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NYSail at 10:18am 02.26.17
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going through boat and fount this "box" with a wire that is just dangling. There is no name or any n
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Hi All, Anyone knows where I can find polar for the 40.5? Prepping for the swiftsure and curious
justsomeguy at 9:08am 02.26.17
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Davidasailor26 at 7:04am 02.26.17
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Im planning to do a 20 hour battery capacity test with a constant C/20 load as Maine Sail has descri
Paula at 7:01am 02.26.17
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Looking at a 43 hunter that does not currently have a generator. Broker said previous owner removed
Pur Hasard at 6:31am 02.26.17
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Hello, I bought a sunawning 156'' x 156'' model 93453 in 2010 from Sailowners. I need an extra carbo
AlexC at 5:40am 02.26.17
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I'll be heading south this fall, and will need a place to leave my boat (Catalina 320) for 3 weeks
All U Get at 5:17am 02.26.17
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Hi all, Just had a unique situation happen to a friend yesterday while here in the Abacos. His hea
pilotmaker at 10:07pm 02.25.17
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Can anyone provide some insight as to these black stains that are all over the cabin ceiling of a 19
djmeaney at 5:35pm 02.25.17
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The weather cooperated with unusually warm weather here and I was able to remove the rotted bulkhead
LeoLambert310 at 3:56pm 02.25.17
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After starting and running the motor for the oil change no problem. Changed the oil and filter and
hunter healer at 1:21pm 02.25.17
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Hi, I purchased a H34 1984 with 3gm30f motor. The boat took on some water while on the hard but it r
Brian D at 12:53pm 02.25.17
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What is the board's thoughts on anti seizing compound? Recommendations for any mix of metals. Basica
Jackdaw at 12:28pm 02.25.17
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I'm in Barcelona tonight. This MONSTER has RED showing at the mast tops. High buck pro captain leave
NYSail at 12:06pm 02.25.17
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Hello all! Beautiful weekend to do work. Electrical question. Have 2 battery banks, one starter grou
PAC3142 at 11:54am 02.25.17
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Anybody else had this problem, and solved it? The lazy jib sheet will slide under the turnbuckle cl
RWSlater at 10:40am 02.25.17
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Hi everyone. I have a Nautos radar reflector like this one. http
Chris Flanagan at 10:23am 02.25.17
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I am installing a companionway cover for a Hunter 23.5, what adhesive is recommended for securing th
Calif. Ted at 8:08am 02.25.17
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Had the boat hauled for paint so I removed the main to have it cleaned at the same time. Took the sa

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Water in Bilge of Oday 23
CaptainCr3ative at 8:07am 05.13.24
I cracked one, repaired it, swore I wouldn't drop the second window, dropped it twice and it ended
Refrigerator/Solar
east coaster at 7:48am 05.13.24
In my case I have the three prong 500 controller which alternates between ac/DC with AC being firs
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:46am 05.13.24
Mineral spirits is a great solvent. Safe for most surfaces, dissolves grease, thins some paint, and
Tohatsu Charging
Project_Mayhem at 7:45am 05.13.24
I had a 4hp Tohatsu from '94. It did not have a regulator from the factory. It was putting out an AC
Deck Hardware Neddimg
dlochner at 7:43am 05.13.24
I've tried acetone and it makes a mess. I typically use a Scotchbrite wheel on hardware and hidden
Its funny Friday!   (1)
dmax at 7:40am 05.13.24
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Eco Flow Wave 2 Airconditioner Thoughts/Reviews   (1)
JBP-PA at 7:40am 05.13.24
I'd like to try one of these Zero Breeze units in my small boat, 2300 BTU. eap knock offs as well.
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it
Project_Mayhem at 7:37am 05.13.24
Use a halyard knot. Clean and lube your track at the end of every season. Magic Erasers make quick w
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
Project_Mayhem at 7:34am 05.13.24
I've repaired chipped trim before. The hardest part is masking off the window before painting
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:32am 05.13.24
Mineral spirit will completely dissolve Bed-it. I used to throw away and replace any fasteners for
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
Project_Mayhem at 7:28am 05.13.24
Here's a few random tips: I soaked my bolts in acetone and I totally agree that using solvents is a
Winch placement
Guystapo at 7:28am 05.13.24
I have a different boat, so I cannot comment on mounting specifics, but on Tally Ho, my primaries
Refrigerator/Solar   (1)
william24424 at 7:28am 05.13.24
This cooler fridge/freezer 12v unit will run off a Jackery 500 & a 100 watt solar panel. I had this
Winch placement
Guystapo at 7:27am 05.13.24
Locating additional winches is often a good step in making the boat easier to manage. You might al
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Hayden Watson at 7:25am 05.13.24
I've put butyl around a leaking fitting from the outside as a temporary measure. ...Wait a second,
Deck Hardware Neddimg
Project_Mayhem at 7:13am 05.13.24
You could squirt some Gorilla hot glue around the base of the hardware. Should last through the sa
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 7:12am 05.13.24
Maybe you didn't set it finely enough. Now it looks like it was the final setting. :biggrin: -Wi

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