adjusting the fairlead, my point was doing that alone wouldn't solve the rubbing prob
Pictures of keel bolts on 1980's Catalina's 25
Stu Jackson at 5:25pm 02.19.21
They look just fine. It appears someone re-glopped the entire bilge and got messy with the threads.
Funny Friday!!!
dmax at 4:22pm 02.19.21
An 86-year-old man goes to his doctor for his yearly check-up. The doctor asks him how he's feeling,
What Color is Your Holding Tank?   (2)
snoopy_ at 4:12pm 02.19.21
I was guessing that it may have been replaced, and it is clear/opaque.toilet (head), and the hoses,

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