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Jongleur at 7:35pm 08.12.14
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A couple of impeller questions: Why were 2 bolts longer than the other 2 bolts on my oberdorfer im
todturner at 7:30pm 08.12.14
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I have a hunter 40 I have owned for 20 years. I was changing the 4d batteries under the aft berth,
TommmD at 7:29pm 08.12.14
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Anyone have an adjustable backstay? Is it worth it on a fractional rig? I'm still sorting out rig
ed on manitoulin at 6:57pm 08.12.14
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Not the most popular area to sail, but close to home for me! A few pics from last weekend....spent a
repawn at 6:06pm 08.12.14
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Time for another ill informed question. I followed the cable from my depth gauge to this: ound thi
Great trip   (1)
rtmccue at 4:46pm 08.12.14
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The crew and I had a great trip from Baltimore to Block Island . The boat did great too.
abk at 3:51pm 08.12.14
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I was talking to an HVAC person some time ago and she said it would be easy to convert a room ac by
CCrane2299 at 1:40pm 08.12.14
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I have three screw holes in the front of my sliding hatch. I have also noticed that if I pull it clo
Ima90sJezus at 1:11pm 08.12.14
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Quick question for all you out there... I have an '84 C30, M25 engine, Hull #3687. My electric
morich at 11:07am 08.12.14
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Can anyone tell me whether the molded mast support beam running across the cabin top has wood or met
scevrog at 10:19am 08.12.14
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First of all, I have written about this in the past. Since then, I have investigated and addressed s
Justin_NSA at 10:16am 08.12.14
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Anyone know of a reasonable place in Destin or Ft Walton beach FL to rent a sailboat for the day? 4
Joe Snuffy at 10:02am 08.12.14
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Rummerful at 8:42am 08.12.14
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The prior owner put an attachment point on the anchor roller. The anchor line can chafe on it, so I
Rummerful at 8:39am 08.12.14
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While at anchor, the only fair lead is to the cleat in the anchor locker. Has anyone added a cleat o
mike C16582 at 7:14am 08.12.14
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brand new rod rigging for my 9.1 (std rig) I've bottomed out on the upper shrouds (turnbuckles) an
Slam Bang   (3)
Roger Long at 5:33am 08.12.14
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dziedzicmj at 5:22am 08.12.14
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Hi, I have a question regarding a Racor filter 220 series. For the last 2 years I am fighting diese
newboatowner at 4:51am 08.12.14
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Good day to all of you. I have a 1980 Catalina 30 and I replaced the starboard aft port window
gburling at 4:47am 08.12.14
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My Newport 17 has a topping lift (really just a 1/4" line tied off pretty tightly at the end of the

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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
Its funny Friday!   (1)
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
Pricing advice. What to ask for original 1981 sails, rudder & tiller
Salty Jack at 3:22am 09.14.23
Thanks! Will do some research about this...
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass
Sailgunner at 3:02am 09.14.23
Wow, where is that? The cheapest wired Lewmar one I can find is $200. Don't need a lewmar. Just u
School's back in session cruise!
Hayden Watson at 8:50pm 09.13.23
@Hayden Watson. Too funny. We had stuck our nose into Eagle Hbr around noon yesterday and saw 3 emp

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