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Kestle at 8:38pm 01.05.14
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Love the wind instruments on the race boat, but on my Mac, the hull speed doesn't justify the $2-6k.
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I've embarked on a 2 year project. I recently purchased an old Plastic classic, a 1962 Shock 25, hu
djpryor at 7:40pm 01.05.14
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I recently purchased a 1995 Hunter 23.5. The boat came without a motor. Does it require a long or sh
Niche Vintage at 7:09pm 01.05.14
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Curious if anyone can tell me what concerns or issues to look out for on a 74 Cal 27 T2 doghouse. Bo
coolair at 6:23pm 01.05.14
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Winterizing our H280 fresh water system includes bypass and draining the hot water tank. This got m
agaliha at 5:45pm 01.05.14
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As a former sailor, I moved over to the "dark side" and purchased a Sabre Express 36 Cruiser last ye
Tato Requena at 10:40am 01.05.14
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I need the measurements for the rudder post ballbearings of 1986 C'C44.Can somebody help? If the mea
robwalten at 9:40am 01.05.14
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I cannot locate a manual for this older model unit. Guest was purchased by Marinco bit no luck from
Ropeburn at 9:30am 01.05.14
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I am a sailor in the midwest. I have been contacted by a local Used Car Dealership, who has taken a
Ropeburn at 9:23am 01.05.14
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Good afternoon all from the very cold midwest. I have the opportunity to pick up a mid 70's 27ft Eri
Diamondjet at 7:44am 01.05.14
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I'm sure this has been discussed previously but I can't find anything definite. We're sailing a 198
JR1 at 4:57am 01.05.14
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Hi to All, does anyone know a supplier for the cardtrige inside the watertabs in the heads ? We dro
JR1 at 4:56am 01.05.14
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as a newbi: how to fix a removeable forstay -- not a furling version - while sailing the genoa? Ho
superiorgenes at 2:30am 01.05.14
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Hi Everyone, Hope you all had Wonderful Holidays. I have owned and sailed a 1983 43' C'C Landfall
Justin at 1:50am 01.05.14
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Hi Just wondering what sort of altercations people have made to a h240 to increase performance? A
centerline at 11:35pm 01.04.14
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In my private messaging, there is no way to attach an image. there is an "attach image" icon, b
dcoe at 7:24pm 01.04.14
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Just purchased a 2010 Catalina 445 and looking to communicate with other 445 owners. Doug San Diego
Navicula at 6:42pm 01.04.14
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with todays products out there......what brand sweater works for a sailing environment....something
centerline at 6:23pm 01.04.14
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we looked at few used boats today in the 34-36 ft range..... 2 cals, 2 hunters, and a tartan one
Tom Marini at 5:38pm 01.04.14
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I know this has been posted before, but I just bought a really nice 1981 33' Hunter and it has no ma

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Kings Gambit at 12:38pm 06.22.23
Report all crew believed perished from catastrophic implosion/failure of pressure compartment on the
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it?
stickinthemud57 at 12:38pm 06.22.23
I think the image that accompanied the Wikipedia article was remarkable, seeing just how large and h
Zodiac Inflatable taking water
jviss at 12:34pm 06.22.23
I believe PVC and yes 10 years old with about 20 miles on it if that. It's a few factors. Sunligh
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ?
jviss at 12:33pm 06.22.23
It may seem odd but in fact it does : lar charts to this on the web so this one is likely close :
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it?
lakesurfsailor at 12:27pm 06.22.23
wow.. that sounds like exactly what happened. Thanks for all the responses, it is fascinating! I wil
fuel gauge   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:22pm 06.22.23
The Colors are shown on my Wema Gauge :biggrin: Sounds exotic. I only have the 0 - 1/2 - 3/4 - F
HUGE gust following cruise ship. what caused it?
stickinthemud57 at 12:22pm 06.22.23
spun us around almost in a full 360. Yep. Sounds pretty vortex-y to me.
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:09pm 06.22.23
I was not aware that the trapped air would eventually be absorbed by the water surface inside the t
Where to put AIS antenna?
Richard19068 at 12:05pm 06.22.23
1) Does your radio transmit AND receive? (AIS) Does there exist a single unit that receives VHF a
fuel gauge   (1)
JamesG161 at 11:59am 06.22.23
So far haven't had any problems with a 24 year old WEMA float gauge. :plus: Since I have my fuel
Topping Lift
drgbanks at 11:59am 06.22.23
If you buy the kit there is a cheek block that you install near the top of the mast. If I understand
Location of ELCI on 2003 Beneteau 393
Bob S at 11:58am 06.22.23
I installed one in the port lazarette where the shore power inlet is. Also installed a galvanic isol
Zodiac Inflatable taking water
odaydokay at 11:52am 06.22.23
It's PVC, correct? And 10 years old? I believe PVC and yes 10 years old with about 20 miles on it
Topping Lift
Philly2DC2LBI at 11:51am 06.22.23
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ?
ricksoth at 11:41am 06.22.23
Sorry. Poor wording. Pump running when faucet opens nearly immediately. I will say the variable spe
fuel gauge   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:40am 06.22.23
Will be testing it this weekend Go high tech and use a stick. No, I'm quite serious. I have a s
Thru hole and keel crack,
dlochner at 11:37am 06.22.23
Power washer and Crud Cutter. No to Simple Green.
2002 Beneteau 411 Oceanis -Tachometer Problem
dslance at 11:35am 06.22.23
when I couldn't get my tach to work I found the connection on the engine cleaned the connection and
Hunter 310 listed on this site.
Ward H at 11:35am 06.22.23
This depends on how much you can do yourself. If you were accustomed to working on your outboard en

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