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photo-dude at 12:19pm 04.17.16
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Is there anyone out there full time cruising/living aboard and IP-27? I'm a single guy so I don't n
rklemenc at 10:26am 04.17.16
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I decided to replace my OEM traveler on my 1984 Catalina 30 with the flat mid boom traveler upgrade
abyssal at 6:57am 04.17.16
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I have read many of the topics in here on replacing the old OSRAM 5008 anchor light bulb with a LED.
woodster at 6:15am 04.17.16
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yesterday i helped a dock neighbor take his boat across the bay to a haul out for a bottom job ....w
Cruisin30MKIII at 4:54am 04.17.16
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Hi all. We are trying to figure out how to hang our 6 hp 4 stroke outboard off of your stern rail. W
Jordi C at 2:15am 04.17.16
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Dear all, Do you know were to find the fuses for navigation lights. Thank you
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Parsellk at 6:11pm 04.16.16
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Greetings all, Recently a friend asked me to help with commissioning his 1980s sailboat. Upon inspe
John Stevens at 6:07pm 04.16.16
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I purchased this 1969 Javelin in Nov that I am restoring. Love the way it sails and the roomy cockp
GorillaToast at 4:20pm 04.16.16
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well, not the step exactly, but the fiberglass mesa it rests on. If you have any pics of it, I'd l
Viktor Eysselein at 4:16pm 04.16.16
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My mechanic did put engine oil (SAE 15-40) into my transmission. He said it is fine! Manual says S
Richie50 at 3:20pm 04.16.16
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How does one utilize a Anti-Corrosion Gel like Marelube and thread locker at the same time. Or does
Gordo at 2:17pm 04.16.16
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I'm looking for a Hunter 25 rudder. My boat is a 1979 and I grounded last summer. I used a comealong
RichW9603 at 1:13pm 04.16.16
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Hi all, What do you think a good tender / dinghy for a mid-80's Hunter 31 would be? I'd want to car
DAVA390 at 1:11pm 04.16.16
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Photos (hopefully) show the starboard chainplates and window on my Precision 23. Usually on chainpla
TortolaTim at 11:05am 04.16.16
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Looked at my 1st used boat today, a 79 Cat 22. Overall a decent boat I think. A couple of things got
fred1diver at 10:56am 04.16.16
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hey everyone, I'm looking to find a way to have better storage in my lazarettos, how do you all orga
gpshome at 7:58am 04.16.16
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121986 I have a few turning blocks at my mast base that I'd like to replace (since the 25 year old s
MIke245 at 7:06am 04.16.16
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I am having an issue with the hole for the lower life line on both the port and starboard side stanc
rkinross at 6:47am 04.16.16
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Hi Has anyone found a removable outboard bracket available in the USA? Seagull has one available in
NYSail at 6:38am 04.16.16
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Hello All..... As part of maintenance for summer I took prop, shaft and stuffing box to prop shop t

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Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 7:28am 03.25.24
In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Adding Solar to Hunter 466
Johann at 7:25am 03.25.24
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ward H at 7:12am 03.25.24
In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Adding Solar to Hunter 466
pdrisc at 6:57am 03.25.24
Rode for Desolation Sound
jssailem at 6:55am 03.25.24
Those Imtra markers look very interesting. Fit in the chain link. Nothing to rub against the gypsy (
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install...   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:50am 03.25.24
I had phone call with @knotclewless . Here is his set up.
Boom
AngelM at 6:37am 03.25.24
Lots of boats were totaled iin your area a couple of years ago you can probably find a used boom if
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 6:36am 03.25.24
Pricey little beggars but I have used these chain markers for 12 years and never lost a one. A guess
Boom
AngelM at 6:36am 03.25.24
Yes a blast, and no-one will offer ideas and local riggers kinda useless. You have given me a great
Boom
kloudie1 at 6:34am 03.25.24
Lots of boats were totaled iin your area a couple of years ago you can probably find a used boom if
Adler Barbour Power Plate
kloudie1 at 6:25am 03.25.24
The Power Plate is the (replaces) evaporator.. The gurgling is a solution inside that freezes when t
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install...
smokey73 at 5:59am 03.25.24
I chose to use a stainless steel main sprocket, drive socket on the drive and stainless steel chain.
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install...
smokey73 at 5:50am 03.25.24
There was an extensive discussion about it awhile back. There is picture of the Rotary drive in the
Boom
jssailem at 5:34am 03.25.24
Not sure what reply you seek. It appears you are rebuilding a boat that was manufactured in the late
Simpson/Lawrance Horizon 1500 Windlass   (1)
jssailem at 5:18am 03.25.24
It appears to me that the chain specification is supplied in the manual. It is dependent on the Gyps
Rode for Desolation Sound
dLj at 4:54am 03.25.24
Rode for Desolation Sound
jssailem at 4:44am 03.25.24
Replacing a frozen autopilot
Terry Cox at 4:26am 03.25.24
Has anyone replace one of these before and which model did you use? Our 1991 P42 original Autohelm
Suggestions on South Florida Towns to Retire To?
IWannaGoSailing at 4:02am 03.25.24
@Tally Ho That's a great suggestion! I'm heading to Fort Myers next week and plan to scout out a few
M-12 Oil Change
StanleyJ at 3:56am 03.25.24
Jssailem: Is your Universal engine a M-12? It was my understanding that the alternator bracket upg

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