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Simon Sexton at 11:17am 12.05.17
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Okay I read that this was a crash test, but still... http://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/12112002
Tucsonsailor at 9:53am 12.05.17
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All assistance would be appreciated with this issue. I appear to be getting no help, guidance or a
ANNA Oceanis 351 at 8:46am 12.05.17
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Dear Beneteau Owners, I have an Ocenais 351, 1996 currently on the hard in Rouen, France. I have jus
boatshedgary at 4:08am 12.05.17
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Does anyone have the measurements for the bilge keels on a Hunter Sonata, It is for transport and th
Ken13559 at 7:54pm 12.04.17
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I'm sourcing 3rd party belt for my ST4000+ MK2 drive. Searching this forum reveals someone uses Amet
TortugasRoyal at 5:10pm 12.04.17
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TomY at 2:57pm 12.04.17
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is going to happen! Scheduled for July 27, 28 and 29 in the summer of 2018. Details will be posted
Richard Peppler at 2:54pm 12.04.17
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hi ....my first post! ok...I just picked up a SJ26.....the previous owner nailed a rock with her and
1951seayalater at 1:11pm 12.04.17
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I have a 1998 Hunter 42, and I am hearing a high pitch whine that occurs at about 1500 RPM and then
mckendym at 12:51pm 12.04.17
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My rear seal and/or O ring on my Yanmar 3jh35 with the KBW transmission is leaking and needs to be r
Jackdaw at 12:40pm 12.04.17
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I'm looking for public version of the file.
hphoyt@gmail.com at 12:24pm 12.04.17
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Would like to install dingy davits on our Catalina 36 1994 walk thru transom. Does anyone know of a
4father at 9:12am 12.04.17
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I'm working on the new boat. She's a 1928 Oday 25: d enough to replace her outboard with a brand new
SloopDogg at 9:05am 12.04.17
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Hello all, I have a 1985 Tartan 40 and I'm on my 3rd off season. Each year she gets a big project.
pateco at 8:24am 12.04.17
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Well, the holidays are close. This weekend we decorated the Stargazer for the two Holiday boat parad
OH, SH...   (1)
Simon Sexton at 7:53am 12.04.17
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So I guess this is how sailors learn to cuss the hard way... https://wordlesstech.com/wp-content/up
bamabaxter at 6:36am 12.04.17
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144230 144231 Just thought I would share. I sent injectors to be refurbed. When I got them back, i
RADIOFLYER at 6:10am 12.04.17
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All U Get at 4:59am 12.04.17
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Hi all, Just chatting to a fellow cruiser and he mentioned having some difficulty with the new vers
jssailem at 10:06pm 12.03.17
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I do not know about you but I enjoy the time on my boat getting away from the connections of the dai

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Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:30pm 03.23.24
All the contributors have given you good advice. I can tell you for coastal cruising, you are unde
Can anyone recommend a good harbor along th MS gulf coast?
Sandy Stone at 1:42pm 03.23.24
I second Gulfport Harbor. Very well protected, docks in good shape, and reasonably priced. You hav
Overboard discharge of waste tank?
JoeWhite at 1:35pm 03.23.24
It appears that Odessy has never dumped it in the Great Lakes since he can not find the valve. Inste
Capri 18 battery
JBP-PA at 1:19pm 03.23.24
Not all group 24 batteries are identical, they can vary in size a bit from brand to brand. They are
outboard hoisting
PaulK at 1:06pm 03.23.24
awesome!! outboard is 15hp..... but I really like the concept and it's actually what I designed las
Ultimate demonstration of a displacement hull's hull speed.
PaulK at 12:59pm 03.23.24
Cool experiment. He should try it on a paddleboard. Of course if he hits a wake in a paddleboard at
1984 Hunter 34 Fuel Fittings   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:34pm 03.23.24
Adding just a bit of detail to @Tally Ho 's previous instructions, firstly, where is the leak occurr
Finding cabin leaks with pressure?
azambella at 12:06pm 03.23.24
Sorry, I thought I replied to everyone.. Yes know about the soap thing. Gonna try it out
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
Davidasailor26 at 10:50am 03.23.24
most of the wire I have purchased to put into the boat is 10 gauge tinned marine-grade wire... I ha
Overboard discharge of waste tank?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:49am 03.23.24
If Milwaukee is your home port, that puts your boat on Lake Michigan. If so, or if it is on any o
Launching boats with an outback?
Justin_NSA at 9:33am 03.23.24
Subarus of that vintage have CVT transmissions are much different than a geared transmisson. I woul
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FastOlson at 9:33am 03.23.24
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Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries
Justin_NSA at 9:30am 03.23.24
interesting, do you remember how tall the 6 V batteries were? I had that info at one time. It's ou
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5   (1)
JohnBisMe at 9:25am 03.23.24
In regard to various questions and comments, most of the wire I have purchased to put into the boat
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
dlochner at 9:19am 03.23.24
It it has a switch to automatically turn the pump on and off at the specified outlet pressure but d
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
KCofKC at 9:14am 03.23.24
A possible supplier for the required fuse holder might be Del City, they have lots of harness type o
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
JBP-PA at 9:05am 03.23.24
I wonder if your estimate of usage is perhaps a bit high. On my boat, with LED cabin lights, running
Yamaha 25 MK2 offshore experience
Project_Mayhem at 9:04am 03.23.24
There's a night and day difference between an inboard and an outboard
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
dlochner at 9:02am 03.23.24
I used a fuse like this when I replaced my batteries a few years ago (i didnt have any fusing at th
Launching boats with an outback?
Project_Mayhem at 9:01am 03.23.24
Even ramps with bumps in the concrete can be slippery in the water. Keeping your vehicle's tires dry

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