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Windtherapy at 4:03pm 05.12.15
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Just curious how many here might have changed their galley sink drain thru-hull?
IH82BL8 at 4:00pm 05.12.15
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The phrase goes something like this: Hew the keel true and let the chips fall where the may. Doe
korchinskyp at 2:21pm 05.12.15
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I am considering the purchase of a 1996 37.5 Hunter Legend. Is there anything I should be made aware
gewattsjr at 2:20pm 05.12.15
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My Ben 311 used to have a mainsail tack fitting before I got the boat. I have been using a line to h
centerline at 1:46pm 05.12.15
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my clipper duet depth meter quit working altogether recently... it used to work properly, then it
NYSail at 12:28pm 05.12.15
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Hello all, Wondering if anybody has changed the main water lines... the ones that run from the ta
Rodd at 11:54am 05.12.15
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any suggestions on the best type of hose for bilge pump discharge and where to buy it? Replacing
qazvick at 11:36am 05.12.15
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Hey all, First time poster here. I have searched for a couple days now on this website and al
WhiteNow at 11:16am 05.12.15
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Need all new batteries and was recommended by a boater that a good set up was using 2 X 6 volt batte
PKFK at 10:43am 05.12.15
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Hi guys - This is related to solar use (but in Canadian summer conditions - Ottawa area - not the
Rick R at 10:33am 05.12.15
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I own a 1997 Beneteau 321 and was wondering if any fellow owners know what the dimensions are for th
allen-deckard at 9:59am 05.12.15
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I wanted to ask if anyone had the final word on the subject? It was brought up awhile ago about p
Famos_Amos at 9:17am 05.12.15
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Can anyone tell me if their early 90's Era hunters have a check-valve in the bilge hose? The thru-hu
caltom at 7:52am 05.12.15
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I want to get my M25 engine serviced. I know I can take it to the fuel dock in Alamitios Bay but wou
korchinskyp at 6:45am 05.12.15
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I am looking at a 37.5 Legend and a 376, both 1996. Can you tell me the difference between the two
tmjb at 6:06am 05.12.15
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On my new-to-me '81 H36 with Yanmar 2QM20, the PO had installed a high output alternator with separa
braol at 5:57am 05.12.15
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If a lift pump isn't developing sufficient pressure, will that cause the injector pump to not work?
david hines at 4:49am 05.12.15
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Hello all Beneteau Gran Turismo owners! We are starting a community forum for all GT owners - sharin
Philip_Oceanis 361 at 4:25am 05.12.15
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I would like to add a second smaller plastic diesel tank (around 40-50lt) in a lazarette to be used
mkrokidas at 3:47am 05.12.15
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Dealing with a bad starter on a Yanmar 1GM I find OEM starter for almost $400 or new generic replace

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Any clever ideas about how to blow fresh air into Catalina 320?
Ted10028 at 8:44am 12.05.23
thanks for the information. I think you are right about no external vents from the engine compartmen
Solar power systems
American_Mainsail at 8:40am 12.05.23
Very interesting to note that the output from wind peaks, and then drops off as the wind gets highe
Furring Jib
rgranger at 8:34am 12.05.23
First you need to select a furler type. The sail you buy has to have the right connection mechanism
Knot meter sensitivity to sail trim
Joe at 8:33am 12.05.23
Speed over ground (SOG) vs. Speed thru water (STW) Hmmm... as far as sail trimming goes I don't th
Solar power systems
tfox2069 at 8:33am 12.05.23
The big issue with wind is there isn't enough of it. If you dig into the generation curves it takes
Any clever ideas about how to blow fresh air into Catalina 320?
Scott T-Bird at 8:18am 12.05.23
that's great! Do I have an ignition position that is on without an alarm going off? And can I use t
Border Crossing with a Trailer Sailer
Tedd at 8:16am 12.05.23
Thanks, @sesmith . Being retired, I normally have the luxury of being able to time my border crossin
Furring Jib
Sailor Sue at 8:04am 12.05.23
Have you talked with a sail maker?
Thru Hull Replacement?
Scott T-Bird at 7:56am 12.05.23
As a follow-up .... are you sure that you are trying to turn it the right way? Every once in a whil
Dodger Needed
FastOlson at 7:45am 12.05.23
I'm in the wrong business Yeah. You might be, or Not. :) Tough business to succeed in -- with con
Manual Bilge
motosail_SD at 7:41am 12.05.23
Glad you discovered the answer. Old boats are often a mystery awaiting discovery. Kind of the char
Dodger Needed
Project_Mayhem at 7:24am 12.05.23
Oooof-ya.. $8000! Is that pesos or dollars? EDIT: Looking at SailRite, tallying up the materials fo
Manual Bilge
jssailem at 7:24am 12.05.23
Glad you discovered the answer. Old boats are often a mystery awaiting discovery. Kind of the charm
Hunter Sailboat Salvage Yards?
Project_Mayhem at 7:19am 12.05.23
There's a few marine salvage yards listed here: Sailboat Parts
Border Crossing with a Trailer Sailer
sesmith at 7:12am 12.05.23
Not sure of the boarder crossing wait times in your area, but where we cross into Ontario I'd much r
Solar power systems
dlochner at 7:04am 12.05.23
The "solar generators" are a LFP battery and a charger/inverter in one self-contained unit. Plug the
Manual Bilge
motosail_SD at 7:02am 12.05.23
Hello all. Well it come to find out that it is a centerboard. Which explains the cleat there to kee
Which are the best good old daysailers?
jimshipsky at 6:58am 12.05.23
Huh! I've been thinking monohulls. But now I'll keep my eyes open for a tri.
Solar power systems
American_Mainsail at 6:48am 12.05.23
I am a liveaboard as well. In the summer, I rely on my solar/battery combo for nearly all of my powe

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