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Davefromoregon at 6:41pm 11.09.14
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Need to have work done on my head sail. Does anyone have recommendations?
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When I take people on my boat I tell them the same thing every time. The first thing I tell them is
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Sold my 1977 O'Day 25 today. Good enough, moving on to something more sporty but still some comforts
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Sold my 1977 25 today... With the sailing I am doing now and what I want to do in the future, anothe
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I'm finding it would be good to have an anchor roller on my H260. The anchor and chain are getting
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I just bought a 2001 Hunter 270 with an outboard and was curious as to how I need to clean the botto
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I did a search on boat covers and found a few threads but they were in the Hunter Owners section. So
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Hi all: I own a 2007 44DS with the HJ4HE 56 HP Yanmar. I need to know the gear ratio on the transmi
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I have a 1982 C'C 32 and would like to replace the lights with LED bulbs. I have replaced the compl
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I've had some trouble with my Atomic 4 and have compression issues, potentially something really bad
DAVA390 at 6:55am 11.09.14
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In my shed I just found 3/4 can of Rustoleum marine spar varnish. Last time I varnished anything was
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Folks looking for some help. I have a 1996 Oceanis 321 and am getting ready to re-fit and add some
Captpete12 at 6:14am 11.09.14
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Anyone know the diameter of the backstay wire on a 2008 Oceanis? boat is on the hard for the winter
seacilia at 5:04am 11.09.14
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First off my electrical knowledge is not very extensive but I do have a good principle understanding
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I removed my cabin top teak hand rails from my H30 yesterday thinking I could save them. 35 years h
Seahorse24 at 8:34pm 11.08.14
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I have attached a photo of the pivot pin. The swing keel was removed nine years ago and the pin was
CATBOAT WILLY at 8:15pm 11.08.14
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I am trying to find out the depth of a 1990 Catalina before taking it to survey and I wonder if anyo
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Ahoy folks, So, I've seen photos of galley backsplashes but when I searched for the topic didn't c
rmwac at 4:36pm 11.08.14
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Hi All: Does anyone have a source for the classic push on/push off breakers used on the older Catal

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Roll your own!
stickinthemud57 at 9:44am 09.14.23
Nice life hack... From the title... I thought you might be heading in a different direction...:big
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold
DennisL at 9:30am 09.14.23
OK Ralph, pictures it is. I'll take one showing pressure before and after the pressure reducer. An
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold
Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 09.14.23
It's possible both the PRV and the 40 psi pressure reducer are bad off the shelf. If I were a bet
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:01am 09.14.23
Can I suggest that you heavily dimple the shaft under the two set screws ? Yes I will definitely
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:59am 09.14.23
Can I suggest that you heavily dimple the shaft under the two set screws ? was SS or am I behind b
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?   (1)
RSHunter27 at 8:48am 09.14.23
Same here. Will it look anything like this ? e support wall for the thrust/block bearing. Don't w
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold
DennisL at 8:48am 09.14.23
Thanks for your reply Ralph. The new PRV is a Watt XL set at 100 psi. The pressure reducer (40 p
Roll your own!
rgranger at 8:34am 09.14.23
Nice life hack... From the title... I thought you might be heading in a different direction...:bigg
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
rgranger at 8:30am 09.14.23
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Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold   (1)
rgranger at 8:24am 09.14.23
I would suggest you do not attach the shore water again until all aspects of this problem are solve
Roll your own!
Timm R Oday25 at 8:09am 09.14.23
That's a most excellant idea...cost effective as well.
Its funny Friday!
stickinthemud57 at 7:51am 09.14.23
gain...
Adding second reef to main sail?
Kings Gambit at 7:45am 09.14.23
For a 150 or so Genoa, yes a foam luff with help. My 155 had one. But when I ordered my 135, Nort
NMEA2000 Micro-C Connector Prices
Timm R Oday25 at 7:31am 09.14.23
No hard feelings. I'm under the impression we are all here to help each other keep our boats on the
NMEA2000 Micro-C Connector Prices
Timm R Oday25 at 7:24am 09.14.23
https://www.electronicproducts.com/din-connector-is-shielded-waterproof A DIN connector "can be " wa
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lehighsail at 7:24am 09.14.23
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Invest 95L   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:36am 09.14.23
This is the camera Data Buoy in Hurricane Lee's path. This morning report from that Buoy.
Invest 95L
JamesG161 at 6:13am 09.14.23
Would love an update early tomorrow! This is the closest tide station near you. Station Home Page
Fuel pump filter-necessary?
east coaster at 4:17am 09.14.23
Thank you all for your experience and advice. I will remove the 75 micron filter when I do all my fi
Parts required for adding an Asym. to 29.5
Bentsailor at 4:04am 09.14.23
Thanks Greg...will do. The owners manual does show Z-Spar as the go to on their asym. option drawing

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