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tim scholl at 1:29pm 09.18.13
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I'm still looking for anyone who has a manual for a Sovereign17. I u do could u contact me at: wood
Buoysmom at 12:49pm 09.18.13
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We are new to sailing so I may not be using the right terms. We bought a 1984 hunter 35.5, we think
farmerceg at 12:34pm 09.18.13
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Mcgregger 25. I would like to know the pros and cons of sailing with the swing keel up , down and lo
Buoysmom at 12:32pm 09.18.13
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We need to get a Dodger and a Bimini top made for our 35 1984 Hunter, anyone have recommendations in
windcat at 10:25am 09.18.13
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We are thinking of cutting a space in the floor/deck/sole of the head for a drain area and adding a
SailAway1 at 10:05am 09.18.13
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I am considering moving up to a Hunter 26 next year. Would anyone know if a Toyota Tacoma 4WD TRD w
windcat at 10:01am 09.18.13
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We have hull number 959 that was built in December 1978. Does anyone know what hull number the re d
Skipper at 9:23am 09.18.13
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Have the Jabsco 36950-2000 fresh water pump with accumulator. Problem is that the pump now cycles ra
BBC30 at 6:07am 09.18.13
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I have a 1997 P 42 with the Starboard bow seat with the teak strips screwed on from the bottom side.
RossC at 6:04am 09.18.13
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When sailing , what is best to have your transmission set , Forward, neutral or reverse?
JaySauls at 5:28am 09.18.13
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Hey folks, after 6 weeks fixing, repairing and scrubbing off moss, slime and mud I got the mast up,
jviss at 5:04am 09.18.13
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Hey Mainesail, (Catalina 36) Planning on a thorough re-do of my chainplate sealing this winter
Lorin Smith at 7:43pm 09.17.13
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I have an S2 8.5 I've owned since new and been well pleased throughout it's life but have always tol
Happy Dolphin at 7:15pm 09.17.13
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Needing advise - experience - suggestions: Oday 272 equipped with a 1986 9.9 Johnson extra long shaf
Drain or Not   (2)
Little Dipper at 7:12pm 09.17.13
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Lancer 25 1979 under sink.. see pic. Looks like drain but water comes in instead of going out.. Does
scmartin257 at 5:47pm 09.17.13
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New-to-us 2000 Cat 320, learning something new each time out.... We're puzzled about the stereo s
$tingy Sailor at 5:31pm 09.17.13
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The bushing around the bolt that attaches the tiller to my rudder started falling out in pieces this
barrile at 4:45pm 09.17.13
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I hope someone can straighten me out on this issue. I have a Hunter 36 with 2 new 4D batteries with
peterbud at 4:14pm 09.17.13
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I am in the process of redoing the rigging on my 222. The question I have is how much of the threade
Jon Bastien at 1:38pm 09.17.13
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Hello everyone, This is just a gee-whiz question, but I'm curious... Why do sailboats almost alwa

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't   (3)
jssailem at 4:59pm 06.03.23
Test start set for Monday afternoon. Cross fingers, toes, and anything else that you can. :biggrin
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing
thetone at 4:55pm 06.03.23
Hi Thetone, I used 2" x 1/4" steel bar stock and 3/4" threaded rod, large washers and bolts (Home D
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+)
BigEasy at 4:39pm 06.03.23
Note that the video discusses rebuild of the Raymarine 4000 wheel pilot, not the 4000+. The 4000 mo
Yanmar 4Jh4-HTE Manual fuel priming lift pump
Screen Saver at 3:57pm 06.03.23
Yea this particular model Yanmar engine is not supposed to need and external pump of any sort and th
Dissimilar Metals
dlochner at 3:47pm 06.03.23
Tef-Gel (amazon link) on the threads. Buy a tub, you'll never run out and it is not that much more m
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing   (1)
dlochner at 3:44pm 06.03.23
Also, from that brief moment you took your eyes off the channel and ran aground, Were you watchin
Dissimilar Metals
Rick Webb at 3:31pm 06.03.23
Or use rivets either SS or aluminum
Macgregor 26
stickinthemud57 at 3:25pm 06.03.23
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing
stickinthemud57 at 3:23pm 06.03.23
What kind of boat? Draft and bridge clearance height? What time of year? Heading north or south?
Dissimilar Metals
Davidasailor26 at 3:19pm 06.03.23
3 Blade Prop Swap?
Davidasailor26 at 3:13pm 06.03.23
Sounds like a good trip. It could be worth checking the prop shaft alignment. At least that can be d
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing
Captain Larry-DH at 3:04pm 06.03.23
Hello everyone, Can anyone tell me about sailing the ICW? What kind of boat? Draft and bridge cle
Dissimilar Metals
dLj at 2:44pm 06.03.23
It would be my suggestion to use monel fasteners instead of stainless steel. dj
Dissimilar Metals
Ralph Johnstone at 2:36pm 06.03.23
The rate of corrosion of the anode (aluminum boom) is affected by the comparative areas of the anode
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+)
kappykaplan at 2:36pm 06.03.23
Hi everyone - Updating the thread. Tks for letting us know. :beer:
3 Blade Prop Swap?
kappykaplan at 2:34pm 06.03.23
good to know where the emergency tiller was! :plus:
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:31pm 06.03.23
216438 Like, how much anchor rode should I put out ?

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