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Arthur Jenkins at 12:06pm 03.16.04
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Recently purchased an H216. I have not sailed using a Spinnaker. I did not purchase the Spinnaked op
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I want to make a Lazy Jack system for my boat, but have never seen any in use. The pictures I've see
mike Johns at 11:24am 03.16.04
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I have found this great fabric called softtouch 100% pvc. I think it is the same stuff that comes on
Tom at 11:09am 03.16.04
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Hi all, Did you know that the City of Boston is working on legislation to add additional registrati
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Hi, Anyone ever run into buying an older boat, which was neglected or not used much and find the anc
Paul Hitchcox at 10:43am 03.16.04
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Somehow this feels like a silly sailor joke - but I can't tell. In my first few years of sailing (H
Mark at 10:03am 03.16.04
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I bought my '81 33ft hunter some time ago, knowing it had a 1000W inverter. My problem is I haven't
Gary Scheier at 10:02am 03.16.04
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I just found out that the holding tank on our 1991 Hunter 28 is corroding and leaking into the bilge
Tim Cross at 9:59am 03.16.04
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Looking for advice on how to prepare and paint a 30yr.+ aluminum mast. Mast is weather beaten. Would
Dana at 9:27am 03.16.04
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What kind or type of sander do you use to take off bottom paint and prepare the bottom surface to be
Pat at 9:25am 03.16.04
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We have seen many posts from folks who have seen and ordered the new 33, but has anyone had the chan
Rob at 9:22am 03.16.04
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I have 75 O'Day 23 which had a stuck centerboard that came free and now the pendant has pulled the s
Alan at 9:04am 03.16.04
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..got their cerws ready to start preping the boat for the upcoming season?? We just got hit with som
Joe at 7:31am 03.16.04
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I am new to sailing. I also have a new dog and would like to take him with me on the boat. Where and
steve at 7:13am 03.16.04
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Has anyone changed their wheel bearings lately and can tell me what size, whether tapered or not, so
Richard Marble at 7:02am 03.16.04
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Here is a list of boats to compare. I have a 1981 Hunter 27. I know from sailing my boat that it f
Mike at 7:00am 03.16.04
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Hey Everyone, This post may apply to swing keel boat owners only, but I think that everyone can bene
Dana Kerr at 5:39am 03.16.04
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Hi all! I've bought a Columbia 8.7 and trying to get ready for launch. I'd like to torque the keel
Jerry Keto at 5:27am 03.16.04
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I'm down to only a few bulbs that still work on my DC Panel. The original bulb appears to be a thin
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I have the opportunity to purchase a 1992 Tahotsu 15hp electric start long shaft for my H22. Is this

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Water in bilge of Beneteau 361
joker460 at 7:19am 12.10.20
Also if you have an AC unit Beneteau just drains the condensate back into the bilge.
running your reverse- cycle heat pump below 40 degrees?
Terry Cox at 7:04am 12.10.20
Hi Mitch, our boat came with dual heat pumps that come in very handy during these cold winter days w
running your reverse- cycle heat pump below 40 degrees?
kloudie1 at 6:58am 12.10.20
We can use the heat pump here in winter in the marina because the water in our bayou rarely falls be
Anyone have pics of mast lowering Bridle attachment?
Dave Groshong at 6:57am 12.10.20
We offer the bridle set here https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=26&c=6&p=55566
Anyone have pics of mast lowering Bridle attachment?
Jimmy at 6:47am 12.10.20
Where do the other end of the bridles go? This is helpful! The stantions just forward of the mast
Mac Users Rejoice--- Mac ENC is back!
JamesG161 at 6:39am 12.10.20
My Raymarine System does have a built in WiFi system, that they say is not "hackable". The reason i
Mac Users Rejoice--- Mac ENC is back!
Dr. D at 6:38am 12.10.20
Thanks for posting this info. Looks promising.
Ground height of a 380 for trucking purposes.
Parsons at 6:29am 12.10.20
Just finished hauling my Catalina 36, and the sending yard got it under 13' without removing too muc
Bilge Pump
jssailem at 6:22am 12.10.20
Welcome to the forum Kevin. Better late than never. How is that bilge pump working out for you?
running your reverse- cycle heat pump below 40 degrees?
jssailem at 6:17am 12.10.20
Nice post Mitch. Helpful for the winter boaters. :)
Have you bought a boat during cold off-season?
David in Sandusky at 6:11am 12.10.20
We bought Lady Lillie in March after climbing onto snowy boats from Cleveland to Sandusky with our e
Funny Friday!!!
Justin_NSA at 6:08am 12.10.20
I went line dancing last night. OK, it was a roadside sobriety test... same thing.
Mac Users Rejoice--- Mac ENC is back!
jssailem at 6:08am 12.10.20
Interesting. Not sure how the Radar integration is supposed to work. Not explained. AIS looks straig
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:04am 12.10.20
188082 Jim...
Christmas lights?   (1)
Justin_NSA at 5:49am 12.10.20
:worthless: Lake Union a few years back https://lakeunioninseattle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12
49 Owners and probably other large boat owners
artboas at 5:42am 12.10.20
Thank you MFD .... that is the best, heck the only, good explanation I have heard for the low volt
Yamaha 33 Electrical Rebuild
jssailem at 5:16am 12.10.20
Very nice write up ! :beer:

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