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Recently after the head is flushed, the handle slowly moves forward and about a cup or so of water s
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Hello all, I have a Beneteau 331, with a Yanmar 3GM30F. When I start and leave the mooring all is we
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Does anyone know the sanitation hose lengths for 1993 Passage42 forward head and main cabin head? Al
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can we change gasket without taking the boat out of the water
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Just read this message. Check your system with Raymarine to see if you are affected. Raymarine ACU
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Hi The previous post on this topic went wrong somehow after review/post... Anyway. The situation is
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Just published our PNW Summer Cruise video on YouTube. Had a great time, destination Desolation Soun
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Apropos of nothing, I would like to share this video about the incredibly complex mechanical devices
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We just purchased a CL14 and are looking for advice on stepping the mast safely
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I'm considering upgrading to a larger boat. We encounter a lot of waves in Southern Lake Michigan wh
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We have been watching this for a few days and this morning both key models are agreeing, er a low H
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Hi guys, my name is Jonathan and I am gratefull to have found this forum. I purchased an o'day 30 a
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Hello, I have recently acquired a ~8ft handcrafted wooden sailboat (Leif 8' I believe it's called
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Rudder flaps   (1)
chichiflys at 7:09pm 06.10.25
I've sailed on our '82 H36 for about a decade without the flaps. Always noticed a little vibration
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dlochner at 7:07pm 06.10.25
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PaulK at 6:42pm 06.10.25
The table rests on a large dowel and is supported from the top by the bottom of the drink/binocular
Mainsheet rigging alternative   (1)
PaulK at 6:31pm 06.10.25
Your two-ended sheet might work well, but you will likely need more mechanical advantage at the aft
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NoExit at 5:18pm 06.10.25
RE: Current mainsheet rigging (below): Controlled at the cabintop winch only How much effort do y
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garymalmgren at 5:03pm 06.10.25
RE: Current mainsheet rigging (below): Controlled at the cabintop winch only How much effort do yo
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NoExit at 5:00pm 06.10.25
Why not eliminate the line running up the mast and through the boom altogether. BTW, that is one
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BAD ORCA at 4:53pm 06.10.25
No attachment. :(:facepalm: Ha! sorry, just updated post
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(see attached pic) No attachment. :(:facepalm:
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jssailem at 4:42pm 06.10.25
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heritage at 4:40pm 06.10.25
Why not eliminate the line running up the mast and through the boom altogether. BTW, that is one
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Does anyone have one to sell?
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108 yesterday-- looks like we'll back in the 80's for the weekend, thank goodness.....
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Rick Webb at 3:45pm 06.10.25
On my boat I have found that switching to the drawbar with the lowest drop makes launching and reall

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