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Dave Laing at 7:56pm 11.14.99
4/1050
This one's got me!! There is water seeping into the forward bilge area on my H-23. It is coming from
Donald Guggenheim at 6:53pm 11.14.99
11/1499
Most of the time when not using shore power, at motor or anchor, with the inverter on, I receive an
Donald Guggenheim at 6:47pm 11.14.99
4/1206
I get salt water in my stern lazerette that puddles aft of the rudder post. Seems to only occur when
Roger at 6:32pm 11.14.99
3/2345
I am a liveaboard and sleep pretty well on the cushions that came with the boat. I was wondering abo
George Kornreich at 10:48am 11.14.99
6/1689
Do you have any opinion about the backflushable Wema sending units? I'm considering getting them, bu
Bob Nack at 9:47am 11.14.99
3/1136
The bolts holding the pedistal to the cockpit sole are loose and apparantly causing a leak in the af
mike43067 at 8:04am 11.14.99
4/1103
Does anyone know the best way or a good product to repair those hairline spider cracks on the surfac
Larry Shulman at 6:03am 11.14.99
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In repsonse to a claim of failing to post a response, I have not been in this forum and not sure how
Barry Wells at 5:01am 11.14.99
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I have just recently purchased a new 280. I was surprised to find it doesn't come with any type of
bee bednar at 4:32am 11.14.99
1/1133
Does anyone know how I join the US Sailing Association (USSA)? Thanks Bee
Michael Cohn at 3:38am 11.14.99
1/1069
I'm about to install a Schaefer roller furler on my H45 (my Stream Stay II is shot, and they don't m
Rafi at 2:19am 11.14.99
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I am considering replacing the alcohol stove/oven on my 86 H31 with a propane one. Does anyone know
Allen Savage at 1:51am 11.14.99
2/1434
How serious is this problem and what is the approx. cost to repair thank you Allen
George Kornreich at 1:39pm 11.13.99
10/1418
Because I don't wax it (so as not to fall on my bum) the grey non-skid decking is turning chalky. Wo
Steve Watford at 12:33pm 11.13.99
8/1299
Hello all, I am close to making an offer on a Passage 42, 1990 model. Wonder if the group can tell m
Kris Cox at 9:05am 11.13.99
0/1115
Here's the situation. I just bought this '86 H-23 (my first sailboat). The former owner had the mast
Kris Cox at 8:33am 11.13.99
2/1146
Here's the situation. I just bought this '86 H-23. The former owner had the mast laying on the mas
David McKie at 7:34am 11.13.99
0/941
Forgot my temporary e-mail address kngfishr@pop.gis.net Thanks David McKie
Dan Ulrich at 7:15am 11.13.99
3/1122
Has anyone ever used a gelcoat restoration product called "Poly Glow"? Practical Sailor gave it rave
David McKie at 3:42am 11.13.99
0/848
I recently placed an ad for a 3 blade prop and someone responded. I wanted to get back to them but b

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which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN?
Davidasailor26 at 5:58am 01.18.20
Actually percy has three marinas (all having sailboats) and Old Hickory has like 6. There are at le
which better for sailboats, Old Hickory Lake or Percy Priest Lake in Nashville TN?
John6275 at 5:30am 01.18.20
Actually percy has three marinas (all having sailboats) and Old Hickory has like 6. There are at lea
camera mount - winter project   (1)
Bill19233 at 5:08am 01.18.20
I have a fairly low hour Up-Air One drone you can have. you'll need to bring a diving bell to retri
Seeking feedback or validation on DC design
wsconner at 5:00am 01.18.20
Yes, on the shunt. This new boat had some other stuff installed at one point - inverter, LINK2000,
Got the generator running
DArcy at 4:55am 01.18.20
Galvanic corrosion requires that flange to stay flooded with water. Galvanic corrosion does NOT re
Seeking feedback or validation on DC design
Davidasailor26 at 4:49am 01.18.20
Thanks for the follow up. I am a little confused about a couple points in your updated diagram: - Y
high water?
TomY at 4:41am 01.18.20
lakes michigan/huron are 18" higher today than one year ago! 5 and 1/2 ft higher than this date i
Seeking feedback or validation on DC design   (1)
wsconner at 4:21am 01.18.20
Been meaning to send an update out. MS was kind enough to send me a simpler diagram that outlined
A brief absence
Claude L.-Auger at 4:13am 01.18.20
Best to you, Phil.. I hope that you get well really soon and that the rest of the R & R time sees yo
Can I dock my boat stern first?
Davidasailor26 at 4:04am 01.18.20
Actually, since it is AC, I believe you don't need to use a heavy gauge like DC would require. Co
Termite Prevention
sailme88 at 3:37am 01.18.20
RE LOCATE>>>>>
H260 Wheel owners, switch?
davegm at 10:09pm 01.17.20
I have found the mast crutch to be a useful place to mount stuff3027 I like that idea a lot! I ha
Got the generator running
JamesG161 at 10:08pm 01.17.20
My guess is Sulfurous Acid corrosion from the hot exhaust gas. Not Galvanic corrosion. Galvanic co
Gas bottles or tank question
Terry Cox at 8:42pm 01.17.20
What kind of gas, propane, natural, etc.?
Termite Prevention
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 8:29pm 01.17.20
on what? boat? house?
ATT Garmin 7 GPSMAP owners
nightowle at 8:17pm 01.17.20
If you use polarized sunglasses, all bets are off. I have the 942xs and polarized glasses do not a
Atomic 4 electronic ignition
jeepbluetj at 8:13pm 01.17.20
I will never have points or a carburetor on anything ever again if I can help it. I run a Pertronics

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