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Ciarabc at 8:44am 03.20.17
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Can anyone tell me how to remove the housing for my Racor 110A fuel filter? I removed the metal ven
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Yesterday was the last day of winter and perfect for sailing. Went out about noon and headed in arou
Pat at 7:17am 03.20.17
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Since installing an AC under the V-berth our boat sits slightly bow down due to weight distribution.
gettinthere at 6:37am 03.20.17
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Getting ready to wire a new Lofrans Tigress windlass. It is rated to draw 1500w at 12v. My calc says
Ned Ludd at 5:11am 03.20.17
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Hi All, I have been studying to the point of confusion. Here's the story, 1976 boat and the trail
TortugasRoyal at 12:29am 03.20.17
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A gem to camp and day sail out of on Chesapeake bay. https://www.google.com/maps/place/New+Point+RV
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locals know where this these are. please share. Made a map to view the suggestions posted below a
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Recommendation for foam type and purchase place for interior and v berth foam please. covering alre
wilf at 6:22pm 03.19.17
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Just wondered about the packing nut drip situation on my oday 322, my question is, should it drip wh
rogjack2 at 3:22pm 03.19.17
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Are the nuts on the forward bolts of the bow pulpit of an Oday 23 accessible from underneath or is a
SUSAN LYNCH at 3:03pm 03.19.17
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Does anyone know the size of a zinc for an Oceanis 321? Could be 22/24, 30, 35mms or other.
NiceBeny at 12:54pm 03.19.17
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Hello, I have one and am wondering when are they to be used and not used? foggy conditions?
Astrozombie at 12:32pm 03.19.17
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Currently rebuilding the rudder assembly on my h26, I have the red rubber and everything just need t
Ilanortho at 11:11am 03.19.17
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Hi; Getting ready to attach a new sheet to 120 Genoa. WOuld like to use one continuous line (105')
KZW at 10:07am 03.19.17
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I know this was discussed in the C-310 forum, but I cannot find it. How often should the steering c
capta at 6:38am 03.19.17
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Once again we are in lovely Bequia with all it's charms and it's terrible internet. Not that a good
RWSlater at 6:18am 03.19.17
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I trying to find a stainless shackle that has the screw type pin similar to the one in the picture t
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
freeheelbillie at 6:14pm 03.18.17
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Getting ready to buy an outboard for a Quicksilver 380 (aprox 12' 6") rated for 25hp. Would like to
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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

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Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info?
RitSim at 1:49pm 07.05.24
if the halyard has not completely broken you can use it as a messenger line for a new halyard. Howe
Happy 248th Birthday, USA!   (1)
Leeward Rail at 11:59am 07.05.24
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catalina 22 bimini recommendations
pclarksurf at 11:17am 07.05.24
Recent thread on my version with some great input by others that have done similar: https://forums
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW?
dlochner at 10:30am 07.05.24
I mention this because this hasn't been our experience in our home port of Bellingham. I was amazed
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW?
Foswick at 10:28am 07.05.24
It has been pointed out that, for paint to be anti-fouling, it generally does this through being hos
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch
Crusty Ol Salt at 9:29am 07.05.24
I think i would get a nice trailer sailboat and launch at the nearest boat ramp. One fall on those
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024)
jssailem at 9:05am 07.05.24
There are going to be some more completed cruises on the wall chart of the BC Coastline in the livin
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
jssailem at 9:02am 07.05.24
uncured polyester resin and glass. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it;) Sounds like y
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:46am 07.05.24
You do have to move your boat on a Mandatory Hurricane Evacuations. This is the Route we would tak
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project   (2)
SailingCal21 at 8:42am 07.05.24
In the interest of reduced effort, I've decided to not do a wholesale removal of good core and only
Line diameter
Ward H at 8:20am 07.05.24
On my 93 MkII 3/8" fits just fine. I wouldn't go thicker for the reasons John mentions and the addit
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024)
Ward H at 8:10am 07.05.24
Love following your trip reports and the photos. Thanks for sharing.
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch
jssailem at 8:07am 07.05.24
HOA may have install those large rocks specifically to prevent The rocks in one area while the oth
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move
JamesG161 at 8:06am 07.05.24
Pass Christian Harbor This their link. https://pass-christian.com/departments/harbor You do have
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch
LloydB at 8:01am 07.05.24
A set of rails across the rocks to a permanent dock would seem the best solution to me. But the HOA
Bilge Keel on a hunter 22
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:42am 07.05.24
@Davidasailor26 it would be a momentous job to put twin keels on a hull which is why I requested a
Universal 5411 stalled won't restart
kloudie1 at 6:38am 07.05.24
Check for a small circuit breaker somewhere on the starboard side of the engine/engine box.. If you
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move
kloudie1 at 6:31am 07.05.24
Long Beach, Pass Christian, Gulfport.. even as far west as Slidell.. (12 or so miles to the Gulf, bu
O'Day 28 Steering
Blitz at 6:18am 07.05.24
BTW - Although 30w Oil will work just fine, Edson no longer recommends it and is pushing their $$$
Bilge Keel on a hunter 22
Davidasailor26 at 6:17am 07.05.24
Hunter Marine and Hunter legend never built a twin keel boat. The two pictures show different con

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