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MommaOf3 at 4:35pm 10.20.15
3/1518
We are first time sailboat owners with the recent purchase of a 1992 33.5 Hunter. The forward hatch
Apex at 4:04pm 10.20.15
5/1844
Two weekends ago we had the BEST last sail of the season 5ft with an ocassional 10ft. Last weekend
paulj at 3:26pm 10.20.15
4/1259
This was the trip Robert. Nice to have a site to post things......................... Many thanks to
Slow lane at 2:56pm 10.20.15
6/1829
What are the problems associated with using galvanized rigging on a aluminum mast. Helping a friend
gregpallen at 12:39pm 10.20.15
9/1473
I would like to add dinghy davits to my 2012 e36. I know that there are many suppliers out there fo
Gardnera at 12:24pm 10.20.15
3/2233
I own a 1999 Hunter 310 wing keel and when I raced for the first time this past week they gave me a
tadd5181 at 11:42am 10.20.15
8/684
My marine radio keeps using "dsc" but I am dumb enough not to know what it stands for...some one ple
Richard19084 at 9:10am 10.20.15
5/2010
The service kit for the M25XPB engine included an 80 micron in-line fuel filter Part # 48076. This i
bshock at 8:34am 10.20.15
13/1721
Hi fellow Beneteau owners. I have a 361 and lost a small thingamajig, which I will call a "spreader
Jackdaw at 7:52am 10.20.15
5/6465
A friends wing keel First 235, taking to ground. Says he does it all the time. Maybe so, but I'm gue
Megan27Hunter1981 at 6:32am 10.20.15
5/1081
Hi I am a new member. I am new to all things sailing. Learning as I go. I just acquired my first Hu
Jackdaw at 10:42pm 10.19.15
24/1639
Not Bayfield, but Marquette Harbor on Lake Superior got snow over the weekend. https://scontent-ord
capta at 9:51pm 10.19.15
2/429
Off hand does anyone know the PERKINS 4-236 starter motor amperage draw for fusing the starter batte
atwhite2 at 7:07pm 10.19.15
26/9907
Just a theoretical question... When I purchased my Tartan 30, the bilge pump did not work, the shor
Kings Gambit at 6:48pm 10.19.15
12/1319
So, my wife and I with two sailing buddies from FL were sailing to Cabrillo Beach anchorage, a 6-n.m
Steve22116 at 6:17pm 10.19.15
1/1850
I'm working on a concept to change the forward berth as the Commodore doesn't like the existing "dou
Brett C at 5:49pm 10.19.15
28/11309
Thought I would introduce myself. I bought an O'Day 19 (not mariner) over the summer. It is my first
Hockeyfool at 4:54pm 10.19.15
11/1911
I'm about to tackle a repair for a mast that was dropped on the deck by a numbskull( not me ) where
mrudman850 at 2:32pm 10.19.15
7/2501
As was suggested on an earlier post, the Boomkicker from my Buccaneer 180 is unlikely to support the
Lodi47 at 2:29pm 10.19.15
20/1674
Anyone have any thoughts they would like to share on floatable VHF radios. I'm giving my wife my Chr

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raising and lowering mast
shemandr at 6:25am 09.04.23
I've participated in using a gin pole. It was fine for the 23 to 25 foot boats. But for the larger
Car Accident
RoyS at 6:20am 09.04.23
The older drivers have dementia, the younger drivers are stoned, the police have given up, you basic
New to the forum
Sunbird22358 at 6:16am 09.04.23
Blown exhaust not enough I guess
RoyS at 6:12am 09.04.23
It is a good practice to carry a replacement for every belt and pump on board. All pumps fail eventu
Yanmar 2YM15 Oil leak Pattern- Need advice please
RoyS at 6:00am 09.04.23
Square oil stain is usually caused by water mixed with oil. Water spreads the oil to the edge of the
Blown exhaust not enough I guess
odaydokay at 5:56am 09.04.23
Thanks to all. Back on it later today. Like an idiot, I did not look at the coolant level last nig
Invest 95L
shemandr at 5:55am 09.04.23
Damnit Jim!
Winterization of hot water tank
Jimongee at 5:38am 09.04.23
Thank you Jssailem and dlochner. I actually now live in Nashville, tn but will keep our C & C a Ma
Invest 95L   (2)
JamesG161 at 5:35am 09.04.23
This is the reason it will be a Major Storm. Hurricane Fuel or Stored Solar HEAT. Normally we sho
Blown exhast   (1)
twodzusfittings at 5:32am 09.04.23
Here is one unfinished. Looks like it's casted. Maybe a mix of iron and some other metals. I can't s
Invest 95L
jssailem at 5:30am 09.04.23
Winterization of hot water tank
dlochner at 5:09am 09.04.23
Drain the tank into the bilge and pump it out. If there is not a dedicated drain on the tank, pull t
'93 P42 Sanitation hose replacement
Terry Cox at 5:08am 09.04.23
just placed my order for 15 ft of the Saniflex from Defender and plan on doing the work this weeken
Invest 95L   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 5:03am 09.04.23
This is GFS model forecast for 10 day from today. And an even more concerning picture from the GFS
lines
Evan656 at 5:03am 09.04.23
Vagabond 17ft.
jssailem at 4:30am 09.04.23
Your Vagabond 17 sounds like a sweet boat. Clearly you understand the first rule of a boat. Water m
Yanmar 2YM15 Oil leak Pattern- Need advice please
BigEasy at 3:33am 09.04.23
Possibly leaking from valve cover gasket. Another thing to possibly check (if present) is an additi
Sister ship! -- lame start to my own boating season
miketcook at 1:12am 09.04.23
Fresh water and cooler temperatures! Am jealous! From St. Petersburg, FL where we luckily dodged an
Rope to anchor chain attachment
Richard19068 at 10:53pm 09.03.23
If you know how to splice, why do you even have a question?!?:banghead::banghead::banghead: Well,

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