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Jim Sullivan at 1:42am 02.15.02
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It is normal to place the boat on the trailer, pull out of the water, then lower the boat until the
Maura at 1:03am 02.15.02
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This may help other folks in seeing what we are dealing with... hey, it's winter in Maine and all we
Eric at 11:44pm 02.14.02
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We are replacing our Spinnaker Halyard. Can anyone help with what Type and size Snap Shackle we sho
Jeff at 11:16am 02.14.02
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I posted this earlier in a couple of other forums and got some great responses, but wanted to add it
C Robb Worthington at 5:51am 02.14.02
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Hello all, My bow cleats my 88 Cat 30 are a bit loose. I can't seem to figure how to get to the unde
Lee Hadjiosif at 12:50am 02.14.02
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I plan to istall a wind instrument mainly to save my neck from constantly having to look up the mast
Greg Kinzel at 9:45pm 02.13.02
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Does anyone know where I can get replacement hatch covers for my '79 Hunter 27'?
Eddie M at 12:06pm 02.13.02
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I have a Yanmar 3GM30f with KM2P 2.62 Marine Gear, 3 Blade Prop, Is it ok to leave in the Neutral po
Guest at 8:32am 02.13.02
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I'm hunting the 26X ads for a good (and cheap) used 26X and I'm seeing reference to whether the boat
John Dorsett at 6:48am 02.13.02
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I just bought the new 356 at dallas boat show, and was wondering if there was any feedback from othe
John Day at 4:35am 02.13.02
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I purchased a new Doyle Crusising Spinnaker after taking delivery of my Hunter 380 last spring and h
Peter at 1:57am 02.13.02
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I'm looking to buy new jib sheets for my 1975 c27. I don't race, just cruise. I'm getting too many
Matt at 9:40pm 02.12.02
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I recently relocated my two house batteries to the other side of the boat and in doing so ran the n
R Dafoe at 1:50pm 02.12.02
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We have a 1985 Hunter 31 and a 33# Bruce anchor, but no anchor roller. We are looking for advice on
Brian at 11:43am 02.12.02
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I have a water leak that has developed in one of my hatch/vents above my stove. Any ideas?
Doug in Denver at 11:17am 02.12.02
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Does any one know the ceremoney for changing the name on your boat. There is something about a gold
Steve at 9:22am 02.12.02
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In the course of opening and closing the coolant water intake through-hull and running the engine ev
Engel Hart at 6:52am 02.12.02
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I just bought this boat in Maine USA.Would anybody know how to rig the mainsheet.The previous owner
dave at 5:04am 02.12.02
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i'm thinking about buying a 22 catalina with trailer for 2900. although the mast mount is broken, my
Kenneth Pfaff at 2:21am 02.12.02
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I don't know if this has come up or not, but I was just reading the latest Soundings and there is a

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Regs clarification. Need input
jviss at 3:16pm 07.16.20
Rules is rules! Besides, what's $200 to a yacht owner! That's like the daily lunch tab, no? ;)
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?
jviss at 3:15pm 07.16.20
So stick with white and you should be okay... ??? (for anchoring) I think so.
Super Lube Grease
jviss at 3:12pm 07.16.20
I see it is rated as "Food Grade lubricant". Food coming and going.
Regs clarification. Need input   (1)
Scott T-Bird at 3:11pm 07.16.20
Well, then I won't be going to your marina, captain! Someone conscientious enough to switch to Sma
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?
rgranger at 3:08pm 07.16.20
I don't interpret it that way. If you are anchored the lights regs still apply. A waterline or un
Regs clarification. Need input
jviss at 3:06pm 07.16.20
I can see I was not clear and neither are the regs. We are trying to define acceptable shore power
Regs clarification. Need input
Scott T-Bird at 3:06pm 07.16.20
I think @capta is right. That is for the run to the pedestal. I guess that was what is confusing
Dry Ice....
jviss at 3:05pm 07.16.20
Have not found a helping solution for warm beer. I have a dream - that someday, someone will devel
Regs clarification. Need input
Justin_NSA at 3:04pm 07.16.20
I can see I was not clear and neither are the regs. We are trying to define acceptable shore power c
Regs clarification. Need input   (1)
jviss at 3:01pm 07.16.20
If it was my marina and I decided that was the rule, then you would either follow the rules of the
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?
jviss at 2:56pm 07.16.20
Thanks for that.... if I'm reading between the lines, it is only a problem if you use these lights
Regs clarification. Need input
dlochner at 2:56pm 07.16.20
So, you are saying chopping off the boat end of a commercial shore power cable and fixing a SmartPl
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?
kappykaplan at 2:54pm 07.16.20
it is only a problem if you use these lights while underway. Yes.:beer:
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak
dlochner at 2:53pm 07.16.20
So, with every seacock closed and the water tanks empty you still get 10 gallons of water overnight?
Regs clarification. Need input
jviss at 2:53pm 07.16.20
Commercially produced cables that have been modified or repaired by adding or changing connectors,
Regs clarification. Need input
dlochner at 2:49pm 07.16.20
It seems that they are talking about "portable" cables and including provisions for securing the ca
1987 31 Huntet Hull Leak
rgranger at 2:49pm 07.16.20
10 gallons overnight. I'd pull the boat before you sink it. Something is about to bust loose and
110 electric system not working
jbertelli at 2:48pm 07.16.20
Thanks for all the advice. I followed the wire from the shore connection to the panel and found no f
Vessel Assist hits my boat
Jackdaw at 2:45pm 07.16.20
The option of the HarborMaster notwithstanding; if the operator of a BoatUS boat (many of them I kno
Regs clarification. Need input
rgranger at 2:44pm 07.16.20
I think @capta is right. That is for the run to the pedestal.

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