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CrazyOldMan at 5:10pm 06.07.16
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I know this is a long shot, but are there any geek (not Greek) sailors out there who have successful
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone had the original manuals for the Yamaha 33 sailboat. Our sailboat cam
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I'm looking to install solar panels on both the port and starboard side of my stern pulpit where the
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Is it common to need a new bigger main sail cover after purchasing a new main? I cringe every time I
zigracer at 3:40pm 06.07.16
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I know a few of you have installed one or the other. I'm looking to put a set on my MH-40. What sa
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I'm planning to repair my mast tang plates myself. So please let me know whether I'm going about rem
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No I am not "afraid" of keel bolts, I just don't like what I can't inspect/see. The situation is:
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Well...I know this may be an astonishing waste of time and energy...chasing the Black Pearl or the M
Alctel at 9:25am 06.07.16
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Hi all, Replacing my chainplates and getting new ones made - just wondering if they are all the sam
jwing at 9:04am 06.07.16
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A thread regarding a non-working anemometer inspired this question: What is the purpose of knowing t
EJWash at 8:27am 06.07.16
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Hi All, The line on my Catalina 30's outhaul was well past it's retirement. It's internal to the bo
mrudman850 at 6:15am 06.07.16
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Hi About to put my 1977 boat up on a frame to address the keel issues. Saw a FB post from Jeff Sele
seadaddler at 6:04am 06.07.16
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Hi all and needing your help. Allstate sent me a offer to save me over $300.00 on my 2 new cars each
Bill19233 at 5:07am 06.07.16
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It just keeps raining and raining in Texas. But we had a great time sailing in the rain on Galveston
Glossa at 11:41pm 06.06.16
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I mapped-out all of the critical stuff on our C42 this evening, except for the speed sensor impeller
Skipper at 6:33pm 06.06.16
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I previously posted a topic similar to this asking how to do it, as I had to service overdue and sti
T_Cat at 5:40pm 06.06.16
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/video/florida-governor-declares-state-emergency-000303689.html Check out
chuck stas at 5:03pm 06.06.16
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Just installed a Bronze Thru Hull transducer Should it be grounded ? do not see any info in the pape
Bad Obsession at 5:01pm 06.06.16
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In case you didn't see the posting on the other part of the forum, here is a video of my 12 day crui
kimelmore at 4:32pm 06.06.16
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My problem is that my cold plate gets a 1/4 inch of ice on most of the cold plate after approximatel

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Water Line
Project_Mayhem at 5:49am 03.20.24
I found this article fairly informative about PEX tubing, but it does not answer your question. St
Black stuff all over a boat?   (2)
Tally Ho at 5:46am 03.20.24
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
Project_Mayhem at 5:41am 03.20.24
The lines, without a doubt, would be replaced. The tank is dry and appears to be clean. I'm not sure
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
shemandr at 5:23am 03.20.24
You might re-consider a walk off transom. My H356 had one and I don't think I would want a cruising
I am looking to buy a Hunter (or similar) Sailboat 32'-42'
JRT at 5:17am 03.20.24
You should look for a catalina 310, the only thing you might not get is an in mast furling main. Th
outboard hoisting
shemandr at 5:15am 03.20.24
Some of the solutions seem overly complicated. That is until you've injured your back in some way a
outboard hoisting
shemandr at 4:57am 03.20.24
My H356 came with a davit to lift the dingy outboard up to its mount on the stern rail. If memory s
Imperial or Metric
Caboteur at 2:36am 03.20.24
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dLj at 1:49am 03.20.24
Is PEX less likely to develop mold/mildew than vinyl tubing if air gets in during winter layup? I
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car   (1)
Not Too Shabby at 11:14pm 03.19.24
Thanks Gene. I've watched some of your videos and I'm always impressed by how well you've configured
Black stuff all over a boat?
Leeward Rail at 10:28pm 03.19.24
Clean it correctly and it won't be a problem. Paint isn't a solution to cleaning dirt or even mold,
My last boat - probably
higgs at 9:45pm 03.19.24
I also like "Last Call". But if you want a sailing term that means about the same thing you could
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car   (1)
Gene Neill at 7:55pm 03.19.24
Hey Shabby, if you haven't bought your Bimini yet, I strongly suggest getting one with rigid aft leg
Water Line
higgs at 7:42pm 03.19.24
On my larger boats with running water I always had good luck with plastic hose from my local hardwar
outboard hoisting
higgs at 7:38pm 03.19.24
I sent you a private message about a possible solution
Black stuff all over a boat?
Ted10028 at 7:38pm 03.19.24
I think you can probably do a lot better at cleaning than you think, with the right products. Pain
outboard hoisting
chuckwayne at 7:30pm 03.19.24
the garhauer outboard lifts work great! ours is mounted on our stern radar mast, has a built in very
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
dlochner at 7:16pm 03.19.24
Ditch the accumulated and get a Shurflo pump. Propylene glycol is good bacteria food. After 7 year
outboard hoisting
dlochner at 7:11pm 03.19.24
Take a look at Garhauer Marine. They have several lifting davits that work vey well. https://www.ga
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:00pm 03.19.24
10 gallons is such small tank that recommissioning the system would be more trouble than it's worth

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