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Hopefully there might be a few additional folks interested in a little coastal adventure next month.
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HI, I have a Beneteau 361 2000 with new Genoa and Vertical Batten Main Sail from Neil Pryde and I
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I Know the mobile apps for this site are maintained by a third party, but I was wondering if anyone
Tom Marini at 9:14pm 01.10.14
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Thinking about a 3 blade prop for my just bought 81 33' Hunter. Any ideas on size, pitch, etc.?
Meriachee at 8:16pm 01.10.14
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Saw this tonight in the new Sail magazine. A clevis pin that does not require a locking ring. It doe
Blackacre at 7:48pm 01.10.14
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Does anyone know where I could find a replacement cover for my 1986 H34? It could also be helpful if
Doc_holiday at 7:07pm 01.10.14
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I we all know how we must secure and deal with human waste. What if the dog has to take a dump in th
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Why are sails sewn with a "zigzag" stitch all the time? I want to put a Luff tape on my sail ' my ma
Captain Rahnn at 5:17pm 01.10.14
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Check this out. http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/isobaric/1000hPa/orthographic=-148.84,14.
Gunni at 5:01pm 01.10.14
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In early November, the Salty Dawg Rally managed to get themselves lots of attention in the sailing c
Winkali at 2:55pm 01.10.14
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Hi all. The rudder on my H240 vibrates when it is under light pressure. When the boat is healed, an
bahamabo at 2:13pm 01.10.14
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Where can you get replacement fittings for the propane system for 36mkii? Trying to get the correct
kito at 12:46pm 01.10.14
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I was looking through the store here for a bimini top for my 79 H30 and found a pre-made one for the
joker460 at 8:53am 01.10.14
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Finally there is a place to get Mag. Anodes for fresh water boats. FYI: http://www.boatzincs.com/b
TropicalSeattle at 8:14am 01.10.14
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Have recently been in the Fort Lauderdale area recently, port Everglades, the new river, and beaches
Bedouin at 7:51am 01.10.14
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Hello! As I add another chalk mark to the tally of days since my H306 was pulled out for the winter
gettinthere at 6:08am 01.10.14
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I need to adhere new lexan fixed portlights to their aluminum frames. There is no mechanical fastene
StinkBug at 11:37pm 01.09.14
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Ok I know it's been discussed before, and I've already read a bunch of threads, but I still haven't
203 at 9:28pm 01.09.14
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I just got a trailer for my H22, ( used ) and it's equipped with Kodiak calipers. I wanted to check

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Deck leaks
kappykaplan at 4:49pm 06.16.23
You'll need to find a way, but since I don't have a Sabre, I can't advise you as to how.
Deck leaks
Petermilne at 4:43pm 06.16.23
Deck leaks
kappykaplan at 4:34pm 06.16.23
Seal the companionway with a sheet of plastic. Make a hole in the plastic to insert a leaf blower. W
SPLIT WATER TANK
dlochner at 4:09pm 06.16.23
The dimple is a baffle to slow the movement of a lot weight fore and aft in the tank.
SPLIT WATER TANK   (3)
twodzusfittings at 4:07pm 06.16.23
After watching a few videos on how to fix my tank, I got the gumption to try. I also have created a
Lowering mast before expected storm?
Gene Neill at 3:59pm 06.16.23
I'm assuming the boat is at anchor, not in a slip? Either way, I would give no thought to the mast.
Stuck screw on prop anode
SycloneDriver at 3:55pm 06.16.23
I have this tool on my boat. My version rotates the handle too. In fact I used it today to loosen
Stuck screw on prop anode   (2)
JamesG161 at 3:51pm 06.16.23
I have this tool on my boat. My version rotates the handle too. In fact I used it today to loosen h
Stuck screw on prop anode
SycloneDriver at 3:49pm 06.16.23
I had to touch up my shave, my mask was leaking too much. I wish I had some lefthand drill bits wi
Stuck screw on prop anode   (1)
SycloneDriver at 3:42pm 06.16.23
It is probably a SS screw. I'd go with the hacksaw. I'm sure it's stainless. The drill is working
Stuck screw on prop anode
dlochner at 3:36pm 06.16.23
I'm thinking about putting a drill bit in my cheap cordless screwdriver and putting the assembly in
Thru Hull Transducer port - repurpose
JamesG161 at 3:34pm 06.16.23
So I cant think of how this would work. Think out of the box , as you said. Where is Will there i
Stuck screw on prop anode
SycloneDriver at 3:12pm 06.16.23
I feel your pain. Aluminum and Magnesium are pretty soft metals. With a hookah you could use a
Stuck screw on prop anode
dlochner at 3:02pm 06.16.23
Had to shave to get my mask to seal. I feel your pain. But the screw is stuck in the anode/pr
Adding soundproofing to companionway step   (8)
zinahewitt at 3:01pm 06.16.23
Hi All, Finished it. The material is Soundown Sound-Stop Foam Panel with 1lb Barrier Layer . This w
Newbie
Tally Ho at 2:44pm 06.16.23
Thank you. Makes sense, will definitely take everyone's advice here to heart. I want the smaller bo
Wood stain or varnish
zinahewitt at 2:42pm 06.16.23
tradition and design: the raised teak slates are for traction. they also help remove sand from you
Wood stain or varnish
jon hansen at 2:36pm 06.16.23
tradition and design: the raised teak slates are for traction. they also help remove sand from your
Engine raw water thru hole location
BigEasy at 2:28pm 06.16.23
I've seen pics on some very early C30s where Catalina just glassed in pipe nipples with no sea cock

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