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DougM at 6:22am 07.24.20
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Just curious: Some Hunter sailboats have been marketed with B ' R rigs, and now the new Beneteau 30
andrewgswitzer at 3:33am 07.24.20
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Hey all! I'm new to the forum. Thanks for having me. I have a Pearson alberg 35 that has been repo
JamesG161 at 10:07pm 07.23.20
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This was a broad area that slowly began a good CCW rotation late today. The Hurricane Hunters check
Phil Herring at 4:10am 07.27.20
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Life is most definitely not normal in 2020, and in some unexpected ways. Outdoor recreation is in th
TexanAV8R at 6:48pm 07.23.20
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OK, not sure if this'll get me anywhere, but I'm wondering if anyone knows the owner of a Hunter 430
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LeslieTroyer at 5:52pm 07.23.20
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fred1diver at 4:41pm 07.23.20
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Jonny547 at 4:10pm 07.23.20
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Hello! It's looks like i have two batteries witn parallel circuit. Can i take out and charge just on
llaprade01 at 1:59pm 07.23.20
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I have a 2000 Hunter 460 that is being completely refit for a planned six-year cruising trip. The pr
Shorefun at 1:56pm 07.23.20
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I got my family into a local Yacht Club and have been very happy. Their focus is on sailing and I
sailme88 at 1:41pm 07.23.20
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Brief recap: Had started to notice a gradual overheating over a period of time.. First thought was
NINEv2 at 1:24pm 07.23.20
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RockynHilda at 11:37am 07.23.20
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Have yet to sail, and are in the process of verifying operation of all components as she has been in
TT Tide Together at 10:26am 07.23.20
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My only obstacle from a completely dry bilge seems to be water condensation building up in A/C unit
Dr. D at 8:50am 07.23.20
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This winter I will put my boat on the hard. During that time I will sand the bottom to remove the la
Dil at 6:36am 07.23.20
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Hi all, Will soon be coming in to the Manasquan inlet and down the point pleasant canal for t
jviss at 6:00am 07.23.20
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I have an Offshore Spars rigid boom vang. It squeaks! I can't identify the component that is causi
TomY at 5:20am 07.23.20
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Cat36Amoore at 8:42pm 07.22.20
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I would like to install a solar vent on my head hatch. Is it possible to drill the hole using a hol

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Starter motor burned up?
Tally Ho at 3:07pm 09.20.24
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Foswick at 3:05pm 09.20.24
Geez! I have my old 27' laid up for under $300/mo.
Starter motor burned up?
BTC1984 at 2:59pm 09.20.24
Starter motor burned up?
Tally Ho at 2:47pm 09.20.24
August 2024: the starter gets burned to a crisp. It was toast. This time none of the wires were bu
Tartan 33R Throttle Cable
Schwarz633 at 2:15pm 09.20.24
In reviewing the Universal 5424 parts manual I noticed that there is a friction plate under the spee
Angled Engine Control Enclosure
Schwarz633 at 2:05pm 09.20.24
The Perkins panel you show is no longer available due to disruptions in the supply chain so it look
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Hello Below at 2:05pm 09.20.24
Would leaving it bare for a couple days to Naniamo be an issue ? Feels like it wouldn't matter for
how do you permanently remove yourself from this website?
terpgrad89 at 1:41pm 09.20.24
Very well. Piss off administrator. You have no idea what you're talking about. Thanks for the ti
how do you permanently remove yourself from this website?
Leeward Rail at 1:36pm 09.20.24
Just be a jerk and an administrator can ban you. :laugh:
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Leeward Rail at 1:24pm 09.20.24
If there is raw fiberglass, the bottom really needs to be barrier coated before paining because wit
Osmosis
dlochner at 1:17pm 09.20.24
I read the thread that John mentioned and the consequence was not more blisters but the insurance c
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Leeward Rail at 1:08pm 09.20.24
I'm with @dlochner Get the bare fibreglass/blisters sealed with something waterproof, and get it ou
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Leeward Rail at 1:07pm 09.20.24
Me, I'd get a contractor to come in and do it right. Let the boat yard scream... At $2000/month on
Adding a Bimini
dlochner at 1:07pm 09.20.24
I'm wondering why everyone is saying use stainless over aluminum. Aluminum has a higher strength to
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
Leeward Rail at 1:04pm 09.20.24
If you repair it will you have more into the boat than you will ever get out? Seems to me it is tim
Osmosis
norfolkcatsailor at 12:40pm 09.20.24
I read the thread that John mentioned and the consequence was not more blisters but the insurance c

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