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Rich Stidger at 2:21pm 08.18.02
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Big problem this weekend. Upon arrival after an absence of 72 hours, I found my house batteries dis
[Joe R. at 1:44pm 08.18.02
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How long does the typical motor last?
Joe R. at 1:41pm 08.18.02
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What's the chance of the orriginal motor (Cat. 30) lasting 30 yrs? 40yrs? (considering a 20 yr old C
Colin Nielsen at 1:13pm 08.18.02
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I installed a Standard Horizon Chartplotter last spring and connected it to the Autohelm 4000 on my
Karen at 12:48pm 08.18.02
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Yes I know this topic stinks but we need some Hunter design advice. 10:30pm Friday night as we were
Mark at 12:22pm 08.18.02
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I mentioned in an earlier post perhaps a month or so ago about my concern (when stepping the mast)ab
Graham Forsyth at 11:37am 08.18.02
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The forestay on most 35s5's goes thru the hole ahead of the anchor locker and fastens inside. Mine
Bill P. at 11:20am 08.18.02
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I seem to have found what appears to be a large cutting board - plastic with wood trim along one sid
Stewart at 10:49am 08.18.02
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I am new to sailing and intend to buy a MAC 26X and pull it with a Toyota Camry. However my manual s
Gary Backway at 10:37am 08.18.02
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Has anybody removed the output shaft from the pedestal housing on an h410 with an Edson 470 steering
Eric at 9:57am 08.18.02
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We are brand new to Beneteau. Looking for info on how to repair and/or replace hinges on cockpit lo
Deb Wiley at 9:04am 08.18.02
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Hello, We recently installed this refrigerator and have been unable to determine how the accumulator
Gary at 8:47am 08.18.02
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I have a 1984 Hunter 34. I am in need of the handles for one of my rope clutches. Does anyone know w
rhet Tignor at 8:39am 08.18.02
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18 months ago I installed a mermaid A/C system in my C30. All has been fine. Mermaid was very help
Brian at 8:33am 08.18.02
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I'm talking with Mom today (we both own sailboats) and she asked me about varnishing her teak. Hmmm
Bob at 8:28am 08.18.02
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Where can I locate a third battery (i.e., I want to double my accessory storage capacity by adding a
Chuck G at 8:04am 08.18.02
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My 3JH2E Yanmar failed to start. I checked the voltage to the starter and have over 13 volts. The
Hugh at 7:54am 08.18.02
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We have a 1997 Jabsco manual toilet on board. Lately, it seems to be weakening in terms of the stre
Stewart at 6:35am 08.18.02
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I am new to sailing and have decided on a Mac 26x.I intended to pull it with my Toyota Camry but on
Nick at 6:34am 08.18.02
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Any thoughts/opinions/advice on which would be a better starter boat, the Capri 22 or the Catalina 2

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Sad day, and no way to fix
shemandr at 2:50pm 08.20.20
Maybe good for a Viking funeral?
Chartplotter vs iPad
dlochner at 2:45pm 08.20.20
I keep a hand-held GPS on board just in case... haven't used it in years. I have Navonics on my i
Chartplotter vs iPad
dlochner at 2:44pm 08.20.20
I don't know. Honestly, I have no interest in a touch screen plotter or tablet, actually. Faster re
Chartplotter vs iPad
Tim Mills at 2:40pm 08.20.20
I have both. An Raymarine Axiom+ display and an iPad pro with cell coverage and GPS with the Navioni
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L]
kloudie1 at 2:36pm 08.20.20
Looks like we folks on the central Gulf Coast can wait 'till Saturday/Sunday before doing the drill.
Toe rail removal
alexco38 at 2:16pm 08.20.20
Butyl is a better sealant for toe rail. Never harden. 35 years on my boat. Never leak. Ask Mainsail
Toe rail removal
DEB AND DION at 2:09pm 08.20.20
We removed the toe rail because we also had leaks. We used 4200 to reseal it. The boat was out of th
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing   (2)
THECUSCUS at 2:00pm 08.20.20
found a better pick of the bulkhead setup [URL='https://forums.sailboatowners.comhttps%3A//forums.sa
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later
Hongo at 2:00pm 08.20.20
Thank you to each of you who've taken the time to share your insights. Truly appreciated.
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing   (2)
THECUSCUS at 1:59pm 08.20.20
There are also 2 bolts you can see in the front cockpit footwell. [URL='https://forums.sailboatowner
Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Ball Check Valve
Hongo at 1:58pm 08.20.20
Thank you most sincerely to each of you who have taken time to share your insights. Truly appreciate
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing   (3)
THECUSCUS at 1:56pm 08.20.20
Not very clear in these pics, but there should be a board that fastens the cockpit floor (deck half
Sad day, and no way to fix
Daveinet at 1:52pm 08.20.20
I wondered if the angle of attack would prevent it from planing. Wonder if we could change the angle
Second hull number location
Hunter216 at 1:29pm 08.20.20
I need to know the location of the second hull ID number on a 1993 Hunter 23.5. The number on the
Second hull number location
rgranger at 1:22pm 08.20.20
Is there a second number? Your title should have the number on it and if that is lost your regist
Sink and cook top
rgranger at 1:18pm 08.20.20
Well.... I might be happy just getting it secured on the ceiling so.... I'll think on that first an
Battery Data
GonzoF1 at 1:10pm 08.20.20
I don't have an answer but am curious about the voltage. Your attachment show 12.76 to 12.8 but you
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later
odaydokay at 1:07pm 08.20.20
Does the fuel pump have a fine sieve/strainer in it? If so, when last cleaned?

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