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Mac 25 Slug   (1)
Chris&JenMac25 at 4:35pm 08.02.18
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Can someone reccomend and provide the size of slugs for the main on a 1984 Macgregor 25? In the mids
eldete at 3:33pm 08.02.18
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Been looking for a while saw one for sale for 800 it was entirely freshwater only although it was mo
Wasp77 at 1:39pm 08.02.18
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I swear that I'm not a dumb*$$. I have looked around the forums, but was unable to find answers to s
DAVA390 at 11:52am 08.02.18
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This is the current condition of the Pride if Baltimore 2. I think that the private foundaion operat
Tinacity at 10:53am 08.02.18
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Need help with Cutlass bearing removel looks like it is fiberglassed in any suggestions also shaft c
DAVA390 at 10:39am 08.02.18
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Sad news, retirement had come for Porter brothers, sort of. I wonder what this means for Bart?
jonc1959 at 8:55am 08.02.18
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Deleted member 117556 at 7:53am 08.02.18
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It is not my intent to start an anchor debate or discussion. Instead I am just being lazy and thoug
Claude L.-Auger at 7:20am 08.02.18
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A big thanks to all of you who sent good wishes when I mentioned in a post that I had to go in for o
Yippee Skippee at 2:06am 08.02.18
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G2thefree at 10:06pm 08.01.18
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I just bought this boat at auction without seeing her. I don't know much about sailboats. I thought
w4swk at 9:19pm 08.01.18
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Hi Folks As "threatened" in another post, I have purchased my new tow vehicle. Looking for a Toyota
sailrj at 6:33pm 08.01.18
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Preparing to install one of the new Raymarine Quantum Radomes on our 351. Using the wifi version of
Rodd at 4:57pm 08.01.18
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front of engine as well as negative distribution posts and external voltage regulator. I had a leak
Monterey385 at 4:45pm 08.01.18
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I was completely surprised (in a good way) today. I finally broke down and purchased a Honda EU2200
JRacer at 4:14pm 08.01.18
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Anybody know where I can download a PDF copy of the current Chapman's Piloting Book? All the sites t
jhickner at 2:16pm 08.01.18
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I am searching for a blank for the ignition key for my Beneteau Oceanis 35. It is a Perkins engine.
nat55 at 1:57pm 08.01.18
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If you have a Garmin chart plotter read this service advisory: "Garmin is aware of the following is
Kermit at 10:44am 08.01.18
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JoeRickard at 9:57am 08.01.18
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Yesterday when I was cleaning my Oceanis 45, what I thought were specs of dirt in the non-skid, turn

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What are these tracks used for?
jssailem at 8:12am 07.07.24
They appear to be placed so that they provide adjustable positions for control of sails on the bow.
Blown exhaust not enough I guess
jssailem at 8:07am 07.07.24
Yes working out, running up hill when it is hot always tends to heat me up and I start to sweat.
A Little Story About Our GPS   (1)
jssailem at 8:03am 07.07.24
You got magic sauce and played the keys. It suddenly was alive... Do you know what caused the vagre
A Little Story About Our GPS
Terry Cox at 7:51am 07.07.24
Those fireworks can be very frightening. Agree, John.
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
Rich Stidger at 7:45am 07.07.24
I don't think Westerbeke, or any engine or pump manufacturer makes their own impellers. I use Johnso
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
kappykaplan at 7:30am 07.07.24
when it is a "mission critical" item, I pay the extra for the OE part. :plus::plus::plus::cool:
Blown exhaust not enough I guess
odaydokay at 7:30am 07.07.24
I learned over the weekend that some of the high temps I saw could have been from going up river and
A Little Story About Our GPS
jssailem at 7:28am 07.07.24
Sometimes gemlins take a bit of time to get out of the system after they have been resting. Likely t
Silent Air Conditioning
kloudie1 at 7:28am 07.07.24
this guy has some good ideas: Battery-Powered AIR CONDITIONING on a Sailboat (youtube.com)
The most explosive week in boating!
kappykaplan at 7:27am 07.07.24
hiding under your bed? :plus: You couldn't pay me enough to be on the water during fireworks!
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
odaydokay at 7:24am 07.07.24
I would be surprised if we have, collectively, enough experience/data to make a call on this one. M
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move
JRT at 7:20am 07.07.24
Awesome feedback all!
Silent Air Conditioning
Johann at 7:08am 07.07.24
Is there any practical configuration to run the air conditioner by solar and battery that anyone kn
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
jssailem at 6:45am 07.07.24
I have a fruitwood /gunstock blend on the interior window trim of my home. I works blended a drop at
Silent Air Conditioning
jviss at 6:21am 07.07.24
Inverters are not efficient at converting DC to AC I beg to differ. One can achieve upwards of 95
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing
jviss at 6:07am 07.07.24
Well, it could be that the Voltmeter is faulty. I would certainly investigate, though, as you're on

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