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Roadking Larry at 1:33pm 03.02.14
Cal
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While my new to me Cal 2-27 is still on the trailer I wanting to put a mast step plate on so that wh
Skipper at 10:29am 03.02.14
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I had worried about this. My bilge pump discharge line froze solid a couple weeks ago. Or that's
pan zagloba at 8:57am 03.02.14
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Has anyone installed an access panel on the head bulkhead adjacent to the stairs for access to the p
Rodd at 8:32am 03.02.14
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Gents- I need to replace my aging stern light. I would like to mount an Aqua Signal, series 41 s
scottdube at 7:39am 03.02.14
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Has anyone replaced the coil spring mattress on the 410? I was at the boat show yesterday and it lo
mikeepp at 6:18am 03.02.14
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OK, I give up. My H23 has water in the cabin every spring while on the trailer for the winter. I'v
mmsailor at 5:19am 03.02.14
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I am going to replace the main halyard on my 23.5 . The boat has rf so other than mast raising what
mmsailor at 5:16am 03.02.14
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I need to replace the rudder spacers and found them here at the ships store . It mentions a rudder g
Mark Maulden at 9:53pm 03.01.14
S2
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Finished my winter project. We now have two new water tanks and one new fuel tank. Boat is back to
markwbird at 4:53pm 03.01.14
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The gelcoat on my 1984 Hunter 34 is old and chalky so I have decided to compound and wax it. The pr
Admiral at 4:49pm 03.01.14
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I am out looking for a sailboat and am looking in the 30 foot range. Today I checked out a Catalina
PirateLisa at 4:48pm 03.01.14
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Our "new to us" 1982 Catalina 30's factory-installed Marine AIRRRRRRR is kaput! She was great while
keary N at 2:47pm 03.01.14
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Would like to fabricate new stairs, any ideas?
Ariel at 2:45pm 03.01.14
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A recent article in Cruising World magazine about sailing around southern New England reminded me of
Don Guillette at 1:11pm 03.01.14
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Doc_holiday at 12:20pm 03.01.14
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Does anyone remember who's boat cushions these belong to? I love the fabric and pattern but as I ha
duality at 10:13am 03.01.14
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hi all, some of you may recall my postings of the nightmare that boat us is putting me through due
ferten at 12:42am 03.01.14
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Current life raft: plastimo for 6 persons, 2003, hard shell case, kept in the cockpit locker I have
CCrane2299 at 10:05pm 02.28.14
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I don't like to wash the car but I'm excited to go clean the boat tomorrow. Spent a good while loadi
cappra53 at 6:55pm 02.28.14
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C36, want to ditch my 25 year cook top oven combo and replace it with just a cook top. Any recommend

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Fuel (In)Efficiency
Davidasailor26 at 3:27am 07.04.23
cant identify my venture2?
rgranger at 3:25am 07.04.23
Still will need photos to help
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything
Davidasailor26 at 3:19am 07.04.23
Maybe some PTFE or silicone lubricant on the threads to keep it from binding up so much?
Engineering Issues
Rick486 at 3:10am 07.04.23
Fatigue failure of a welded joint
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything
Rick486 at 2:48am 07.04.23
My forward opening hatch is a Bomar 1080-10A with a single support arm. Manufactured in 1998 and in
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything
Joe at 1:20am 07.04.23
Ralph, I wish I had constructive insight regarding the hatch issue. However, I will congratulate yo
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
Syversens at 12:25am 07.04.23
How much solar do you have? Edit: And how large is your charger? Is it connected to the start batt
Ideas, Thoughts, Recommendations, I'll Take Anything
JamesG161 at 12:15am 07.04.23
Bomar 1080-10A Mine is Bomar 1011-10 with 2 openers.;) I guess , just like your accumulator, shor
Fuel (In)Efficiency
SFS at 11:43pm 07.03.23
Many diesel engines burn between 0.38 and 0.45 pounds of fuel per hour for each horsepower developed
Engineering Issues
SoSound at 10:33pm 07.03.23
I saw this video this morning and wondered, how did the park safety team miss this on their AM insp
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA
jssailem at 9:24pm 07.03.23
Sure. 2
35s5 Backstay Adjuster   (3)
Hollyberry at 9:08pm 07.03.23
We have a 3-part cascade in wire with a 6 part tackle on that.. with the cleating block up high for
Sailing adventures of SV MUSETTA
jon hansen at 9:04pm 07.03.23
how many souls onboard? .... if i'm aloud to ask :)
Roller furling: where do I start?
KCofKC at 8:27pm 07.03.23
There is more to a furler than just the furler. Most likely you will also have to make an adjustmen
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Michael Davis at 8:14pm 07.03.23
Current Destination is Lunenburg NS. Home of the Blue Nose
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
stephen_i_w at 8:11pm 07.03.23
It just depends on why one decides to replace their Lead acid batteries. In my case, 3 years ago, I
35s5 Backstay Adjuster
Mechone at 7:54pm 07.03.23
Your Boat originally came with a Barbarossa mechanical backstay that uses winch handle......try Eba
Schaefer traveller q's
dlochner at 7:34pm 07.03.23
Back in the day when your boat was built the bearings in traveller cars were not captive meaning the
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice?
PaulK at 7:29pm 07.03.23
The Mercury and Blue Jay are NOT the same boat. You do NOT want a Blue Jay to sail singlehanded. It

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