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Full Circle 473 at 12:09pm 02.04.16
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Just tried to pump out the master head holding tank. It didn't seam to hold much and wouldn't take
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I am 77 years old ,sold my 22 ft catalina but sailing is still in my blood as I have sailed over 40
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Hello gang, So I've tackled my through hull project and am on to the next one of 100,000,000. LoL,
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For those of you up in British Columbia - I just wanted to throw out a couple questions regarding co
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Dear friends in sail; Decided I mustn't be afraid of member scorn :kick:when I submit possibly lame
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I need the answer to two questions. In the included picture the red arrow is pointing at a teak pla
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Before I go reinventing the wheel, has any h36 owner converted to adjustable Genoa cars that you can
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anybody use this? Peggy, what do you think? They were at the Seattle boat show
Ralph Johnstone at 4:45pm 02.03.16
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I recently had the pleasure of finding an external weeping fuel leak on the lift pump of my Yanmar 2
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What length tiller extension works well on our 22ft boats? My 89 had one but I don't knoe hoe long i
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Just curious if anybody has added a port light in their V-Berth. I could swear I saw somebody on he
Matchmaker at 11:19am 02.03.16
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Hi. Does anyone know if there is a propane replacement available for the two burner alcohol stove in
John Stevens at 10:56am 02.03.16
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I borrowed a Loos gauge Model "A" from a friend. Anyone know the specs for the 26 or the Javelin?
John Stevens at 10:43am 02.03.16
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Disregard, double post.
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Hello All.... I am looking at an Irwin 43' aft cockpit staysail ketch sailboat... with the idea to p
Jim Hawkins at 9:26am 02.03.16
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I want to have 2 - 12 volt deep cycle batteries on my boat and move them from the original place whe
geek_guy at 9:26am 02.03.16
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Maybe using the wrong terminology. But the skylights were leaking, so I rebidded them. The leaking
geek_guy at 9:24am 02.03.16
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I added a Bimini. But the boom doesn't clear. I think this is a common issue with the 37 Legend.
Elie at 9:13am 02.03.16
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my auto pilot works great, but is very loud.. is this normal? can i spray some wd40? here is a yout
Jim Hawkins at 8:47am 02.03.16
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Hello all, I'm adding a solent stay to my boat and have spent a week reading everything I could and

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No core??   (2)
dmax at 12:04pm 03.21.24
Yeah, some of the nuts are hard/impossible to reach - not unlike every other boat I've seen. Yes, I
Rode for Desolation Sound
dLj at 11:35am 03.21.24
Thanks for that info, @Terry Cox . I think, generally, long chain anchor rodes are somewhat overra
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?   (1)
rgranger at 11:24am 03.21.24
Active captain used to be a great way to find local marinas and I would call ahead and ask about par
Hull damage mac twenty five
dlochner at 11:22am 03.21.24
You will have to wait until the hull is warm enough to fiberglass. The reaction will not kick if i
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 11:13am 03.21.24
It is often assumed that West Marine will have the worst price but...earlier this week I purchased
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rgranger at 11:12am 03.21.24
Thankyou so much !! Cant wait to work on it ! I am in Northern Mi its snowing! You will have to wa
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
rgranger at 11:00am 03.21.24
Check your insurance policy. It may not cover you if you have damage from a battery that is not ma
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
Bob S at 10:29am 03.21.24
I have no experience with SSB, I'm a coastal sailor but I read an interesting post (SSB/Starlink) on
No core??
Arrgh at 10:07am 03.21.24
I can't disagree with any of that :)
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25
kerryedwards at 9:54am 03.21.24
With a no-start condition on an engine with glow plugs, the first thing you should confirm is operat
No core??
twodzusfittings at 9:25am 03.21.24
Let me say, it's not how she handles, it's in the quality of the build. As already stated, lack of c
No core??
Arrgh at 9:03am 03.21.24
Agree. my previous boat was a 1989 Catalina 30 and I feel my current boat is of equal quality and h
Backstay Connection to Mast   (1)
JBP-PA at 8:49am 03.21.24
Can you get a better picture? The topping lift should be inside the backstay, but on the O'Day 22 I'
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
jssailem at 8:35am 03.21.24
What do you think? I think you can stumble along picking up stones to see if there is one that is
Backstay Connection to Mast
jssailem at 8:11am 03.21.24
They criss-cross at the very top, but I'm pretty sure this isn't right. You are correct. Just not
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 8:09am 03.21.24
Anchoring in Desolation Sound is no different than anchoring anywhere else. Many of my favourite an
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dlochner at 8:05am 03.21.24
that was great. Convinced me I don't want to mess with lithium batteries. I think I'll just go to A
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?
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Just wanted to "WATCH" this thread and ask you / folks responding, when you launch I assume they wil
Hunter Propeller Anode
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stray current corrosion in marinas being an issue in fresh water. Simple answer is Yes. It can be

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