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MFD at 12:43pm 06.23.16
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Hi All, I am thinking about getting an asymmetrical chute - actually one of the Doyle 'Utility Power
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Hi All, I have a 2009 Hunter 41DS and want to install a boom brake. There are these u-bolts between
fred1diver at 12:33pm 06.23.16
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hey everyone I'm redoing the side rails for my companionway, the rails that hold the crib boards, th
fred1diver at 9:59am 06.23.16
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hey everyone, I bought a tube of 4200 about 3 months ago but now it's all cured inside the tube, wha
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Anyone ever mount a battery box on a 170? How did you mount it? Can it be mounted to the motor brack
forbin at 9:30am 06.23.16
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Hey all, Looking for some feedback or suggestions for the first three weeks of August out of Seattl
RonniePH26 at 9:04am 06.23.16
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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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I am thinking about installing a remote switch at the helm location to control my electric cabin top
Garymadhatter at 8:11am 06.23.16
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Greetings, I have a 1980 O'Day 30 and the metal prop that holds open the forward hatch apparently ha
jonelli at 7:47am 06.23.16
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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
Texas Gun-Man at 7:47am 06.23.16
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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
aw6686 at 7:41am 06.23.16
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2011 Hunter 33.5. The hot water pressure is low and the temperature only gets warm both with water
trish b at 7:40am 06.23.16
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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
Steve L22188 at 7:34am 06.23.16
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A few weeks ago I asked for ideas and tips on the installation of teak plugs on a swim step I was re
GonzoF1 at 5:38am 06.23.16
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(Let me begin by saying this post may be incomplete in the information needed to make an assessment)
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dickrett at 5:21am 06.23.16
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125001 Can any identify the boat for which the attached sail logo belongs to? The sail is 12' by 6.
whitecap26w at 4:19am 06.23.16
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I need a new outboard Does anyone have any experience with one of these electric outboards Pro`s
Kermit at 4:02am 06.23.16
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124999 I wish I only had 99 problems. But on the other hand the more problems I have the more I need
Jiim at 2:44am 06.23.16
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i just bought a 01 and I need help with the pivot rod. Does it install from the bottom, the handle w
Matpearce at 12:42am 06.23.16
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hi I need some advice on a water leak , well freash water / rain water When it rains a have some wa

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Mast for plastic Walker Bay 10
FTPartridge at 7:58pm 04.07.24
Thank you both!
Refrigerator thermostat wiring   (1)
Rich Stidger at 7:39pm 04.07.24
I have wired this same controller to my refrigerator and I have a second one to connect to my freeze
Refrigerator thermostat wiring
marcham at 7:35pm 04.07.24
Tstat is a simple on/off circuit, there should only be 2 wires. http://sailing.mit.edu/wikiupload/7
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Stu Jackson at 7:31pm 04.07.24
Single Handing 101.2 HOPPING OFF THE BOAT IS UNNECESSARY Single handing & Bull Rails - Page 2
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
jssailem at 7:05pm 04.07.24
if the engine is being used to push against that line and hold the boat stable against the dock. T
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Davidasailor26 at 7:02pm 04.07.24
are you jumping off the boat single handed with engine on? I would not have a problem stepping (no
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
dlochner at 6:58pm 04.07.24
sure put my situation is when you can't mosey up parallel to dock because of high wind The point
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
shemandr at 6:37pm 04.07.24
...are you jumping off the boat single handed with engine on? I would certainly prefer to jump o
Mast conduit capacity questions, how many and how much
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:14pm 04.07.24
Call Dave with US Spars in Gainesville, Florida as Z Spar is synonymous with US Spars
Do I need a grounding plate?
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:10pm 04.07.24
If you feel a need to ground anything electrical, an existing thruhull will suffice.
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Davidasailor26 at 6:08pm 04.07.24
I'd love to see a picture of your lines all ready to be snagged by a boat hook? We have a slip wit
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
higgs at 5:53pm 04.07.24
If most of your cruises are weekenders any size with bunks will work, but if you want to do longer c
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Ted10028 at 5:52pm 04.07.24
solo or not you want to make it as easy as possible and pulling the lines on board seems to do that
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Ted10028 at 5:48pm 04.07.24
Not that I've observed. I believe I'm the only solo sailor on the dock. solo or not you want to ma
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
kappykaplan at 5:42pm 04.07.24
Thanks. Do most folks at your marina use that technique? Not that I've observed. I believe I'm the
Do I need a grounding plate?
higgs at 5:39pm 04.07.24
I have had several experience with lightning and the bottom line is there is no guaranteed protectio
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Ted10028 at 5:39pm 04.07.24
Boat is supposed to splash this week, so I'll see what I can do. Thanks. Do most folks at your mar
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Ted10028 at 5:38pm 04.07.24
Have you seen the stern bridle technique? It worked for me once or twice. Stern bridle (link is to
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
kappykaplan at 5:38pm 04.07.24
I'd love to see a picture of your lines all ready to be snagged by a boat hook? Boat is supposed t

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