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If you've ever sold a boat -- or anything of value -- in a classified ad, you've undoubtedly met som
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There many inventive ways of keeping beer cold. For example, towing it in the water (not valid in Fl
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Hello fellow sailers! I am finishing up a wiring project and the last piece involves running new wir
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Hi all: Maxine is due for mast maintenance and I am looking for advice from guys who have had their
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I need to know if anyone has re bedded their ports using Butyl ? The port in question is the larger
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Hi there - Where can I find replacement "frames" (not sure if this is the proper term) for hatches?
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Hello! I am wondering if there are any pop-up galley/stovetops around to replace the one that have
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Invest is a term that triggers computer models to focus on a Tropical Disturbance or, INVESTigation
CMF Hunter 27 at 4:12pm 05.14.20
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The boat I purchased in the fall of 2019 is a 1979 hunter 27 that unknown to me was previously flood
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I just read in one of my newsletters that Two Harbors at the Isthmus, Catalina Island, is re-openin
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what are these called, took em off hunter27 ,they ran down both sides and had shackles attached
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So stepping and rigging went well launching was a breeze. But there was one thing I could not check
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I need a mast for a S28.0C. I live in North Carolina......Thanks!!! John 913 548 6672
JRT at 2:48pm 05.14.20
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Last year, our first for the 310, my engine temp was rock solid at 170 until we hit high temps in th
Cape Daysailor at 2:40pm 05.14.20
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Hello, I have a 1976 helsen 22. I removed the base of the mast and noticed that most of the holes th
sailingguy2005 at 1:44pm 05.14.20
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Hi, Anyone have any idea the diameter, width, and center hole size of the Hunter 38 anchor roller?
catalanc at 12:39pm 05.14.20
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OK, I know that this has been covered a brazilian times but what are the recommendations for sealing
Hales pass 29 at 9:14am 05.14.20
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Has anyone repowered a yamaha 25. My ysm8 is shot. Diesel mechanic says probable not rebuildable. Ha
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Anyone accident prone like me? My wife shared a subtle hint. She showed me these "indestructible" sh

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Non self tailing winches
fox9988 at 1:44pm 02.20.25
https://bartonmarine.com/catalogue/the-barton-wincher-pair Not perfect but worth the money.
Winter cover q's
Leeward Rail at 1:31pm 02.20.25
Why take a chance? Decision based on how many good old boats are here, that have never had covers
Winter cover q's
fred1diver at 1:25pm 02.20.25
Ok, thank you all, very good insight
Exhaust water flow
Rick.johnson at 1:24pm 02.20.25
Good i was thinking of putting the band on the nipple of the water inlet pipe
Exhaust water flow
Hayden Watson at 1:20pm 02.20.25
Yes - the band goes around the exhaust hose, wherever is convenient - easy to install. I put it nea
Clogged toilet
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:47pm 02.20.25
There was no need to take anything apart...Muriatic ("hydrochloric") acid--available from most hardw
Winter cover q's
Project_Mayhem at 12:44pm 02.20.25
Look at any boat cover site that allows you to order online. They usually list the materials. I have
Clogged toilet
michel06440 at 12:27pm 02.20.25
my question is how to disassemble the jabsco Y valve and the outlet pipe to the thru-hull
Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak
Davidasailor26 at 11:38am 02.20.25
The potential issue with knots revolves around the slippery nature of Dyneema fibers. Yes, knots i
Winter cover q's
David in Sandusky at 11:34am 02.20.25
I also don't bother with a cover. 48 winters on Lake Erie, and no problems of any kind from freezing
Clogged toilet
Ralph Johnstone at 9:03am 02.20.25
Are you using hard pipe or flexible sanitary hose ?
Winter cover q's
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:53am 02.20.25
I don't bother with a cover. Neither do the majority of the 100 boats in winter storage here. D
Exhaust water flow
Rick.johnson at 8:48am 02.20.25
Great Thanks Rick
Exhaust water flow
dmax at 8:45am 02.20.25
That is like i would want to put on her does the band an sensors just fit around the inboard exhau
Exhaust water flow
Rick.johnson at 7:58am 02.20.25
Ok Great Thanks will get going an keep her running cool Thank Rick
Exhaust water flow
jssailem at 7:54am 02.20.25
It is a sensor that fits around the metal exhaust pipe after the water injection point but before th
Naked Lifelines and Fuel Leak
jssailem at 7:49am 02.20.25
Rope issues include stretch, Creep, Elasticity, and viscoelastic extension. Dyneema also experiences
Exhaust water flow
Rick.johnson at 7:35am 02.20.25
That is like i would want to put on her does the band an sensors just fit around the inboard exha
Exhaust water flow
dmax at 7:22am 02.20.25
I put one of these on, inexpensive, alarm goes off if exhaust temp exceeds 200 degrees: https://defe
Winter cover q's
fred1diver at 6:55am 02.20.25
I personally use a tarp, it has ventilation, but my customer wants a winter cover for here in Ontari

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