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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
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

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Silent Air Conditioning
kloudie1 at 7:28am 07.07.24
this guy has some good ideas: Battery-Powered AIR CONDITIONING on a Sailboat (youtube.com)
The most explosive week in boating!
kappykaplan at 7:27am 07.07.24
hiding under your bed? :plus: You couldn't pay me enough to be on the water during fireworks!
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
odaydokay at 7:24am 07.07.24
I would be surprised if we have, collectively, enough experience/data to make a call on this one. M
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move
JRT at 7:20am 07.07.24
Awesome feedback all!
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Johann at 7:08am 07.07.24
Is there any practical configuration to run the air conditioner by solar and battery that anyone kn
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
jssailem at 6:45am 07.07.24
I have a fruitwood /gunstock blend on the interior window trim of my home. I works blended a drop at
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jviss at 6:21am 07.07.24
Inverters are not efficient at converting DC to AC I beg to differ. One can achieve upwards of 95
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing
jviss at 6:07am 07.07.24
Well, it could be that the Voltmeter is faulty. I would certainly investigate, though, as you're on
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thinwater at 6:00am 07.07.24
Inverters are not efficient at converting DC to AC, so you are wise to contemplate an additional ho
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23
isaksp00 at 5:55am 07.07.24
Looks decent. Look carefully at the bulkheads that the sidestay chainplates attach to. Particularly
Interior stain color for 1994 Hunter 40.5
smokey73 at 5:43am 07.07.24
Thanks @Rich Stidger and @JamesG161 I used the Dalys Profin for the Cabin Sole and it came out gr
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kappykaplan at 5:41am 07.07.24
Currently 400 Amp Hours but I would likely set the A/C up on a dedicated and separate house bank I
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Monterey385 at 5:17am 07.07.24
Does the air conditioner run on AC or DC? There are devices which dampen the start up surge that wo
Silent Air Conditioning
Monterey385 at 5:16am 07.07.24
How big is your house bank? Currently 400 Amp Hours but I would likely set the A/C up on a dedicat
What are these tracks used for?   (1)
sailcapt340 at 5:09am 07.07.24
What are these tracks used for?
thinwater at 4:49am 07.07.24
Tracks for a smaller jib that you don't have. If the sheet leads through the a block on the rail-mou
What are these tracks used for?
sailme88 at 4:37am 07.07.24
Might be tracks for a self tending jib..
What are these tracks used for?   (1)
Will Gilmore at 4:18am 07.07.24
They appear, from the tight photo angle, to be in a very bad location for a headsail sheet. Where wo

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