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I have a 1984 H31. My problem lies in a companionway sliding hatch that expands when it is in the s
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As anyone installed a ventalation system on the 1994 Mac 26s storage locker? This boat does not have
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We had a fuel problem going on with our 1991 Hunter Legend 37.5 that lasted about 4 weeks (thats 1 w
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We're getting ready to replace a hatch on our 1982 Hunter 27. We'll be replacing the plexiglas hatch
Ric Shultz at 9:38am 09.10.02
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Well, I finally figured it out. I had the tread of a Oday 25 with a Johnson 9.9 and tempo internal t
Tom at 8:55am 09.10.02
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I know we are all frustrated at the smallish Holding tank on our C36 (only about 17 gallons on my '9
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New to me boat and I have not been able to either find the answer to this in the archives or find th
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I recently purchased a 1981 swing keel c22. I've heard so much about checking the swing keel pivot p

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H310 what engine?
Benny17441 at 9:12am 08.19.20
A 1998 boat, vintage? Those boats came with the current 2GM20F.
Sailing and restoring #9874
AaronD at 9:09am 08.19.20
You nailed it! Glad to hear the scene is still happening despite the mess. Will miss this year d
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
capta at 9:07am 08.19.20
In my opinion it would have to be comfort level (gained from experience) for what one plans to do. A
BENT PROP SHAFT
AQUILAMASTER at 9:02am 08.19.20
Accidental damage is why you have insurance. For $5K, submit a claim. And on lighter note, I have
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 9:02am 08.19.20
Resume. In-charge experience over the the last 5 year on multi-day trips. If its going to be off-s
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose   (1)
Bob S at 8:56am 08.19.20
Not sure where the 25' came from. I was going to buy a 4' piece from Defender to use as a sink drain
Hunter 326 bigger headsail
Benny17441 at 8:55am 08.19.20
In an h326 sail plan the small head sail is used for balance while the large roach mainsail provides
Beaching a H260...
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:45am 08.19.20
I personally would not take the chance of beaching the 260. Remember you have a water ballast tank
260 Mods
Benny17441 at 8:30am 08.19.20
Great, but for some that may be too far to walk for a beer.
Battery Data
Benny17441 at 8:24am 08.19.20
Batteries do need to be used, keeping them with a low grade charging current for extended periods o
Sewage smell
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:20am 08.19.20
If that's where it is, you can improve the air exchange by replacing the "vent" thru-hull with an o
Shields VAC XHD 148 hose
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:15am 08.19.20
Shields or Trident #148 is rated for below waterline connection, so ok to use for sink drain. If yo
Questions About Composting Toilets
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:00am 08.19.20
dgranger...depending on the age (plastics get dry and prone to cracking with age) and size of your e
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
dlochner at 7:54am 08.19.20
To start I'd like to see the boat and its general condition and equipment. Then I'd look to see how
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Jackdaw at 7:54am 08.19.20
Resume. In-charge experience over the the last 5 year on multi-day trips. If its going to be off-sh
Beaching a H260...
Benny17441 at 7:54am 08.19.20
Pick a spot with sand and no rocks. You can careen her from side to side by having someone pull at
New to Oday 20, this drain near center of boat by cabin entry, been told it is rain drain. does it need to be plugged?
rschuss at 7:47am 08.19.20
I'm surprised that the cockpit drain goes directly to the bottom of the hull for discharge. I would
Sink and cook top
Clive PC at 7:44am 08.19.20
clive, those mods are really nice. the salon berth is how the boat should have came. how are you

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