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Jacktar at 7:14am 02.20.16
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Finally got up courage to drill down through cabin top on the Cat 22 (1983) to find the original wir
GaryZ at 5:08am 02.20.16
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Hello All, I am heading to Huron, OH to look at an O'Day 37 Center Cockpit boat. Is there anything
All U Get at 1:40am 02.20.16
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Guess who was in the chair next to me?
Windtherapy at 6:37pm 02.19.16
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Came home from going out to dinner. Super high winds here all day. No power upon getting home. Tree
JamesG161 at 6:18pm 02.19.16
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In October 2015, a water spout ripped through the marsh for about 4 miles and ended about 70' from
Goatman at 2:52pm 02.19.16
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Wanting to mount an anchor lift onto my 17' Siren somehow and am seeking advice. Was thinking of get
kito at 2:40pm 02.19.16
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It got up in the mid 50's today in NC and suppose to get to the high 60's this weekend. I took a loo
dakno at 2:29pm 02.19.16
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Being a bit lazy here, but its worth it if someone knows. I have to replace/clean my rear quiet flus
Phil Herring at 1:56pm 02.19.16
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Buy Peggie's Get Rid of Boat Odors book and get a signed copy at 20% off our regular price. Makes a
Lander at 12:09pm 02.19.16
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I hear there are lot of opinions out there on grounding systems on boats, bonded or un-bonded, and f
Famos_Amos at 11:54am 02.19.16
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Hey all- trying to find a replacement tank for my H30G. After doing some research, it appears Hunter
DHaranSailor at 9:01am 02.19.16
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Anyone seen this yet? Looks like they are turning All is Lost into a example of what not to do. In
Skipper at 8:33am 02.19.16
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I figure this is a common need, but couldn't find the exact answer in search. Recently installed ne
twodzusfittings at 8:28am 02.19.16
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If you have two fixed VHF radios on your vessel, do you need to have two antennas or in the case of
davidmhull at 7:37am 02.19.16
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I have reached an age where I think handrails on top of my cabin would be a good idea. My question i
Jtcf78911 at 6:25am 02.19.16
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Hi all. Having a tad of bit trouble finding a "like" replacement stanchion brace for my 1985 O'Day
Jtcf78911 at 6:14am 02.19.16
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Newbie back. Trying my hand at a little kindergarten level cabin sole repair this winter, working a
sailrj at 6:14pm 02.18.16
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The water heater on our 1996 Oc 351 stopped heating while we are motoring. Checking the hoses conne
paulj at 5:14pm 02.18.16
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Has anyone remove the prop shaft without removing the engine or the rudder ? paulj
okawbow at 5:13pm 02.18.16
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My first sailboat was a MacGregor 25, I bought 20 years ago. Since then, I've had a Bristol 24, a Sa

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removing trailer from boat in driveway
Project_Mayhem at 4:56pm 02.15.24
The Precision 18 is around 1100lbs so theres plenty of options. I would look into suspending it from
Outboard Transom Mount
Project_Mayhem at 4:38pm 02.15.24
I would avoid one with a plastic mount unless it's a reputable brand name. I've had two Chinese plas
new mulitbank battery charger experiences   (1)
twodzusfittings at 3:51pm 02.15.24
Would this set up, without a AC charger, be correct?
new mulitbank battery charger experiences
DArcy at 1:34pm 02.15.24
I have the same setup as @jssailem, Sterling Pro charging the house bank and an ACR charging the sta
Cradle: transport 4000nm? Sell, buy/build new? Sail 365/yr and stay off the hard?
David in Sandusky at 12:37pm 02.15.24
Our cradle is great for the annual haul out and storage through the winter on Lake Erie. But if you
Boating with osteoporosis
David in Sandusky at 12:31pm 02.15.24
About this time, I would be installing an electric anchor windlass.
WARNING : Sailrite Machine (240v/international) version does not work with inverters
Orbweaver at 12:14pm 02.15.24
Fair enough, and as you say add in an inverter of possibly dubious quality, possibly with inadequate
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH A DOMETIC Dual Zone Portable Refrigerator and Freezer, Powered by AC/DC or Solar   (2)
JBP-PA at 11:50am 02.15.24
I've had it three years so far, but my 22 liter is much smaller than any of the dual zone dometics.
Hunter 30 Skeg assessment
dlochner at 11:39am 02.15.24
Here's the correct URL: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/h30-replacing-skeg-with-spade-rud
WARNING : Sailrite Machine (240v/international) version does not work with inverters
dlochner at 11:34am 02.15.24
And yea, for SailRite to put right on their website that it doesn't work with inverters and then no
WARNING : Sailrite Machine (240v/international) version does not work with inverters
Orbweaver at 11:25am 02.15.24
While high quality oscilloscopes are not practical, you can get a handheld 2Ch one with signal gener
Hunter 30 Skeg assessment
ggrizzard at 10:49am 02.15.24
Lloyd, I can't seem to 'follow' the track to the thread you listed. Any specific locale? Thanks, G.
Solar powered vents
Rick D at 9:46am 02.15.24
I replaced mine with another 4" NICRO (SS) about four years ago. They quit making a spacer for hatch
Boating with osteoporosis
buddybear at 9:40am 02.15.24
Welcome to the club, Mark. I feel your pain. I. too, have some major lumbar issues severe enough
Yacht Racing 101-FREE Seminar in San Pedro CA
Stu Jackson at 9:30am 02.15.24
Looks interesting and is a rare opportunity for this type of information. Another great bit of raci
removing trailer from boat in driveway   (3)
RussC at 8:52am 02.15.24
lower the tongue of the trailer to the ground place cribbing under the stearn raise the tongue of th
2001 Beneteau 381
jssailem at 8:36am 02.15.24
Looking at Sailboat Data shares this info. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/oceanis-381-beneteau L
Dial-a-buoy about to be killed off.
JamesG161 at 7:34am 02.15.24
The Summary will be in format like this. 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season - Mid Season + Final Jim..

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