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Sefuller at 6:06pm 09.17.15
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I noticed this question had been posed previously by Deke with no replies - I am hoping someone has
Lander at 3:36pm 09.17.15
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Currently, my 1993 Hunter 375 has 4 Gerhaur rope clutches on each side, and is eating up halyards.
allen-deckard at 2:36pm 09.17.15
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Has anyone bought an anchor roller from catalina direct that has a cdi roller furling? I haven't
CHSN WND at 12:45pm 09.17.15
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I re-beded the fore and aft wood pieces on my plexi top yesterday (thanks Crazy Dave and Fred for th
thaeni at 11:35am 09.17.15
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I have a 3GM30F and was wondering if I could use the antifreeze used for water systems in my engine
Davidasailor26 at 10:42am 09.17.15
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The cap shrouds on our 2014 Oceanis 37 are very loose above the lower spreaders. The section below
fortunare at 9:43am 09.17.15
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I used them on my Mac 19 to get on a plane faster and reduce cavitation but noticed in 26M manual th
seadaddler at 5:18am 09.17.15
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Here is how I installed the ring for selden pole,one mistake I first made is the spinnaker halyard
hewebb at 4:24am 09.17.15
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I just acquired a asymmetrical spinnaker with a dousing sock that needs cleaning. I am thinking abo
brett_howard at 1:46am 09.17.15
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I recently bought a 1986 C22. I've only sailed a handfull of times with friends so I'm really new..
Newport Bob at 8:12pm 09.16.15
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Will you be in town for the Newport Boat Show this weekend!
Kratm31 at 7:19pm 09.16.15
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I need to replace the rope/wire mainsail halyard on my 1987 31-2 ' I want to replace it with an all-
H3newdog at 6:38pm 09.16.15
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As I need to learn just about everything about my 1983 H34 I thought I'd start at the bow. The boat
sgaby at 6:08pm 09.16.15
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Hi everyone I have a 28 Catalina 1998 The port window, the one that open is leaking by the handle
Lodi47 at 5:28pm 09.16.15
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I just purchased a Spirit 23 with very basic rigging. There is no boom vang and I am wondering if an
herbwitt at 2:05pm 09.16.15
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I have a C-30 for about 4 months. It sits in the water about 4 inches down by the head. I've tried
ChristopherHurst at 11:07am 09.16.15
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I am new to sailing, but really love it! Bought a very nice 2000 Hunter 290 that was almost unused,
colderwater at 10:39am 09.16.15
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I will be having a survey done on a 1990 Pearson 34-2 next week. Any owners or past owners have any
Jackdaw at 9:45am 09.16.15
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Late summer is the best time for evening sails in Minnesota. Pleasant temp,. reliable breeze, and aw
mermike at 9:05am 09.16.15
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Hello all, I am looking at a boat that has the Electrascan and Raritan Elegance MSD system. I kno

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2GM20F engine issue
Ken13559 at 4:19am 02.08.24
Ordered 2"x4" Buck Alongquin gland shaft hose, now just discovered on this site stated that our 1" s
WATCHING PAINT DRY!   (1)
twodzusfittings at 7:56pm 02.07.24
Thanks everyone for the compliments. Still not finished, so let's hold the applause. (Ha Ha) @Richa
Dangerous URLs?
Dave at 6:59pm 02.07.24
It's been fixed. An oversight on some of the backend upgrades. Thread closed.
2009 Bavaria Vision 40 fuel gauge not working
dlochner at 6:47pm 02.07.24
The gauge is probably OK. The senders, especially the senders that have a floating arm are known to
Dangerous URLs?
Dave at 6:32pm 02.07.24
What @Davidasailor26 said. There have been some upgrades going on in the background that probably c
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help
marcham at 5:24pm 02.07.24
Thanks for coming back and closing the loop. Happy anchoring! :)
Dangerous URLs?
Davidasailor26 at 4:49pm 02.07.24
Dangerous URLs?
kappykaplan at 4:49pm 02.07.24
Chrome is telling me that the SBO certificate is invalid. "This server could not prove that it is f
Dangerous URLs?
Hello Below at 4:45pm 02.07.24
+1
2009 Bavaria Vision 40 - Sail drive seal replacement
dlochner at 2:43pm 02.07.24
Good choice. If the seal fails, the boat sinks.
2009 Bavaria Vision 40 - Sail drive seal replacement
elink at 2:39pm 02.07.24
Well in the end, I wound up having the seal replaced. Requires removal of the engine. No small task.
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help
Mike H. at 1:48pm 02.07.24
I ran the engine, found the windlass breaker and switched it on and turned the regular circuit break
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start.   (1)
BarryL at 12:32pm 02.07.24
Hello, My plotter is a B&G Zeus 3S. It supports forward scan, but those transducers are big $. Inst
Where to find hull number H49
rgranger at 12:26pm 02.07.24
Does the H49 2009 has the hull # written or engraved in the hull? All commercial boats made after
WATCHING PAINT DRY!
Richard19068 at 12:26pm 02.07.24
That looks great. Did you sand off the old nonskid or just fill it in? What color Brite side are you
Black Butyl tape?
rgranger at 12:24pm 02.07.24
I purchased a dark grey roll from @mainsail years ago. That would probably look better than white.
Hunter misleading weights
rgranger at 12:18pm 02.07.24
It all adds up .... waste water weighs the same. :plus: Maybe even a little more...:poop::biggrin
NMEA 2000-Help/Guidance where to start.
Scott T-Bird at 12:09pm 02.07.24
Hey, SOME transducers can operate at various frequencies. I have two transducers on my boat. One i
#31 C310 for sale, Santa Cruz, CA
Dave at 11:43am 02.07.24
Yes, we will delete the thread and look askance at you. The member really don't want the forums clut
#31 C310 for sale, Santa Cruz, CA
Calif. Ted at 11:18am 02.07.24
Sailboat owners in general, you can post an ad in the classifieds for a small fee I believe. I did w

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