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Rick D at 5:26pm 11.05.17
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...and you see that the coiled power cord looks dusty, DO NOT pull it out and attempt to "clean" it.
IH82BL8 at 4:48pm 11.05.17
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143354 143353 143352 143351 143350 Early last year I oiled all of my interior teak--6 coats. I proc
seadaddler at 3:39pm 11.05.17
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Any tips on taking my windlass a part to replace the wiper seal on my2007 H-36 I remember some one m
viper at 1:24pm 11.05.17
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Hot water side is slowly coming out.. Cold water is fine ,all other hot water outlets fine on boat.
Michael Davis at 12:41pm 11.05.17
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The engine room on our First 38 is very tight. The alt. belt tension was a 4-handed job with only sp
Sancarlosailor at 12:40pm 11.05.17
Cal
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Hello, After seriously considering purchasing a 1975 Islander 36 that required a lot of upgrades and
loren Kennedy at 12:38pm 11.05.17
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I'm buying an Irwin 32.5 5. Just wondering if anybody's got any experience with one. Anything I can
Lisa at 11:39am 11.05.17
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Ward H at 11:02am 11.05.17
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With the help of many on this forum, we settled on a 1993 Catalina 30 MkIII Tall Rig w/ Wing Keel th
CloudDiver at 10:41am 11.05.17
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So those of you who have followed my resto-thread know that I got new sails a couple years ago (way
CloudDiver at 10:22am 11.05.17
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A couple Goodies I finally ordered as I finish the major component install. Other than whatever batt
thetone at 8:53am 11.05.17
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My boat was moored during a recent gale when another boat dragged it's mooring and collided with my
danm1 at 7:37am 11.05.17
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I know this is wrong, but I am not handy and I am cheap. I just noticed a crack developing in the gl
Voyager1 at 6:36am 11.05.17
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New head sails came with my boat. I just rolled them out to compare with the ones I have on because
Muttondressedaslamb at 5:55am 11.05.17
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143312 Just over 4 years ago, I got to go on a Tartan 41 sloop for the owner's last race. He was sl
Ants-in-u-pants at 1:00am 11.05.17
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Hello is there any one on here that can shed some light as to where I can get information or picture
wyctoronto at 6:28pm 11.04.17
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why are there 2 notches on the mast step plate? One forward of the other by about 3". I have always
Alex111 at 4:32pm 11.04.17
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Chris87 at 4:32pm 11.04.17
C&C
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So I looked at four Catalina 27s for my first boat today. Lo and behold I came across a beautiful 19
jviss at 3:50pm 11.04.17
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I blew a tire on the trailer for the dinghy today. Got new wheels with tires and got it home. I've

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outboard hoisting
Project_Mayhem at 12:07pm 03.20.24
awesome!! outboard is 15hp..... but I really like the concept and it's actually what I designed las
My last boat - probably
rgranger at 11:45am 03.20.24
According to Uncle Google, the English to Latin translation of Last Call = Ciemus :yeah:
Replacing C 310 fuel tank
Tom J at 11:42am 03.20.24
john2. This is a good idea for trapping any initial leakage from the fuel tank. Ideally, you would
Hull damage mac twenty five
1954 willys at 11:32am 03.20.24
First boat was a '78 Mac Venture 25. Would oil can sometimes even while in the water going through
Hull damage mac twenty five
1954 willys at 11:31am 03.20.24
I think you are okay. I've owned a few macs (and many other boats) and they will tend to sag if th
Black stuff all over a boat?
rgranger at 11:25am 03.20.24
The label identified sodium-hypochlorite as a primary cleanser in the product. Sodium hypochlorite
My last boat - probably
Tally Ho at 11:21am 03.20.24
My last boat - probably
Dalliance at 11:10am 03.20.24
My last boat - probably
Tally Ho at 10:21am 03.20.24
2005 Hunter 456 Sailboat Prop. Zinc Size?
fstbttms at 9:55am 03.20.24
I know the Shaft Zinc is 1 1/4. Any owners know what size I need for a Prop Zinc? A 1 1/4" shaft
Water Line
dLj at 9:46am 03.20.24
Mold/mildew are more likely to grow on some materials and less likely on others. PEX is made from p
Black stuff all over a boat?
jssailem at 9:44am 03.20.24
The label identified sodium-hypochlorite as a primary cleanser in the product. Sodium hypochlorite
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:42am 03.20.24
A little water will make the tank humid which can promote mold and mildew growth. Which is ok becaus
Black stuff all over a boat?
Ted10028 at 9:36am 03.20.24
I bought and old boat early last spring. It had been under a tarp for 6 years and was completely n
Hunter 39 Thrusters
kappykaplan at 9:34am 03.20.24
I do not, and unfortunately I'm an hour and a half away from the Marina. I suspect the thrusters w
Considering a new Catalina 315
stevenhagberg at 9:20am 03.20.24
Let us know what happens! Good luck! Steve
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:14am 03.20.24
:plus: I'm with @shemandr on this one. The walk-off option gives you an easy place to get into
Black stuff all over a boat?   (1)
rgranger at 9:10am 03.20.24
I bought and old boat early last spring. It had been under a tarp for 6 years and was completely na
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
rgranger at 8:56am 03.20.24
You might re-consider a walk off transom. My H356 had one and I don't think I would want a cruisin

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