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m2imz at 9:12am 08.14.25
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Hi folks. I just acquired a Paceship p-12. This is my first sailing dingy. Over the past 35 or so
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SteveHughessails at 5:05pm 08.13.25
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I should say, 911 help lol. Can anyone tell me, if you put a felt mark on your centre board liftin
degas at 4:45pm 08.13.25
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Found on the hard in Eastern Lake Onterrible. Any ideas?
Kev's Hunter at 2:37pm 08.13.25
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I've given up on my 248 hour Fischer Panda generator. Likely replacing it with a Northern Lights.
azambella at 12:07pm 08.13.25
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Has anyone done this? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
John6212 at 11:19am 08.13.25
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I have a 2006 Hunter 45cc with two Marvair SeaMach SPB16RCBL self-contained HVAC units. Has anyone f
JustADude at 10:28am 08.13.25
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I got a 1960s Coronado Super Satellite for my daughter and I'm hoping someone can point me toward an
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Does anyone have a diagram for how the freezer and fridge are connected? I have the refrigeration ma
sundae_vacay at 8:52am 08.13.25
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To start, I have a 1975 c'c 25ft. It was my first sailboat and I did teach myself to single hand sai
RolfSail at 4:55am 08.13.25
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Thanks to all who made suggestions in procuring a new mast base. Found one from Wichard in Rhode Isl
fred1diver at 3:31am 08.13.25
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Hello all, We did a lot of work on our countertops this season, but one thing we keep noticing is t
markymac1961 at 12:05am 08.13.25
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So... a local Yacht rigger here in Whitsundays, Queensland suggested that the mast rake on my recent
lfcsi at 5:17pm 08.12.25
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Hello all, the head of my new 140% genoa is not wrapping. I've tried different halyard tensions with
lyonsfin at 5:11pm 08.12.25
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Looking for a mast section and rudder for a Ronb Roy 23. The rudder is the same as a Sunseeker 23.
Hawynsailorbabe at 2:59pm 08.12.25
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Is there just a thread for Formosa owners, or those that restores them. I have a great Formosa and I
nmalchy at 1:58pm 08.12.25
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I have a 1968 C-Lark, but the family decided they want a motor boat, so I am looking for someone to
john6206 at 1:30pm 08.12.25
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Project_Mayhem at 11:29am 08.12.25
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A previous owner labelled one switch position house and the other as start. We've only been using th
daniel.kringer at 10:13am 08.12.25
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To any who could advise! I am planning to do small soft spot ' gelcoat repairs on a new to me 1969 H

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To drill or not to drill...
john2 at 3:52am 10.03.25
Same issue on C310, if water level comes above the tank in filling tube the inspection cap starts
To drill or not to drill...
Davidasailor26 at 3:31am 10.03.25
Perhaps if the inspection port was sealed properly, overflow would come out of the vent instead? Wh
Strategies and techniques for solo heavy weather sailing
Project_Mayhem at 8:44pm 10.02.25
Hello, As mentioned by DLJ, when wind and conditions speed up, you need to slow down. Think more a
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat.
Ralph Johnstone at 8:44pm 10.02.25
I have a 2001 Hunter 340 and the underside of the helmsman seat is showing wear and tear. For wha
Battcar System for Capri 18
Project_Mayhem at 8:33pm 10.02.25
My mainsail currently doesn't have any slides, so I will look into that as a start, also thanks for
Ceramic heater on board?
BobSail at 8:31pm 10.02.25
I sail all year, and we get plenty if ice. A few ideas here: winter sailing :plus:
Ceramic heater on board?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 10.02.25
On my F-24 I use this vented stove top heater. Yup, that's me. Is that a neoprene wet suit you're
To drill or not to drill...
Project_Mayhem at 8:23pm 10.02.25
Isn't there a vent to the tank? There must be one. The vent tells you when you are close to filli
Ceramic heater on board?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:19pm 10.02.25
An electric blanket will make you comfortable with less than 200 watts of power. That's just too
Ranger 12 Sail Batten question
PNW Sailor at 7:03pm 10.02.25
I have the original sails.. I've never used them.. Took them out of the bag once.. I'll check the ba
Ranger 12 - rescue
PNW Sailor at 7:01pm 10.02.25
Looking good.. That's interesting wooden rigging.. The original mast/boom were aluminum on mine. Hav
Gel coat on underside of helmsman seat.
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:25pm 10.02.25
I have ordered a color matched waxed gel coat from Spectrum, hoping that will do the trick. Why as
OUTHAUL ACCESS
JoeWhite at 6:22pm 10.02.25
https://mei1970.org/saillavie/Manuals_C36MKII Visit the above link page 28 to see the engineering dr
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Doug on Long Island Sound at 5:17pm 10.02.25
I have the manual that came with the boat. It does have a schematic of the internal boom (outhaul an

Richard19068 at 5:08pm 10.02.25
Thanks for doing the research. I know I would have to play around with it for my eye (or my wife's
OUTHAUL ACCESS
dizo514 at 4:38pm 10.02.25
I have not though there is a diagram of the mechanism in the Selden manual, I recall. You should be
Timing for the perfect tack
Johnb at 4:32pm 10.02.25
I got a lesson last Monday that if there is a bee on the wheel it is best not to put your hand on it
Weeping Keel Bolts
gmarch85 at 4:26pm 10.02.25
I need to check them all but there is one specific one for sure.

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