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David at 1:47am 05.30.02
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The boat I was refering to in the previous article is a O'Day 25. Thanks for the response! David
Michael Clark at 1:47am 05.30.02
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I am contemplating buying this generator and would like feed back on experiences with it.
Paul Aubrecht at 1:44am 05.30.02
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I want to install a Marine Air system in my 1993 Hunter 28.Has anyone with a 28 done this?Where did
Chip at 1:16am 05.30.02
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The pin-striping on the side of my cabin with the Hunter logo are becoming worn and weathered. What
Dan at 12:26am 05.30.02
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Can anyone tell me what the prop shaft size is on the 25.5 with the Yanmar 1GM. I need to get a new
Guest at 12:08am 05.30.02
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I am interested in adding a DODGER to my sailboat its a 30' hunter any comemts or suggestions where
Jack Betts at 12:03am 05.30.02
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I'm looking for advice on replacing a Raritan Crown Converter battery charger on my '81 37 cutter.
Nathan Schaan at 11:27pm 05.29.02
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Has anyone got a tuning guide for the 240. I called hunter and all they gave me was 20% of breaking
Mark Cooper at 10:30pm 05.29.02
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I keep my 240 slipped, but have always raised the rudder when not in use (to keep it from slapping a
Tom Wootton at 10:08pm 05.29.02
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We hit a rock at slow speed in my '95 Hunter 26 this weekend. Acquired a small gouge in the gelcoat
Tom Wootton at 10:06pm 05.29.02
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We hit a rock at slow speed in my '95 Hunter 26 this weekend. Acquired a small gouge in the gelcoat
Jim H SR at 10:05pm 05.29.02
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I have a Cat 27 and have a concern over selecting battery options while the engine is operating. T
Gary Backway at 6:32pm 05.29.02
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Can anyone help. The steering wheel lock on our H410 has sheered off leaving threaded section in th
Chip at 3:53pm 05.29.02
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A friend of mine fried the trans in his '82 C-30 with the 11HP Universal. Is it possible to remove t
fletchdoggie at 3:18pm 05.29.02
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Here i go again. Recently I bought back my 23 after a 1 year absence from sailing*(i bought a donzi-
fletchdoggie at 3:11pm 05.29.02
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where can I purchase a tiller handle for my 23? also,has anyone had trouble with the wing keel rusti
Mel at 2:34pm 05.29.02
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I have always used a bruce and love how it sets. unfortunately, they are unavailable. I am concider
Terry Cox at 2:10pm 05.29.02
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Does anyone from your company monitor this forum? Thanks. Terry S/V Belle-Vie
Jerry at 1:16pm 05.29.02
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I have a 88 with a M18 Universal. My question is when I start the engine the tach does not register
Brian Johnson at 1:04pm 05.29.02
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Has anyone had problems with the strut on a 460 breaking? On a very recent trip back from Mexico I

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Tacking Etiquette
capta at 11:31am 08.08.20
As a charter boat we go through this weekly. 99% of our guests have never been on a sailboat and onl
Diesel smell in the aft cabin...down the rabbit hole   (4)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:26am 08.08.20
As @JamesG161 has said, cork is like a wick and has no business being near any fuel. I strongly sug
how can I keep my frig door ajar when off the boat
BigEasy at 11:19am 08.08.20
I use a short bungie cord to attach the latch on the fridge door to a nearby rail for the gimbaled o
Toilet paper
Richard19068 at 11:16am 08.08.20
We have used household single ply toilet paper in our Raritan manual head for 20 years and never had
Gas storage
LazurusLong at 11:16am 08.08.20
Are you talking about bringing in an additional 5 gallon gasoline can in addition of the 6 gallon o
Gas storage
LazurusLong at 11:13am 08.08.20
Can you find a way to simply replace the existing tank with a larger one? Some modification would b
Tacking Etiquette
shemandr at 11:12am 08.08.20
Reach, reach, reach and keep the guest seated as much as possible if you want to enjoy the time. No
Engine Panel red warning lights
Richard19068 at 11:11am 08.08.20
Well, you should really only rest easy when the red lights don't flicker :).
Toilet paper
capta at 11:11am 08.08.20
We never put anything in the toilet that we haven't eaten first. We have a garbage can with a top in
Searching for Oceanis 36 CC Owners Manual
sailingnim at 11:09am 08.08.20
So I may have found someone at a dealership that can get his hands on it for us @seeleyj I'll be sur
Engine Panel red warning lights
Neasden at 11:06am 08.08.20
Thank you everybody for your help. I will now rest a little easier when our red lights flicker.
Motor opinion
Noodat Lady at 11:00am 08.08.20
Thanks for that Clymer reference... definitely one I shall look for.
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement
Hardhead at 10:56am 08.08.20
Along these lines, I happen to have a set of starboard hatch boards the PO made, and also the origin
Diesel smell in the aft cabin...down the rabbit hole
VanIslandGuy at 10:44am 08.08.20
Thanks Jim, I spoke with two good marine diesel mechanics I know locally who both recommended cork
Weather/Hatch/Crib Board Replacement
srimes at 10:15am 08.08.20
Wood is also stronger than than starboard or acrylic if you're at all concerned with boarding seas.
Holding tank needs deep clean
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:14am 08.08.20
It's unlikely that any sludge has actually hardened unless the boat sat unused for at least a year w
Pedestal base squeak/creak?
Benny17441 at 10:13am 08.08.20
"Don't remember hearing it before" Sometimes they are there and we don't hear them. My suggestion
Gas storage
Benny17441 at 9:57am 08.08.20
Are you talking about bringing in an additional 5 gallon gasoline can in addition of the 6 gallon op
Hunter 1991 35.5 Legend
sail sfbay at 9:54am 08.08.20
This thread on Hunter 35.5 Legend faucet replacement might be helpful : https://forums.sailboatowne
Simpson Laurence SL00605167 Windlass
Don Lucas at 9:49am 08.08.20
or take it to a machine shop and get whatever gear you need to replace made machine shops really ar

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