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Dgsteiner at 7:40pm 03.05.15
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I just bought a 7.3 and am looking to install a lock on the companionway hatch. Has anyone else done
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Our Hunter Legend 45 came with a Simpson Lawrence SeaTiger 555 manual windlass when we purchased her
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davidhammer at 4:05pm 03.05.15
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I just bought a 1992 Catalina 42 mkII. It has 50 hp Yanmar and 38 gal. fuel tank. I am sailing/mot
DAVA390 at 3:34pm 03.05.15
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of climbing up on the ladder to sweep 9" of "accumulation 3-6" off of the boat.
Ken Cross at 1:18pm 03.05.15
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Hi all My motor mount on my dinghy is loose. My question how would you fix this, or would you just
Maine Sail at 1:09pm 03.05.15
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Phil has done a great job with this site yet one feature that goes way under used, IMHO, is the: Us
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I am installing a Garhauer 30 Series Boom Vang. I need some advice on mounting. What do I use for a
Richandhelen at 12:11pm 03.05.15
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I have a 2006 H44. I am having a rigger go up my mast next week for routine maintenance and inspecti
ODayCO at 11:41am 03.05.15
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I need to remove the wedges of the centerboard and replace the CB. The wedges are siliconed in and
Don Guillette at 10:59am 03.05.15
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There's the controlled jibe and the chicken jibe, plus a couple of others. My advise to beginners is
Meriachee at 9:22am 03.05.15
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Here's an unqualified straw poll. How do you feel about a drone flying around an anchorage, or a ma
dewhunter at 8:37am 03.05.15
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With a 2 speed main sheet and a traveler I can trim the main for speed without having to exceed 15'
h26 dodger   (3)
dewhunter at 8:27am 03.05.15
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All I have is inside photos of the dodge at this time. After this summer I'll have some dockside pho
dewhunter at 8:17am 03.05.15
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:cussing:Seeing as their is some interest in h26 upgrades, I've put together some photo packages to
Chenega at 8:03am 03.05.15
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player'v=O7-s_mdEPb0 Hot docks, Hot boats and Ele
Bad Obsession at 8:01am 03.05.15
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I was wondering how much strain/pressure is on fairleads and the terminal cleat. If you route your
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:13am 03.05.15
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I am getting ready to install my solar controller and something just occured to me. I was about to
YVRguy at 7:03am 03.05.15
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Generally I am happy with my roller furling system as it makes single handing - and sailing in gener
Captain Smilin Jack at 6:55am 03.05.15
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Has anyone replaced the bushings on a C'C 29 mk1, if so where can I get them and how much does the r

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stickinthemud57 at 8:17pm 06.27.23
Oil/Trans Oil Types for 2002 Westerbeke with JS Trans
rgranger at 8:06pm 06.27.23
I typed Westerbeke engine with a JS transmission. Into google and the manual popped right up.
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
jviss at 8:06pm 06.27.23
I have run an outboard dry, but never more than 20 seconds or so. Two minutes would be too much!
Excess Solar Load
Johann at 7:32pm 06.27.23
That sounds rather conservative to me for someone who only sails in the summer months. 3-4 is the
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Kermit at 7:17pm 06.27.23
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Richard19068 at 6:50pm 06.27.23
Now... somethings in life would seem funny if not for the fact that THEY ACTUALLY HAPPENED.!!!:yik
Its funny Friday!
stickinthemud57 at 6:44pm 06.27.23
Okay.. didn't want to leave today on such a heavy post... so lets sign off with a horrible dad-joke
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High Current at 6:42pm 06.27.23
Calder suggests daily output will average 3 times the panel's nominal rating That sounds rather c
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BlowMeAway at 6:22pm 06.27.23
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge.
Project_Mayhem at 5:48pm 06.27.23
I think your best bet is to drill the heads off, try to pound them in (which I doubt will work) dril
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Captain Larry-DH at 5:12pm 06.27.23
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dlochner at 3:28pm 06.27.23
What kind of panels are you using? If you are getting 200-300 wh a day from the panels you are far e
Selden - Furling Main
ice breaker at 3:27pm 06.27.23
I replaced lines last year, do not believe the manual. They were never updated. You really need to
Harbor 20
rgranger at 3:16pm 06.27.23
I googled Harbor 20 reviews and got a fair number of hits. It is a smart looking boat. Should be
Its funny Friday!   (1)
rgranger at 3:13pm 06.27.23
Okay.. didn't want to leave today on such a heavy post... so lets sign off with a horrible dad-joke:
Its funny Friday!
rgranger at 3:09pm 06.27.23
Now... somethings in life would seem funny if not for the fact that THEY ACTUALLY HAPPENED.!!!:yike
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rgranger at 3:06pm 06.27.23
Excess Solar Load
rgranger at 3:02pm 06.27.23
I am a big believer in adding ventilation on boats.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Michael Davis at 2:43pm 06.27.23
That sounds great Terry. We will be home for a couple of weeks I think, then maybe another couple of

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