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Thomas Ehmke at 10:32am 01.02.01
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Next season's major upgrade is going to be a tillerpilot. Practical Sailor just did an article on t
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I need a solution to a dink lettering problem. Until the middle of this summer I used placards wit
John C at 9:33am 01.02.01
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Anyone know how to get the area under the saloon table to drain into the bilge? This area seems to
Kent Johnson at 9:21am 01.02.01
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The last 4 times I entered the site, it requested that I set up my HOW over again. Problem with the
Shawn Severn at 6:50am 01.02.01
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The head tanks on our P450 are made of aluminum. Fortunately, the forward tank is not used much and
Gary phillips at 6:23am 01.02.01
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I just noticed some sagging of the lining inside my 1979 sloop main cabin. It is slight but visible
Dan Hawryschuk at 5:13am 01.02.01
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Encountered a strange problem last week with AC circuits/panel. Had disconnected boat from dock pow
Stan Wainwright at 3:24am 01.02.01
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I have tried half a dozen forums related to this web site, and they all leave me asking, guess which
Mickey Goodman at 2:23am 01.02.01
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Happy New Year, Phil. I have changed Email addresses and when settimg up my new HOW settings I am n
Jerry Keto at 2:23am 01.02.01
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What size and type of line is recommended for H34 halyard replacement? I'm currently eyeballing 1/2"
Dave Viglierchio at 1:36am 01.02.01
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I have found a lot of corrosion under the bales on my 1983 vintage C-36 boom. Unfortunately it is a
Dave Wilson at 1:25am 01.02.01
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I'm sure that most of you have experienced the death of your original waer heater. Mine is in itsfi
Jim Hopper at 12:43am 01.02.01
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I have seen the term "tender" applied in various articles on Hunter 26s. What is the exact meaning
Anthony Bavuso at 12:40am 01.02.01
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The previous owner of my 25.5 unfortunately did not regularly caulk the chain plates and therefore t
Colin at 12:00am 01.02.01
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I cleaned the cabin sole boards with teak cleaner and they lost their reddish tint. I have read man
SailboatOwners.com Editorial at 11:13pm 01.01.01
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What's the worst marine sanitation problem you've encountered? Was it the classic plugged-up head?
Matt at 9:20pm 01.01.01
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I took my mast off of my H34 and removed the deck plate all in an effort to rewire my failed lights.
Bill O'Donovan at 8:53pm 01.01.01
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I keep reading about the need to get the sediment out of the bottom of the fuel tank, but I'll be da
jackhartjr at 1:36pm 04.20.08
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...to Lynn about the post earlier in the week concerning their engine mount. Any reason it disapeare
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In Mast Mainsail furling
Jake N Eggs at 9:06am 03.25.20
The sail can be pulled out with the outhaul easily if the furling line is completely loose. If the w
Canvas winter cover
dlochner at 9:04am 03.25.20
Rich and Dave, Do you install and remove your covers or do you let the yard do it? I had a Fairclou
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell
Hayden Watson at 9:00am 03.25.20
Your alternator only works when the engine is running. The simple solution is to install a Sterling
SS U-Mixing elbow
Justin_NSA at 8:53am 03.25.20
Good input. We never really get a reason to "open her up" on our pond, but I should do it anyway.
SS U-Mixing elbow
SFS at 8:48am 03.25.20
I'm not sure if it was the engine tune, lugging the RPMs or what, but some folks have shown heavy c
Dodger
Rich Stidger at 8:47am 03.25.20
I have access to a Sailrite machine and I have been doing repairs and new projects for several years
Canvas winter cover
sailme88 at 8:42am 03.25.20
I have a like new canvas cover. Because I unstep and bring my boat home, I am unable to use it sinc
Dodger
ToddS at 8:41am 03.25.20
What part of Cape Cod? We sail out of Hospital Cove (which nobody has heard of), which is right ne
Canvas winter cover
Rich Stidger at 8:38am 03.25.20
Bob, I store with my mast in, although the cover is designed for mast out as well. And it can be i
Canvas winter cover
Bob S at 8:26am 03.25.20
Rich and Dave, Do you install and remove your covers or do you let the yard do it? I had a Faircloug
SS U-Mixing elbow
Justin_NSA at 8:24am 03.25.20
I'm not sure if it was the engine tune, lugging the RPMs or what, but some folks have shown heavy ca
Stern Tube Vent Fitting Failure
DougM at 8:12am 03.25.20
I have the same device (B331) but I wiggle it often and it seems fine. However, do you really need
Dodger
Bob S at 8:05am 03.25.20
Good luck Todd, I was thinking of doing the same. I decided to have mine made. Just finding space la
SS U-Mixing elbow
capta at 8:04am 03.25.20
Justin mentioned occasional cleaning - do you remove and clean yours on some periodic schedule? No
Dodger
capta at 8:00am 03.25.20
Since most boats have the dodger added after they are sold, it is unlikely that any online company c
SS U-Mixing elbow
smokey73 at 7:44am 03.25.20
That's why the good ones are made of Monel. Ours is over 30 years old and good as new. Justin men
SS U-Mixing elbow
Justin_NSA at 7:43am 03.25.20
If anything, yours may just need an occasional internal cleaning.
In Mast Mainsail furling
sail sfbay at 7:39am 03.25.20
Ditto....Sailgunner. Be sure to be on a slight starboard tack and while winching out the outhaul
HUNTER 41 DIRECT TOILET DISCHARGE QUESTION
Rick D at 7:39am 03.25.20
I believe most overboard plumbing was dealer-installed. My aft head has an overboard option that was

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