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toliver at 7:57pm 08.19.18
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Should I worry over lots o Blisters on a 1979 Valiant 40 that I am considering buying? The Seller sa
All in fun   (1)
Jimmy at 7:04pm 08.19.18
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bimmerboy0212 at 5:42pm 08.19.18
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I have the Barlow 15 and 16 winches on our First 26 and the black top cap broke off and need replaci
videorov at 2:39pm 08.19.18
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Telstar or Corsair same size or close to. How the folding arms compare and can you motor both with
decktosser at 1:45pm 08.19.18
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IMG_2716 by decktosser posted Aug 19, 2018 at 3:44 PMMy guess is that most Hunter 23 owners wish the
jimmcgee at 1:29pm 08.19.18
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We recently sold our Catalina 30 and I'm looking at downsizing to a 17-20 foot day sailer. My sail
mnmpizza at 1:20pm 08.19.18
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Fellow Sailors, As I get a little closer to actually 'sailing' my boat, I've been trying to solve a
Steverhnm at 12:30pm 08.19.18
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Anyone with a 1990 or so Hunter 35.5 have an idea how much hose I need to get to replace my hot wate
Ilanortho at 10:27am 08.19.18
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Hi; Got tired of sleeping in the V-berth. Refinished the cabin sole this winter, and installed a co
joegagliano31 at 9:23am 08.19.18
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I just picked up a 1976 widgeon that came with all of the documents and wanted to share this with an
Perfect day!   (3)
w4swk at 9:12am 08.19.18
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This post has only a little to do with sailing but hopefully you all will allow me to stray some.
Sand-Ra-Jean at 8:50am 08.19.18
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jviss at 8:00am 08.19.18
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Has anyone tried this? We're on a mooring, and our cruising grounds are NDZ's. We always use the
Capt Robbie at 7:26am 08.19.18
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Took another lighting strike Saturday morning at 3am during one of the most intense electrical storm
Cu Na Mara at 7:18am 08.19.18
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I'm looking at the Harken 12:1 non-split backstay tensioner to be attached at the backstay bracket a
seadaddler at 6:57am 08.19.18
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I have a C-80 and love it and not changing it. Is it possible to add some kind of multiplex box of s
Brian D at 8:02pm 08.18.18
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I think he is OK, but... rPe1BO-Eowc
JRT at 7:40pm 08.18.18
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I have fallen in love with the Jeanneau 349. The size, layout and modern hull looks perfect to me.
scott hall at 6:50pm 08.18.18
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I live in Nashville area. Have slip on marina. Can buy a Cruisair portable for hatch but wondering i
Tartan 30 at 3:55pm 08.18.18
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Hello, New to this site, so I hope this question hasn't been asked and answered already. (didn't fi

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The Sewing Machine Thread
dLj at 5:14pm 08.18.24
I installed my curtain set up this weekend. I came out alright, however I think I might ad another
The Sewing Machine Thread   (1)
twodzusfittings at 5:11pm 08.18.24
I installed my curtain set up this weekend. I came out alright, however I think I might ad another p
Faucet replacement HELP   (1)
twodzusfittings at 5:05pm 08.18.24
Go to the hardware store and get yourself one of these.
bad steering, need. help
dLj at 5:01pm 08.18.24
all of a sudden I have lost steering. I have a 1993 Hunter Legend 35.5. the cables seem loose and
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up
servechilled at 4:47pm 08.18.24
Thanks Peggie, lots of great info. I'm still curious about the fact that after the joker valve, ther
Yamaha 25 bilge pump / packing   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 4:34pm 08.18.24
I pack my stuffing box in the water as I don't want to pay for being on the hard for a job I can do
Faucet replacement HELP
NYSail at 4:09pm 08.18.24
Faucet replacement HELP
Straycat22296 at 4:01pm 08.18.24
I had a stock Catalina supplied/installed faucet. I made up a plywood piece to surround the base of
Head & shower air conditioning duct/hose   (2)
tkwhalen at 3:46pm 08.18.24
I see art is back ... he is correct it is a 2 inch diameter looks like dryer vent hose couldn't get
Very hard to turn wheel steering on a 1987 Pearson 27
jviss at 3:45pm 08.18.24
Edson technical support is excellent, I recommend calling them and asking for help and advice.
Faucet replacement HELP
JoeWhite at 3:43pm 08.18.24
I do not have a sink like this, BUT, it appears that the faucet was first mounted on what appears to
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot
dLj at 3:37pm 08.18.24
Will a St6000 control unit drive one of their below-deck drives? not sure how the price compares w
Unusual Oil Level Issue
kappykaplan at 3:36pm 08.18.24
Like SoSound the dipstick on my 3YM30 is often dry when I first take it out, but as soon as I put i
Yamaha 25 bilge pump / packing
Davidasailor26 at 3:31pm 08.18.24
2. I think my stuffing needs replacement (bilge filling up after 2 weeks of being idle). Is it poss
Unusual Oil Level Issue
Davidasailor26 at 3:23pm 08.18.24
I wipe it down and reinsert it and check a few times but nothing. I then add literally about an oun
Lake St Clair on a Friday
Marmalade at 3:17pm 08.18.24
Was Markley before... though the Lambrecht family has been involved in the ownership for a long time
I need help attaching my Outboard to my West Wight Potter   (1)
Jackinenc at 3:13pm 08.18.24
Looks to me like you are missing part of your motor mount. There should be a section with a wooden o
Chesapeake Bay - Smith and Tangier Islands
dlochner at 3:11pm 08.18.24
We were there in June 22. Carried 5' draft all the way in on Smith Island, do go slow and watch the
Experience with the Pelagic Autopilot
Tally Ho at 1:59pm 08.18.24
The inventor of the Pelagic, is a regular contributor on the Ericson owners' site, his technical ex

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