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Bob James at 7:36am 05.20.19
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Using my best "nautical speak" (the Admiral loves it when I use technical terms like grab that 'thin
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Hello I'm new here, and hopefully will be soon a sailing beginner. I've only sailing dinghy a coupl
Bluenose at 3:53am 05.20.19
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Hello all, launched again for another year, thank heavens. Question on the Volvo shaft seal, does
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We did some work on our wood this spring and now have glue from tape left over in some spots. Lookin
mswatsonmd at 6:26pm 05.19.19
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I am wondering if anyone has an idea of what the different relays and fuses are in the house battery
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Ok, still new to sailing and another stupid question. Found these under the stove/sink of my 26D.
Newbie3 at 6:12pm 05.19.19
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Hey so quick catch up... I got this Catalina 30. 78' super cheap. Practically free. I didn't bother
Sandcut at 5:48pm 05.19.19
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A few months ago I bought a 1971 Macgregor 2-22. Since I am committed to finishing my current boat,
dennisv at 3:04pm 05.19.19
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OK gentlemen and ladies, need some help. The interior wood work on my ODay 28 is original. It is,
Mikem at 2:59pm 05.19.19
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My daughter has her heart set on a 1982 C30 with the Universal 5411. The current prop is a Gori two
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My Centerboard won't go down. I'm in the water. The Line which comes up the tube in the cabin is ful
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We have deck fill caps that require a winch handle (8 point star shaped) to open when tightly screwe
CADude at 12:49pm 05.19.19
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Does shocking the fresh water system with Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) destroy the magnesium anode(s
Dron at 12:44pm 05.19.19
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Hi - I just sold my Catalina 25 and am looking to buy a Capri 18. I have 2 questions: first, one b
SoCalAngler at 11:48am 05.19.19
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Looking to get back into a trailer sailing. As far as trailer sailors go, I've owned.... M17, Marin
helmfam at 11:25am 05.19.19
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Anyone found a decent padlock that wont rust out after 6 months in the salt air? An ongoing problem
Jackdaw at 7:49am 05.19.19
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Every year WYC runs a month-long series of seminars and OTW training for new club members/racers. Th
NYSail at 5:13am 05.19.19
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hello all! So thinking about upgrading batteries.... currently house is two 4d lifeline agms locate
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P-townSailor at 9:43pm 05.18.19
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I have a 2010 26M. I was trying to step the mast today when the starboard side aluminum spreader br

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Thanks for the book Peggie Hall
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:51pm 12.16.24
Glad you found useful information in it!
Diesel injector testing
Michael Davis at 12:45pm 12.16.24
The engine is 30 years old but only has 934 hours on it. I've heard enough complaints regarding inj
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Project_Mayhem at 12:42pm 12.16.24
You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.
Soft Deck Safety
harry_sailor at 12:40pm 12.16.24
For those interested, I have followed through with the purchase of the boat. I'll be doing some more
Diesel injector testing
Project_Mayhem at 12:27pm 12.16.24
The engine is 30 years old but only has 934 hours on it. I've heard enough complaints regarding inje
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake
kappykaplan at 12:17pm 12.16.24
Yup that is what is going on. Don't think there will be much Christmas sailing just reading the man
Diesel injector testing
Davidasailor26 at 11:43am 12.16.24
Do you know how many hours the current injectors have and if your engine has any problems indicative
What is "residual value"?
FastOlson at 11:38am 12.16.24
Why do Underwriters then insist on a "Survey"? Probably more than one correct answer, but many yea
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340
sailcapt340 at 11:35am 12.16.24
Their reply was you try about 150 times and then you finally get lucky! That just about sums it up
Diesel injector testing
jssailem at 11:18am 12.16.24
Diesel engines are simple machines. They utilize atomized fuel, air, and compression to produce a co
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake
jssailem at 11:07am 12.16.24
Maybe a warm fire in the fireplace and a hot drink will help.
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake
DRhoads at 11:03am 12.16.24
It feels like the typical changing winter weather on the Chesapeake, I remember Yup that is what i
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Ward H at 10:56am 12.16.24
You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.
Diesel injector testing
Project_Mayhem at 10:27am 12.16.24
Is flow testing the only way to test for proper function? Is there a reasonable way to figure out wh
Buying 423?
ldd at 10:22am 12.16.24
Thanks NYsail
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive
smokey73 at 9:47am 12.16.24
I have the rotary drive on my 1994 40.5 Installation was easy and did not cost an arm and a leg. I
How much would you pay after survey?
ric3 at 9:25am 12.16.24
Thank you Will, Tally Ho and dLj!
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers?
h2o_snow at 9:12am 12.16.24
Absolutely yes. Boats will move on the bunks both forward and aft. Thousands of miles with the H26

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