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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
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

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Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
colemj at 3:55am 12.01.25
edit. The article did not say that his body was enveloped, only that he had head trauma. My guess i
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
colemj at 3:52am 12.01.25
I think it's Great ! Now you can really get liquored up before using the winch. Why the hell anyo
Air Intake Redesign
Ward H at 3:47am 12.01.25
Switching to a K&N Filter is pretty common on the M25XP as the can filters with the metal mesh that
Top Down furling for solo sailing   (1)
jssailem at 2:44am 12.01.25
Nice Gary. I built a similar sprit using a thick walled aluminum pipe on my 15ft Montgomery. Worked
Replacing 1991 Hunter Passage 42 line brakes   (1)
kappykaplan at 1:41am 12.01.25
I think you're asking about line clutches:
Top Down furling for solo sailing
garymalmgren at 12:21am 12.01.25
Now, you could go home made with the spit, but I doubt you will end up being the you'll be "the envy
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Leeward Rail at 11:13pm 11.30.25
Did the investigative body (MIAB?) really not know which arm was caught? That seems like a pretty c
Introduction - Ballenita
pr5992 at 9:35pm 11.30.25
And in case you are wondering what I paid for all this, here is the breakdown. Survey (including h
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Ralph Johnstone at 8:36pm 11.30.25
And what do you think of the drink holder location? I think it's Great ! Now you can really get
Introduction - Ballenita
Project_Mayhem at 8:03pm 11.30.25
I've never seen a center cockpit O'Day before. Interesting boat! The melamine erasers will dull you
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Gene Neill at 8:02pm 11.30.25
same procedure as any small engine ... Thanks, that'll get me through it, I'm sure. I probably
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Captain Larry-DH at 7:18pm 11.30.25
To those who don't think electric winches are a good idea, that's like saying you shouldn't watch TV
Top Down furling for solo sailing
Joe at 5:39pm 11.30.25
Joe - this is exactly where I'm heading now I think. The 72mm unit from Selden is around $900 and
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
RussC at 5:25pm 11.30.25
Daydream's motor is almost nine years old. And I'd rather learn how to do this on a cool sunny afte
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Rick Webb at 5:18pm 11.30.25
I never would have thought that would work! But I carry starting fluid on every boat I own, and I'd
Introduction - Ballenita
pr5992 at 5:06pm 11.30.25
That is one nice looking boat and as it's older, I bet it's well built, with no shortcuts or skimpi
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

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