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I have a 1983 H34 that has (had) cracks in the port and starboard tabbing between the liner and the
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Venture 224, me and wife went out for our first over night adventure yesterday and once we got on th
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I have a rolling furling system on my new sailboat (30ft Allied sea wind ketch ) and the wire/rope i
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I'm about to begin putting new soles in my 1983 H31. I am seriously considering Starboard rather th
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Question: Can anyone tell me the correct size for the "capstay" turnbuckles on a 1978 Catalina 30? I
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I have two House batteries, different sizes, capacities, and ages. They are both being charged from
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Anyone here try to drop the rudder on a yamaha 33? If so id like to know what your experience was wi
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What is this? I think it's the release for the keel. The button is stuck, assuming it is a button.
Tim22 at 5:37pm 06.11.16
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Hi all I have recently experienced the demise of my batteries at the hands of an unruly charger. As
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Dear Sir/Madam, It is my understanding that you have had luck with the sailing of the Celebrity 20ft
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I have a 1999 Hunter 376 Sailboat I bought in January 2016. I have one 75 gallon fresh water tank. I
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I have recently replaced the standing rigging and stepped the mast (Isomat) on my 1995 Hunter 29.5 a

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No core??
Arrgh at 10:07am 03.21.24
I can't disagree with any of that :)
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25
kerryedwards at 9:54am 03.21.24
With a no-start condition on an engine with glow plugs, the first thing you should confirm is operat
No core??
twodzusfittings at 9:25am 03.21.24
Let me say, it's not how she handles, it's in the quality of the build. As already stated, lack of c
No core??
Arrgh at 9:03am 03.21.24
Agree. my previous boat was a 1989 Catalina 30 and I feel my current boat is of equal quality and h
Backstay Connection to Mast   (1)
JBP-PA at 8:49am 03.21.24
Can you get a better picture? The topping lift should be inside the backstay, but on the O'Day 22 I'
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
jssailem at 8:35am 03.21.24
What do you think? I think you can stumble along picking up stones to see if there is one that is
Backstay Connection to Mast
jssailem at 8:11am 03.21.24
They criss-cross at the very top, but I'm pretty sure this isn't right. You are correct. Just not
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 8:09am 03.21.24
Anchoring in Desolation Sound is no different than anchoring anywhere else. Many of my favourite an
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dlochner at 8:05am 03.21.24
that was great. Convinced me I don't want to mess with lithium batteries. I think I'll just go to A
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?
JeepN3RD at 8:04am 03.21.24
Just wanted to "WATCH" this thread and ask you / folks responding, when you launch I assume they wil
Hunter Propeller Anode
jssailem at 7:58am 03.21.24
stray current corrosion in marinas being an issue in fresh water. Simple answer is Yes. It can be
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 7:58am 03.21.24
The YouTube channel "Emily and Clark's Adventures" has some really good info on lithium batteries a
No core??
dmax at 7:51am 03.21.24
Agree. my previous boat was a 1989 Catalina 30 and I feel my current boat is of equal quality and ha
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Stu Jackson at 7:50am 03.21.24
I don't think I have the time to try to figure out which Chinese Amazon lithium batteries are good
Newbie question - antifouling compartibility
American_Mainsail at 7:30am 03.21.24
It might be easier to pick the paint you want to use and ask that manufacturer if it will be compat
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
kloudie1 at 7:25am 03.21.24
The YouTube channel "Emily and Clark's Adventures" has some really good info on lithium batteries an
No core??
Arrgh at 7:08am 03.21.24
I have a few stancions to rebed too I think. On the 34 there is wood trim that goes all along the t
Backstay Connection to Mast
G Newboat at 7:08am 03.21.24
Just seems odd they didn't make the backstay connection a centered spot.
Hunter Propeller Anode
dlochner at 6:56am 03.21.24
Is stay current corrosion something that you see commonly in fresh water? I was under the impressio

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