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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
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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
Justin_NSA at 7:43am 05.14.20
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Anyone accident prone like me? My wife shared a subtle hint. She showed me these "indestructible" sh
CMF Hunter 27 at 4:41am 05.14.20
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Is it possible to buy just a spedometer wheel on the thru-hull fitting. Trying to order a new wheel
sailme88 at 4:41am 05.14.20
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Got launched on Tuesday...Immediately noticed an over heating issue. Only had to motor a short dist
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If anyone has an opinion on upper and lower shroud tension settings (loos guage) when running a nort
MySong at 7:13pm 05.13.20
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The plastic divider that went between the sheaves is broken. It is my understanding to replace it I
catalanc at 6:47pm 05.13.20
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Just purchased a Seaward 24 and purchased a solar panel. The outboard engine also has an alternator
Wanderwind at 5:49pm 05.13.20
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Hello everyone, The large tinted acrylic portlights on our 1994 Passage 42 are badly crazed and I wo
David Smiddy at 3:25pm 05.13.20
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3224tm at 1:49pm 05.13.20
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Bought a "New to me" 1993 Hunter Legend 37.5 and I've got a few questions. 1. Is there a switch som
datasailor2 at 11:48am 05.13.20
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The 3GMF has been a great motor over many seasons in my 1983 Hunter 34. She has had lots of love and
Bent mast   (1)
little breeze at 10:10am 05.13.20
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Well It does not look as bad as it sounds. I have noticed that as I Laid out the mast on to wooden
justsomeguy at 8:26am 05.13.20
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https://iss-sim.spacex.com It's engrossing. I lost control within 1 meter of the dock and crashed.
Bill19233 at 6:18am 05.13.20
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jaysweet at 6:14am 05.13.20
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Our Hunter 306 was fully outfitted in 2004 by the dealer with a Raymarine C80 chartplotter, ST60 win
RitSim at 5:51am 05.13.20
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I don't see how to engage the connector on this terminal block.
JamesG161 at 5:33am 05.13.20
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I was researching what to expect for the 2020 Hurricane Season this morning and a big Whoops... A

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Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
jssailem at 4:44pm 03.09.25
The boat is a 1985. Is the "heavy" sail original? Get a new sail made with the new lightweight mate
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
jssailem at 4:33pm 03.09.25
Hi Smokie... Here are my 2 cents. If you had a non-loose footed main before does the loose footed p
Know When to Hold 'em, Know When to Fold 'em .............   (3)
Charles Erwin at 4:29pm 03.09.25
Ralph Those screws are Posidrive - not Phillips. The Posi bit looks like Phillips but the end of a
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
kappykaplan at 4:22pm 03.09.25
**Note that you should never try to use brute strength to get the zipper to "force" the halves toge
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
FastOlson at 4:20pm 03.09.25
1. If you had a non-loose footed main before does the loose footed perform better or not as well. 2
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid   (2)
jssailem at 4:13pm 03.09.25
This is not impossible...:biggrin: Can anyone with the same engine give me advice on changing the t
Loose footed main with Stack Pack vs non-loose footed main
kappykaplan at 3:51pm 03.09.25
Smokey, I went to a loose-footed main when I replaced it several years ago. It works just fine with
Did you wake up early or sleep in?
kappykaplan at 3:45pm 03.09.25
Your :beer: was earned an hour earlier. :)
Did you wake up early or sleep in?
jssailem at 3:34pm 03.09.25
an hour earlier. :beer: Your :beer: was earned an hour earlier.
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
Davidasailor26 at 3:23pm 03.09.25
RE: Our light winds and the weight of the extra material don't mix well. Removing the UV protecti
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:21pm 03.09.25
Thank you! I appreciate the assistance De nada . . .
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 3:20pm 03.09.25
Thank you! I appreciate the assistance
Any advice on removing sun protection on genoa
garymalmgren at 3:17pm 03.09.25
RE: Our light winds and the weight of the extra material don't mix well. Removing the UV protectio
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:14pm 03.09.25
Joker valves should be replaced annually, depending on how much the toilet is used.
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 3:12pm 03.09.25
I've only had for 6 months, but it's an 89... I'll look into it, thank you
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:11pm 03.09.25
Have never replaced it. The switch should be pointed to bring fresh water into the bowl? Or the op
Toilet Issue
Kraffert at 3:08pm 03.09.25
Have never replaced it. The switch should be pointed to bring fresh water into the bowl? Or the op
Toilet Issue
kappykaplan at 3:05pm 03.09.25
The "switch" at the top of your photo should be left in the dry position (all the way to the right)
Know When to Hold 'em, Know When to Fold 'em .............
dLj at 2:50pm 03.09.25
The earlier YSB model engines were designed to be hand started. Yanmar designed that engine for anot

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