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fgraham at 9:15am 08.21.15
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I want to move up to a boat that is a little more bluewater type. I have a nice Catalina 27 w diese
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It is illegal to operate a U.S. Documented vessel without a current and valid Certificate of Documen
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The original Vovlo MD11 in our 1978 Sabre 34 is running hot and we're thinking it might be time to r
MrBill_FLL at 7:31am 08.21.15
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FWIW I was passed a link on waterway guide, and noticed the waterway Explorer (like active captain)
Phil Herring at 7:06am 08.21.15
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We are already in the process of upgrading some of the site features (boat and gear ads so far, docu
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I am getting ready to install wheel steering in my 272. Perusing the instructions, I see that there
Long Story at 3:32am 08.21.15
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Last night was 43 here in WI - a hint that fall is around the corner and boating season is coming do
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I have a friend who relocated to DC and is looking to get started in sailing. If you have experience
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I am looking for some Decal design ideas for my First 35. I am thinking about a dark blue 4" strip a
Ekvh at 7:34pm 08.20.15
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Picked up a C'C 25 for a song on EBay. Advertised as sail worthy with a solid hull. It was noted to
cookcwayne at 7:08pm 08.20.15
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anyone own one who can answer some general questions? Bought two months ago
jssailem at 6:41pm 08.20.15
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I have a 4107 with a bad coolant pump. I removed the pump and have ordered a replacement. I've been
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Started sailing with a 12' sunfish knock off by "Formosa" in 1979 at age 12. Sailed that fine craft
One arm sailor at 5:57pm 08.20.15
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im wondering if the hull of my oday 27 1973 is solid fiberglass or is there is a core or any reinfor
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My neighbor has a 4 stroke 4 Hp Johnson with internal tank. Won't start or even pretend to start. To
Caroleena at 5:07pm 08.20.15
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I'm replacing the original adjustable backstay on a Cat 22 and I've encountered an issue I didn't ex
bburke at 2:45pm 08.20.15
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I have an 84 rebel spindrift daysailer 1- recently purchased and have rehabbed it to sailing order.
tredychris at 1:18pm 08.20.15
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Hi I will be the 1st time boat owner of an '84 O'Day 28 (anniversary edition) by the end of this
One arm sailor at 11:26am 08.20.15
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Hi all I have never drilled a hole in fiberglass! Is there any thing I Shaun know before I start? I
Rick D at 11:13am 08.20.15
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My Raymarine ST60+ not-meter is making me nuts. The display would not read knots when I was moving a

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How's my hull?
Jacktar at 7:17am 12.17.23
I am with lake shark, sail it watch it fix it.
Yanmar question
Froman1950 at 7:11am 12.17.23
Thanks for the welcoming environment y'all
Painted Prop Shaft and Anodes in Fresh Water   (1)
dlochner at 6:41am 12.17.23
I may put some nail polish on my new Max Prop zinc as apparently the holes are close to the edge an
topping off engine coolant in a 3YM30AE
jssailem at 6:33am 12.17.23
Congrats on your new to you boat. As @Davidasailor26 shares, use the easy way to fill the coolant re
Painted Prop Shaft and Anodes in Fresh Water
Tally Ho at 5:41am 12.17.23
Last question on this topic: The MHT article on best practices for anode installation points out th
Catalinas Oil Based Paint and Mold   (4)
Codybear at 3:35am 12.17.23
I'm selling my boat this spring, so I thought I would take one last look at my seven seasons, acryli
The Sewing Machine Thread
Ward H at 12:53am 12.17.23
What a great "sail loft". Glad to hear your machine is running well again.
Grounding electrical system
mermike at 10:54pm 12.16.23
Also consider a galvanic isolator inline between the shore power ground and the boat's AC ground.
The Sewing Machine Thread   (4)
Mikem at 9:13pm 12.16.23
Repairs to our jib using our new machine. 100% jib from our H466. We used the banquet room of our
New MaxProp came today!
jssailem at 8:22pm 12.16.23
I found https://boatzincs.com To be a good resource.
New MaxProp came today!
Rjm st.petersburg at 8:18pm 12.16.23
Martyr zincs work as well.
Shaft Packing Gland tube/hose
NYSail at 7:08pm 12.16.23
Shaft log hose is what I have known it as. This hose takes a lot of torq. pressure as shaft spins. W
Grounding electrical system
Davidasailor26 at 7:00pm 12.16.23
Okay so all systems to one negative bus and that to a grounding plate. The shore power in my setup
Grounding electrical system
ian260 at 6:55pm 12.16.23
Grounding electrical system
ian260 at 6:52pm 12.16.23
The DC grounds, AC ground, and bonding system can all be tied together at a sing ground bus. An und
Pneumatic Nail/Staple Guns
Terry Cox at 6:52pm 12.16.23
My concern with properly sunken staples is to keep the gelcoat under the cushion in tact while not
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
DArcy at 6:22pm 12.16.23
Is it also waterproof? Some Panasonic Toughbook computers are water resistant. Some are IP 65 or I
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:21pm 12.16.23
Panasonic Tough Book is Water "Resistant". Used in the field for commercial Utility use. A touch pad

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