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Captmayhem at 2:17pm 03.30.17
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So when we buttoned up "no hurry" last year, I put a new tarp on, all tied down and ready for winter
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I have to curved windows along the gangway that peer down (see pic). The silverish outline is scratc
jhogle at 12:06pm 03.30.17
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I am looking to purchase an alcohol stove for my boat. I have decided on alcohol, as I don't want to
deltaten at 8:38am 03.30.17
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Recently saw this outfit available at retail. I've never heard of them before, so have no comparativ
Kermit at 6:58am 03.30.17
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I think I'll fly to Long Island today for a wedding tomorrow. Back to God's Country Sunday. Sorta od
LeslieTroyer at 6:51am 03.30.17
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I got my Sterling Charger last night - (Thanks for the great deal) - included was a Sterling catalog
LeslieTroyer at 6:45am 03.30.17
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when I was picking up info on wiring two axioms stuck with me 1) fuse early fuse often 2) start at p
PGIJon at 6:32am 03.30.17
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Hi All... after the tornado and having to replace the furler, BTW, I'm going with the Hood Seafurl 5
Pura Vida WI at 2:55am 03.30.17
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Using the advise of our pre-sale surveyor I drilled two small holes in the bottom of the rudder on o
Steve Jefferies at 9:11pm 03.29.17
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Cable to shut off on solenoid is stuck. Want to replace but not sure what length new cable to purcha
Brian D at 9:06pm 03.29.17
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As some here may know, I like to play guitar. I also like writing my own tunes. Every once in awhile
Capt Robbie at 7:15pm 03.29.17
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I recently had to repair a section of interior trim on my h34 in the head. One of the wood bulkhead
billk53 at 5:55pm 03.29.17
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Has anyone dropped the rudder on a 351 Beneteau to fix play in shaft
louistrotta at 5:40pm 03.29.17
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I am sure everyone knows about the Compression post problem on some Hunters where the wires went dow
Bigfish at 4:37pm 03.29.17
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Surprisingly since retirement two years ago my wife and I sail less than when I was working mostly d
MitchM at 4:04pm 03.29.17
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can those who have done this project give me an idea of what the time involved and c
rcw4 at 11:50am 03.29.17
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First Post! Hello, relatively new to sailing and boat repair but I am thinking of repainting my 1971
soggysocks at 11:42am 03.29.17
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Hello, Please help me if you can - I own a 48-50' International Offshore manufactured in 1981 in San
Nodak7 at 10:56am 03.29.17
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I was at the Miami Boat Show and found a both there that was selling Sigma Powers Inc. Marine Diesel
zached1 at 10:18am 03.29.17
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I am going to change out my halyards. After reading what Ed posted sometime ago, I would like to go

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jssailem at 7:18am 07.06.24
By the way, Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your Gulf Pilot. Capital Yachts built sturdy boats. T
Thermostat
jssailem at 7:14am 07.06.24
I want to refinished the cabin floor You need to identify the material. Some floors are made of pl
Thermostat
jviss at 7:12am 07.06.24
Why are you adding your stove and floor finishing questions to your thermostat thread? You should s
Thermostat
kappykaplan at 7:10am 07.06.24
It is strips of teak separated by very thin strips of some other wood or material. I believe you a
Thermostat
T33 at 7:00am 07.06.24
I want to refinished the cabin floor of my sailboat. It is strips of teak seperated by veny thin str
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:57am 07.06.24
Jon Deaton finally retired. His brother and I were close friends till he died. @dlochner
Hunter 23 Rudder and Francespar Mast
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:45am 07.06.24
Kenyon Isomat supplied masts for the 23. Call Rig Rite for parts. Keyon Isomat Wes located in Cha
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
dlochner at 6:39am 07.06.24
Oriental NC is considered the sailboat capital in North Carolina. Call either Deatons Yacht Sales,
Trident propane sensor fail
dlochner at 6:26am 07.06.24
Try this at your own risk. The Trident solenoid control requires connected sensors to have a negativ
O'Day 28 Steering
jssailem at 6:15am 07.06.24
Here is the speck on the various products they manufacture. https://coosacomposites.com/wp-content/u
2004 Hunter 36 Refrigerator...repair or replace?
jviss at 6:11am 07.06.24
I would think if it needs a recharge, there's a leak to be addressed. But, since others have mentio
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW?
jssailem at 6:07am 07.06.24
A friend used a pvc pipe contraption he put together with some carpet on the end to give his hull an
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05am 07.06.24
Oriental NC is considered the sailboat capital in North Carolina. Call either Deatons Yacht Sales,
Trident propane sensor fail
jssailem at 5:54am 07.06.24
Fisheries Supply in Seattle will ship parts. they are Out of Stock on the sensor, but do have a kit.
Line diameter
jssailem at 5:42am 07.06.24
Line diameter
Joe at 5:22am 07.06.24
Looks like it is 1/2 sheave. Does 3/8 make the most sense here then? Also, the pictured line bel
Is my foresail too big?
Joe at 4:58am 07.06.24
Thank you, I may get a sailmaker to alter it. I live near Annapolis so shouldn't have issue finding
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
Joe at 4:56am 07.06.24
I'm curious why the delivery captain piled this issue on you when you're on the other side of the co
Trident propane sensor fail
dlochner at 4:35am 07.06.24
The sensors are sensitive to moisture. I've had one fail when it got wet otherwise I've had no diffi
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
jibes138 at 4:26am 07.06.24
Triton Marine located in the Jarret Bay complex should be able to get you back in business.

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