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"Selah" at 1:04pm 05.27.19
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Hey all who have been following the refit of Selah. I'm sorry for the delay in my posting the "endo
Summerbreeze at 12:52pm 05.27.19
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I cannot seem to access"classified "section in spite of following the instructions repeatedly.
bronze at 12:27pm 05.27.19
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How do you repair rusted Stl. Stl. keel attachments with a lead keel?
trickyrick at 11:52am 05.27.19
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The marina that I'm at has a portable sewage tank on wheels with a manual pump like the one in the l
Sailgreen at 10:49am 05.27.19
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Hi there- We are moving to the Dayton, Ohio area for a new job and know very little about the area
miguelgdelrey at 9:37am 05.27.19
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Hello. How do you replace a ladder tread? The tread is very rigid and the opening is smaller than t
Ward H at 8:52am 05.27.19
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I'm working on improving my traveler line routings. I want to install new cam cleats with bullseyes
Konstie at 8:44am 05.27.19
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Hi! I'm looking to replace ALL of the cushions on my H23.5. Does anyone know a good online site wher
Oliverhg at 8:35am 05.27.19
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The forestay on my 36 failed while I was sailing last week. I was on a beam reach with about 12 knot
Mike Oldak at 7:19am 05.27.19
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I was going through the old posts and found some on replacing the engine mounts, something we never
Mike Oldak at 7:11am 05.27.19
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We have just finished replacing the main cabin sole with new teak and holly plywood and are about to
natep at 9:15pm 05.26.19
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I have a 2002 411, we were out sailing the other day and got ready to start the engine just a click
pumpkinpie at 6:48pm 05.26.19
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The sailboat that we have placed an offer on and accepted has a manual bilge pump. Is it possible to
djamied at 5:18pm 05.26.19
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While I was flushing my water system after launching this spring a new (to me) problem arose - one o
LeGe at 1:09pm 05.26.19
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Have a beautiful Catalina 400 MK II from 2001 under contract. Boat is in very good shape despite the
Avi at 1:04pm 05.26.19
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I am ready to install Raymarine ev 100 wheel pilot . The harness from the wheel actuator has a gree
Ninsar at 12:00pm 05.26.19
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Can some one tell me what the hunter 450cc mast specs mean when I'm asked is it a NG80 or NG86. I'm
Capt.Black at 10:41am 05.26.19
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BC Bernie at 8:52am 05.26.19
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Just curious what 310 owners have done for attachment points for jacklines. Pretty sure this subject
MikeHoncho at 8:35am 05.26.19
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I have a G-Shock Gulf Master that I have gotten really good with except understanding the Moon Day f

Recent Replies

Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
Stu Jackson at 10:57am 07.07.24
I don't think Westerbeke, or any engine or pump manufacturer makes their own impellers. I use Johns
Auto Pilot Simrad issues
Stu Jackson at 10:55am 07.07.24
then connects to a copper wire (larger gauge) in the engine room before going into the circuit brea
Auto Pilot Simrad issues
jviss at 10:43am 07.07.24
Yikes!
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23   (1)
svseacucumber at 10:43am 07.07.24
Looks decent. Look carefully at the bulkheads that the sidestay chainplates attach to. Particularly
A Little Story About Our GPS
JRacer at 10:43am 07.07.24
It was trying to deceive you! :biggrin:
Auto Pilot Simrad issues
jviss at 10:26am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS
Stu Jackson at 10:02am 07.07.24
Good news, Terry. Gee, I actually tried to help in 2014, but was unsuccessful? Just so you know,
Auto Pilot Simrad issues
Anchor Lady at 9:13am 07.07.24
Update: re attached all wiring from autopilot to circuit breaker using crimping tools. Same issue, s
The most explosive week in boating!
dlochner at 8:34am 07.07.24
Untied the lines and headed north to the St Lawrence River and points beyond for a long anticipated
Yanmar 20gm starting issue
Indysailor at 8:33am 07.07.24
Somewhat related, although you seem to have gotten the beast started, Walter Shulz...yes, of Shannon
First time question: I own a 1974 Oday 20.
Indysailor at 8:28am 07.07.24
Yeah, can't go wrong with a CDI. You will need to have a luff tape added to your sail (choose the Ge
What are these tracks used for?
jssailem at 8:12am 07.07.24
They appear to be placed so that they provide adjustable positions for control of sails on the bow.
Blown exhaust not enough I guess
jssailem at 8:07am 07.07.24
Yes working out, running up hill when it is hot always tends to heat me up and I start to sweat.
A Little Story About Our GPS   (1)
jssailem at 8:03am 07.07.24
You got magic sauce and played the keys. It suddenly was alive... Do you know what caused the vagre
A Little Story About Our GPS
Terry Cox at 7:51am 07.07.24
Those fireworks can be very frightening. Agree, John.
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
Rich Stidger at 7:45am 07.07.24
I don't think Westerbeke, or any engine or pump manufacturer makes their own impellers. I use Johnso
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
kappykaplan at 7:30am 07.07.24
when it is a "mission critical" item, I pay the extra for the OE part. :plus::plus::plus::cool:

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