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Ken13559 at 12:43am 08.23.16
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I wish to run emery cloth/sandpaper on the V pulley slot face to remove any fine pitting that is cre
gfrazzle at 10:09pm 08.22.16
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Hello all, The batteries on this PLB are out of date. This model is no longer available but there ar
Dalliance at 8:49pm 08.22.16
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I just wanted to share some weather photos I shot last week. They were taken over a 29 minute per
MikePoplin at 6:45pm 08.22.16
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I'm looking for the bracket that attaches to the bottom of the galley table. It's a Recmar system;
Full Circle 473 at 5:19pm 08.22.16
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My UV cover on my Genoa needs to be reattached. About 18" is coming off 1/3 down from the head. Can
Randall Schmidt at 4:58pm 08.22.16
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I'm looking at a long ICW journey on my 1984 ODay 28 that I just bought. I'm seeking tips on how ot
Randall Schmidt at 4:55pm 08.22.16
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I have an ODay 28 and am planning a retirement trip down the ICW from Annapolis to Mobile Bay Alabam
Ron20324 at 3:47pm 08.22.16
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On QVC Shopping today, and for a limited time only- I hope... Item A-286300... "ELEMIS Pro-collagen
Donald6433 at 3:09pm 08.22.16
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Has anyone installed an anchor windless on a Vision 36? If so what brand did you install and how di
fred1diver at 2:09pm 08.22.16
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I'm glad I bought a second battery before my trip, my battery didn't last 2 days, and that was with
AXEL at 1:57pm 08.22.16
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I recently bought this C30 MKIII. During the survey it was pointed out that the volt meter was bad,
Wind Cree at 12:56pm 08.22.16
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I recently purchased a Pearson 28 from 1975. The hand pumps in the galley and head are not operatin
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zigracer at 11:29am 08.22.16
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jiml at 11:05am 08.22.16
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Flexible Furler has become extremely difficult to furl and unfurl. Lubricated with white lithuim spr
29palmsailor at 11:05am 08.22.16
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Good morning, I have a 2000 Hunter 460 and there's constantly water in the bilge. I've cleaned and
Justin_NSA at 10:14am 08.22.16
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Can't seem to get a consistent answer. How often do ferries run from St Thomas USVI to Roadtown on T
jk kudera at 10:03am 08.22.16
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I just had the bottom sand blasted, barrier coated and bottom painted, however I now have a seepage
Meriachee at 8:56am 08.22.16
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One item was to have pizza delivered to the boat at Telegraph Harbour on Thetis Island. While we've
dglauber at 8:37am 08.22.16
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I had the forestay pin worked its way out during gusty winds, which caused the mast to fall. (Very
Justin_NSA at 8:33am 08.22.16
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Has anyone installed one of the new sensors and indicators? There are several choices. Are they uniq

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TELL ME ABOUT SURVEYORS
jssailem at 10:08am 03.27.24
It is an oldie but I thought goodie.
TELL ME ABOUT SURVEYORS
kappykaplan at 9:39am 03.27.24
Nice read, John. Tks for sharing. :beer:
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
leo310 at 9:09am 03.27.24
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Tiller pilot ? Raymarine
Alan Gomes at 8:25am 03.27.24
Aw man, that's rough. I guess I'm lucky, my ST2000+ is over 10 years old and still rocking. The ST
Backstay Connection to Mast
Joe at 8:16am 03.27.24
Wow those pics are confusing. One pick looks like it has twin backstays.. perhaps the problem is wi
Tiller pilot ? Raymarine
Joe at 7:57am 03.27.24
I have had the Simrad TP22 as a replacement for my old Autohelm 1000, which was the Raymarine's "dad
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rgranger at 7:39am 03.27.24
A longer boom can be cut back with a hacksaw and the end cap reattached with a rivet gun. Salvage
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22
rgranger at 7:27am 03.27.24
Just make sure you get one that has a break. If (when) your hand leaves the handle while under load
Fridge: 12V or DC
FastOlson at 7:24am 03.27.24
When set just right, the beer has an ice sludge on it. :beer: Just kidding you a little bit.... bu
Boom
shemandr at 6:41am 03.27.24
Yup! When a Capri 22 went up on the causeway rocks I was talking with the Sea Tow guys who were try
Boom
JamesG161 at 6:22am 03.27.24
Call SeaTow. They run a salvage business too. Jim...
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
JamesG161 at 6:18am 03.27.24
vinegar combine to make chlorine gas. Chlorine Gas will disinfect your nose. :laugh: Jim...
Tiller pilot ? Raymarine
JBP-PA at 5:23am 03.27.24
Aw man, that's rough. I guess I'm lucky, my ST2000+ is over 10 years old and still rocking. The ST2
Fridge: 12V or DC
Timm R Oday25 at 5:09am 03.27.24
By "off grid " I think the poster is on a mooring at McKinley Marina
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22
mashmaster at 9:34pm 03.26.24
Need to replace keel winch???? Northen tool carries them it is a Dutton Lainson 800# brake winch f
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
MitchM at 9:03pm 03.26.24
Later reports say this cargo ship had questions raised about sufficiency of its engine mainten
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
PaulK at 7:25pm 03.26.24
While the drawing shows the paths of the two boats it does not indicate where each one was at differ
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
DArcy at 7:23pm 03.26.24
I'm guessing in your situation the power boater had no idea you had a keel, or had any sort of issu
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17pm 03.26.24
bleach for a short while followed by a vinegar rinse make a lot of sense. Be sure to rinse ALL the
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:07pm 03.26.24
You're definitely on the right track, but not quite how I'd do it. 1. Triple M Plastics is a great

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