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Rick D at 1:26pm 02.15.18
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When we got this boat nineteen years ago, we got her a gift: two Chelsea brass instruments, a six in
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gypsy81 at 1:14pm 02.15.18
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So, My husband and I got this boat, nearly for free. It's a MacGregor26 with a daggerboard. We belie
Jimmy at 12:39pm 02.15.18
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Do I need to treat my floor with anything to waterproof it. H 26
gertonw at 9:07am 02.15.18
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My prop is pitting and loosing bits. I understand the electrolysis in my marina (Marco Island, FL) i
pateco at 7:32am 02.15.18
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Is anyone going to the Strictly Sail Miami Boat Show? We are going on Saturday to explore all of t
Waandderer at 8:24pm 02.14.18
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Does anyone here know of a low cost Crimper, preferably Hydrolic, for swagging swagged on fittings
mm2347 at 6:25pm 02.14.18
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could anyone post pictures of the interior starboard aft end of seats area @ the quarter berth w/ cu
Kermit at 5:40pm 02.14.18
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Rick D at 1:00pm 02.14.18
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Seems the boat was seen again. I would think the drone had the coordinates embedded and perhaps some
JB1473 at 12:59pm 02.14.18
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I would be grateful to anyone who could guide me toward a source for used sails. I am in search of a
kclancy at 9:53am 02.14.18
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Hey Gang, Can anyone that has led their lines aft weigh in on how they organized their lines? Which
JD20815 at 8:50am 02.14.18
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One of the curved steps on my 1998 Hunter 450 broke and I had flat replacement steps made. I have f
kclancy at 8:48am 02.14.18
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Hey Everyone! I am in the process of finishing my exterior teak and rebedding all the hardware. I a
Kermit at 7:59am 02.14.18
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It appears @jssailem will be our next forumite with 1000 Likes. Welcome to the club!
Plymouth Sailor at 6:48am 02.14.18
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I've posted a few topics lately, my apologies but I'm going through another refurbishment of my vess
patrickkidd at 4:39am 02.14.18
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hello! I bought an Ecofan 806 for my Dickinson Newport diesel and I think it got fried because the
Ron20324 at 9:38pm 02.13.18
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I can't locate the post where someone was looking for the upper swivel of a jib furler. Help?
Bosman at 5:38pm 02.13.18
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Anyone indulged in RB battles? Could use a squad mate every now and then. https://encrypted-tbn0.gst
Clydo at 4:39pm 02.13.18
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With engine running at idle 1100 rpm have very very faint buzzing sound from oil pressure gauge. Wh

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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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