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Rudiger at 10:42am 10.13.25
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Shortly I have recognized that my shaft is aproximately 5cm shifted from centerline to portside. As
william24424 at 9:55am 10.13.25
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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
sailme88 at 4:06am 10.13.25
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After a near disaster while stepping our C34 mast this past spring, a guard was devised to act as a
kappykaplan at 1:52am 10.13.25
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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
JamesG161 at 1:20pm 10.12.25
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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
Allowishish at 9:21pm 10.08.25
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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
HunterKid at 12:54pm 10.08.25
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Does anyone know the dimensions of the Hunter 23.5 outboard transom board. I need to replace mine an

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Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Gene Neill at 5:01pm 11.30.25
Kick starting a out board motor #automobile #workboat I never would have thought that would work!
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Joe at 4:48pm 11.30.25
That is so cool.... just don't misplace your shoes... but then I wouldn't be surprised to see some t
Galley table
Rick Webb at 4:46pm 11.30.25
MEKP is super super nasty stuff not something for the amateur to mess with. If the repair actually
The cheap batteries
Project_Mayhem at 4:12pm 11.30.25
Lead acid can be charged below freezing without issue. The ideal charge voltage is inversely relate
Introduction - Ballenita
twodzusfittings at 2:43pm 11.30.25
That is one nice looking boat and as it's older, I bet it's well built, with no shortcuts or skimpin
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
thinwater at 2:25pm 11.30.25
Would Dawn soap work to remove the scum? Seems like a go to detergent for oil spill cleanups as wel
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident   (1)
thinwater at 2:16pm 11.30.25
This is a production boat. (boat show) The switch is pretty damn close. What if someone is sitting
How To: Replace engine mounts, damper plate, and transmission on a Catalina 310.   (2)
max_sailing at 2:12pm 11.30.25
After writing this up last night, I got curious about the difference in the damper plate that was re
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
thinwater at 2:07pm 11.30.25
Another note regarding electric winch danger is that many winch controls have load sensors and will
Cleaning a Diesel Tank   (1)
chp at 1:56pm 11.30.25
I had the same issue when I got my boat. Previous owner never added any biocide. Complained that onc
Introduction - Ballenita
kappykaplan at 1:09pm 11.30.25
Wow! Interior looks great for a 48-yr-old boat. :beer:
Depth sounder replacement on C30
jssailem at 1:06pm 11.30.25
Indeed, there are places you can buy apps and charts. I have used OpenCPN as a charting tool on a W
Depth sounder replacement on C30   (1)
jssailem at 1:01pm 11.30.25
I have used i-Boating before. https://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/f
Galley table
BW1973 at 12:46pm 11.30.25
Introduction - Ballenita   (7)
pr5992 at 12:43pm 11.30.25
235685 Aft cabin (it is a centercockpit) 235686 235689 235691 Cockpit. It has a depthfinder
Which had sale for maximum power.
shemandr at 12:26pm 11.30.25
At first this sounds like a trick question. The answer seems to be that the larger sail area of the
Introduction - Ballenita
pr5992 at 12:21pm 11.30.25
Welcome! That hull looks to be in GREAT condition! Is that gelcoat or paint? Thank you! I believ
Introduction - Ballenita   (3)
Tally Ho at 12:09pm 11.30.25

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