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Anything I need to look out for? I've read the stringers can have rotting problems. Anything else. A
Kermit at 7:42am 11.17.17
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Has any of you C30 owners set up a day tank to gravity feed a heater? I have the Dickinson Newport d
Will Gilmore at 6:08am 11.17.17
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This is a repost of my description of the renaming ceremony I used to rename Dragonfly from Tempest.
peterbud at 4:51am 11.17.17
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Just wondering what people use to refinish their cockpit table. The PO used Cetol and it hold up vry
mikew320 at 2:59am 11.17.17
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Hi all, Having recently purchased a Hunter 326 I'm gradually working my way through it sorting out a
Southpaw at 6:38pm 11.16.17
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I am looking at getting a flexofold prop and they asked what size the shaft is. Since my boat was ab
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:38pm 11.16.17
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A neighbor has a Cross 34 that was damaged in Hurricane Ike. I rebuilt the entire outer side of his
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I am looking at purchasing a 1978 boat. I am having a general survey, engine survey and rigging sur
Bob McKee at 11:00am 11.16.17
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I am looking to buy 1987 31'Hunter, the spreaders are welded to the mast. The welds look neat, but
Bob S at 7:32am 11.16.17
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I have always removed my fire extinguishers as part of my winterizing checklist. What do you do? Doe
Ron Allen at 7:20am 11.16.17
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Does anyone have information on how to install a vertical windlass on a 1989 Catalina 30?I have seen
hiram at 2:04am 11.16.17
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hi all, in a process of buying an Island Packet 35 1989. trying to learn it's pros and cons. big ad
gsherwood at 1:20pm 11.15.17
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Has anyone replaced the cable on their swing keel? If so how.
danstanford at 11:55am 11.15.17
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Watching the various bits on the internet, I see the boats flying two headsails fairly often and it
danm1 at 8:14am 11.15.17
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I've done some boat shopping (real and virtual) over the years and now I am avoiding work by thinkin
JamesG161 at 5:45am 11.15.17
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I keeping with @Brian D theme of picture quizzes.... Can you count the number of swimmers at the be

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Does anybody recognize this?
Ted10028 at 7:37am 03.22.24
I don't get how it attaches yet but definitely will check that out. Thanks! checked it out and it
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
rgranger at 7:36am 03.22.24
No, I don't think most sailors keep a jump starter on board - (snip) I have one... it also will ch
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Maine Sail at 7:23am 03.22.24
Features of AGM Batteries Low internal resistance. The AGM battery charges faster than a gel or flo
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
Bob S at 7:22am 03.22.24
Not to downplay ssb and I know there are many sailors out there using it but I thought this was an i
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Scott T-Bird at 7:21am 03.22.24
Looking for a good general solution. Not sure what I or next owner will be doing . Short term will
Capri 18 battery
john6206 at 7:13am 03.22.24
No core??
Arrgh at 7:05am 03.22.24
Nice changes! Every season I think about changing to a one sink galley also...
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
kloudie1 at 7:03am 03.22.24
two 6 volt batteries wired in series.. A very good way to get real deep cycle performance in lead-ac
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 7:03am 03.22.24
don't we need 12 V batteries? The 6v batteries are arranged in series to get 12v. In my photo, th
Remote oil filter for M25XP
Hayden Watson at 7:02am 03.22.24
I finally found and purchased a remote filter kit for my M25XP. The chalange was finding one that h
Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 7:01am 03.22.24
batteries holding tanks hoses and bathrooms are always going to smell. I just got a quote on changi
Does anybody recognize this?
DRhoads at 6:59am 03.22.24
A bottle of water and leather bag :) had too it was too easy.
Venting 3 compartments at once
thinwater at 6:59am 03.22.24
I think you are venting in the wrong direction. I installed a fan in my cruising cat that pulled fro
Black stuff all over a boat?
DRhoads at 6:57am 03.22.24
Another popular cleaner is ammonia. Mixing bleach and ammonia causes the release of toxic vapors c
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories
Leeward Rail at 6:52am 03.22.24
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Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 6:49am 03.22.24
I am pretty sure Duracell 6volt batteries are East Penn/deka which are fairly decent quality for fl
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ted10028 at 6:46am 03.22.24
You are treating the symptoms not the problems. Polyethylene holding tanks do not absorb odor. Sani
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories
DRhoads at 6:40am 03.22.24
Had similar issues with filters and adaptors. DON"T TRUST THEM. or leave yourself plenty of time
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 6:30am 03.22.24
I'm on this path too, my system is updated and has been working for the house bank golf cart batter
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
JRT at 6:20am 03.22.24
I'm on this path too, my system is updated and has been working for the house bank golf cart batteri

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