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Joshua_Diaz at 10:14pm 07.13.14
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Hello all. I own a 1975 Irwin 26' 1040. i noticed water in the bilge coming in at about 1-2 gallons/
jrevkin at 9:54pm 07.13.14
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I did the raw water pump reorientation described by Joker460, to enhance the ability to get at the i
raleighhunter170 at 8:01pm 07.13.14
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Ok...forgive me for my ignorance, but I just bought a 170 this summer. I keep my boat in the water a
agprice22 at 7:57pm 07.13.14
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As anyone added an anchor roller to his 272? I am interested in adding one to my 1987 272. If you ha
raleighhunter170 at 7:49pm 07.13.14
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Ok...forgive me for my ignorance, but I just bought a 170 this summer. I keep my boat in the water
CaptDon01 at 7:15pm 07.13.14
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Getting ready to make way for Catalina Island next weekend,(no, not the "Catalina's to Catalina" cru
Okey6772 at 7:14pm 07.13.14
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Any advise or plans for DIY project to build a companionway door for our Catalina 30. Thks
ChangsinLattitudes at 6:58pm 07.13.14
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Went out for a sail today and while motoring out, noticed the oil pressure was a lot lower than norm
phxfan at 6:39pm 07.13.14
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Help Me Rhonda-- 73 Cat22, hull lnumber 3605 non slip is hellowing badly, gel coat on storage dooor
B473 at 6:18pm 07.13.14
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Holding Plates 2005 473 Does anyone know who would have made the plates in my boat? 2005 Oceanis 4
SpenserSpratlin at 5:53pm 07.13.14
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I've been sailing on a Hunter 23, and we've been having some problems with the boat, so we decided t
Sock Puppet at 5:53pm 07.13.14
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My boat has a transducer for the depth sounder mounted on the bottom of the hull. It was wired to t
dlochner at 5:22pm 07.13.14
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Greetings, Looking for thoughts about installing a Balmar Smart Gauge. The gauge is going to be i
rmwac at 5:16pm 07.13.14
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We have an '84 Catalina 30 with the fabulous 80's tan 'Plaid' pattern. The cushions are in excellen
pupluv at 4:33pm 07.13.14
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Please forgive my ignorance but what is an "end tie"? I think it's like a slip except there's a floa
DAVA390 at 3:34pm 07.13.14
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Purchased a 1988 Precision 23 last spring. Previous owner bought a new main from Scott sails in Anna
IH82BL8 at 12:55pm 07.13.14
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This weekend I recommissioned my fresh water storage tank and water heater. I filled them and turne
sailfree20770 at 12:38pm 07.13.14
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From what I've read so far, the 3 best options for plastic lens sealants are: 3M 4000 Dow Corning 79
RaccoonTOF at 12:14pm 07.13.14
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Hurricane Arthur claimed the starboard primary winch on my 1975 Cheoy Lee/Luders 36 ketch. We recov
Pat Hooyman at 12:11pm 07.13.14
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I want to replace the incandescent bulbs on my 38 with LED's. I cannot figure out how to get the len

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Sailing post heart attack
jviss at 2:46pm 08.13.23
It is all a matter of priorities. A nice eWincher costs less than a week in a nursing home. :cool:
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions
chriscampbell at 2:43pm 08.13.23
Thanks for the quick reply! Wow, that's an odd place to mount it. Maybe you can find a better pla
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions
jviss at 2:41pm 08.13.23
Thanks for the quick reply! Wow, that's an odd place to mount it. Maybe you can find a better plac
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions   (1)
chriscampbell at 2:39pm 08.13.23
Well, it can certainly be hardwired-in. If you are not knowledgable about this have a professional
Sailing post heart attack
dlochner at 2:33pm 08.13.23
I think I will significantly increase my sailing life if I can somehow afford a power halyard winch
Sailing post heart attack
jviss at 2:22pm 08.13.23
@john6206 the question you ask is a very personal one that really only you can answer. What do you
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions
chriscampbell at 2:00pm 08.13.23
On my boat, similarly set up it sounds like, my battery charger is powered by a breaker on the AC p
Sailing post heart attack
dLj at 1:48pm 08.13.23
@john6206 the question you ask is a very personal one that really only you can answer. What do you w
I need a good chili recipe...   (2)
Tally Ho at 1:19pm 08.13.23
Topside Teak Trim
morbidfollower at 1:16pm 08.13.23
If things are easy to take off ill just do that. I don't have the handrails installed yet, so that w
Sorting out battery charger and shore power questions
Tally Ho at 1:14pm 08.13.23
On my boat, similarly set up it sounds like, my battery charger is powered by a breaker on the AC pa
I need a good chili recipe...
jviss at 1:08pm 08.13.23
So I did make chili, inspired by my acquisition of a pressure cooker for free, and the recipes that
Stern perch seats for 2008 Hunter 45 DS
dLj at 1:00pm 08.13.23
I'm looking to replace a damaged Stern perch seat for a 2008 Hunter 45 DS. Anyone have any ideas f
Has This Happend to You?
dLj at 12:47pm 08.13.23
You may have a point, but there is a starburst pattern of I think 4 straps converging along the cle
Has This Happend to You?
Kings Gambit at 12:31pm 08.13.23
Original thread used may not have been highly UV resistant. It does not look like a substantial cr

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