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JonnyJavelin at 3:09pm 06.16.14
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Just recently purchased a 76 Javelin in very good condition. However, after trailering it home toda
Larry D Calander at 2:52pm 06.16.14
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Do I have to lower my mast in order to remove my jib sail. Hunter 260?
sailcapt340 at 2:41pm 06.16.14
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On my 2000 340.. My tachometer suddenly stopped registering over 1000 RPM. The engine ( Yanmar 3GM3
Amante34 at 2:25pm 06.16.14
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Looking for a little input on a cutlass bearing removal and replacement for H34. So I bought a 83
bsautter at 2:11pm 06.16.14
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Hello All, I was recently gifted a Spindrift daysailer 17 from my uncle. He is in very poor heal
dfast7181 at 1:43pm 06.16.14
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I just sold my Hunter 33 and am looking at a 2005 Catalina 387. Looking for information on the good,
sailski3 at 1:31pm 06.16.14
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Hello All I am a recent owner of a Scanmar 35 with a Volvo model 2003 Diesel engine. I love the boa
SoloGlider at 1:08pm 06.16.14
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Hi everyone, Recently, a 1974 Pearson 33 with shoal keel and centerboard was offered to me far be
robertsapp at 12:52pm 06.16.14
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Just a quick note to see if anyone else has worked out a solution to this particular problem. I deci
batricia at 12:07pm 06.16.14
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Have a Daysailer, 1982 or so, no numbers, and I have lost all paperwork on the purchase. Bought it
jander31 at 11:49am 06.16.14
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My wife and I sold our '97 376 this spring and are looking to get into something smaller and a bit m
Bob 04 H260 at 11:14am 06.16.14
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I need to replace the pump in our shower sump. It is an Attwood V750 pump. They no longer make that
sailski3 at 11:08am 06.16.14
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Hello All I am a recent owner of a Scanmar 35 with a Volvo model 2003 Diesel engine. I love the bo
Skipper at 11:07am 06.16.14
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For you offshore andor weather-be-damned sailors: Which goggle type is best for sea spray? Swim
Sunday Sailor at 10:54am 06.16.14
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Considering installing my new 3 inch solar vent in the middle of my hatch cover as I don't have anyw
mrreg at 10:38am 06.16.14
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Just purchased this 1978 Catalina 30....and the learning curve starts. I have an Atomic 4 Gas engin
rkuhn1174 at 10:14am 06.16.14
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We have a 2012 Hunter 45DS and on many ocassions the mainsail is difficult to unfurl. Any suggestio
longterm at 10:08am 06.16.14
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I just recently moved from a mooring to a slip in our yacht club; the improvement is tremendous--no
holdech at 8:06am 06.16.14
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When I went to install a new fuel level sensor, I found a surprise when I removed the old unit. Bes
rgranger at 7:49am 06.16.14
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Hey All I have a question about battery chargers. I was poking around the boat yesterday with my

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Richard19068 at 11:21am 08.04.23
Yes, I still hate those damned digital thermometers! Can never figure how to reset them and can
Delayed start.
Davidasailor26 at 11:14am 08.04.23
87 hunter 34 value
George Braun at 10:58am 08.04.23
Comparing JD Powers data on a couple of boats we looked at recently and the Hunter 36 2008 we bought
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash?
kloudie1 at 10:46am 08.04.23
A good machine shop that might specialize in cylinder head rebuilding maybe for performance modifica
Delayed start.
capta at 10:30am 08.04.23
Sounds to me as though the glo-plug is burnt out.
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?
jviss at 10:24am 08.04.23
Ah, the DMI Corinthian Series had NMEA183 I/O.
VHF Handheld
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:04am 08.04.23
Yes, I still hate those damned digital thermometers! Can never figure how to reset them and can
VHF Handheld
BigEasy at 9:52am 08.04.23
My biggest pet peeve when my kids were young was the digital thermometer. WTF:confused::yikes: Why
VHF Handheld
BigEasy at 9:47am 08.04.23
You know, thinking about it...lots of guitar amp makers are doing "reissues" of their classic tube
Looking at a c22 need advise
BigEasy at 9:36am 08.04.23
So, what is the cost of a new keel & associated hardware or used keel?
Delayed start.
captcoho at 9:29am 08.04.23
Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Delayed start.
kappykaplan at 9:26am 08.04.23
You said He said Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug.
Delayed start.
captcoho at 9:23am 08.04.23
A weakly engaging starter relay is almost always a result of insufficient voltage, bad connection,
Solar water heat exchanger
captcoho at 9:18am 08.04.23
This is where I got the idea... Sc78nueDQ64 145d within minutes. He did one with copper tube, sam
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
dLj at 9:11am 08.04.23
@RoyS very interesting - my engine manual specifically says to raise engine RPMS to 3000 for 30 seco
Another What is It?
captcoho at 9:03am 08.04.23
Thank you! This will now be put back to proper use. Once I buy a new anchor and rode setup. I was
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?   (3)
kappykaplan at 8:57am 08.04.23
Here are the promised photos . . . 218481
VHF Handheld
kappykaplan at 8:54am 08.04.23
MON is a key that triggers the mode to be used to "MONITOR" the currently selected working channel
25' O'Day Swingkeel
SDL at 8:45am 08.04.23
Welcome . We also own a 25 Oday . You might get more help if you posted your questions on the Oday
Advice for a Solo Sailor?
jviss at 8:44am 08.04.23
If you are going to be in near shore waters and in a crowded area, a PLB is not a good choice. The

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