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Co -ax
jssailem at 4:43pm 02.14.21
You have the mast down and available to work on, why not refit with a better piece of conduit. Any P
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Crazy Dave Condon at 4:38pm 02.14.21
That is what I highly recommend as an owner of one years ago if he want to listen
Hunter 26 Battery Placement
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:30pm 02.14.21
Photo of your boat would help as I am confused
Broken mast foot - Hunter 18.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:23pm 02.14.21
It should be either Kenyon Isomat or Z Spar mast. Can you see any identification of manufacturer o
Quick Cruising Poll   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 4:22pm 02.14.21
I also think that there is no such thing as enough water onboard. I think he can carry a bit more
Co -ax
Project_Mayhem at 4:20pm 02.14.21
If you have a few extra pounds to lose then do that before skimping out on boat gear if you want to
Hunter 26 Battery Placement
Chiriqui at 4:20pm 02.14.21
oh I see the battery cable in that storage area I last mentioned in my previous reply
Hunter 26 Battery Placement
Chiriqui at 4:18pm 02.14.21
Humm...I have a solid wall where in your photo it counter sunk for the batteries. or did you take th
Quick Cruising Poll
La catboat at 4:16pm 02.14.21
1. ice chest drinks 2. ac 3. cut grass / yard work
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Don S/V ILLusion at 4:10pm 02.14.21
Sounds more like paranoia than anything else. No evidence exists of interference - it's all "may", m
Broken mast foot - Hunter 18.5
MHJ at 3:56pm 02.14.21
Yep... done it twice.... don't ask me why...:( The SBO store sells the mast foot replacement ...
Exhaust elbow rust
Claude L.-Auger at 3:49pm 02.14.21
If it broke at the nipple then chances are the U-elbow is probably towards the end of its life. Get
FCC Moves Ahead With 5G Regardless
RussC at 3:46pm 02.14.21
Speaking as the son of an amateur radio operator who used to get phone calls about his father messi
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asalotto at 3:44pm 02.14.21
Thank you @jssailem !
PCR TEST
sailingsoon at 3:44pm 02.14.21
It's only about 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini, i.e less than a day crossing which should g
Co -ax
Drinky Crow at 3:38pm 02.14.21
Would not replace coax for your antenna. This will not work for the VHF because the VHF is propagat
PCR TEST
Claude L.-Auger at 3:37pm 02.14.21
It's only about 42 miles from Ft. Lauderdale to Bimini, i.e less than a day crossing which should gi
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat
rgranger at 3:30pm 02.14.21
That is good advice for a new owner. The swing keel should be locked in position with a pin or a
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild
MHJ at 3:28pm 02.14.21
Hi rgranger, Thanks for your reply. Yes, our mast is a Z-Spar. Yes, I think a rivet gun is requir
H23 1988 Mast foot rebuild
rgranger at 3:24pm 02.14.21
Exactly the same problem I just had, except I broke one of these rings. It sheared off. Check your

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