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Mark Maulden at 6:55pm 06.01.14
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I'm installing a balmar series 7 80a alternator with a requisite external regulator. The field curr
mmsailor at 5:59pm 06.01.14
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Our boat came with a propane grill that can be mounted on the stern rail . I wonder about the wisdom
captmaddog at 5:26pm 06.01.14
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Wondering what the majority think about docking. I've had people suggest I back my Hunter 420 in st
raye at 5:08pm 06.01.14
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we have a 1995 38M beneteau-great boat! one of the survey items to be taken care of is the problem o
Dulcinea at 4:00pm 06.01.14
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Has anyone modified their original O'Day 26 rudder to low it to kick up ? I would like to back my 2
IH82BL8 at 3:23pm 06.01.14
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Today was the day to finally start the air conditioning. I'm finishing the install on a 16kbtu FCF
ShaggsV21 at 3:22pm 06.01.14
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so i seem to have a sea sickness problem with my 21' venture sailboat, i was wondering if that would
roger keen at 3:16pm 06.01.14
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My Catalina 27 mainsail does not seem to fit the the mast and boom set up. I have a tall rig, which
roger keen at 3:05pm 06.01.14
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I have a 1982 Catalina 27. It has a storage compartment that looks like it should be refrigerated. I
btdg28 at 2:27pm 06.01.14
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Planning to change out the Mainsail Halyard next weekend on our Lancer 27 PowerSailer our current on
sailingguy2005 at 1:26pm 06.01.14
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Anyone ever used or know anything about the brand "Quick". I'm looking at a 33lb Delta style anchor
Sefuller at 12:53pm 06.01.14
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Anyone know if it's possible to get replacement parts for an AMP crimper?
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 11:17am 06.01.14
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I saw this at the marina yesterday, it was blowing about 15-17 kts at the time. Is this a stupid thi
Dave1act at 11:12am 06.01.14
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HI, I have a HUnter 1985 28.5' sail boat. The sea cock leading to the water intake to the engine hea
jbm8785 at 11:00am 06.01.14
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Any suggestions on replacing just one of the fixed plexiglass windows on 26 D. Ours has crack and i
smoothsailing at 9:27am 06.01.14
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Don, New to this boat. I understand that reefing is necessary in 15 mph plus winds. Can you t
Don Lucas at 9:10am 06.01.14
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Anyone else even break a mast strut? Inspecting my rig this morning I found one of my had a 6" split
Squidd at 7:38am 06.01.14
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Stupid ladder.....What do you guys use thats safe and secure and doesn't weigh a ton to access the b
dpaquin at 7:32am 06.01.14
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I just bought my 42 ft Hunter. The refrigerator runs almost continuously so I suspect it needs a ref
Doc_holiday at 6:31am 06.01.14
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Because my jib is smaller than most, I don't have a whisker pole, I don't have a vang, nor do I have

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Applying Cetol question
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59am 08.02.23
I used Cetol on my boats. If you want Cetol to look like varnish, sand, prep and apply the same a
New owner!
jviss at 6:19am 08.02.23
VHF Handheld
JBP-PA at 6:00am 08.02.23
If you know an electronics gearhead, you could get them to replace the batteries in your beloved Uni
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
Rick486 at 5:57am 08.02.23
Currently researching some possible options for my first boat, one of which is the Pearson Ensign.
VHF Handheld
dlochner at 5:57am 08.02.23
Take a look at the Standard Horizon HX210. SH has a good reputation for quality. The radio will floa
DIY tiller tamer fails ('68 Javelin)
Project_Mayhem at 5:43am 08.02.23
post a photo of your setup. :plus:
New owner!
dizo514 at 5:34am 08.02.23
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?
jviss at 5:20am 08.02.23
The DM doesn't have an NMEA183 output. The only thing I can imagine is a microcontroller connected
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
shemandr at 4:43am 08.02.23
The Ensign sails surprisingly well. It is forgiving - a sailing school on Block Island used them as
Fuel Tank, fixing the wood box that holds in place
sailme88 at 3:44am 08.02.23
Sorry, my bad.. The owner who bought the boat from me was shown the repair. To date (8yrs later)
Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?
FastOlson at 11:10pm 08.01.23
For the use and service you need, better find a well maintained later model Catalina 25, or somethin
Weird electrical issue
FastOlson at 11:05pm 08.01.23
We recently installed a new forced air diesel furnace. I did not want the work/expense of installing
40 Autopilot Linear drive Mounting Location
nramsey at 9:41pm 08.01.23
I think that, with a little thought, they could have installed it without notching the propane locke
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't   (2)
Khaos13 at 8:38pm 08.01.23
Wow, I'm way late on this thread but I found it while researching my own issues. I have a CD 30 with
Weird electrical issue
burns3c at 7:18pm 08.01.23
I like the idea of the auxiliary tank. So maybe I can get a 2 gallon day tank, figure out a spot for
Alder Barbour Refrigeration
ScottFreeRick at 6:33pm 08.01.23
David , your description is very similar to what I am seeing on my boat. The unit is able to cool p

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