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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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Tally Ho at 6:51am 12.01.25
Hey James, Good luck in your new adventure. My first thoughts would be to: - Clean out the boat. S
Replacing 1991 Hunter Passage 42 line brakes
Tally Ho at 6:34am 12.01.25
Typical to through-bolt winches with backing plates, and the rope clutches screwed into an aluminum
Hunter 18 swim ladder install
Swabby Third Class at 6:20am 12.01.25
Took the boat out last Monday for what may be the last sail of the season. Ya just never know in th
Looking for info on compression block in a Catalina 30
Project_Mayhem at 6:10am 12.01.25
"Contrary to popular belief, the 94 C30 has wood in the bilge" Yes, but just under the mast, it doe
Which had sale for maximum power.
sandpiper10471 at 6:06am 12.01.25
In light air, definitely both head sails. If only one allowed, the yankee. The yankee is far more ef
Looking for info on compression block in a Catalina 30
OS2Dude at 6:02am 12.01.25
I would not replace it with more wood. Search the internet on how to make a stainless steel jacksta
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:57am 12.01.25
You do realize that drink holders can hold all sorts of drinks? Even non-alcoholic ones? Even pla
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Davidasailor26 at 5:57am 12.01.25
I just read the second report linked here. It seems identical to the original report link, but in
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
colemj at 4:20am 12.01.25
I just read the second report linked here. It seems identical to the original report link, but in r
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident   (1)
colemj at 4:06am 12.01.25
This is a production boat. (boat show) The switch is pretty damn close. What if someone is sitting
Can anyone identify this little boat?
kloudie1 at 3:56am 12.01.25
Going to need a couple more pictures and a closeup of the logo on the port stern. Would be good to f
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

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