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Liberte at 1:13pm 08.13.15
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just another WenchRite problem. After returning the unit twice under warranty, this time it quit in
fattyz at 1:05pm 08.13.15
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Hi I just bought a Vanguard 15 used and I am looking for some tips on sailing/rigging. The boat is
buddybear at 12:54pm 08.13.15
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When I was in the Islands this year I checked the position of the rudder when I was underwater. I ha
Crazy mods   (1)
T_Cat at 12:49pm 08.13.15
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So what do I do when I have to work and no sailing time is in sight? Dream about the craziest mods
jeffg47 at 11:45am 08.13.15
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The HIN on the rear transom has been covered by awlgrip and I understand that there are two location
Skipper at 11:12am 08.13.15
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I'm the annoyingly proud owner of the last Bristol 29.9 built. Possibly the last sailboat under 30ft
charliegrau at 10:39am 08.13.15
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In other thread I saw a couple of sposts stating that a sailing vessel should be considered a power
danstanford at 10:14am 08.13.15
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Wheel is squeaking whenever I make a small movement. Checked to see that the autopilot and lock scre
thewaxmania at 9:02am 08.13.15
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Afternoon. This is my first post so far, so thank you in advance for your participation. I just bo
Wind   (1)
Meriachee at 9:01am 08.13.15
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Please find attached irrefutable proof that there was an occurrence of wind in Alberta the other day
rgranger at 8:51am 08.13.15
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Hey Patrick You sent me a PM and when I tried to reply, I got a message saying that you have your p
sailmaster39 at 7:35am 08.13.15
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I have a 2002 H240 with magic tilt trailer. The trailer is 350 miles from me at present time. Anybod
PGIJon at 6:03am 08.13.15
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I was wondering if anyone has done any playing around with an Arduino board? I would love to help c
Ekvh at 5:55am 08.13.15
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Jumped right in over my head, but I'm still close to shore. New to it all. Picked up a C'C25, haven'
Charlie13958 at 3:23am 08.13.15
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Will be looking at a Vision 32 soon, and wondering if the iron keel was encapsulated or otherwise pr
Roadking Larry at 1:51am 08.13.15
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I'm getting fairly close to pulling the trigger on a new set of sails for my old Cal 2-27. I've look
Slider at 10:35pm 08.12.15
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We had a great week at Lake Tahoe. Sailed every day, The water is very clear and very Blue! We wer
winch i.d.   (1)
chrisbarnes at 9:41pm 08.12.15
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Looking to get new pawls and springs for these winches, any chance i can buy something like this or
SailorArtist at 6:58pm 08.12.15
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I have worked on boats my whole life. New construction, re-fitting and lately design/drafting. I lo
flynhi4u at 5:47pm 08.12.15
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I am trying to install a new privacy curtain in our H20 and I am wondering if anyone knows where I c

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Alder Barbour Refrigeration
jviss at 7:53am 07.22.23
The symptoms indicate the problem is a voltage drop From my reading it's that the voltage is too h
"Portable" Anchor Light?
jviss at 7:47am 07.22.23
Bottom line: It needs to be obvious enough that you don't get hit. You could do worse than use two.
Oday 192 (1986) replace teak cabin hatch rails.
tuna boat captain at 7:33am 07.22.23
I sanded the teak and circles were plugs were became visual. Thank you. The rest was easy.
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 7:19am 07.22.23
"Portable" Anchor Light?
thinwater at 6:51am 07.22.23
Bottom line: It needs to be obvious enough that you don't get hit. You could do worse than use two.
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JamesG161 at 6:33am 07.22.23
It's not an old wive's tale, it's well documented, scientifically, and has been know for over 50 ye
"Portable" Anchor Light?
jviss at 6:20am 07.22.23
The masthead nomenclature comes from when mast sections overlapped, and is the location where the s
Faulty Fuel Gauge
Robert J Miller at 6:04am 07.22.23
Thanks guys for your helpful guidance regarding my faulty fuel gauge. Now i know where to begin fix
Ignition panel replacement
kappykaplan at 5:38am 07.22.23
ConnJack, please post a photo of what you're looking to replace. Welcome to the forum! :beer:
Ignition panel replacement
dlochner at 5:34am 07.22.23
If it is a Yanmar, plates may still be available. You'll need to know what style plate you have, Yan
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Kermit at 5:33am 07.22.23
Pressure/temperature valve and setting on water heater
dlochner at 5:31am 07.22.23
The T and P valve on your tank is there to keep the tank from blowing up not the plumbing. There sho
Winterizing Air Conditioner While in the Water
Monheganlover at 5:26am 07.22.23
Thanks for the suggestions!
"Portable" Anchor Light?   (1)
thinwater at 5:25am 07.22.23
Understood that masthead is a power vessel definition and not a "top of mast" thing. I didn't know
"Portable" Anchor Light?
Rick486 at 3:07am 07.22.23
@Rick486 and @dlochner how and where do you mount these? The light is very small in weight (didn't
Oberdorfer lipseal replacement help
jonelli at 12:39am 07.22.23
My old one was probably never rebuilt. The seals and carbon bearing were really stuck in there. The
Gear box not engaging
Hayden Watson at 11:38pm 07.21.23
Have you checked your HBW-50 to see if it can be rebuilt? If you have access to a small benchtop pr

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