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DHembree at 8:17am 11.05.24
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Does anyone know the fairly accurate center-to-center dimension of the steering pedestal railing on
Project_Mayhem at 6:02am 11.05.24
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Does anyone know how the stanchions on the mk3 are mounted? Are they through bolted or is there an e
Project_Mayhem at 5:29am 11.05.24
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Does anyone know what size wrench to use for the lower, larger bolt on the flange that the riser is
Project_Mayhem at 5:12am 11.05.24
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My new to me C30 has a plastic through hull, plastic winterizing port and plastic raw water strainer
andyb28 at 1:06am 11.05.24
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Good Morning, I am looking to move to a Lifting Keel boat from a smaller twin keeler and have my l
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:08pm 11.04.24
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Road King no longer builds trailers for sailboats. Not sure about Magic Tilt but waiting on a respo
kemsa51 at 10:38am 11.04.24
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Having no prior experience refinishing teak and being someone who never fully grasped the concept of
DRhoads at 9:30am 11.04.24
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Having a data issue w/ the L1250. I know old unit and NOT supported by Raymarine anymore. Raymarin
Quasimotor at 7:35am 11.04.24
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Recommend a retrofit generator for a 2004 Hunter 326. Willing to consider, carry-ons and lazarettos
Lusitano at 5:44am 11.04.24
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Today while starting the engine I heard a small bang sound and it didn't start only after a third at
HoosierSailor at 5:22am 11.04.24
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My deck light is out on my 96 Paasage 42. Looking from deck level the fixture looks original and the
THECUSCUS at 5:08am 11.04.24
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/1-dead-5-others-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-off-redondo-beach-coas
kloudie1 at 8:28am 11.03.24
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Here we go.
The_Sailing_Pelican at 4:46am 11.03.24
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Hi.... Looking for a book by John Lexa on self syeering, if anyine knows that system or a simple sys
Oday28   (2)
egreen024 at 4:38am 11.03.24
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Does anyone knows the transom angle of the oday28? Want a built a bracket or buy some wedges, for a
marek416 at 3:35am 11.03.24
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Im in the process of purchasing a 1995 Catalia 30 tall rig. Except for one serious concern: the boat
BAD ORCA at 10:14pm 11.02.24
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I have a Blue Seas fuse block https://www.bluesea.com/products/5026/ST_Blade_Fuse_Block_-_12_Circuit
Occasional Heeler at 5:35pm 11.02.24
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Any ideas on how to get this hinge plate for the engine cover over-enlarged, and not sure I can get
Rubicon 1983-31 at 12:25pm 11.02.24
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During 2008, I posted a step-by-step process of replacing my compression post. This information is s
Weaser at 10:43am 11.02.24
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I have leaks starting on my life line stanchions. The bolts under the deck are not accessible. Are

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Solar panel on Hunter Legend 40.5
Rick D at 3:41pm 11.20.25
well, that's weird. I replaced mine o n our 40.5 with one and a new bezel through SBO a few years
Looking at new sails
Cap'n Deke at 3:25pm 11.20.25
Aisling flies seven sails under full sail and we are under sail about as many days as not in any giv
Chainplates on my Hunter Cherubini - Does this look factory?
azambella at 3:08pm 11.20.25
no, just confirming not structural assuming it was a concern. I would still clean it all up...
Introduction
Cap'n Deke at 2:55pm 11.20.25
I wish there was a grand story behind it but the truth is that Aisling was due for some surgery anyw
RudderCraft.com kick up rudder - anyone have one I can ask Qs about and maybe get pics?   (2)
Paceship.org at 2:53pm 11.20.25
3) for funsies (and because it was on my brain), I dropped Gene's image into CAD and sized it at 3/
Rotten egg smell on first flush
Richard19068 at 2:49pm 11.20.25
I'm a bit apprehensive to do this on a regular basis with a plastic through hull and sea cock that
Rotten egg smell on first flush
Richard19068 at 2:46pm 11.20.25
Last thing before leaving the boat, close the seacock on the sink drain thru-hull, fill the sink w
outboard motor run tank DIY
Richard19068 at 2:40pm 11.20.25
Thanks. it was very well contained. in fact I never added any water at all during my run time. I di
Small and quick fix fiberglass filler
Richard19068 at 2:24pm 11.20.25
Good to know. Thixo comes with 2 tips and it is always disheartening to use one of them for a sing
Reinforcing stanchion
Hayden Watson at 2:21pm 11.20.25
Here is the post I shared https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/winter-cruising-question.124993
Reinforcing stanchion
Hayden Watson at 2:13pm 11.20.25
My aft cleat is under the pulpit where the useless sugar scoop starts. 6ish feet works well for a s
FL (Central/Tampa) - RudderCraft hydraulic rudder, Can I look at yours?   (2)
Paceship.org at 1:52pm 11.20.25
Thank you @Gene Neill !! What are the chances I'd end up so close when flying in here from NM!....(G
Beta Engine - starting experience
jssailem at 1:45pm 11.20.25
add 1/3 throttle without preheat and engine starts instantly in this warm climate / locale. Up her
Reinforcing stanchion
Project_Mayhem at 1:21pm 11.20.25
Wow, no wonder I couldn't envision this - I've never seen such an arrangement - do you always get t
Reinforcing stanchion
dLj at 1:07pm 11.20.25
I would be in one of these two spots. It all depends on which way the wind was blowing that day. So
Reinforcing stanchion
Tally Ho at 12:58pm 11.20.25
Reinforcing stanchion
Tally Ho at 12:56pm 11.20.25
Reinforcing stanchion
jssailem at 12:56pm 11.20.25
Here is the post I shared https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/winter-cruising-question.1249932
Reinforcing stanchion
Project_Mayhem at 12:52pm 11.20.25
I think you have the same toe rail that I have. Maybe I should have called it a min-bulwark. On t

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