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Delawaredave at 7:40pm 06.23.14
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1982 Hunter 27. Faucet (believed original) in aft leaks when used - does not leak when closed. L
Ward H at 7:24pm 06.23.14
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Had a nice long sail today in winds 10 - 15. Started out with full main and full 110 jib. On close
meirgerner at 5:17pm 06.23.14
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I have a Hunter 33 (Legend) with Yanmar 3YM30 engine and 1" shaft. I am looking for an appropriate p
jimparnin at 5:08pm 06.23.14
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I have an Irwin Citation 38 with a baby stay. Other than fouling my Genoa while tacking what is its
Daddio at 4:54pm 06.23.14
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I have a 96 29.5 with a 2GM20F diesel. It does start and run ok but it has this single leaver contro
Mike 1 at 4:48pm 06.23.14
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I came across what I think are the original Vector sails for my 1982 H27. They do not look like th
Ziggler at 4:29pm 06.23.14
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With all the hardware stripped from the deck, it seems an opportune time to varnish the teak handrai
Gene Neill at 4:27pm 06.23.14
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Like this one: http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/517_22/teak-drawer-for-under-dinette-
hero4theday at 3:50pm 06.23.14
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I was browsing Craigslist and saw this. I've never seen a boat fold in half. http://knoxville.cr
rblevens at 2:42pm 06.23.14
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Terrel01 at 1:58pm 06.23.14
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I just want warn people that using the chemical called Odorlos can result in disaster. I used the p
sandersmills at 1:38pm 06.23.14
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I need to get the owners manual for my O'day 26, detailing rigging, stepping mast etc. Anyone have o
linecreek at 1:22pm 06.23.14
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Posting again. I cannot find my post from earlier today. Trying to get input on installing a Sears
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
Fuligule at 12:41pm 06.23.14
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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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DHaranSailor at 12:33pm 06.23.14
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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

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Possible Air leak in M25 fuel line?
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I don't understand what means. Did he glass the tank valve while it was full of water? Did he fi
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BigEasy at 6:08pm 08.28.23
My 45 year old hand held impact driver, that I purchased to work on motorcycles, has pretty much go
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I know electricity and how to use the internet. I asked for what others have done. What coax conne
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There are several manufactures of PL259 connectors. That is the normal item. Not all Chinese manufac
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I dumped some nasty water from my holding tank and it drained under the floor and to the bilge. I p
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WasabiRush at 4:52pm 08.28.23
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WasabiRush at 4:49pm 08.28.23
I used 14/3 wire to serve LED lights. This gave me 2 hots and a common ground for the Try Color an
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Interesting. From looking at his boat he has some interesting stuff on it. Definitely a lot more thi
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Adjustable blocks for reefing positions.
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized
jssailem at 4:31pm 08.28.23
I've heard that Baking Soda also can help. This is a great query to ask @Peggie Hall HeadMistress .
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
Mark Maulden at 4:31pm 08.28.23
When I need chain, I make the trip to Washington Chain in SEA. Best prices and excellent chain..
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Hayden Watson at 4:23pm 08.28.23
How is progress coming. How long until you can cast lines?
H34 Mast Rewiring
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step.
Mark W at 4:08pm 08.28.23
My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have t
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rpwillia at 4:07pm 08.28.23
Thank you all.
Impact driver on window screws?
KCofKC at 4:01pm 08.28.23
I have also used a manual impact driver, the impact keeps the driver in place and the impact creates
H34 Mast Rewiring
jssailem at 3:52pm 08.28.23
what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the anchor light, which I will be replaci

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