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med2463 at 3:55am 08.21.13
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For you dog lovers, our dog Max died this week. He loved going on the boat with us. A memorial vid
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I have a 1968 Newport 30 which I recently purchased. It is a very solid boat. I have replaced the fo
H40 exhaust   (1)
JWC at 1:09am 08.21.13
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Yanmar 4JHE was standard in the H40, anyone have this elbow set up on theirs? This one is from the f
jms at 10:31pm 08.20.13
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I am looking for members opinions on where to find the best people to help me sell my 2007 Hunter 41
Kestle at 8:01pm 08.20.13
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From this weekend... Jeff
Shadownav at 7:23pm 08.20.13
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Both jib cheek blocks have shredded sheaves. I can find replacement sheaves, but other than drilling
Big_John23 at 6:30pm 08.20.13
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Hey I just got an oday 17ft daysailer and I'm new to sailing I need help on rigging the boom and jib
eldinzek at 6:21pm 08.20.13
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I'm getting a trailer for an Oday 25. The trailer was used for a power boat so now I have to do some
cjfj at 5:34pm 08.20.13
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I have a couple of broken cam mounts on the opening ports I have a temp fix for it now but will be p
DAVA390 at 4:52pm 08.20.13
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The Admiral and I are planning our first overnighter in this boat. Holiday weekend coming, feeling b
a65sailor at 4:08pm 08.20.13
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Hi, I have purchased a Hunter 34 and am working on a few things. What I need to know is if I should
CapitalistSailor at 3:21pm 08.20.13
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As the proud, new owner of a Beneteau Oceanis 311, I am thinking about possible sail upgrades to imp
JBE51 at 3:07pm 08.20.13
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Anyone replaced the handrails? If so you know they also have a flange that keeps the cabin sliding
Pilotocopilot at 3:00pm 08.20.13
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Hi all, just saw a 40" Lewmar folding wheel for sale for 450 and was wondering If anyone could give
fred1diver at 3:00pm 08.20.13
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Ok, lets all be honest here, who uses one? and what do you write in it? I have a solid scuba divi
mendota1 at 1:25pm 08.20.13
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I am working on a 2006 centerboard Catalina 22 which just encountered a "near catastrophic" failure.
MichaelF at 12:45pm 08.20.13
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I have bought a First Class 8. Did the design originally include an insert to slot in the cockpit to
Bedouin at 12:45pm 08.20.13
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Hello! I recently acquired a 2002 306 and would like to swap out the cabin lights for LEDs. Apparen
shan0220 at 12:03pm 08.20.13
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Hi! I have a 1978 Catalina 27' that I have had for a year now. Last year the jib halyard got stuck a
LoveTwoSail at 11:46am 08.20.13
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This is our first year sailing the O'day 240, and we sail on a small Pennsylvania lake with limited

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Port Townsend, WA Anchorages
jssailem at 7:09am 05.17.23
The issue appears to be one of exposure. Anchoring at PT leaves you exposed on a lee shore for wind
Cleaning Shore Power Cord   (1)
kloudie1 at 6:44am 05.17.23
So, mine is not gooey after many years in the Louisiana sun.. but it is quite black. It is the black
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
thinwater at 6:18am 05.17.23
The "not cleaning" comment was intended to be neither useless nor insulting. Sorry. It was just emph
Y30 Settee Problem
Joe at 6:06am 05.17.23
Just tossing out ideas, because I'm not a Yamaha owner, but I love finding solutions to unusual prob
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
tfox2069 at 5:48am 05.17.23
Thanks for your reply. I clearly understand the choices involved and know that I prefer for my soun
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
smokey73 at 5:10am 05.17.23
Your boat, your call, of course. From your response it would appear that you are trying to make a d
Cleaning Shore Power Cord
jviss at 4:46am 05.17.23
As I said, I only rarely ever use this cord. Once I clean it I think I'll make a storage bag for it
Non working microwave
2 OLD PIRATES at 4:33am 05.17.23
On our Microwave we had to set the clock first and it was OK after that.
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset
Jim Beck at 3:26am 05.17.23
You are only talking 4.8 inches here. I think the measurement with a hand line over the side when
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
Hayden Watson at 12:35am 05.17.23
@jonelli I sent you a PM.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Mark Maulden at 9:30pm 05.16.23
Terry this story is - No where near as beautiful as the Babe.. Yes the delay is wearing on me. In
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
Hayden Watson at 9:30pm 05.16.23
Yep. I think I might be able to get some photos of one that was much worse than that which was repa
Cleaning Shore Power Cord   (2)
Allan12210 at 9:25pm 05.16.23
Way back when we first bought our boat, Hubbell ran an ad for a braided cord cover. It could be comp
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?   (1)
jonelli at 8:53pm 05.16.23
The muffler is fiberglass so you can repair the hub by sanding off the gelcoat and rebuilding with
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
Stu Jackson at 8:53pm 05.16.23
Mufflers 101 - What's in Your Muffler? What's in YOUR muffler???
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
Hayden Watson at 8:32pm 05.16.23
The muffler is fiberglass so you can repair the hub by sanding off the gelcoat and rebuilding with c
What is a good Trailer Sailboat?
ShalomOrchard at 8:29pm 05.16.23
I kept my Pearson 30 on a mooring, which is a $50 fee to the town every year. I can't even imagine
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
jonelli at 7:40pm 05.16.23
Have you tried tightening the clamp? Yes unfortunately.

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