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Ted at 10:48am 01.21.17
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I was reading a review about the Elan E4 in the February issue of Sail magazine. (pg 30-31) In the
walt at 7:26am 01.21.17
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Im using my 1990 26S mostly in the winter when I really dont need the bimini but its nice to have th
freeheelbillie at 6:16am 01.21.17
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The solar vent in the head finally died this fall. Any suggestions for a replacement? I looked into
NYSail at 3:04am 01.21.17
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Franklin at 10:28pm 01.20.17
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Yep, I wouldn't have believe it if I didn't see them pull into the anchorage and talk to them in per
kimelmore at 6:48pm 01.20.17
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I have searched high and low for a source to procure the inside window trim on the old style Lewmar
NYSail at 5:55pm 01.20.17
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cleaning up our new boat and found these under the stove.......
keith feather at 4:57pm 01.20.17
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I am searching for a source for some of the trim material in my 376. The boat suffered a bit of a l
watercolors II at 2:08pm 01.20.17
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For the whole month of February I will be in the Charlotte Harbor area, so anyone needing a sailing
Karyon at 1:46pm 01.20.17
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I was just checking on my boat as it sits in storage on the trailer with all the snow melted off. As
John L at 1:43pm 01.20.17
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Need to replace the prop shaft on my 1985 Hunter 34 due to wear at the cutless bearing. Can I get pa
Terry Cox at 12:41pm 01.20.17
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Post the following article in another thread, but thought here would be a better place with its own
Ken Cross at 12:30pm 01.20.17
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Unfortunately, I haven't been sailing lately and need my sailing fix. If you have an interesting hob
sailorforever at 12:21pm 01.20.17
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hello, i redesigned the mast head on my guppy 13 D i replaced the sheaves and 5/16 bushing with cop
TortugasRoyal at 10:12am 01.20.17
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water ballast macs will have no problem entering and exiting eagle harbor at any tide. iron keels m
Mike Kegley at 8:05am 01.20.17
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I can't seem to figure out the intended use of the little recessed cubby in the middle of the table
CYQK at 4:35am 01.20.17
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Getting ready to install a new groco fresh water strainer. Thought about moving it outside the engin
SailingShadow at 11:10pm 01.19.17
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I an looking at a 35 legend. It has been partial sunken in its slip, fresh water The engine has been
Kermit at 5:05pm 01.19.17
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Why sail when you can have a submarine? No word about how many torpedoes are included. XjwZJF1sIsg
japtenks at 5:05pm 01.19.17
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I've decided that now is the time to tackle the DC part of my Catalina 30. I think I've got it worke

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Bomar hatch hinge pin
ggrizzard at 2:39pm 06.14.24
I don't know if the new nylon "pins" would hold up to a pounding into a jammed pin. Can you find an
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dlochner at 2:36pm 06.14.24
I usually agree with you, KG, but this ^^^ is part of the part I find to be appalling behavior.
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mermike at 2:34pm 06.14.24
Did this 4 years ago. I've had issues with the plug shimmying up the mast. I had to use Flextape to
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Calif. Ted at 2:33pm 06.14.24
I am a little concerned about burning the blower out on long motors. Well, they do burn out every
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Stu Jackson at 2:04pm 06.14.24
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SVFreedom at 1:59pm 06.14.24
Poly tank but cant see levels, it is tightly packed in. I could open a cap (Maybe) but risk damagin
The Sewing Machine Thread
dLj at 1:57pm 06.14.24
The Bernina sewing machines are excellent machines. I don't know that they have a walking foot howev
FCC vs BoatUS for MMSI
dLj at 1:53pm 06.14.24
Y33 running bilge blower while underway
Davidasailor26 at 1:49pm 06.14.24
The blowers on most diesels are designed for just that purpose. Unlike a gas engine where the goal
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Michael Davis at 1:44pm 06.14.24
Missing might be when there is no one at the helm and you're recovering in strong wind with little
Leaking deck plate replacement
dLj at 1:38pm 06.14.24
The strength of the joint made in n-buena with Krazy glue is not much of an issue here. If you look
Y33 running bilge blower while underway
Ralph Johnstone at 1:36pm 06.14.24
This is how I wired by my bilge blower which is not a bilge blower but an exhaust fan to cool the al
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working
Ralph Johnstone at 1:05pm 06.14.24
One last MAYBE and I do mean maybe. With the holding tank known to contain some liquid (maybe 1/4 f
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:57pm 06.14.24
Poly tank but cant see levels, it is tightly packed in. I could open a cap (Maybe) but risk damaging
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BTC1984 at 12:49pm 06.14.24
Fixed with the help of some awesome people !! It was an electrical short due to chaffed wires. Rep
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working
SVFreedom at 12:27pm 06.14.24
Ah good. Back to the pump again. You don't want to remove the pump if the pump is not the problem
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working
Ralph Johnstone at 12:16pm 06.14.24
WHen you are dumping the tanks, after the tank is empty, the macerator still pushes air out, you ca
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working
SVFreedom at 12:07pm 06.14.24
Oh :poop: :poop: :poop: ! We carry a spare pump just for the possible eventuality of this disaster
Help - Secondary Mascerator and tank dumping to the ocean not working
SVFreedom at 12:04pm 06.14.24
I'm afraid this is getting closer to the cause of the problem. How old is the macerator in questio

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