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Slipin Away at 2:41pm 03.28.17
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Has anyone installed a salt water foot pump for the galley sink on a Hunter 45cc?
Reg M at 5:22am 03.28.17
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Does anyone know what Hunter used as a finish on the H31 cabin sole? I am planning to replace just t
Alansails at 4:57am 03.28.17
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Catalina Yachts has made a decision to add the Catalina 315 to the 310 IA, This has been an ongoing
pclarksurf at 8:31pm 03.27.17
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134727 ok it's only a test fit of the trim but I got a decent pic of the namesake on board. And she
Alden 44   (1)
BerkeleyChris at 7:45pm 03.27.17
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This is my 1978 Alden 44, Puffin, anchored off Tiburon Ca. Are there any Alden 44 sailors lurking
gettinthere at 7:13pm 03.27.17
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Dan_Y at 6:18pm 03.27.17
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The Yanmar 3YM30 in our h36 has a Vetus AIRVENT H as the siphon break. Vetus says the H version alwa
Black jack at 5:58pm 03.27.17
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Does anybody have any pictures of their o'day daysailer 17' spinnaker setup? I have no idea how the
AWalker at 4:41pm 03.27.17
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I have a Honda BF15 that I ran last about 2 years ago. I tried to start it yesterday but there is no
sea_casper at 1:57pm 03.27.17
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In Dec's Sail Magazine Nigel Calder has an article "Charged Up" which discussed "Low-cost options fo
Franzcat at 1:30pm 03.27.17
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Having owned my Catalina for just 6 months, when the second starter failed, I decided to get the loc
Jack Evans at 1:26pm 03.27.17
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I recently took possession of a 1978 Oday 23 that had water laying in the hull and cabin for several
shayes914 at 12:38pm 03.27.17
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My club says that adjustments for in-boom furling main are done on an individual basis. I want to re
pclarksurf at 11:33am 03.27.17
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I'm on the verge of ordering plastic for sake of the speeding up my projects list, but I really want
Atonement at 10:44am 03.27.17
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I own a 2003 Beneteau 42cc which I am converting to a cutter rig and need two more genoa cars to fit
lindacc at 8:22am 03.27.17
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My ODay had VC 17m on her last season. She has been power washed. Can I reapply the VC 17 m This s
mjmercer19248 at 7:46am 03.27.17
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Guys, Need to refinish my cabin. Looking for a good durable paint. Not sure if I should use a gelco
Sea Painter at 7:13am 03.27.17
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I am looking to see if anyone knows the exact dimensions for the cutlass bearing on a 1985 34' Hunte
Southpaw at 7:03am 03.27.17
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I have a 2005 Beneteau 343 that was built in France it is setup for 220 v. Instead of changing it to
Steve and Monica at 7:00am 03.27.17
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Hi all !981 O'Day 34 with stock drivetrain. Anyone know the size and pitch of the prop? Would like t

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1996 440 Oceanis Choke Cable Replacement
William Taylor at 5:51am 07.01.24
Here is one if 3m (8'-9") works for you. Thank you for the link!
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
jssailem at 5:39am 07.01.24
I am unaware of any regulations that apply to this particular case. I would be sure that the insul
Missing Reef Hook?
jssailem at 5:25am 07.01.24
Wonderful. How does it function? Not to much friction?
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
jssailem at 5:22am 07.01.24
Those cracks are serious. Something occurred and will require structural repair.
Genoa / Jib are both sitting on the lifelines/bow rail when deployed.
shemandr at 5:17am 07.01.24
You need to get more tension on your jib halyard. Many foresails hang a little on the bow rail/lif
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator
dlochner at 5:14am 07.01.24
@dlochner not to mention the 618 has the exact same wiring to the alternator as the existing 614 wh
Invest 95L   (1)
JamesG161 at 5:10am 07.01.24
Over night we got Tropical Storm Chris :facepalm:
New owners - how are they doing, part 3
JamesG161 at 5:06am 07.01.24
Stopping Rain and Sunburns with the Canvas Top. :kick: Jim...
Genoa / Jib are both sitting on the lifelines/bow rail when deployed.
DayDreamer41 at 5:04am 07.01.24
What point of sail are we looking at? if upwind set the jib car set to aft on the car rail and tight
Cat-30 Stanchion Repair   (6)
jmaitz at 4:53am 07.01.24
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator
DayDreamer41 at 4:34am 07.01.24
@dlochner not to mention the 618 has the exact same wiring to the alternator as the existing 614 whi
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
sailme88 at 3:53am 07.01.24
If you think about it, installing a Xantrex type battery conditioner requires that the AC & DC be in
New owners - how are they doing, part 3
All U Get at 3:23am 07.01.24
Darwin Award.
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
dlochner at 3:13am 07.01.24
I was told and read one should not run 110V wire near 12V wire. The concern is inducing an AC cur
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator
dlochner at 2:52am 07.01.24
Given that a new MC618 runs $530, I would pop for the extra and get a Zeus. Where are you shoppin
Missing Reef Hook?   (1)
Occasional Heeler at 9:29pm 06.30.24
Update .. thanks everyone! Got it setup the way it was supposed to be (with reef lines passing thro
Simrad RS35, HS35 not connecting
FastOlson at 8:44pm 06.30.24
I contacted Simrad but they no longer support the RS35. Any ideas will be appreciated. That's awfu

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