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I have moved my antenna to the top of mast and pulled coax through the mast, no problems. Just wante
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I would like to install a full Bimini on the H29.5. (Current specs call for a 3ft Bimini on stock 29
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I have a Hunter 340 with the fiberglass arch. Has anyone installed stereo speakers in this type of
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I'm new to sailing and am getting comfortable with my Mac 26S but I've noticed that the rudder occas
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When I purchsed our Hunter 34 1984 the mast and rig were down I have been cleaning eveything up and
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How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?   (3)
rgranger at 8:20am 07.14.20
I don't see these on too many boats from the 90's or newer but it seems that in the 70's it was real
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question.
Justin_NSA at 8:13am 07.14.20
Mark, all I see in the specs is 18W RMS x 4. Power is measured at 4 ohms
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question.   (1)
jssailem at 8:12am 07.14.20
Site looks like they have a lot of options. The 8.5 speakers (cone size) will move more air giving y
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question.   (1)
rgranger at 8:08am 07.14.20
In all seriousness. If you are going to install LED speakers in the cockpit, you will need to hang
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question.
Rick at 8:06am 07.14.20
Just from outside the box. I got rid of all that stuff, because that stuff draws amps, and amps on
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question.
jssailem at 8:06am 07.14.20
Justin, did you see this video on the site? huBB2zCZXtM
Any silverline dolphin owners out there?
rgranger at 8:05am 07.14.20
Looks like a fun boat. I thought it was humorous that the photo on sailboatdata.com showed 6 adults
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question.
Mark Maulden at 8:04am 07.14.20
You say your Alpine has enough power..what do the specs say about acceptable speaker impedance?
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ
rgranger at 8:02am 07.14.20
https://www.foxnews.com/us/arizona-lake-electrocution-incident-lake-pleasant-scorpion-bay-brothers-
Stern under water
Justin_NSA at 7:58am 07.14.20
I'm with Rich. Please confirm that the rub rail is above water when the boat is at rest. Otherwise,
Stern under water
DRhoads at 7:50am 07.14.20
When motoring mostly it is normal for the stern to "squat" and the center of the scoop will be unde
Stern under water
JohnEh at 7:48am 07.14.20
This issue is noted when it is at the dock. Maybe it was less noticeable when it had the gray rubber
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ
dlochner at 7:48am 07.14.20
It is sad, too many people swim in marinas or get in the water. Freshwater water marinas pose a grea
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ
jviss at 7:43am 07.14.20
Wouldn't it make sense to have some kind of alarm system that would detect the hazard and sound an a
Battery Switch Help
Scott T-Bird at 7:42am 07.14.20
And before you consider a DCP switch, read this: AGM Battery Issues and the Blue Seas Dual Circuit
Ball Bearing Autoprop Assistane
Hayden Watson at 7:36am 07.14.20
I only have experience with my C30 with the AutoProp installed but this is what I find. I prefer to
Electrocution at Lake Pleasant, AZ
jssailem at 7:33am 07.14.20
So the stuff I learned in school is true. Hard to believe. "Don't mix Electricity and water!". Sad
Any silverline dolphin owners out there?
Krh142 at 7:22am 07.14.20
Thank you very much! I'm trying to gather as much info as possible. I found a link to an original us
Controlling sail shape on a club footed jib
jon hansen at 7:19am 07.14.20
the A sail is super easy to use. head dead down wind to put up or take down. the sail is then in t
Controlling sail shape on a club footed jib
Pagan Baby at 7:04am 07.14.20
Thanks for the insight Jon. Makes sense that the club footed jib is best used for beating. An asymme

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