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Stephen Ord at 4:11am 08.04.03
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Has anyone tried replacing the top to their Icebox with a Kooltron (12 volt electric refrigeration c
Ron Thweatt at 3:58am 08.04.03
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I have My 3rd oday 25 I Have been trying to sell it and decided to keep it, it has the omc,new stear
Manuel Micheo at 3:52am 08.04.03
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I just bought a 1979 28' O'day, this is my first "big" sail boat, I always sail Katamaran and windsu
Buzz at 3:43am 08.04.03
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Does anyone have any good tips on how to shore up the gimpy rudder?
Gene at 3:30am 08.04.03
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I would like to know if anyone has Sail ' Hull plans for the Hunter 35.5 Legend (1995), I am interes
JIM KEITH at 2:37am 08.04.03
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I HAVE A 1989 HUNTER 30 WITH A 2GM20F YANMAR DIESEL. WHILE INVESTIGATING A MISS DURING STARTING I F
Dale I at 1:35am 08.04.03
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The archives had a couple of entries regarding 'dockominiums' where you buy into an ownership associ
James E. Meyers at 1:34am 08.04.03
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This is to John Cherubini Jr. and anyone that can respond. I have a 1979 27ft. Hunter, hull no HUN5
Brad Kolpin at 12:51am 08.04.03
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We just purchased a 1981 CS36 with a Crosby 12 volt refrigeration unit with 2 holding plates in the
carisea at 12:49am 08.04.03
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I have a passage 42 (1992) and while it has not actually happened to me I have a concern about being
Tom Hagan at 12:26am 08.04.03
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I have a 1988 Catalina 36. I removed my engine during the spring to do some repair work. While remo
Mike at 12:13am 08.04.03
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Regarding the Zephyr Saildrive as a detuned 35 horse to a 15 horse is it true fer sure, fer sure tha
Barry Lenoble at 11:56pm 08.03.03
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Hello, Yesterday (Sunday) I went sailing for the first time in my 'new' boat (1981 Catalina 22). Lu
John at 11:53pm 08.03.03
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I own a 1991 ODay 17 foot Daysailor. The Jib Sheet cam cleat is attached to a base called a slide on
Jane at 11:30pm 08.03.03
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My boat came with an electric head which worked great until just recently. For expediency, I just to
Darren Mayes at 11:29pm 08.03.03
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Everytime I come to the boat after a storm, I find water on the cabin floor. I think I have narrowe
LLOYD at 11:27pm 08.03.03
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ASI HAVE READ IN OTHER NOTES,THAT BILGE WATER GETS TRAPED BETWEEN THE HULL AND THE CABIN SOLE BY VAR
Robert Wenhold at 11:12pm 08.03.03
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I would appreciate finding out what the prop specs are for my 1987 Hunter Legend (37 ft). I have to
Craig at 10:28pm 08.03.03
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I have an Evinrude 9.9 on my boat. It works great in foreward..lots of power and pushes the boat alo
Buzz at 3:26pm 08.03.03
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My 26x has a mast support pole that when trailoring, the top of the mast is not parallel to the boat

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Wiring
b.needalman at 5:11pm 11.16.20
The stock USB outlets, either 12v or part of a 110 outlet will not charge the latest phones as quick
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
cdarwincole at 5:07pm 11.16.20
Even one full batten can be enough. One thing to watch our for is the pressure they exert on the sli
rust remove from swim ladder
Mechone at 5:06pm 11.16.20
Oxalic acid off amazon is the key ingredient to most rust remover products, Instantly removes rust
Blister history of Catalina 310
rpwillia at 5:02pm 11.16.20
Both posts are showing the wrap at the keel stub I mentioned. This should be a regular maintenance
First Sailboat
Kings Gambit at 5:01pm 11.16.20
2007 Hunters in that price range (to $55K) on the US east coast are around 31 ft LOA, according to l
Engine Controls
Tally Ho at 5:00pm 11.16.20
This a photo from a listing on Yachtworld... https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/cal-mk-iii-371247
rust remove from swim ladder
Cat36Amoore at 4:57pm 11.16.20
Thank you
Installing an ACR with a Freedom inverter/charger
Stu Jackson at 4:55pm 11.16.20
Love your wiring diagram. Could you send a PDF copy? Thanks. Ken Y Ken, left click on the diagram
Oil Mystery
Tally Ho at 4:54pm 11.16.20
The 2GM20 takes under 2 quarts I think, with a filter. Need to know what engine you have in your 32
rust remove from swim ladder
ggrizzard at 4:43pm 11.16.20
Try "Rust Stain Remover" from West Marine or Defender or local chandlery or big Ace hardware stores.
First Sailboat
jon hansen at 4:40pm 11.16.20
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Installing an ACR with a Freedom inverter/charger
Ken13559 at 4:32pm 11.16.20
I am rewiring my battery distribution panel to include an ACR. I also have a Freedom 20 inverter/ch
Wiring
ggrizzard at 4:28pm 11.16.20
No fiberglass cutting required. You can buy a 110/12v USB receptacle combo for an existing outlet
Water heater tech question
ggrizzard at 4:24pm 11.16.20
Or, are you trying to evacuate all water from the engine, heat exchanger AND water heater for the w
Installing an ACR with a Freedom inverter/charger
Stu Jackson at 4:19pm 11.16.20
Thank you Stu. Those links were very helpful. You're very welcome, glad they helped. They come fro
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker
ggrizzard at 4:19pm 11.16.20
Yeah, it's a pretty boat.
Engine Controls
jssailem at 4:16pm 11.16.20
Welcome WBH to the forum. Cal boats are nice. Give us some pictures of your cockpit. There is no te
Christmas...
kappykaplan at 4:12pm 11.16.20
Just quoting the dude in the video!
Christmas...
kappykaplan at 4:11pm 11.16.20
That is definitely NOT a li'l kitty cat!
December/January Trips Planned
MikeHoncho at 4:07pm 11.16.20
I am hoping for a Florida Strait sail... It is a rumor that it is warm down there. I'll let you kno

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