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Breezydays at 5:14am 03.19.17
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We are planning to mount a flat LED TV on the saloon bulkhead. Problem is that the forward heads is
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Getting ready to buy an outboard for a Quicksilver 380 (aprox 12' 6") rated for 25hp. Would like to
vetch at 4:06pm 03.18.17
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I'm getting ready to mount a new yamaha 9.9 with forward controls for the throttle and I was wonderi
geoffschultz at 2:28pm 03.18.17
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I'm down in Guatemala putting together a list of repair parts for my boat which was struck by lightn
waterpirate at 11:23am 03.18.17
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134414 After being dry for most of the winter. The early spring jitters drove me to this. A love o
Terry Cox at 11:07am 03.18.17
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A word of caution, just say'n: https://www.thoughtco.com/ides-of-march-julius-caesars-fate-117542
Whiskey at 9:41am 03.18.17
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I am just wondering if there is an easy way to get some bottom paint under the spots where the trail
scottdube at 9:25am 03.18.17
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I'm on a charter boat with a Fusion 750 Audio system. I really like the radio. The speakers do not
Brian D at 9:13am 03.18.17
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My bow anchor is a Danforth. It holds well for our SoCal muddy/sandy bottom. Looking to get a stern
wilf at 9:00am 03.18.17
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Anyone tell me what the valve is for on the gas line just after the gas tank,? I think its a skinner
NYSail at 8:22am 03.18.17
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so evaluating ground tackle and am adding more chain and new anchor. Current chain is 30 feet 3/8 3B
Karyon at 7:09am 03.18.17
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I'm thinking of leaving my boat in the water for a season, before I just put her back on the trailer
Capt Robbie at 7:29pm 03.17.17
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Three years ago I changed out my house and starting batteries with what I was told were not servicea
TooCoys at 6:36pm 03.17.17
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I've got a 1980 27' with a Yanmar 1gm10 in it, and it motors extremely slow. We took it out yesterd
Google Earth   (1)
Brian D at 4:43pm 03.17.17
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I was playing around with Google Earth today and found a feature that I did not know existed. I know
RWSlater at 4:21pm 03.17.17
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I'm putting together a 3 panel array (yeah I have a hungry boat) and have heard that leaving a gap b
C38newbie at 3:36pm 03.17.17
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I have the original wind direction and speed instruments on my 1981 C38. I would like to replace the
Todd Parrish at 3:14pm 03.17.17
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I was looking at a boat that's been in freshwater slip, keel down, for 10 years. I've read that 'ea
jweber1961 at 10:42am 03.17.17
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do I need a long leg outboard or will short leg be sufficent
Pipe Dream at 10:39am 03.17.17
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Ok-need a little help here..... Last fall after a weekend on the lake, I noticed an odor in the hou

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ABYC wire identification question?
BAD ORCA at 4:56pm 05.27.24
Bad Orca, I have been doing engineering design work for 50 years and boat wiring labeling for over
ABYC wire identification question?
Stu Jackson at 4:31pm 05.27.24
Bad Orca, I have been doing engineering design work for 50 years and boat wiring labeling for over 3
3GM30F Service Issue
Mark Maulden at 4:20pm 05.27.24
Lube for Seldén vang
JoeWhite at 3:52pm 05.27.24
Try bearing grease, it will not wash away in water. Lanolin is an other option.
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats?
dLj at 3:35pm 05.27.24
A hook is easier. Actually, I have two snubber lines of 3-strand nylon with chain hooks. When I fee
Mistral 16 sailboat engine mount   (1)
Ace214 at 3:04pm 05.27.24
Hi John, thanks for your feedback! I wish I could sail this boat without an outboard, but I'm saili
Why bridle-rigged snubbers on monohull sailboats?
Kings Gambit at 3:02pm 05.27.24
A hook is easier. Actually, I have two snubber lines of 3-strand nylon with chain hooks. When I feel
Swim step lanyard
dLj at 2:51pm 05.27.24
SS cable is best for many things. But this one failed from corrosion and kinking, things Dyneema wi
Swim step lanyard
DArcy at 2:01pm 05.27.24
SS cable is best for many things. But this one failed from corrosion and kinking, things Dyneema wi
H 34 anchor locker hose
S/V Isabella at 1:56pm 05.27.24
Probably the same for me. No worries. Thanks for the reply.
Memorial Day -- Redux   (1)
JamesG161 at 1:51pm 05.27.24
225079 Remembering the 1.3 Million who gave their lives, for our Freedom, in all our conflicts. J
3GM30F Service Issue
skunther at 1:41pm 05.27.24
to me, this looks like a leaky injector(s)..You shut the engine down and fuel keeps dripping into t
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dLj at 1:33pm 05.27.24
Thanks, all! I think finding a replacement form a 1985 Isomat system might be a challenge and frank
H 34 anchor locker hose
Mike Oldak at 1:30pm 05.27.24
@Mike Oldak do you happen to have the dimensions of the toe board? Specifically the height from th
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22?
rgranger at 1:19pm 05.27.24
I have had my halyard jam with the sail up on a Coronado 23. I powered into a protective cove and
Non working microwave
Alansails at 12:42pm 05.27.24
sent you a PM... !
The falling c - Clip
Davidasailor26 at 12:32pm 05.27.24
Swim step lanyard
capta at 12:28pm 05.27.24
How much use do you think it took the wire cable to fail? I would stick with the cable and perhaps f
hull port (windows) leaking   (1)
Jerry1956 at 12:20pm 05.27.24
I ended up removing the windows and thoroughly cleaning the hull and aluminum frame of the window.
The falling c - Clip
capta at 12:20pm 05.27.24
I have a hard time trusting a repair, if I haven't figured out the how and why of the failure, befor

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