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Are there any tips in starting an EFI motor that has been asleep for couple of years? I have cleane
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OK here is a silly question or may be not so silly I bought a hunter boat named Circe. She is a dre
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ok you sharpies, pop top -cover- has a couple Studs pulled out of boat , how do I repair / fill old
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The attached picture shows some wood rot in the ceiling structure of a cabin in Colorado at 8600 foo
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I know that this has been extensively discussed in the past, however. I am in the process of getting
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hello all i have a '67 Kittiwake 23 sailboat... i am seeking opinions about something... i have 3
keevers at 6:00am 02.28.14
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Recently moved boat to charleston. Sometimes difficult maneuvering in and out of slip. Considering
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I'll be sailing an H34 on the Chesapeake this summer and, from experience, feel a real need for an a
caguy at 11:38pm 02.27.14
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This is a video from a quadcopter of dolphins in a stampede off Dana Point. It also shows a pod of
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I recently purchased a 1976 ODay 25 with the original sails. Main and 110 jib. I will be sailing on
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Hello all. I'm a new member, own a 45' Columbia cc, and want to install slab reefing lines. Problem
Mark Maulden at 12:02pm 02.27.14
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This has to have been discussed numerous times but searches don't come up with anything...I know sai
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I hope this doesn't violate any rules but a friend of mine has invented a neat little tool that is a
dgreen1991 at 9:22am 02.27.14
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I re-designed my awning. I made the rear flap longer and shorter in width. It provides shade when sa
Bigjer40 at 8:29am 02.27.14
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I just got an invite to crew this weekend for a winter race and I need gloves and boots. I noticed W
centerline at 8:25am 02.27.14
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i have owned many boats in my lifetime but nothing newer than a 1990 model, or larger than what I ha
Regular Guy at 7:44am 02.27.14
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This may belong into the knowledge base but leave it up to others to decide. While taking off the
Chasemixon at 5:08am 02.27.14
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I measured what is left of my forestay, and it measured 27' 3" but when I look at the manual on here
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I was considering a trip up the ICW from Norfolk to NY in my Catalina 22, but thanks to all of the g
Alctel at 10:10pm 02.26.14
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Hi all, The following are some pictures taken from under the sofa where there is a compartment wh

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Joe at 8:19pm 06.30.23
Fair enough, but I guess more what I was curious about was "what do I need to sort out?" It sounds
Gooseneck
drgbanks at 8:13pm 06.30.23
Wow! I will fix it as soon as I get home on Monday. Thanks Sunbird!!!!
Boatyard mishap
MitchM at 8:12pm 06.30.23
we had a dreadful haul in accident where the Travelift crew at the marina started to
VHF Antenna installation   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:57pm 06.30.23
Good Boat? 1995 HUNTER 29.5???   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:50pm 06.30.23
st 4000 and rudder position
Tally Ho at 7:33pm 06.30.23
I had problems with the control head recognizing the rudder reference and got this respnse from Ray
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing
jssailem at 7:30pm 06.30.23
To summarize: Auto pilot (or some kind of self steering device), accessible controls (including win
st 4000 and rudder position
Ralph Johnstone at 5:42pm 06.30.23
I got more high tech stuff on my boat than yours. Last count we had 8 or 9 GPS and a bunch of other
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jaysweet at 5:24pm 06.30.23
Nice! Good going, John! Congrats! Just keep nibbling at the remaining small problems, and you'll g
Getting wires in.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 5:24pm 06.30.23
Had not seen this before. ear out all of the old rubber grommets.
P42 Strut replacement
artboas at 4:55pm 06.30.23
Getting wires in.
artboas at 4:48pm 06.30.23
As per @jdrutten , drill holes in the SS arch and feed them through the SS tubing. Use grommets ar
In-mast furling
BigEasy at 4:30pm 06.30.23
Good Boat? 1995 HUNTER 29.5???
dmax at 4:13pm 06.30.23
The Catalina 30 is a significantly bigger boat, 7.500 lbs vs 10,500 lbs. Much bigger interior too.
In-mast furling
Boomtown at 4:04pm 06.30.23
Good Boat? 1995 HUNTER 29.5???   (1)
Sailm8 at 3:48pm 06.30.23
We lost the rig in Ian and now use it as a trawler. We love the comfort for two people. We can go
Advice before I buy C30
Hayden Watson at 3:06pm 06.30.23
"I was quoted $3K to replace the lifelines only by a rigger. " That is a ridiculous price, obviousl
MORE. KIBs
kappykaplan at 2:56pm 06.30.23
Looks great! :beer:
Helm Seat (cockpit aft) for a Catalina 320/
rferr48792 at 2:51pm 06.30.23
I'm in Redwood City. rich@spinnakersailing.com

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