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ChangsinLattitudes at 5:13pm 05.12.14
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Having trouble with my Garmin 498 chartplotter. Female side of the plug was left out over winter un
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I have two drawers left from when I put in an oven. The two under the stovetop. If some one needs th
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I have a plastic portlight on the starboard side of the hull in the aft berth. This was scuffed so
RJD at 3:41pm 05.12.14
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Got a chartplotter and depth gauge for Christmas so I had no choice but to get out the saw, fibergla
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Good Afternoon, CC here ,Me ' my wife our 2 girls ' Chi-chi our Chihuahua live on our
DHaranSailor at 2:04pm 05.12.14
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Hello Again! I just did one last practice rig before putting into the water for the summer. I ha
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What is the cross section dimensions of each of the six chain plates on Hunter 36-81? Thank you all
GCR at 1:46pm 05.12.14
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Does anyone know what the diameter of the tubing that makes up the push pits is?
sailer74 at 1:15pm 05.12.14
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The new to me 222 has a paint covering the rub rails and hatchboards. Its a brown treatment that is
kwaai at 12:57pm 05.12.14
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I am planning to take s/v Kwaai out of the water and put her on the hard for a front to back rebuild
kwaai at 12:43pm 05.12.14
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:D Since gaining ownership of s/v Kwaai I have had the pleasure of working on the head. I have had a
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I am a new boat owner and noticed a lot of corrosion on all metal fittings in the boats hull. I was
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Anybody have a Raymarine Rudder position sensor installed on their Oday 28? I have found out that t
Joe Mullee at 11:43am 05.12.14
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My engine is a1983 Yanmar 3GMF. The spongy air filter element was removed from the air intake silenc
Gene Neill at 11:38am 05.12.14
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My boat came with a Bimini top, which has no mounts installed at this time. The wife and I finally d
jmason at 11:32am 05.12.14
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I'd like to properly tension the jumpers on my 1971 CAL-21 BEFORE I step up the mast. A sailor with
Maynestay at 10:36am 05.12.14
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We have acquired a very fine vintage Catalina 27 -- 1979 that has some rigging challenges. Can
explorer at 10:29am 05.12.14
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Hi Guys I have had my Cataline 22 since 1992 - sailing on an inland lake in the Cape of Storms (Wes
gitpicker2007 at 9:57am 05.12.14
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While working on the cockpit drain valve, I kept looking at a large green hose lying in that area of
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Hello, Please forgive me if this topic has been discussed before, but I'm looking for help selectin

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DIY Electronics?
Davidasailor26 at 2:53am 08.12.23
Depending on the cost and difficulty of running wire you could also consider just putting individual
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:41pm 08.11.23
I have the I now have the motor sitting in my salon. Now that does sound just a little peculiar !
Prop size for O 322?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:31pm 08.11.23
It still makes a solid 6.8 knots in good conditions and lightly loaded. Holy :poop: ! What engin
Top Down Furler   (1)
Hayden Watson at 9:44pm 08.11.23
Cutoff is at 10kts. My Star of Papillon is also a very oversized Asymm. It measures in at a bit m
Sailing post heart attack
Stu Jackson at 8:27pm 08.11.23
and I'm not aware of any such groups - not that we've looked. Hmm, cause and effect... If you want
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1?   (1)
Dalliance at 8:07pm 08.11.23
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1?
PaulK at 7:54pm 08.11.23
@PaulK But this thread is about travelers, not mainsheets. Oops. Please note how our J/36 trave
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 7:39pm 08.11.23
Yes, I had disconnected the coupling first. The shaft is difficult to turn not connected to the gear
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 7:26pm 08.11.23
Most definitely wrong. Should be the same length as the strut. Not a major problem, just looks sl
Sailing post heart attack
Scott T-Bird at 7:26pm 08.11.23
What is a "Heart Attack"? Sounds like a stupid question but there are several ways to have a cardia
Prop size for O 322?
SycloneDriver at 7:24pm 08.11.23
I did a little more testing today. It is a little smoother than the old beat up prop. The prop wal
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
Ralph Johnstone at 7:22pm 08.11.23
Mine is currently extending roughly 1-1.5 out of the strut. I believe this to be incorrect. Most
Ducks in my backyard!   (6)
RSHunter27 at 7:15pm 08.11.23
a few more pic of my upgrades.
Sailing post heart attack
shemandr at 6:59pm 08.11.23
What is a "Heart Attack"? Sounds like a stupid question but there are several ways to have a cardi
Ducks in my backyard!   (2)
RSHunter27 at 6:53pm 08.11.23
I guess I never showed you the completed companionway. The trim is staggered and overlapping. Had a
Dimensions of the companionway boards for a 1980 27'?   (2)
RSHunter27 at 6:39pm 08.11.23
I will have to measure. But here was my solution. 4 mini doors on lift off hinges, overlapping trim
Sailing post heart attack
jviss at 6:20pm 08.11.23
I'm sorry to hear you had heart damage, Scott. I hope it heals up.
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1?
Stu Jackson at 6:06pm 08.11.23
@PaulK But this thread is about travelers, not mainsheets.
Sailing post heart attack
Stu Jackson at 6:05pm 08.11.23
Sue was on edge and we left early on Sunday after small fights over what I should or could be doing

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