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LittleCreek at 2:19am 06.01.15
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Do any of you Islander owners know where to buy manuals or schematics. I have a 1977 Islander 26',
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For sugar scoop swim platform on a 2007 373? Thanks
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So, the "AnnaLise" has been in storage for 2-3 years(down in Boise,ID) I just got her for a great pr
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I purchase the Catalina Direct spreader retrofit kit. Did not come with instructions. After install
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Has anyone had good luck resealing the teak handrail on an Oday? I have an Oday 30 and the handrail
Gene Neill at 6:43pm 05.31.15
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Anyone have any experience repairing/rebedding/replacing it? Any inside info on whether it is prone
a65sailor at 6:07pm 05.31.15
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I would like to add a rope clutch on the cabin top by the rest of them on my H34. Is that area cored
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Had a Mercury 6hp that started on the first pull every time last year. I must have blew the winteriz
Arthur2600 at 5:53pm 05.31.15
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Hi there, I'd like to install a light on the arch of a 2001 290. Do I run the wires outside the st
holdech at 5:50pm 05.31.15
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I found that a good quart of water had leaked out from the wood around the electrical panel. Drove m
Jim D at 5:43pm 05.31.15
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Does anyone have a mase gen in their boat? I have 2001 410 with a mase 5.1 Question is I have wate
FourPoints at 5:40pm 05.31.15
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Ok, this isn't sailing related but I figure there is no better crowd to ask then this one... The con
rpwillia at 5:30pm 05.31.15
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I am looking toward replacing my bow, stern and anchor lights with LED bulbs. We had this thread dis
martylieb at 3:46pm 05.31.15
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1/1978
Hi, I have a 1984 C'C 29 Mk2. The lifeline stanchion attachment plate cracked today and I need to re
scherzoja at 3:44pm 05.31.15
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A while a go, I took some stuff apart for remodeling and did not document everything correctly. The
Bjlynns at 3:29pm 05.31.15
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Hi all, New to the forum. We have just purchased a 2007 373 and we were wondering if there is a swit
John Nantz at 3:02pm 05.31.15
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One day into the longest leg from China to Hawaii http://www.solarimpulse.com/widget-energy Th
James19955 at 2:49pm 05.31.15
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Maine Sail ... I have used your "process" in the past and am happy with the results but am now a lit
Choirbuoy at 2:41pm 05.31.15
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Does anyone know how much fabric is needed to upholster the interior cushions on a ( 1977 ) Catalina
leonmalmed at 12:55pm 05.31.15
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What is the depth gauge offset on a Beneteau 34?

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Gelcoat flaking off - how to fix
Ralph Johnstone at 8:02pm 09.18.23
I neglected to say "Welcome to the site in my previous post". I've got to admit, I can't get your p
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I;ll have pictures of my arrangement after 29th (haulout) cage is there, as is 10mm halyard. No ja
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dlochner at 7:25pm 09.18.23
The forums on SBO are sliced and diced several ways. As you note they are divided by use and they ar
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CowboyWay at 7:22pm 09.18.23
On a related note. With the 310, have others gone about and ran their reefing line(s) back to the co
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KCofKC at 7:03pm 09.18.23
The big red + wire from the battery to the starter solonoid. Take a jumper cable and hook it onto t
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Don S/V ILLusion at 6:32pm 09.18.23
You were clear. I knew you meant cap it on the inside. Problem is that you then have to remember
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Capt Robbie at 6:30pm 09.18.23
are you moving thru the water and in gear trying to get up to higher rpm or tied to the dock? I had
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:01pm 09.18.23
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Here it is, from Rig-Rite: Kenyon 7/8" OD Spreader Section $149. Ouch! I think the $149 price is
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Dalliance at 3:27pm 09.18.23
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Difficulty raising the main
Hayden Watson at 2:07pm 09.18.23
I helped @PepperW get their main set up for reefing last week and on their '79 with external halyard
Gelcoat flaking off - how to fix
Jacktar at 1:31pm 09.18.23
Check inside for cracks coming thru as may have been caused by an impact.
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I have a 1984 Cat 30 Standard rig. Full batten mainsail with heavy sail cloth material. Standard pl

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