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FranM at 12:12pm 04.21.16
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122230 It's been quite a while since I've been here. Sold my Pepper and was out of boats for almost
marchem at 11:38am 04.21.16
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Any thoughts on the Newmar DC UPS: StartGuard to eliminate the voltage drop to my instruments that I
sjstewart at 10:39am 04.21.16
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hi there I was wondering how much rake should there be on the mast of my venture 224 ive been doing
Alexander38 at 10:31am 04.21.16
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Hey everyone, does anyone out there happen to have design specs for shelves and/or cupboards for the
pateco at 9:55am 04.21.16
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Looking for a working Raymarine RS125 or RS120 receiver/antenna to use with the used C80 Multifuncti
Zeggae at 9:36am 04.21.16
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Hi all! Bought a '73 Javelin last year and didn't have time to work on it yet. I removed the mast s
Collin at 9:29am 04.21.16
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I have an isolation transformer on my 2008 Hunter 31, and it seems to be running quite hot. Everyth
rgranger at 7:29am 04.21.16
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Hey All On my new-2-me 1995 Hunter 26, I am missing the screen for the port side opening port light
richk at 6:59am 04.21.16
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Went to the boat last night and saw the house battery bank indicated a little over 8v. Turned on c
ToddL214 at 6:44am 04.21.16
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...it's recommended your thru-hull valves be lubricated each year? I didn't but I understand why no
LiveAboard60 at 6:42am 04.21.16
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Please excuse if this has been posted before, but I am thinking about replacing the salon portholes
Scott NIelsen at 6:08am 04.21.16
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Does anyone have experience with the Kiwi Prop Feathering Propeller? I am looking to change from th
Vern at 4:18am 04.21.16
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Is the shaft on the Pearson 34-2, offset? Does this help or hinder backing. My shaft is offset but
sailnewbie at 2:09am 04.21.16
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I built a great rudder blade from poplar, however when I put the boat in the water its super boyent.
PSR at 9:54pm 04.20.16
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Does anyone know whether there are new traveller cars that fit the original arched travelers install
Biobob Catalina 27 at 9:52pm 04.20.16
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I finally got the flag halyard strung on my starboard spreader, but want to follow proper etiquite.
Doug Read at 8:43pm 04.20.16
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Has anyone installed an inside the hull transducer or GPS and depth sounder? If so where did you lo
BigEasy at 7:59pm 04.20.16
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Finally have a rudder sensor installation underway. Will probably wrap it up this weekend. I have a
serpa4 at 7:44pm 04.20.16
C&C
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Good day all. I'm about to purchase (offer submitted) an 88 30 MkII shoal keel. It seems to be in
Jackdaw at 6:13pm 04.20.16
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My startup company's product is ready for prime time, and in the last month my life has gotten CRAZY

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Mast for plastic Walker Bay 10
FTPartridge at 7:19am 04.10.24
Happy outcome: The buyer bought an aluminum pole and made his own mast.
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off:
Ted10028 at 7:10am 04.10.24
thanks; now I get it. I don't think my Marina would be big on the idea of me putting a shepherds h
Name Change
Project_Mayhem at 6:57am 04.10.24
Sink boat, rebirth it by bringing it back up, give it a naming ceremony of your choice, chastise int
Replace just acrylic on bow deck hatch?
Project_Mayhem at 6:48am 04.10.24
One more option but would probably require more labor on your part than any other option: Home - Hat
Has anyone used the self adhesive shims to cure stanchion wobble?
Joe at 6:44am 04.10.24
Sorry to interrupt this discussion fellas, but the subject of inserting a shim to improve the fit of
3GM30F Service Issue
jssailem at 6:40am 04.10.24
Small Wood sailboat
jssailem at 6:29am 04.10.24
Refinishing a boat comes down to the look you enjoy and the way you plan to use it. Driving on a tra
CS22 in the Thousand Islands
David in Sandusky at 6:22am 04.10.24
We have sailed a Rhodes 19 and own a Hunter 27. We have vacationed on an island downstream from Bol
3GM30F Service Issue
Scott T-Bird at 6:17am 04.10.24
The shop reused the same shims that were there before the pump was rebuilt. They said the timing sh
Small Wood sailboat
william24424 at 6:11am 04.10.24
Restoring boat with the top rail varnish & the hull blue will look very sharp. Also removing metal a
Small Wood sailboat
shemandr at 5:46am 04.10.24
Oars seem like a good project to get going. What about the mast & boom? No, I wouldn't strip the e
Replacement outside cover for large "panoramic" fixed port in Salon
smokey73 at 5:19am 04.10.24
@Ralph Johnstone Do you have any problem or concern with the Sunbrella scratching the acrylic or l
Pacific NW Weather
jssailem at 10:01pm 04.09.24
Here is the current data for the South Pacific on Tropical Tidbits. https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/
3GM30F Service Issue
skunther at 9:32pm 04.09.24
I had my high pressure pump and injectors serviced at. https://www.seattleinjector.com Can anyone
Small Wood sailboat
dLj at 9:18pm 04.09.24
If you are "restoring" it, paint it. If you are "fixing up" to your liking - your choice. Nice loo
Replacement outside cover for large "panoramic" fixed port in Salon   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:14pm 04.09.24
The material is white Sunbrella. Front hatchlight, side portlights, and recently added opening hatc
Dufour 500 GL
dLj at 9:13pm 04.09.24
Where and how will you be sailing? All of them except the Beneteau 49 have deeper draft than I'd w
3GM30F Service Issue
skunther at 9:06pm 04.09.24
Excellent point! Yes, the timing shims are important. I pulled mine off carefully and originally
Replace just acrylic on bow deck hatch?
BAD ORCA at 8:38pm 04.09.24
Try and get the old piece of acylic out without breaking it into smaller pieces. Bring it to a loca

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