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JacK P at 2:40pm 06.21.16
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Just purchased a 28.5 with a urethane prop. Transporting up Jersey coast the prop broke and fell off
VHF/AIS   (1)
HMT2 at 2:36pm 06.21.16
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124928 I sail in an area in upper Galveston Bay where there is an intersection of the Bayport Channe
JacK P at 2:25pm 06.21.16
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Newly purchased 28.5 with replacement prop of urethane. The original prop is still on board. Is the
sailnewbie at 2:21pm 06.21.16
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I picked up a Honda 7.5 hp to replace my over powered 15 hp and it needs a new prop, chewed up. Any
slomotion at 1:45pm 06.21.16
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Looking for a kit or ideas for a raised helmsman bench seat. Saw a nice fiberglass raised bench wit
odaydokay at 1:12pm 06.21.16
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Three days to process an order, no response to emails after two days, no way to get sales on the pho
TheTY at 12:43pm 06.21.16
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I have a 2000 Hunter 380 and every time I unplug the. Plug back into shore power I have to take the
Catmando at 12:28pm 06.21.16
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Not being able to leave well enough alone, and perfectly happy to spend hours on something of no rea
snoopy_ at 11:01am 06.21.16
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Hello, I recently purchased a 1976 Catalina 22 and have some questions: 1. I have noticed that the
jssailem at 10:54am 06.21.16
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Have 150 gallons of fuel in two tanks that I believe has the pox of diesel fuel critters. Age of fue
MrBill_FLL at 10:25am 06.21.16
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HELP! our sailing clubs large jon boat transom was rotted, and I removed the wood last weekend. Now
PotomacDaysailer at 9:46am 06.21.16
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The lake my boat is on, Ft. Gibson lake near Wagoner, Oklahoma, has a highway bridge that effectivel
51RD55 at 8:57am 06.21.16
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I just recently changed on my Yanmar 2GMF the fuel filter and the water separator. In the process, I
Dubo at 8:45am 06.21.16
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The last few times I have taken my Hunter out this year I noticed when I max out the throttle the ta
SV My Luv Too at 7:39am 06.21.16
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We cannot get our roller fuller to work, replacing it seems expensive so we would like to repair it
Paul and Judy at 7:31am 06.21.16
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I was at my 1993 Hunter 33.5 last week while on vacation. The boat has been on the hard for 2 years
Tantor at 7:15am 06.21.16
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Where is your course computer for ST7000? Hunter 410 1998. I cannot locate this unit and I locked ev
Musetta at 6:44am 06.21.16
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Since it takes weeks to get the antifreeze taste out of the fresh water system, I am wondering if it
dave_and_dd at 6:30am 06.21.16
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I have the boat (Catalina 309) out on the hard for bottom paint. there was a bit of 'chipping' on t
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flynhi4u at 6:28am 06.21.16
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I am curious about something concerning all the "Adimrals" out there. How many of your wifes, girlfr

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Found a 2003 C310
JRT at 8:44pm 03.16.24
Thanks Stu, this previous thread is from the previous owner, not me. The system has been good, I do
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car
Not Too Shabby at 8:40pm 03.16.24
Nice work on the DIY cars! I'd remove the old mounts, personally, they would feel like clutter to m
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5
JohnBisMe at 8:13pm 03.16.24
Thank you for the informative and useful reply! If you don't mind, I have a few follow-up question
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car
Gene Neill at 7:55pm 03.16.24
Nice work on the DIY cars! I'd remove the old mounts, personally, they would feel like clutter to me
Water Line   (1)
dlochner at 7:42pm 03.16.24
I just redid my plumbing using Pex A. Pex A is more flexible and can be used with crimp rings or wit
Water Line
jssailem at 7:39pm 03.16.24
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:12pm 03.16.24
I find this site offering on-line courses to be excellent. BTW, I sold my old marine SSB and replac
Water Line
redlegmsg66 at 6:36pm 03.16.24
I was looking at the PEX, but it seems very stiff and likely hard to bend.
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
Rick D at 6:35pm 03.16.24
I find this site offering on-line courses to be excellent. BTW, I sold my old marine SSB and replace
Aftermarket arches for sailboats for mainsheet traveler
FastOlson at 6:18pm 03.16.24
Thanks for the clarification. We like our bridge deck traveler. When under sail the loaded-up mainsh
Water Line   (1)
jssailem at 5:45pm 03.16.24
Two basic approaches. PEX A or B. I like A but they require a tool to make the connections. Here is
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina
rdmerhar at 5:05pm 03.16.24
I sounded the hull and just repaired where needed. Pole was rubbing higher and water ran in thru bal
Venting Battery Compartment
pgandw at 4:56pm 03.16.24
Bad Layered Fiberglass?
shemandr at 3:11pm 03.16.24
I've sailed quite a bit on Tartan 33's - actually two of them. It's a very good boat with an S&S de
Venting Battery Compartment
Davidasailor26 at 3:00pm 03.16.24
Nope! Voltage is the Pushing power. Amperage is the Flow. A Dead Battery has no AMP flow. S
Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 2:37pm 03.16.24
Nope! Voltage is the Pushing power. Amperage is the Flow. A Dead Battery has no AMP flow. S
Venting Battery Compartment
JamesG161 at 2:32pm 03.16.24
Actually it's both. Nope! Voltage is the Pushing power. Amperage is the Flow. A Dead Batter
Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 2:27pm 03.16.24
No ! It is related to the Amperage. No Amps, no Hydrogen Gas. Jim... PS: Look here for Referenc
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JamesG161 at 2:21pm 03.16.24
I guess I have a ways to go. Not really ! You are the Best in giving Electrical Information. Me,

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