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mjmercer19248 at 1:22pm 07.29.17
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Replaced the level sensors about 4 years ago. Within a year they stopped working. When I pulled them
Nodak7 at 11:56am 07.29.17
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What is this thing and what does it do and where can I get another? I just completed a solar panel i
tadd5181 at 11:36am 07.29.17
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I ruined my shore power Y adaptor (maybe sometimes called a pig tail I think). I found that amperag
Razor Ray at 10:29am 07.29.17
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I'm the proud owner of a 1985 Seidelmann 295CB, and hoping someone can offer help with this issue. B
Clydo at 10:09pm 07.28.17
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My windspeed doesn't work even though replaced with new transducer. Need to measure voltage from "b
VanIslandGuy at 8:34pm 07.28.17
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I've just done the first for me oil change on our H410. We ran the engine until the oil was good an
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:53pm 07.28.17
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I am in the process of trying to install an ST60 Wind Instrument above the companionway on my boat w
keysskipper at 6:47pm 07.28.17
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Ahoy again, after a long hiatus due to a bad scooter accident on Key West we are back on Sailboatown
Marc14857 at 3:41pm 07.28.17
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We are 1 week into our trip in Maine and had some major instrument problems today. Raymarine System
HukilauMike at 12:40pm 07.28.17
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I've been making half-hearted efforts to find a replacement hinge for the forward deck hatch for my
Justin_NSA at 10:24am 07.28.17
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Who has read the Boat US article on nautically inspired beers? It would be fun to collect the set :b
JosefR at 8:58am 07.28.17
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Please disregard any old posts of mine related to my toilet, my understanding of the boat was wrong
Brian D at 7:49am 07.28.17
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This video that is going around, and others like it, is being touted as two oceans meeting. Now, we
smokey73 at 6:27am 07.28.17
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Grounded the boat on an unmarked shoal that appeared after Hurricane Matthew last weekend on the Bea
morningdewman at 2:43am 07.28.17
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I am the proud new (FIRST TIME) owner of an '82 Macgregor 25. I have it in the water at Lake Lanier
Mike8193 at 7:49pm 07.27.17
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I have a Beneteau 323. Original Neil Pryde sails. On starboard side of genoa were two reefing points
VT Fitz at 5:36pm 07.27.17
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In the last 13 years since we got back into sailing, we have had three boats. On all of them I made
hookway at 3:09pm 07.27.17
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Hello We have a VHF in the nav desk area. Would that be connected to the mast or should it be? I
hookway at 3:05pm 07.27.17
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Hello All Do you use a carbon filter in your (drinking) water supply? What's the best recommendati
Jason F at 2:20pm 07.27.17
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I'm looking for a trailer for my H280. Any idea on used ones, or new ones other than Triad who I al

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Harken MKIII Furler line assistance
dlochner at 3:46am 06.28.24
7/16" llne is rather beefy line for a Furler, 5/16" is more typical. Line diameters are nominal, th
Identify this brand/model hatch ?
Leeward Rail at 11:35pm 06.27.24
Found the mfg. Atkins Hoyle. It's an older version of the "XR200 Offshore" Atkins Hoyle can rebuild
Ablative bottom paint help
Ralph Johnstone at 9:25pm 06.27.24
I had purchased two, one gallon cans of West Marine CPP Plus which I've found is ideal for my area.
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install
SV Gutsy Lady at 9:00pm 06.27.24
Hello at DMSea! Sorry I missed your message from March. The bulkhead replacement went very well and
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
rgranger at 8:35pm 06.27.24
They have provided the measurements on the images. That's what I posted above. I didn't think to
Ablative bottom paint help   (1)
jssailem at 8:31pm 06.27.24
You ask about what paint. I used PETTIT TRINIDAD 75 paint. I was pleased when it was finished with 2
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
wimbledan at 8:27pm 06.27.24
They have provided the measurements on the images. That's what I posted above. I didn't think to j
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
rgranger at 8:25pm 06.27.24
Deb-it Tape Vs Silicone for Teak Seat Replacement
higgs at 7:26pm 06.27.24
I have had great results with Mainsail's butyl caulk. Worked wonders on chain plates for many years
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
capta at 6:11pm 06.27.24
When we did a section of Skipping Stone's deck, we first found a section of the old non-skid deck in
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing
capta at 6:03pm 06.27.24
My boat is on a mooring, not a slip. I do practice sailing up to the mooring on a regular basis, l
1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
Hayden Watson at 5:48pm 06.27.24
I replaced the cable on my 1988 boat about 20 years ago which had the same problem you describe. It
Battery Placement
knappytime at 5:23pm 06.27.24
I had a similar arrangement but with two house batts and one starter batt. I don't use the lazarett
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
kappykaplan at 4:55pm 06.27.24
Thank you De nada
1984 Hunter 20 Bow Pulpit
wimbledan at 4:48pm 06.27.24
Thank you both for the advice. I'll post my progress!
Battery Placement   (1)
Johnb at 3:34pm 06.27.24
The attached picture shows the batteries as they were in 2000. The ice box is to the left (forward)
What are these screw things called
Captain Larry-DH at 1:37pm 06.27.24
If it is for a one time use, I suggest that you beg, borrow, or steal that "serious rivet gun". Th
Compass and depth finder replacement for 285
jssailem at 12:22pm 06.27.24
you can always tie a big fishing weight to some line and go old school. 1s8XbjOXhXo

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