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Dave4983 at 2:39pm 10.13.25
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I was told, that due to the long cable tips used on the cables for my model, I'd have to remove the
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Shortly I have recognized that my shaft is aproximately 5cm shifted from centerline to portside. As
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I made a new video of sailing around Martha's Vineyard. I used Vimeo, it's a good platform, didn't t
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After a near disaster while stepping our C34 mast this past spring, a guard was devised to act as a
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Today is the official 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy. :beer:
shawanaga at 2:21pm 10.12.25
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Has anyone installed a back stay flicker on their Hunter I have a 35.5 and need to tighten up the ba
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He was born near the Mississippi River, which is just left on the Map below! :yikes: MS. Jim...
JBP-PA at 10:36am 10.12.25
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At our club, we have a 43ft aluminum sailboat that had been abandoned for years. No local knowledge
termitec4 at 6:39pm 10.11.25
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What is a delrod stuffing box and do I have one on my boat?1970 23ft irwin
azambella at 6:31pm 10.11.25
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Is the diameter of the round (wire?) sewn into the leading edge of the jib the same on all systems?
Alansails at 11:28am 10.11.25
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Greetings fellow 310 owners our association is currently searching to fill the following fleet posi
john6206 at 8:56am 10.11.25
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Ward H at 8:28am 10.11.25
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@lehighsail and I were at the boat show yesterday (Friday) Late in the day we heard a rumor, from a
Goodvibes at 3:33pm 10.10.25
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Hi all i live in Western Australia I own a Beneteau Oceanis 40 year 2010 having trouble trying to fi
Mutney bay ranger 12 at 12:13pm 10.10.25
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I recently was given a Ranger 12 dinghy minus the sails, mast, boom, and rigging. I contacted Dwyer
gwoolverton at 6:26pm 10.09.25
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Hi, I'm planning to replace my motor mounts and it seems like that aft port one will be easier to ge
SV Temenos at 2:26pm 10.09.25
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For those using OpenPlotter what do you do for remote access to your boat such as from home? I woul
BAD ORCA at 9:05am 10.09.25
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What other engine problems could cause a sound in a diesel that sounds the same as engine rod knock?
DolphinNewbie at 8:54am 10.09.25
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I just brought home on old Silverline Dolphin Senior 14.5 that is severely waterlogged (weighs about
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One of the prongs on our shore power cord broke. Logic seemed to be to cut that head off and install

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Anyone know what this is? De-lamination and unusual "red" material (under cabin) inside "bilge" area
Cap'n Deke at 1:31pm 11.21.25
I used to do this for Catalina. I'm not responsible for your boat - that was a bit before my time th
Small and quick fix fiberglass filler
Tally Ho at 1:31pm 11.21.25
I bought some TotalBoat Thioxo and it goes a long way for small repairs. Remove the tip and be sur
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 1:19pm 11.21.25
I think it depends on use and long term plans. If the boat lives on a mooring and only day sails, w
Small and quick fix fiberglass filler
JBP-PA at 1:18pm 11.21.25
From the above, sounds like PC-11 would be fine. Some other options are: WEST sells a patch kit th
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dlochner at 1:13pm 11.21.25
I really don't understand why people even entertain this kind of set-up. To save some money in upfr
Small and quick fix fiberglass filler
Cap'n Deke at 1:03pm 11.21.25
Is there a difference between different pigments such as pigments for household paint vs gel coat?
Hows this boom/mast look.. on my "new" (1971) Catalina 22
LakeShark at 12:58pm 11.21.25
Sorry my fault for not posting a photo of the whole mast. The mast slot does indeed run the entire
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 12:55pm 11.21.25
Adding a DC DC charger is not that difficult or expensive. That would allow your alternator to char
Anyone know what this is? De-lamination and unusual "red" material (under cabin) inside "bilge" area
LakeShark at 12:53pm 11.21.25
I was just worried that the red stuff was a sort of fix attempt for some bigger issue that might ha
outboard motor run tank DIY
RussC at 12:47pm 11.21.25
regardless of the engine being operated in gear or in neutral that has no impact on how well the coo
Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
JBP-PA at 12:32pm 11.21.25
I adjust according to "what bad things will happen if I fall overboard?" On a small lake or harbor,
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
BarryL at 12:23pm 11.21.25
Hello, Just some of my thoughts. A 400AH LiFePo4 battery has about 320 useable AH (80% discharge) A
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 11:58am 11.21.25
LOL...my math got skewed somewhere wrt charging Amps :)? Of course probably makes more sense to con
Seaflo Dry Bilge System
dmax at 11:42am 11.21.25
In the archives: Sea Flo Dry Bilge System - Impressions
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dlochner at 11:22am 11.21.25
As @dLj alludes to, designing an electrical system is sometimes like diving down a rabbit hole into
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
GeneraiT001 at 11:20am 11.21.25
That's exactly what I was addressing - YOU define your practicality on your boat. There are SOOOOO
Seaflo Dry Bilge System
dLj at 11:19am 11.21.25
Experience only on someone else's boat. They seem to work OK. They are a bit fiddly and seem to get
Seaflo Dry Bilge System
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:18am 11.21.25
I assume you read the online reviews?
Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 11:14am 11.21.25
I was thinking more in terms of the logistics (feasibility) upside/downside....practicality? That'

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