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meirgerner at 3:34am 08.24.16
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I have a Hunter 33 with a self built wood gangway that I want to replace with a better one. Any sugg
onlinelee at 12:11am 08.24.16
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Hi friends, further to my other post about my engine idle speed being very high at 1200rpm. It turns
Mtman1021 at 9:18pm 08.23.16
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Anyone know if this is an O'Day and if so what model?
LouisMK at 9:10pm 08.23.16
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My 1983 vintage refer, in my O'34 to no one's surprise appeared completely dead when I purchased the
Karyon at 8:28pm 08.23.16
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We had a huge storm yesterday and overnight with gusts up to 95km/hr, I had a nice big 3'screw ancho
japtenks at 7:54pm 08.23.16
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Anyone have a suggestion as to how to rebuild and or add insulation around the current icebox, to co
tadd5181 at 7:52pm 08.23.16
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I do have a carbon monoxide alarm aboard but not fire alarms. The USCG doesn't require fire alarms
Joker Valve   (2)
joker460 at 4:56pm 08.23.16
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I replaced my joker valve May 2016 with a brand new Jabsco unit. I now have back flow after using th
Tony_Furst at 4:45pm 08.23.16
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Sailing this weekend was glorious, west winds at 10 knots, bright blue sky and low to mid 70's. Unfo
RichW9603 at 3:33pm 08.23.16
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Hi all, I have been chatting with the Martec folks about the best size for a folding propeller for m
LakeOntario270 at 3:19pm 08.23.16
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I'm thinking about replacing the engine mounts on my 1996 Westerbeke 20B Two. I'm looking at generic
Md80max at 2:50pm 08.23.16
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First forum I've found dedicated to the Macgregor 26. I have watched videos of, read information ab
sailnewbie at 1:44pm 08.23.16
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I know it's part of a rudder system, I stripped down a junk Mac 224 and this is one of the many extr
Paul and Judy at 1:07pm 08.23.16
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Anyone have experience cutting out a bulkhead to get at a fuel tank? My 1993 Hunter 33.5 has sprung
Michael ray at 12:10pm 08.23.16
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Hey guys, new to the site and seeking some very valuable knowledge. I have a few cracks in my gel co
Mikem at 11:05am 08.23.16
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Does anybody have experience with the new and improved Winchrite ABT? My boat has about 1100sq ft o
Celtic_Wind at 11:00am 08.23.16
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We have a manual Raritan PHii which we recently rebuilt, after much cussing and a few scraped knuckl
Karyon at 10:48am 08.23.16
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Question, What do most of you guys use for a lock on the outboard?
COOLCHANGE33 at 9:02am 08.23.16
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127191 Looking for information on where mfg built. of a 1980 steel 39' Motorsailer 13 tons. HIN GAZ0
star302 at 8:48am 08.23.16
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Hi , We own a Hunter356 2002. Our freezer and refridgerator (two seperate spaces/compartments) hav

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Stuffing box question.
Ralph Johnstone at 8:24am 04.01.24
As a surveyor once told me : "no good comes of water inside a boat!" ESPECIALLY when it's in your
Stem Fitting
marchem at 8:16am 04.01.24
The one on our 310, hull #31, from 2000 is the new version. But it may have been replaced when the b
Not understanding stop solenoid function   (2)
Claude L.-Auger at 8:08am 04.01.24
Hi Scott, I installed the Trombetta 610 on my 3GM30F 2 years ago. I wired it such that the Hold wire
Not understanding stop solenoid function
Scott T-Bird at 7:56am 04.01.24
Just wondering why you'd replace a manual shutoff that is nearly foolproof as long as the cable fun
Not understanding stop solenoid function
Scott T-Bird at 7:45am 04.01.24
The drawing on the first page shows the plunger in the retracted position when on and extended whe
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .   (2)
Jim Legere at 7:36am 04.01.24
In my town (Halifax, Nova Scotia) we have two suspension bridges that those behemoth container ships
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24   (2)
Scott NIelsen at 6:49am 04.01.24
Having gone through all the above mentioned permeations described above I replaced the macerator wit
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
jssailem at 6:20am 04.01.24
In less than a minute one can get a glimpse into the money decisions made in Baltimore and Maryland.
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal.
Project_Mayhem at 6:04am 04.01.24
just rolled didnt tip. I used the small diameter foam rollers they have at the hardware store. I en
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
smokey73 at 6:01am 04.01.24
So true. As ships have gotten bigger and bigger what was a "reasonable risk" then (when this bridge
"No Step" decals
Project_Mayhem at 5:59am 04.01.24
Who steps on hatches and acrylic sliding hatches?:banghead::facepalm::huh::yikes::thumbsdown: Newb
New to me Cat 22
mashmaster at 5:59am 04.01.24
Probably great advice
Nylon cutlass bearing inside the nylon shaft log
mermike at 5:32am 04.01.24
This is an old thread, but I'm curious too.
Mooring line......
NYSail at 5:24am 04.01.24
Hi Greg. Happy Easter. Rather prefer three strand nylon mooring line over polyester double/triple b
Mooring line......
Davidasailor26 at 5:08am 04.01.24
I beg to differ...My dynama mooring pennants easily go under and bend over my fore deck cleats...
Not understanding stop solenoid function
dlochner at 4:25am 04.01.24
Here's a link to the installation instructions. If I am understanding this correctly, the manual
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
Jim Legere at 4:01am 04.01.24
This is a key point. It is hard to believe that at some point in time since this bridge was put in
Anyone interested in refurbishing a classic schooner?
ArnoldAlden642 at 3:10am 04.01.24
I think with a few minor adjustments that she is sail worthy, but I can't be sure. I doing this rese
Mooring line......
sailme88 at 2:42am 04.01.24
Dyneema would not be my choice for dock or mooring lines. This is a place where you want stretch to
New to me Cat 22
morbidfollower at 9:55pm 03.31.24
From the sounds of it, you should probably just go ahead and replace the standing rigging. Its not c

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