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The_Sailing_Pelican at 2:57am 03.28.23
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Could it be considered a blue water boat?
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I have a 1965 Javelin and am attempting to do a little restoring. Does anyone know where I can get s
sailmandan at 7:28pm 03.27.23
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New to the forum. My fuel tanks are part of the hull under the 1/4 berth and under the starboard laz
dkinzer at 6:19pm 03.27.23
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I'm in the process of figuring out the legs of a trip from Astoria, Oregon to Port Angeles, Washingt
Gmeyer at 5:33pm 03.27.23
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Anyone know of a video or instructions how to use the mast raising system that comes with a 2000 Sea
Asbestos?   (1)
Plymouth Sailor at 3:19pm 03.27.23
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rmilofsky at 2:48pm 03.27.23
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Scott T-Bird at 11:10am 03.27.23
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I'm still trying to make helm improvements and have mostly frustration so far, and more questions th
JohnK Austin TX at 9:51am 03.27.23
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Hello all, For a short charter trip, flew to Europe from USA. I have Navionics on 2021 iPadAir but
Project_Mayhem at 7:13am 03.27.23
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I acquired a gallon of Meguire's cleaner wax for free a few months back. This weekend I tried it on
bmadan at 4:37am 03.27.23
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I have a 361 beneteau and I'm pretty sure the leak is behind the shower wall. Any one have a suggest
WasabiRush at 3:57am 03.27.23
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Are the H34 water tanks HDPE or PP? Thanks
PK123 at 10:01pm 03.26.23
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Mirage 27 - Vancouver BC ....just in the process of renovating the port lights and wondering where
anastas at 7:27pm 03.26.23
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Hi all, I attempted to replace my raw water pump impeller and when I opened the face plate I saw th
Redwood707 at 7:15pm 03.26.23
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I just made the leap a few weeks ago and purchased an 18 foot Laguna Windrose 18. The hull seems to
chschell at 4:59pm 03.26.23
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Does anyone know if there is a firm out there which does pre-cut sole replacement pieces? 2000 Hunte
Gigagybe at 11:37am 03.26.23
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Starting today my water tank level of my Beneteau Oceanis 31 shows full even if it is empty. Could i
henri at 9:57am 03.26.23
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Hello, On my H466 3 cabins version, I would like to replace the (port) door to the forward cabin wit
SailingWhileRetired at 9:20am 03.26.23
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I'm trying to locate a spare for the missing latch retainer shown in the attached photo. I purchase
Valerieflyer at 7:27am 03.26.23
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We are replacing the standing rigging on our C22 - mostly because the PO had no knowledge of the boa

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Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
Justin_NSA at 7:33am 01.22.25
I replaced the 'plastic' stuffing box with a LasDrop Gen II dripless shaft seal. It has been leak an
Yanmar 2QM20 with Kanzaki YP- 7M Transmission : Parts required
dlochner at 7:00am 01.22.25
Try East Coast Marine Transmission in NJ. East coast marine transmission.com
Coastal Snow Storm   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:47am 01.22.25
Here the Snow Depth model from NOAA. s of snow at my home
Traveler
Urban Hermit at 5:41am 01.22.25
Thanks for the pic. That's a really nice looking boat.
Anchor Type
dlochner at 5:29am 01.22.25
After using Danforth style, a Delta plow, an original Bruce, and a Rocna, we mortgaged our house and
Anchor Type
JBP-PA at 4:58am 01.22.25
Thank-you for the input. I was looking on Marketplace. I just saw a listing for a 17# dansforth.
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.
Urban Hermit at 4:56am 01.22.25
Amazing what can be built from PVC.
Traveler   (1)
Will Gilmore at 4:51am 01.22.25
229461 Not a great picture, but my father's Puff had a traveler behind the boom arch. -Will
Teak Handrail Bedding
Jim Legere at 3:25am 01.22.25
Sounds like plumber's putty. What should be the target thickness? Just follow MaineSail's directio
Coastal Snow Storm   (3)
JamesG161 at 9:22pm 01.21.25
229456 229457 229458 Brrrrrr
Coastal Snow Storm   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:17pm 01.21.25
229455 Geaux Tigers
Coastal Snow Storm   (2)
JamesG161 at 9:15pm 01.21.25
229453 229454 Jim...
Coastal Snow Storm   (2)
JamesG161 at 9:08pm 01.21.25
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A couple PVC tricks -- on request.   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:12pm 01.21.25
I see a looooooong vacation in your future ......................... 229446 YIPES !
Teak Handrail Bedding
DHembree at 8:08pm 01.21.25
Sounds like plumber's putty. What should be the target thickness?
A couple PVC tricks -- on request.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 01.21.25
Perhaps .......................... although I think this guy would be more effective :
Teak Handrail Bedding
Stu Jackson at 7:51pm 01.21.25
Would I lay two (or more) strips side-by-side then tighten the rail down? No. Never do that. Wha
Teak Handrail Bedding
DHembree at 7:31pm 01.21.25
Bed-it seems to come in 1/2" wide tape. Would I lay two (or more) strips side-by-side then tighten t

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