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CaptDon01 at 1:21am 02.16.15
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OK, I got some crow to eat...... :redface: But you ain't gonna get me to chow down that easy. You
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weblink to accessible specifications via hull number Do you know if there is a link, where you can
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SailboatOwners.com is a dog friendly office and on any given day there are two to four mutts hanging
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Anyone know where I can find replacement nylon slides for the mainsail on a 1985 Hunter 23? Thanks,
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Dear Forum members Recently I've became, happy owner of MacGregor 25. 1981 Year of production.
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I've been told that if you and copper sulphate to your anti-foul paint it makes it last a lot longer
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Hello from cold Chicago, We are upgrading marine electronics this winter and have narrowed our sel
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In the process of buying sails to do some racing and looking for some guidance. I bought this boat
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Looks like a rough night off New England and actually south as far as Cape Hatteras. For me, the Cr
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Which sailboats have thicker hulls, and Which are better....
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No clue. Don't tell me it's a beer opener.
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I have an 02 B311 with Volvo drip less shaft seal. Last fall trying to remove cooling hose, the hose
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I want to add a jib downhaul to my 22. Yes I have a hank on jib sail and would like to know the part
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I'm getting a pretty sizable amt of salt water in my aft lazzerette, placed rags around the engine e
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I have only traveled in southern U.S. Waters. If I decide to sail over to the Bahamas do I need to n
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ok here is one for everybody i have a gimbaled oil lamp in the salon and i went to the boat the othe
Brian D at 1:59pm 02.15.15
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This will be simple. I "assume" when a battery charger has three banks, and the charger is rated at
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From all that I've read, this appears to be an excellent product but I'm curious how it works with a
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I want to install a new windex at the top of my 1977 catalina 22 and I want to know what size windex
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I am trying to replace the rudder bearing on my Legend 41 (2004 model) but it is not proving to be s

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muzik311 at 7:34am 06.16.23
Thank you. Makes sense, will definitely take everyone's advice here to heart. I want the smaller boa
Fresh water cooling system
TimFromLI at 7:33am 06.16.23
Generally there is a drain plug on a low point on the engine block for draining coolant also drain
Newbie
muzik311 at 7:28am 06.16.23
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service
Maine Sail at 7:04am 06.16.23
Here is a picture of the Blue Seas breaker I installed about 20 years ago. Surveyors approved of it
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service
Maine Sail at 7:02am 06.16.23
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/blu8100-blue-sea-8100-elci-gfci-panel.html Or https://www.amazon.com
Fresh water cooling system
elcojo2 at 6:39am 06.16.23
Correct is when the system is cold and yes does have the recovery tank above the cap in one of the s
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue
SailMaster at 6:12am 06.16.23
Good morning, I believe we have restricted flow at the through hull due to a failure in the valve mo
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue   (2)
JamesG161 at 4:15am 06.16.23
This is the most likely set up for your MD11C the water flow from part #54 to the exit of the boat
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
kappykaplan at 3:19am 06.16.23
0830 Friday morning we go at it again. Good luck! :beer:
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service
kappykaplan at 3:12am 06.16.23
You got to love the sound of Navy jets though. The sound of freedom! :beer:
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Mark Maulden at 9:59pm 06.15.23
Update. We tried to start the cantankerous engine. Bled the engine but when we cranked there were
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jssailem at 9:14pm 06.15.23
Update. We tried to start the cantankerous engine. Bled the engine but when we cranked there were
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:56pm 06.15.23
Have you changed yours out? Not yet, I am still trying to bump my engine over tomorrow, still on t
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue
Ralph Johnstone at 8:27pm 06.15.23
Does anyone have any thoughts on what else to check. The heat exchanger may hold a few nasty surp
2gm20f will not start   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 06.15.23
There is no high temp. shut off on the 2GM20F that I am aware of, other than the engine seizing due
New Sailer - Mastjack Confusion   (2)
Sunbird22358 at 8:03pm 06.15.23
Your boat must be newer than January 1974, as the mainsheet was changed at that time to mid-boom (Da
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rich Stidger at 7:56pm 06.15.23
Geesh, Rich; sorry to read about your issue. I assume you have already checked for well-regarded in
Topping Lift
Sunbird22358 at 7:52pm 06.15.23
There is no back stay on the Day Sailer. :)
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rich Stidger at 7:49pm 06.15.23
Or is this the Pump... I hope not because changing it is a PITA!
Centerboard Repair and access   (1)
Sunbird22358 at 7:48pm 06.15.23
Here is basically how I move my DS II off the trailer (part way) to allow painting mode of the cente

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