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robertsapp at 1:06pm 06.23.14
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We were trying to figure out how to make room on the sternrail of the 1997 376 we just bought for al
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Hi everyone, Here are a few pictures and a modest presentation of my last project who became a fami
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Hello, We had some wind on Saturday night in Chicago and I lost my mast during the rain storm.
nestorph at 12:22pm 06.23.14
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I just replaced the water pump. The boat was on the hard during the winter and apparently I didn't
runamuk at 12:19pm 06.23.14
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I'm getting ready to replace six of the Lewmar portlights on my Beneteau Oceanis 321. I plan on us
Bob4203 at 12:01pm 06.23.14
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I do not see the Cruise and Carry Air Conditioner advertised on West Marine anymore. Are they still
jpeac2 at 9:59am 06.23.14
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All - I have fallen deep into the bedding wormhole reading a lot of the threads across this site
Alctel at 9:48am 06.23.14
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What did you guys do about the absolutely massive, uninsulated icebox in front of the batteries?
Rug7236 at 8:59am 06.23.14
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My wife and I bought a 2004 22 MKII last year and have yet to get it into the water ( hectic work sc
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Hi! I looking for 19 foot Entrance Way Hatch Cover for my 19 Foot Mariner ODay. Please advise
OS2Dude at 8:51am 06.23.14
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My wife and I were looking at a used 2006 Hunter 33 that a loacal sailing club is selling. It looks
Mike 01 at 8:23am 06.23.14
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The adhesive foam backing for the interior vinyl of my 1988 Beneteau 28.5 basically disintegrated.
Zzzzzz at 8:11am 06.23.14
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This topic has been covered everywhere, over and over. Since I recently managed to buy a big enou
GorillaToast at 7:59am 06.23.14
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Hello. I need some help from fellow Yanmar owners. I have a new to me Yanmar 1GM10. I just checked t
LaColla at 7:41am 06.23.14
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I'm curious to hear how other folks wax their topsides, waterline to deck, when the boat is in the w
atwhite2 at 7:27am 06.23.14
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We just spent a great weekend on the water... Sailing around the Apostle Islands off the northern ti
BarryBershad at 7:08am 06.23.14
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There is a drainage hole into the well area where my depth transduce and knot meter are mounted. It
RoyS at 7:02am 06.23.14
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After twelve years of effort and thousands of dollars spent, I have finally solved my problems with
kb3pgo at 7:00am 06.23.14
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I am looking at two boats and am unsure about actual quality of them. Assuming both are in the s
linecreek at 6:42am 06.23.14
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air conditioner installation hunter 28.5 We have a Hunter 28.5 and have seen a post on "Inexpensive

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DIY Electronics?
jviss at 6:29am 08.27.23
Now that I got my CX5003 and the necessary NMEA2000 cable, I looked into sensors for the two tanks t
Sanitation hose replacement on a 1993 Passage42
SailorShaggy at 6:27am 08.27.23
As for length you are not relegated to the manufacturers setup. It's possible or even likely you c
Stowing Winch Handles
stickinthemud57 at 6:20am 08.27.23
I am not sure of all the reasons, but I was taught to never leave the winch handles in the winches.
Can you identify the make and model of this boat?
Davidasailor26 at 6:09am 08.27.23
cockpit coaming? Yep. Thanks auto-correct.
Can you identify the make and model of this boat?
jviss at 6:08am 08.27.23
cockpit combined, cockpit coaming?
Can you identify the make and model of this boat?
Davidasailor26 at 6:04am 08.27.23
It's reminiscent of a Lightning. Could be designed around the same era, explaining the similar lin
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice
Davidasailor26 at 5:54am 08.27.23
I agree we should expect high quality support from brokers, surveyors, mechanics, etc. But if a sel
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice
dlochner at 5:48am 08.27.23
As with any profession, there are good practitioners and bad practitioners. And there are good custo
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems
jviss at 5:06am 08.27.23
topsides Just a nit: you washed the decks, I think. "Topsides" is the side of the boat, from the
Can you identify the make and model of this boat?
jviss at 4:55am 08.27.23
It's reminiscent of a Lightning.
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice
Apex at 4:53am 08.27.23
a bit harsh recent responses: We as a buying community should demand better from brokers. How many
Yanmar - engine rusting causing start problems
RoyS at 4:51am 08.27.23
Another place to look is the existing starter solenoid start wire connection. Some Yanmars have a pu
Stowing Winch Handles
jviss at 4:49am 08.27.23
I have two winches on either side of the cockpit. When underway the handles are stored on the winch
Oday 20 Restoration   (1)
Clutch Cargo at 4:45am 08.27.23
One more thing I am curious about is all of that "layup detritus" (for the want of a better term) lo
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 . Fuite d'huile moteur
Helene at 1:06am 08.27.23
Why would you not put forth your problem in English, if you can ask for help in English? sorry my
Can you identify the make and model of this boat?
Will Gilmore at 12:59am 08.27.23
I really like the looks of her. I'll bet she was a great little sailer, in her time. Very few hard
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25
Ralph Johnstone at 11:30pm 08.26.23
You have a misunderstanding of the plywood in the Catalina keel stubs. Thanks Hayden, at last a p
Can you identify the make and model of this boat?
jssailem at 9:33pm 08.26.23
Looks like it has a state certificate. NH2434GL. Perhaps the paper work will tell you.

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