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SFS at 7:04am 06.09.16
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I have some companionway hatch slider issues/leaks. Been reading threads on the topic for 24 hours
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I have recently purchased a new to me boat with a Yanmar YGM20F engine that has a heat exchanger. I
Maine Sail at 4:52am 06.09.16
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I just had the opportunity to test this on an AGM battery. Lots of dock-talk suggests that a battery
caguy at 11:32pm 06.08.16
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I just bought a 1989 Mac 26D sailboat. It is pretty well equipped. I've attached a picture of the
SOCAL C50 at 10:00pm 06.08.16
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The previous owner installed a thru deck for the pump out and I am routing the fittings and hose and
TBass at 7:57pm 06.08.16
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Hey folks, new member here who hopes to stick around for years to come. Asking for some networking a
tbilyeu at 6:35pm 06.08.16
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My 2014 Oceanis 45 has a GFCI under the port helm in the 110V 50 amp circuit. I have come back to th
rpwillia at 6:02pm 06.08.16
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I am getting around to replacing most of my lights and this is one of the last I have not done yet.
mark rocco at 5:42pm 06.08.16
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I want to hook up my float ,bile-age pump to the battery and switch board....and what is a " bus "
SFS at 3:24pm 06.08.16
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TS Colin left water inside what I thought was a pretty dry boat (1983 H31). So the search begins fo
patcande at 3:11pm 06.08.16
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Was rebedding my opening port lights and the outside trim ring cracked when I was tightening the scr
Newport Bob at 2:42pm 06.08.16
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The varnish on the wood panel at the fwd end of the vberth lifted during winter storage (2004, 373,
capta at 1:34pm 06.08.16
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I'm a good bit too old to be a natural in this computer age at much of the tech stuff. My wife is th
pateco at 1:34pm 06.08.16
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Last Saturday was a really nice day for a sail. I took a little video. Had to figure out how to pos
rfrye1 at 11:45am 06.08.16
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Recent haul out for bottom paint on my H376, we had them inspect for vibration above 2500 rpm. Cutla
LouisMK at 10:28am 06.08.16
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Hello All: I'd like to hear some thoughts from those who have added rigid boom vangs to their O'34/
SqPeg at 9:46am 06.08.16
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Anyone know where I can get this gasket? It's on a Hunter Vision 32
Joe Wienecke at 8:50am 06.08.16
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I have a 2005 41 DS with a Furlex 300 headsail furler. I know the furling line is 1/4 but am not su
PotomacDaysailer at 7:07am 06.08.16
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I am so pleased! My pointing ability has been relatively poor (although I could outpoint a square-r
BayMan at 6:35am 06.08.16
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I am contemplating upgrading my 1997 Raymarine chartplotter (RL70C) with a new Raymarine multifunct

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My last boat - probably
higgs at 9:28pm 03.17.24
On second thought, I like "Last Call" like at your favorite watering hole. For some reason I thoug
Hull damage mac twenty five
justsomeguy at 8:58pm 03.17.24
Launch it, then check for the problem.
Hull damage mac twenty five
justsomeguy at 8:55pm 03.17.24
I am gonna have to learn how to do some serious fiberglass. See what it looks like after you launc
Hull damage mac twenty five   (4)
1954 willys at 8:40pm 03.17.24
223566I bought this boat which looks like there is hall damage behind the swing Keel, where it goes
Ray marine Smart pilot st6002 error message question?
atlanticbrew at 7:52pm 03.17.24
Hello Captain Rob, I have the exact same error message coming from my S2 Raymarine auto pilot. Mot P
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor:
dlochner at 7:47pm 03.17.24
thanks for the help. The meter on the central circuit panel says it is charging at about 13.6 V. Do
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor:
Ted10028 at 7:43pm 03.17.24
Charles Chargers were an early attempt to get to 3 stage charging. They were close, but no cigar. I
Electrical problem with new fan and tank monitor:
dlochner at 7:37pm 03.17.24
Charles Chargers were an early attempt to get to 3 stage charging. They were close, but no cigar. I
Painting the Boat
PaulK at 6:35pm 03.17.24
As BB outlines above, the process is a lot of work. It takes hours to do the cleaning right.(Don't f
Lewmar winch #40
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:12pm 03.17.24
The EVo series use plastic stripper ring rather than aluminum. Not sure if that is a negative
Roller Furler quirky ?
BTC1984 at 5:51pm 03.17.24
The issue was halyard wrap. Eventually the halyard snapped and needed to be replaced. Planning to
Catalina 27 teak before and after
BTC1984 at 5:44pm 03.17.24
BTC, nice job! What did you use to fill in the cracks? I plan to redo my teak soon but have some ga
New owner of sailboat with Seldon genaker bow sprit. Questions???
Barnacle Bill at 5:38pm 03.17.24
The major purpose of having a sprit is to push the asymmetrical spinnaker out away from the bow of t
Hull color
ronshara1 at 4:56pm 03.17.24
Beige.. that sounds like a good place to start
Electrifying my small sailboat?
Barnacle Bill at 4:47pm 03.17.24
That looks like a nice unit. There are a number of products on the market for marine use that offer
Electrifying my small sailboat?
Barnacle Bill at 4:44pm 03.17.24
That is a very nice unit. No matter route you choose, you need to figure out how much each one of t
Hull damage mac twenty five
Davidasailor26 at 4:42pm 03.17.24
Welcome to the forum, and sorry to hear of the troubles. What kind of damage? Do you have pictures
Newbie question - antifouling compartibility
Barnacle Bill at 4:39pm 03.17.24
It might be easier to pick the paint you want to use and ask that manufacturer if it will be compati
Painting the Boat
Barnacle Bill at 4:32pm 03.17.24
First of all, Brightside or any 2-part polyurethane paint like Awlgrip (Brightside is one part), wil

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