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Sailm8 at 2:21pm 11.15.13
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We all know that sailors have a reputation of sometimes being a little, shall we say frugal, (cheap)
Vtotten at 12:59pm 11.15.13
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When we shifted into reverse our 5 year old Vetus engine made a knocking noise and the boat began vi
backstay   (1)
bcr at 11:55am 11.15.13
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Trying to rig my catalina 22 (1976) for the first time and have question. What 2 points of the backs
Urbansailor at 11:19am 11.15.13
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My '81 Cat 38 saw some heavy action last weekend and got bounced around a bit. When I pulled into th
Ross S at 10:56am 11.15.13
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I've read the bedding tutorial and found it very informative. Thank you. I've removed the teak grab
Maine Sail at 9:10am 11.15.13
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Hi All, I've been asked many times over the years to compile some pics of the failures I get to see
fjordstar at 7:50am 11.15.13
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70169.vB I'm new to gelcoat. Am I right that this gelcoat in the cockpit is too cracked just to to
markwbird at 7:35am 11.15.13
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Does anybody know what the power ratio is on a Maxwell 25 ST? It is 2 speed so I would like both bu
HTRN at 7:11am 11.15.13
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I just bought a 1973 Pearson 26 and have a lot of questions. This is my second sailboat, my first be
Ken Secor at 6:54am 11.15.13
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As everyone knows, ethanol laced fuel is bad news for both carbs and injectors. Sta-bile helps,
fjordstar at 6:40am 11.15.13
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I climbed down into the bilge yesterday to do some more scrubbing when I noticed the sunlight glowin
BobT at 6:23am 11.15.13
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I'm planning a new windlass installation on our Gulfstar 37. What are the reasons not to install a b
ScottNeely at 5:05am 11.15.13
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I own a 85' Catalina 30 standard rig with the fin keel drawing 5'-6". I am on the hard right now and
Gene Neill at 4:47am 11.15.13
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As soon as I finish doing all the deck hardware, I want to move on to the rudder. What do the expert
banjoey at 2:24am 11.15.13
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I have just recently purchased an o'day 22. She is in decent shape. Top side she is a little weathe
Wood floors   (10)
ehudm at 7:47pm 11.14.13
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Wood floors - more pics Almost done, TeaK ' Mahogany floor , I'll upload the rest of pics after I'l
Sock Puppet at 6:38pm 11.14.13
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I was winterizing my 2-stroke Tohatsu 9.9 today, and noticed a little water running out on the front
mainsailman at 6:05pm 11.14.13
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My H22 has the ballast built into the hull. how much is in the keel, and is it designed to rest on t
t054281 at 5:44pm 11.14.13
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When we plug into 30 amp or 15 amp shore power, there are no problems with any protective non GFI de
troutman at 5:18pm 11.14.13
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I am sure many people have straightened their masts so this is not new territory but it was new to m

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Swing Keel Rebuild
danooxnard at 9:04am 05.21.23
That is beautiful! To pretty to install, I would leave it in my garage just to look at it! Well don
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow.   (2)
Tb0n3 at 9:04am 05.21.23
I've finally gotten to launch in my local reservoir. The launch is a bit low so it was fiddly, but i
Buying new flares this year?
thinwater at 8:45am 05.21.23
I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of
Buying new flares this year?   (1)
jssailem at 8:15am 05.21.23
Not all lasers are the same. The one James referenced is a Laser Flare. Federal Aviation Administra
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
davidjpio at 8:11am 05.21.23
I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump I was thinking this as well. But t
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump   (1)
davidjpio at 8:09am 05.21.23
Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip? I'm not entirely sure. It's possible it is a terminal str
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block
rgranger at 7:59am 05.21.23
Rivets are easy to replace. Drill out the old ones.. put some bedding down behind the latch ( lik
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
RitSim at 7:52am 05.21.23
Is that a buss bar or a terminal strip?
What used to be here? Vent in head.
FastOlson at 7:51am 05.21.23
Someone added some ventilation. The former owner, if he can be found among the living, will know the
Buying new flares this year?
Blitz at 7:46am 05.21.23
One of the key things with using the the 12 gauge flares is to shoot the first two within a minute o
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench
JBP-PA at 7:43am 05.21.23
So, are you thinking of leaving it outside, or perhaps in a garage? Cedar? Building the top cabin
Santana 21 design info needed
rgranger at 7:37am 05.21.23
Who manufactured your mast?
Need Help Troubleshooting Water Witch Sensor, Alarm and Rule Bilge Pump
rgranger at 7:20am 05.21.23
I think there should be a hot line from the sensor to the pump
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:17am 05.21.23
Shoot I don't have the time to start either at this point. But, you are correct, it is best to do it
What used to be here? Vent in head.
JBP-PA at 7:16am 05.21.23
The vent on top sure looks like a chimney for a heater. I suppose it could be some sort of mushroom
Buying new flares this year?
JamesG161 at 6:42am 05.21.23
I'm rather liking the green laser idea Add that to your safety list @dLj $260 but... Who knows wh
Buying new flares this year?
smokey73 at 6:29am 05.21.23
Great points @dLj These discussions let us refine our thnking. I have a ditch bag, but my spare f
Buying new flares this year?
dLj at 6:19am 05.21.23
Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard bo
Holding tanks q's
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:18am 05.21.23
Filling the tank will try to pull the edges of a weld apart...which is why a successful heat weld re

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