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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
wflowe2 at 6:17am 03.05.15
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What is the difference between the two? Are there benefits of one over the other. I know that on our
trainmanjess at 7:56pm 03.04.15
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hello all I am sure this topic has been discussed before but I am not having much luck finding th
Rick Templeton at 7:55pm 03.04.15
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Ok, hear it goes. I can design and build massive buildings and infrastructure, but I just can't seem
Bad Obsession at 7:43pm 03.04.15
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Someone else mentioned to me, the other day, about how popular sail drives are becoming. I really d
Sefuller at 7:21pm 03.04.15
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I have replaced the depth transducer for our B'G Network Quad a couple of times in the last 4 or 5 y
sailfree20770 at 7:16pm 03.04.15
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Does anyone know what color acrylic to buy to replace the lenses in Lewmar hatches? It seems the ind
smokey73 at 6:56pm 03.04.15
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Attached are a couple of pictures from my 1994 Hunter 40.5 (built in 1993) While getting ready to r
cest le bon at 5:05pm 03.04.15
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We are planning on transiting the Erie and Oswego Canals en-route to a Down East Circle Route this y

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Can scoop a 25' trailer space....
rgranger at 6:10pm 06.26.23
When you say length, Do you mean air draft?
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.
Rich Stidger at 5:39pm 06.26.23
If @Terry Cox 's suggestion doesn't work, beg, borrow, or rent a battery powered impact wrench. DeW
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement
Dan_Y at 5:22pm 06.26.23
Update to my last post above. To make a good oring seal on the Yanmar 3ym30 water pump: 1. I applied
Outboard depth in water.
Jacktar at 4:39pm 06.26.23
Most outboards have an adjustment mechanism built in to the motor clamp to allow adjustment of shaft
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something?
Richard19068 at 4:38pm 06.26.23
It's a Facet...I'm afraid I don't now the model number and won't be back to the boat for a couple o
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
Davidasailor26 at 4:28pm 06.26.23
Seafoam = snake oil, IMHO. Maybe, but I've not had to disassemble any carburetors in my lawn mower
Racing Handicap
sesmith at 4:00pm 06.26.23
Thanks, but I'm not a member. Neither am I and I just looked them both up there.
Racing Handicap
poco505 at 3:58pm 06.26.23
Thanks, but I'm not a member.
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something?
Ralph Johnstone at 3:58pm 06.26.23
This will help you find the model number on the pump mounting feet. https://www.pegasusautoracing.c
ampacity of disconnects
Richard19068 at 3:54pm 06.26.23
That sort of defeats the purpose of the disconnects. You will end up off the connectors because the
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.
jviss at 3:53pm 06.26.23
Do they turn and not unscrew, or just don't turn? Why do you want them out?
Racing Handicap
sesmith at 3:46pm 06.26.23
The 26 and 260 are both listed here: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/offshore/phrf/boat-class
ampacity of disconnects
dlochner at 3:19pm 06.26.23
At the time the disconnect is needed, the heat shrink can simply be cut off and replaced after the
Windlass Failure: 2008 Beneteau 43
dlochner at 3:16pm 06.26.23
Turn off the power with the switch. Now measure the resistance, not the voltage, between the M1 and
ampacity of disconnects
Rich Stidger at 2:51pm 06.26.23
That sort of defeats the purpose of the disconnects. You will end up off the connectors because the

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