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Jim Clower at 12:15pm 08.03.03
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I need to replace the anchor light bulb on my 1988 Hunter 28.5. Also I am trying to avoid 2 trips up
Justin at 11:58am 08.03.03
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I am presently in the market for a bimini top for my 1988 Hunter 23. I recently drilled out the pop
Dave at 11:52am 08.03.03
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Does anyone have a method to determine the characteristics of my alternator? I'm thinking about movi
S. Cohen at 11:50am 08.03.03
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Does anyone know of a tiller tamer or anything that I can use when sailing alone. If I have to go u
Kent Reynolds at 11:33am 08.03.03
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I recently have noticed water in the most forward comparment, the one in front of the sail locker.
John Burns at 10:29am 08.03.03
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There have been a number of discussions about problems with the refrigeration system on the 356. Min
Tom Schaub at 9:48am 08.03.03
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Took delivery of my 356 about 2 months ago. Since day one it has had a slight but noticeable list t
tom boyd at 9:36am 08.03.03
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I have a significant leak from my stuffing box. Does anyone know what size the nut is. I plan to t
Thomas o'callaghan at 9:15am 08.03.03
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I need a fuse holder for my 96' Hunter fules panel. where can I get one?
Denny Fegan at 8:20am 08.03.03
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In 1998 the bottom seperated on my Zodiac. Zodiac replaced the boat with a prorated warranty. I have
Capt Jon at 7:47am 08.03.03
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I have a hunter 30 and wanted to clean my head sail,any suggestion for cleaning,what conbination og
Mike Douglas at 6:32am 08.03.03
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Is there a valve on the water tanks so they can be cleaned and flushed? What is the best procedure
John at 5:43am 08.03.03
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I would like to run my halyards, etc. aft to the cockpit. I am looking for a mast collar that I can
lml at 2:25am 08.03.03
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I have a 2002 Macgregor 26x with 800 miles on it. I have noticed that the steering wheel now has ab
Paul at 2:19am 08.03.03
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I bought a digital multimeter so I could make sure that my gel batteries weren't charging above 14.1
dennis young at 12:57am 08.03.03
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I acquired my 272 late last season and have had lots of queries answered by other owners. Thanks gu
Marcus at 11:38pm 08.02.03
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A friend who is a delivery captain showed up in town recently. The guy has owed me $300 for about f
Arturo devitalis at 10:57pm 08.02.03
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Need help on running cable on the new antenna to the VHF. Original layout brought the cable in thro
Rick Lee at 4:44pm 08.02.03
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I'm leaving from Barnegat Bay to Hudson River this coming week for a week - first trip out of a "lit
Kevin Doane at 12:11am 08.02.03
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Does anyone have information or knowlege of 79-80 37 cutters having rudder failure problems (under w

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Invest 98L <--- Oh My Gosh!
kappykaplan at 3:35am 11.14.20
PS: Per my favorite Tropical Tidbits site owner, Levi Cowan, the correct pronunciation proved my Mo
Newport 27 Through hull replacement
Joe at 3:28am 11.14.20
I think upgrading the through hulls to bronze or marelon is top priority. If you're hauled out for
black marks   (1)
jssailem at 10:39pm 11.13.20
Dave I believe you can. It is one of those protein molecular links that invades the chemical bonds..
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
FastOlson at 10:17pm 11.13.20
Interesting thread! Our little state has a separate agency ("Oregon Marine Board") that titles and r
Invest 98L <--- Oh My Gosh!   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:27pm 11.13.20
Tropical Storm IOTA is going to make it to Hurricane Status. It appears to hitting Central America
Yanmar 2GM20F Remote Oil Filter
BOSSailor at 8:43pm 11.13.20
There are a lot of universal kits out there. You need to check the oil filter thread size (M20x1.5mm
Sureflow Blaster pump problems
sesmith at 8:19pm 11.13.20
Also check the strainer / aerator on the faucet you are using. That one bit me last spring. I had
Swing keel effectiveness
Captain Larry-DH at 8:17pm 11.13.20
Lowering the keel should also help improve slow speed turn response to produce a tighter turn radius
Potagannissing Bay   (2)
AndyVS at 8:05pm 11.13.20
My son and I sailed the area for a week the summer before last. It was grand. Spent two nights at Li
I need a starter for an OMC Zephyr 1982 a sail drive on a 1982 S-2
SailingLoto at 7:33pm 11.13.20
how many hp? got a pic? I have a pile of omc outboards. I can see what crosses over.
Cockpit enclosure question
Rick D at 7:00pm 11.13.20
Smile. We have had ours for 21 years. I can't imagine rolling them down. PS, lot of sea miles on th
Swing keel effectiveness
Jackdaw at 6:54pm 11.13.20
When beating (pointing) high into the wind. Try this. With your keel in the up position, see how
By-Passing Hot Water Heater
dLj at 6:49pm 11.13.20
In the fine print on this description. http://www.starbrite.com/item/winter-tech-50f-marine-rv-wat
New spin halyard gets wrapped around headstay at the top
Kopite at 6:48pm 11.13.20
I had experienced the the same issue, with the spinnaker halyard getting caught as the furler turns.
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
dlochner at 6:47pm 11.13.20
You are not required to display numbers on the bow but should display the state registration sticke
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
CarlN at 6:42pm 11.13.20
Your title is with the CG. You can not title it anywhere else - and to do so would be technically il
By-Passing Hot Water Heater   (1)
dlochner at 6:36pm 11.13.20
For the OP, attached is a schematic of how to plumb a tempering valve on a HW tank. (sorry about the
By-Passing Hot Water Heater   (1)
lehighsail at 6:36pm 11.13.20
Again I want to thank all for the input. Today I went to the boat armed with all the info from the
By-Passing Hot Water Heater
Davidasailor26 at 6:29pm 11.13.20
The temperature ratings on AF are typically for the "burst point" the temperature at which the slus
By-Passing Hot Water Heater
dlochner at 6:28pm 11.13.20
Interesting, - I've never seen that to be the case, but if so, I stand corrected. Direct experience

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