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Bill Greenberg at 8:38am 03.07.14
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I've been using Meguire's oxidation remover followed by two coats of Meguire's wax on my Catalina 28
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I *think* I have a compression post problem on my 1987 Hunter 34, at least that is what the signs po
emergpa1 at 7:43am 03.07.14
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Hey guys, quick question. Want to know why A red wire from my solenoid to my alternator is not conne
iwillmott at 7:41am 03.07.14
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Has anyone tried to modify a table on a 40.5 to make easier access to seats Understanding that thi
Brian S at 7:24am 03.07.14
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Ariel at 7:21am 03.07.14
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It is obvious that I am quite bored waiting for this winter to be over. To pass the time, I have bee
richk at 5:47am 03.07.14
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We live near Annapolis and are looking for a new anchor which will work for us. The boat is a 37 f
john gardner at 7:17pm 03.06.14
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I have a 1979 Morgan out island ketch, the fuel tank seems on the aluminum tank are giving way. I kn
C Jones at 6:47pm 03.06.14
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I'm going to reseal my lights this spring on a h23. What is the best tape/sealant to use?
daleyellin at 6:18pm 03.06.14
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One of the items on the "winter" task list for my 222, is the replacement, and re-routing of the lin
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Roger Long at 5:36pm 03.06.14
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There is a belief, prominent among many of the new friends I have made through Dreameagle, that kno
Jared1048 at 5:35pm 03.06.14
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I'm trying to be more prepared before going to yard for haul out and subsequent replacement. I have
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:24pm 03.06.14
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I'm told this isn't practical but wonder if anyone out there has any real experience. We have an
MrBingle at 3:08pm 03.06.14
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Having problems figuring out a good davit installation for my 1993 33.5 with stern rail seats. Anyo
kingsailor at 2:28pm 03.06.14
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Does anyone know what LED replacement bulb to use for the anchor light on a 2002 H456 ?
jeepsailor at 1:54pm 03.06.14
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Looking to add an Isotherm SP system to my icebox, my First Mate was a good sport last year hauling
mark6405 at 1:34pm 03.06.14
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Anyone have experiience splicing the cable on a recent Garmin transom mount transducer? Garmin says
jfrancis100 at 12:46pm 03.06.14
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I asked this question back in 2008, and I just found out yesterday. The original post was closed, so
JohnM at 9:31am 03.06.14
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The sump pump in the shower died. Has anyone replaced theirs? How did you do it? Thanks
YOLO at 9:13am 03.06.14
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In June, we are trailering our C22 to Bahia Honda in the Keys. I am more or less going to day sail f

Recent Replies

Ground?
danm1 at 6:33pm 07.15.23
Green or green/yellow is for the AC grounding wire. Coincidentally, perhaps, I get a ground wire f
2008 H36 microwave replacement
murrayabbott at 6:27pm 07.15.23
I have a microwave that will fit, the problem is on the my 36 the factory installed the microwave s
Port side cleat
Joe at 6:24pm 07.15.23
You can pretty much do whatever you want to your boat. It's very common for sailboat owners to recon
Ground?
jviss at 5:55pm 07.15.23
Reef points
Tally Ho at 5:39pm 07.15.23
My friends have furling main sails, and I would guess 12-18 inches as @Davidasailor26 suggested.
Ground?
Tally Ho at 5:36pm 07.15.23
A bonding wire should be bare copper, i.e, no insulating jacket. Green or green/yellow is for the
Repairing a poly water tank on a 2002 hunter passage
discovery at 5:15pm 07.15.23
Because there is no sealant that will bond permanently to PE, there's only one way to mend a PE tan
Ground?
jviss at 5:03pm 07.15.23
Looks like the green wire in my boat that connects / bonds the mast, chain plates, thru hulls, keel
Need source for winch parts
jviss at 4:59pm 07.15.23
But with a vice, a drill press will be faster. I doubt it. It would be much harder to center the
Need source for winch parts
jviss at 4:56pm 07.15.23
But with a vice, a drill press will be faster. Can't imagine a press without a vice. Vise, not vic
Need source for winch parts
thinwater at 4:54pm 07.15.23
A lathe is the right tool for that! How would you bore a hole properly to sleeve it on a drill pre
Ground?
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:39pm 07.15.23
So, assuming that it's a ground or bonding wire, where should I run it or extend it to? Guessing w
Ground?
danm1 at 4:34pm 07.15.23
So, assuming that it's a ground or bonding wire, where should I run it or extend it to?
Ground?
Tally Ho at 4:26pm 07.15.23
Looks like the green wire in my boat that connects / bonds the mast, chain plates, thru hulls, keel.
I60 wind
Tally Ho at 4:24pm 07.15.23
I like having wind instruments on my boat, but I usually sail in the early spring without them until
Ground?
danm1 at 4:16pm 07.15.23
I am the third owner so anything is possible. In any case, you would think it connected to something
simple wind/weather app for iphone
Tally Ho at 4:14pm 07.15.23
Wind forecasts where I sail (Penobscot Bay, ME) are next to useless. Order of magnitude (relativel
off to the races
jon hansen at 4:06pm 07.15.23
did 9 chi-mac back in the nineties. what i learned was it beat the snot out of my beautiful old bo
Setting up H310 for single handing
Ed Caldwell at 3:36pm 07.15.23
Next time I see the owner I'll ask what his plans are for Indy J Ed
Broker related question
Tally Ho at 3:17pm 07.15.23
I am buying a boat I found w/o a broker. the seller has a broker. Can both parties have a broker?

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