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scott hall at 9:58pm 11.12.17
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I have a Hunter 23 which is on a trailer and I keep seeing water in port lazarth where I keep batter
Rich Stidger at 4:10pm 11.12.17
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Has anyone successfully installed the old Garmin proprietary Data Card Programmer software with eith
johnstillo at 4:06pm 11.12.17
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I own a 2004 Hunter 36. Before attempting to replace my head and sanitary hoses, I searched SailBoat
BranThomps at 3:45pm 11.12.17
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Hi! New owner of a 1993 23.5 and I'm going through the boat to make it ready to launch. I was cleani
jviss at 1:47pm 11.12.17
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My son's two batteries won't charge. I was about to apply a rejuvenation therapy to them, but then
Skipper at 12:01pm 11.12.17
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I'm troubleshooting a reduced raw water flow issue - other thread. Started wondering again about the
gfrazzle at 10:54am 11.12.17
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I think I have a loose connection or split hose on the drain under the aft shower floor. The shower
JoeRickard at 9:48am 11.12.17
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Has anyone out there looked into having a Beneteau 50.1 meet USCG Criterion for inspected vessel?
Lee Hadjiosif at 7:44am 11.12.17
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Looking to buy a 7 year old 42' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. One of the comments in the listing is "Anti-os
NYSail at 5:51am 11.12.17
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so with new boat I am getting ready to put her to bed. Figure I will have a cover made next year so
SVEN MARTINEZ at 1:42am 11.12.17
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Hi Folks, Question on using LIPO's for house bank. Anyone have experience they can share?
Robert Weiss-Malik at 7:58pm 11.11.17
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My Cal 24 T/4 has a pair of Barlow winches that are stamped with the number "18" designation. These
Will Gilmore at 6:58pm 11.11.17
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New Companionway Boards Repost from the Mariner Class Association Web site's Maintenance and Restor
MitchK at 5:18pm 11.11.17
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Got a question for you owners of N28's. The fixed portlight on mine leak a bit, and I would like to
Skipper at 4:54pm 11.11.17
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-update 11/13 below- How long do mixing elbows last? Mine in 6 years old. About 300 hours. Looks new
Pompadi at 4:51pm 11.11.17
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Our Steaming light has blown, does anyone know the size of the light bulb for the steaming light on
Sefuller at 3:13pm 11.11.17
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I needed to rebuild the pump on our PHii, and was surprised that I could not find any videos documen
Keel bolts   (2)
Voyager1 at 12:58pm 11.11.17
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when my boat was hulled out for the winter I noticed a 1/8 inch or so crack around the keel. I torqu
danstanford at 11:14am 11.11.17
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Having never done this, I am thinking through the implications of marking my jib sheet for a beat so
Tyler Rippel at 10:59am 11.11.17
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I am behind schedule on getting a couple things fixed and covering my boat for winter, but I recentl

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Rode for Desolation Sound
dLj at 11:35am 03.21.24
Thanks for that info, @Terry Cox . I think, generally, long chain anchor rodes are somewhat overra
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?   (1)
rgranger at 11:24am 03.21.24
Active captain used to be a great way to find local marinas and I would call ahead and ask about par
Hull damage mac twenty five
dlochner at 11:22am 03.21.24
You will have to wait until the hull is warm enough to fiberglass. The reaction will not kick if i
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 11:13am 03.21.24
It is often assumed that West Marine will have the worst price but...earlier this week I purchased
Hull damage mac twenty five
rgranger at 11:12am 03.21.24
Thankyou so much !! Cant wait to work on it ! I am in Northern Mi its snowing! You will have to wa
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
rgranger at 11:00am 03.21.24
Check your insurance policy. It may not cover you if you have damage from a battery that is not ma
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
Bob S at 10:29am 03.21.24
I have no experience with SSB, I'm a coastal sailor but I read an interesting post (SSB/Starlink) on
No core??
Arrgh at 10:07am 03.21.24
I can't disagree with any of that :)
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25
kerryedwards at 9:54am 03.21.24
With a no-start condition on an engine with glow plugs, the first thing you should confirm is operat
No core??
twodzusfittings at 9:25am 03.21.24
Let me say, it's not how she handles, it's in the quality of the build. As already stated, lack of c
No core??
Arrgh at 9:03am 03.21.24
Agree. my previous boat was a 1989 Catalina 30 and I feel my current boat is of equal quality and h
Backstay Connection to Mast   (1)
JBP-PA at 8:49am 03.21.24
Can you get a better picture? The topping lift should be inside the backstay, but on the O'Day 22 I'
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
jssailem at 8:35am 03.21.24
What do you think? I think you can stumble along picking up stones to see if there is one that is
Backstay Connection to Mast
jssailem at 8:11am 03.21.24
They criss-cross at the very top, but I'm pretty sure this isn't right. You are correct. Just not
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 8:09am 03.21.24
Anchoring in Desolation Sound is no different than anchoring anywhere else. Many of my favourite an
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 8:05am 03.21.24
that was great. Convinced me I don't want to mess with lithium batteries. I think I'll just go to A
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?
JeepN3RD at 8:04am 03.21.24
Just wanted to "WATCH" this thread and ask you / folks responding, when you launch I assume they wil
Hunter Propeller Anode
jssailem at 7:58am 03.21.24
stray current corrosion in marinas being an issue in fresh water. Simple answer is Yes. It can be
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 7:58am 03.21.24
The YouTube channel "Emily and Clark's Adventures" has some really good info on lithium batteries a

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