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I replaced the mast on my 1994 h26 this spring and wondered if there is any value in trying to sell
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Greetings, I have a 1980 O'Day 30 and the metal prop that holds open the forward hatch apparently ha
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Sorry. that was really bad. lol So, my head pump seems to be acting up, and not sure what it is ju
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I've been trying to get info about some electric wires going over my lake. The look too close to go
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2011 Hunter 33.5. The hot water pressure is low and the temperature only gets warm both with water
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Can anyone tell me how to find out where the boat we are buying was built? We have the hull number
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Best place for a fire port?
DRhoads at 9:49am 03.26.24
Just off the top of my head I would not put it on the top. If you have a fire the heat will go up r
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jssailem at 9:42am 03.26.24
The convenience of a refrigerator using dual power (AC/DC) is so when afloat away from the shore pow
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
BAD ORCA at 9:40am 03.26.24
Not to downplay ssb and I know there are many sailors out there using it but I thought this was an
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jssailem at 9:16am 03.26.24
If you are into the why of this challenge, you might find the works of Arvel Gentry interesting. It
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THECUSCUS at 8:58am 03.26.24
for a boat your size, definitely go with the 2000. It is a much better design (recirculating ball t
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jssailem at 8:46am 03.26.24
and even the main perhaps Seeking balance can lead you to many opportunities. An In-Mast furling
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twodzusfittings at 8:39am 03.26.24
I looked up, because I make assumptions and mistakes daily. Here is what I found which makes many of
Fridge: 12V or DC
dlochner at 8:33am 03.26.24
DC is better because it is more efficient. Electricity onboard is stored as a direct current (DC). T
Fridge: 12V or DC
xavpil at 8:19am 03.26.24
My unit is also AC/DC but the AC is 120V. If you are not connected to shore power, then you would
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
Scott T-Bird at 8:18am 03.26.24
You are going maybe 6 knots at most, maybe less, right? And a powerboat is coming towards you, obvi
Fridge: 12V or DC
xavpil at 8:17am 03.26.24
Hello, Congratulations on the new boat. I have a SO 409, very similar to your 419. I'm very happy
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
Hello Below at 8:09am 03.26.24
Tugs were used to get the ship from the dock to the waterway, at which the ship was under its own p
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RitSim at 8:09am 03.26.24
My unit is also AC/DC but the AC is 120V. If you are not connected to shore power, then you would u
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Kings Gambit at 8:02am 03.26.24
I lived in St Pete for 12 yr, sailed the SW coast in my Pearson 30 for 11 of them. Pearson 30 is a 5
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
twodzusfittings at 7:58am 03.26.24
Tugs were used to get the ship from the dock to the waterway, at which the ship was under its own po
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
Scott T-Bird at 7:53am 03.26.24
Not clear (to me) from reporting if tugs ARE or ARE NOT required when transiting that channel. One
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
twodzusfittings at 7:53am 03.26.24
I listened to one report that the ship had a power outage. Then tried to reverse (Thats the black sm
Fridge: 12V or DC
BarryL at 7:52am 03.26.24
Hello, Congratulations on the new boat. I have a SO 409, very similar to your 419. I'm very happy w
Overboard discharge of waste tank?
xavpil at 7:44am 03.26.24
It appears that Odessy has never dumped it in the Great Lakes since he can not find the valve. Inst
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
william24424 at 7:16am 03.26.24
Similar situation I was sailing in wider channel pinned up against buoy, made the starboard to starb

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