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Chuck Petty at 8:17am 07.21.04
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That's the Place I just looked at the DC Wiring Diagram from the Owners Manual and it shows a singl
Randy at 1:40am 08.03.04
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Fresh water pump is making a lot of noise. It is nine years old and probably in need of replacement.
P Dixon at 1:36am 08.03.04
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I would like to install an autopilot on my Hunter 310. I had a person from West Marine on board to d
mrkayak2 at 12:44am 08.03.04
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I want to clean the 22 gal diesel fuel tank. I tried a company but they can't get a straight access.
mrkayak2 at 12:43am 08.03.04
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I want to clean the 22 gal diesel fuel tank. I tried a company but they can't get a straight access.
Charles Vega at 12:29am 08.03.04
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Friends, I have a two blade propeller (16- 13 bore is 1") that I would like to replace. I have a lo
dave t at 12:21am 08.03.04
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Might be purchasing an O'Day 28 depending on marine survey. I noticed the left (hot) galley sink pr
Tony at 11:51pm 08.02.04
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This seems to be a banner year for spiders. Don't mind them but hate to clean the spider doo Any
Chip Tobey at 11:16pm 08.02.04
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What experience do folks have with tiller pilots? If you've used them, which models? I'm looking a
Bob4203 at 11:14pm 08.02.04
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Okay cruisers, I know their are over a dozen if not more ICW guides for the east coast (Maine to Flo
gop711 at 10:47pm 08.02.04
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My question is what would you sail with for club races, a new jib or an old Genoa. The races are us
John V at 9:55pm 08.02.04
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The original holding tank and fresh water gauges in our 1999 380 have required replacement/attention
Jim22039 at 9:41pm 08.02.04
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Just finished preparing the boat for her date with Alex today. Good luck to all in his path. This
Joe Mullee at 9:14pm 08.02.04
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I'm looking for a backup belt for my auto pilot. It's the type that has the drive unit attatched to
Adam Olson at 7:07pm 08.02.04
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Hello everyone.... After browsing the canvas section and not seeing much, I thought I'd post here.
Dan Geltmacher at 4:17pm 08.02.04
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81 Hunter 30. Last haulout was Dec 99. I had significant blistering. I grinded them out and glass
Russ at 3:06pm 08.02.04
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Catalina 30 short rig...Can you assist with stadard lengths of halyard and sheets on my Catalina 30
jeff ernst at 1:20pm 08.02.04
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I just purchased an Oday 20 and can't find out the battery voltage. My guess is 12 volts. Any advis
Don at 12:18pm 08.02.04
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A dock discussion today failed to reach consensus on how to prolong the life of the water heater. So
abe at 11:57am 08.02.04
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On a Hunter 36 your bilge pump does not get rid of all the water. You still have a few inches left

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Looking at buying a 295 - A few questions
Justin_NSA at 5:31am 02.08.21
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Apex at 3:28am 02.08.21
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