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BillS123 at 11:47am 05.02.14
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We just purchased a 1995 Hunter 23.5 (sails wonderfully, especially in Charlotte Harbor, FL where it
kito at 11:02am 05.02.14
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I found this lock made by Southco. Says it's for cabin doors etc. Just wondering if anyone has used
Kootenay pirate.. at 10:39am 05.02.14
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I have a Raymarine 2000+ autohelm that seems to have a sticky gear..ie It goes slowly when return in
SecondChance at 9:59am 05.02.14
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Hey, Getting sails ready. How do i clean heavily corroded jib hanks?:confused:
carlf at 9:47am 05.02.14
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Now you don't need a satellite dish to watch movies at anchor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucz3
LukeButterworth at 9:26am 05.02.14
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Hey everyone, I'm a beginner sailor and I'm looking to buy my first sailboat. I want something that
caguy at 9:05am 05.02.14
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Haven't been out in over a month, but I'm getting out on Sunday!!! Here is a picture of today's wea
Walter59 at 8:39am 05.02.14
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I just purchased a 1994 hunter 29.5. When I shift into reverse the leaver interferes with the wheel
FasterHorses at 6:59am 05.02.14
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As a new member to this forum community, I first would like to Thank all the contributors here for m
kito at 6:14am 05.02.14
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I wonder if someone can help me out. I am wanting a cheap bimini for my C22.....the ones on Ebay for
Gene Neill at 5:43am 05.02.14
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The cable was wrapped in white tape when I bought the boat, now I see why! I figured I'd cut the coa
Old Sailor 2 at 1:05am 05.02.14
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My 1992 Passage has aluminum water tanks. I have tried to clean the "stalagtights" from the midship
ChangsinLattitudes at 9:09pm 05.01.14
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Had some water intrusion in my Catalina 30's rudder. There was a small crack w/rusty colored water
ChangsinLattitudes at 9:05pm 05.01.14
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'81 C-30. Pulled the aluminum frame of the leakiest of my leaky portlights and didnt see any vinyl
jimbigler at 8:19pm 05.01.14
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I have a balboa 20 and I want to put on a simple bemini top. not sure if it will work with how low t
roger keen at 8:12pm 05.01.14
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I am planning on replacing the cutless bearing next week without removing the shaft. I have made a t
choover at 7:19pm 05.01.14
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SailboatOwners.com does a great job calculating replacement lines for halyards and sheets but I woul
Izzy at 7:15pm 05.01.14
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Guys, The wife and I are moving to the Port Charlotte are and are looking for a place where we can
eianm at 6:18pm 05.01.14
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I have a good strong water pump that I replaced last year and at the same time fitted a pressure acc
Roadking Larry at 5:42pm 05.01.14
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I stopped by the marina this afternoon on a whim. Sure glad I did. I walked down to the boat and fou

Recent Replies

Topside Teak Trim
Ralph Johnstone at 11:24am 08.13.23
How hard is it to remove? 1. If it's attached from the top, you will see filler plugs. 2. No plug
Lifesling Lifespan?
jviss at 11:17am 08.13.23
Marina yard....
David in Sandusky at 11:03am 08.13.23
We used a mast crane when we tool our mast down every fall, then put it back up in the spring. Easy
Thoughts on chart tables?
dLj at 10:53am 08.13.23
What are your thoughts about the windvane? The hydrovane is AWESOME!
Zinc coating on a Max Prop
dchipley at 10:38am 08.13.23
Thank-you for that info
Topside Teak Trim
Gene Neill at 10:38am 08.13.23
How hard is it to remove? Are there any videos out there showing the process? Removal is easy. Ge
Jabsco Electric head troubleshooting
dchipley at 10:35am 08.13.23
I just had to do this maintenance on my Jabsco Quietflush the 37045 or 37245 Series of electric toi
Jabsco Electric head troubleshooting
dchipley at 10:33am 08.13.23
Answer to question 3 is yes. Thank-you. Getting on it
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 10:14am 08.13.23
Even the use of the CV joint would be a good solution once you stabilize the prop once it enters th
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 10:11am 08.13.23
A race would keep it centered, and a thrust bearing would keep the pressure off the gearbox or tran
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 10:07am 08.13.23
A race would keep it centered, and a thrust bearing would keep the pressure off the gearbox or tr
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:58am 08.13.23
If I understand you correctly, no because there is no physical contact (except for the gland) betwe
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:47am 08.13.23
Is there no type of race or thrust bearing in the stern "bearing" or is it as it appears just the t
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1?   (1)
Hayden Watson at 9:22am 08.13.23
I did the same a couple of years ago following a recommendation from @Hayden Watson . Yes, it was a
Catalina 30 MK2 rudder quadrant replacement
Hayden Watson at 9:16am 08.13.23
I have just recently started this project and would love to discuss. One huge question I have is i
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
RSHunter27 at 9:12am 08.13.23
I have a diver coming Monday with a underwater video camera and we will check it all out. Is there
1200 nm Completed   (1)
knappytime at 9:09am 08.13.23
Well finally managed to get everything headed in the right direction after taking a month off. Here
Topside Teak Trim
morbidfollower at 9:08am 08.13.23
Remove it. That way you can re-bed it in the process, which probably needs to be done anyway. Two b

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