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kloudie1 at 5:31am 10.31.13
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INFO: I just uploaded the shop repair manual for the Ray 4000+ . It has circuit diagrams and motor d
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Thanks you for your insight on the filters.I will follow your advice.
Edreder at 11:57pm 10.30.13
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I need to get my 25 onto jack stands and am looking for advice. It's on it's trailer here in Maui. W
bletso at 6:40pm 10.30.13
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I started a blog on the re-fit of our 1979 Globe 38. I originally thought this would take a year, b
Maine Sail at 5:49pm 10.30.13
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Just read an interesting piece on anchor snubbers in the latest Practical Sailor. What really jumped
cherub78 at 4:58pm 10.30.13
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Hello everyone, I have a 78 8hp yanmar in my boat and wanted to know if I have to bleed it if I chan
Knot Flying at 4:04pm 10.30.13
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My H26 starboard side port had three of four dogs broken off when I bought it recently. Bought an ex
RAD88 at 4:03pm 10.30.13
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This is a pic of the water valve on my Yanmar YSB12. It has been in this position (open - I think) f
Kermit at 3:49pm 10.30.13
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My First Mate and I passed a nice big sailboat on I-81 going south in Virginia yesterday. The hauler
Bill1565 at 2:33pm 10.30.13
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Cayo Costa in foreground, Boca Grande Inlet, Boca Grande SP far left. Anchored between a Sea
NewtWattis at 2:33pm 10.30.13
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Where is best website to post sails for sale ?? Thanks, Newt Wattis
lehigh375 at 1:24pm 10.30.13
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The newer Raymarine MFD chart plotters have the capability to hook up their infrared camera. Has an
Michael Meyer at 1:00pm 10.30.13
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Participated in the Great Pumpkin Regatta this past Sunday. I was expecting 10-15 knots of wind, a
RadiumRob at 12:32pm 10.30.13
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I have noticed what appears to be a brown water stain running down the leading edge of my rudder and
allen-deckard at 11:03am 10.30.13
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I'm looking at a house on pine island fl that has is canal front without bridges. Anyway anyone w
lastblink514 at 9:36am 10.30.13
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Hello All, Just bought an Oday 240. Moving up from a Catalina 22. She looks completely set up for
YVRguy at 6:36am 10.30.13
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One more question for you H34 owners. I am going to be purchasing an autopilot but my boat doesn't
Knighthawk at 5:34am 10.30.13
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Well I just bought a nice 2000 hunter 260 and when it was delivered it had bent stanchions. I need 4
chrisyse at 5:06am 10.30.13
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Is it reasonable to remove, inspect and clean the fuel tank on a 24 year old C34? We just bought the
JohnF261 at 4:46am 10.30.13
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Does anybody elese have, or seen, wood gunwales on an SJ21? Mine even had embossed stars on the ster

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Rub Rail Adventure
jaysweet at 7:38pm 06.16.23
Hey JD: thanks. Just to note: this thread is 3 years old, as you're probably aware. It's not clear t
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rgranger at 7:24pm 06.16.23
Thru Hull Transducer port - repurpose
rgranger at 7:11pm 06.16.23
Bucket? You said out of the box
Rub Rail Adventure
jdrutten at 6:43pm 06.16.23
Hey Jay. Nice work on the deck/hull joint! I saw this thread pop up and wondered about an update. Is
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SycloneDriver at 6:25pm 06.16.23
I finally replaced my prop anode today, that was a tough job. It's in another thread. Hull potent
Stuck screw on prop anode
SycloneDriver at 6:20pm 06.16.23
The hull potential in now 320mV. I didn't take a before reading and I can't remember what it was la
Newbie
rgranger at 6:07pm 06.16.23
Thanks. We are leaning towards smaller boat now. Would we be able to get liability only with no sai
Stuck screw on prop anode   (1)
SycloneDriver at 5:18pm 06.16.23
The remains of the screw came out easily. The prop nut is heavily corroded. A wire brush won't re
Deck leaks
kappykaplan at 5:02pm 06.16.23
Stuck screw on prop anode   (1)
SycloneDriver at 4:59pm 06.16.23
The anode is off! The screwdriver is drying out.
Deck leaks
Petermilne at 4:54pm 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. Thanks ma
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
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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

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