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pcjrusso at 3:49am 04.27.14
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Hope someone can save me a trip to the boat. I went over the boat making a list of spring repairs.
Albanach at 12:07am 04.27.14
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Recently I noticed that the AM/FM Radio lit up and the speakers made a noise whenever I pressed the
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After interior work, motor work,now comes my dilemma for real!!!!! I have a crack at the back of th
Tallgrass Sailor at 11:45pm 04.26.14
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I have a 1985 Hunter 23. My rub rail was damaged while the boat was in its slip during a storm. I b
Piotr at 9:12pm 04.26.14
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I've got tired of sanding/repainting my keel every year. So, this year, I tried something different
elvinfamily at 8:59pm 04.26.14
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Has anyone successfully repaired a broken ear on the aluminium masthead casting? This is the unit at
njlarry at 8:48pm 04.26.14
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Was working on my very new to me '84 O'Day and couldn't find the shower sumo so I guess there isn't
rpell46 at 8:45pm 04.26.14
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I recently completed an end to end splice on a new 1/2" continuous furling line for my Hood furler o
donvanv at 8:37pm 04.26.14
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I am adding new electronics to my Beneteau Oceanis 36cc (1998) I just purchased. I am starting to u
rblevens at 7:24pm 04.26.14
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Hi everyone! I am going to paint the insides of the cabin and I was wondering if I should use any sp
choover at 6:35pm 04.26.14
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I am just before buying an '84 Hunter 31. This will be my fourth boat (2 power boats and 1 sail boa
allainhenry at 6:23pm 04.26.14
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While at dock, last season, wind storm tore a rip in my headsail. It was on furler but not tight en
HLWinesett at 6:13pm 04.26.14
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I just hauled out my 1990 hunter 30 and noticed a rather large soft spot in the hull located under t
wesleysherman at 5:39pm 04.26.14
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Painting project,updated Need advice (pictures) I have started the awful job of paining my cherub
Concerto at 12:17pm 04.26.14
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Getting ready to launch Concerto for our first full season. Does anyone have a list of the proper te
agprice22 at 10:50am 04.26.14
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Here is an idea I have for a home crane (yardarm) for stepping my 272 mast. I want to be able to fu
Jerica Carsberg at 9:40am 04.26.14
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I am looking at an Aquamarine fiberglass transom, 11' dinghy. Can anyone give me pros and cons of th
Ronald Joseph at 9:20am 04.26.14
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I chunked out a piece of the keel including the lead when running aground. How can I adher lead to
upslims at 8:50am 04.26.14
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On my boom I have a cleat, a ring and a pulley on it. Can anyone tell me what the rigging is for? M
upslims at 7:38am 04.26.14
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I ordered the wrong ones if anybody needs these I have 10 of them and will send them to you for free

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Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
jviss at 2:29pm 07.19.23
Outside the boat, no risk at all...but in a confined area in the boat, where would the methane rise
Packing Nut/Shaft Log Drip   (1)
rgranger at 2:27pm 07.19.23
I'm thinking I might buy some flex-seal tape and try to patch it Legit idea but I'm thinking there
Repair cabin sole with the fake "teak and holly" veneer
BigEasy at 2:27pm 07.19.23
A couple weeks ago I fell down the companionway steps Is this a good approach? Anything better?
Mainsail foot mod question
Richard19068 at 2:24pm 07.19.23
I have a mainsail from a 1971 Cal t4 1/4 ton and it seems to have a sewn in addition just above the
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:24pm 07.19.23
Interesting. Isn't methane lighter than air? So, not such a risk? Outside the boat, no risk at all
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
chriscampbell at 2:19pm 07.19.23
I just reread the whole thread...and while I'm convinced that a new pump is the best solution, this
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:09pm 07.19.23
I just reread the whole thread...and while I'm convinced that a new pump is the best solution, this
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
jviss at 2:04pm 07.19.23
it also generates methane, which is flammable. Interesting. Isn't methane lighter than air? So,
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:01pm 07.19.23
Temporary thread highjack oes to a vent hru-hull in the anchor locker, that's ok. But if the vents
Bulb Questions and Confusion - Automotive-type Bulbs
jviss at 1:57pm 07.19.23
Here's an update. I tested two different bulbs in the socket I bought. For both, the two pins of t
Bulb Questions and Confusion - Automotive-type Bulbs
jviss at 1:31pm 07.19.23
Are the 'pins' travelling the full length of the slots? No, it's an indexed socket and bulb, one s
Packing Nut/Shaft Log Drip
kappykaplan at 1:31pm 07.19.23
Excellent attitude. A man's reach should always exceed his grasp :facepalm: . A man's got to know
Packing Nut/Shaft Log Drip   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:02pm 07.19.23
I strive to create unique problems in whatever project I undertake. Excellent attitude. A man's
Crack in the bilge where mast meets bottom hull - Catalina 320
Will Gilmore at 12:55pm 07.19.23
Just as dlochner has pointed out, a hard grounding can have a wide range of effects upon a sailboat.
Mainsail foot mod question
Joe at 12:50pm 07.19.23
I don't know about making the sail flake more easily, but the shelf foot provides the same kind of e
Let's Buy A Sailboat
Thaniel at 12:37pm 07.19.23
He asked how efficient that was and I told me not very much. I think it is funny that so many peo
Dinghy - tender: affordable option?
FastOlson at 12:36pm 07.19.23
Takacat boats makes an interesting inflatable dinghy. Amazon.com A friend has one of these and he
Dinghy - tender: affordable option?
ggrizzard at 12:35pm 07.19.23
Be aware that there are two types of inflatable dinghy material, Hypalon and PVC. Hypalon is more du
Against the wind - in the docks
sbrogden at 12:25pm 07.19.23
1) Assuming you've just launched from a trailer, you can probably turn a 14 boat in the dock or ar
Against the wind - in the docks
JBP-PA at 12:20pm 07.19.23
1) Assuming you've just launched from a trailer, you can probably turn a 14 boat in the dock or aro

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