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Captain Ag at 5:27pm 07.11.13
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I'm installing a Simrad AIS and associated second VHF antenna. This may be a simple question...but w
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I had the electrical panel on my 323 open today for an unrelated wiring project. In the process, I n
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Being new to our boat (H26), of course we are finding little things we need to repair. We have a sl
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My sailboat has the original material on the interior surface walls has anyone tried to paint or rep
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Hello! We're looking to step up to a larger boat and are looking for suggestions as to what boats
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2 monthes ago I adjusted my standing rigging and launched my 222 for the first time. The next time I
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I have never heard of anyone sinking a boat on purpose for any reason other than a fish reef. I re
Pat T at 11:35am 07.11.13
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I am thinking of replacing my old Autohelm chartplotter ' radar. I mainly want the GPS at the helm.
calzim at 10:52am 07.11.13
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any advise on replacing a water circulating pump in a Cat 38? thanks
Papa Doc at 10:20am 07.11.13
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OK, I'm new at this, so all I've read about the best way to remove heavy oxidation has confused me t
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Hi, looking for a source of the small pawl and spring (not a wire spring, but a U-shaped piece of fl
Captainron1 at 9:09am 07.11.13
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Hello, My 30' 1979 O'day has had a AMGauge Fuel pump model 12/2401 installed into it some time befor
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I didn't want to hijack dscribner's break thread... I have surge breaks on my trailer and there is
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Can someone tell me how to remove the pin on the halyard blocks that are molded into the deck to sep
Dave9854 at 6:30am 07.11.13
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Recently purchased a used boat ( new to me ) Has Raymarine package, Radar, AIS, and ST 60+ instrumen
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OK you San Fransisco sailors. We will be in San Fransisco during some of the cup races and want to k
malyea at 5:36am 07.11.13
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Due to the near co-location - on the port aft stern under section - of the diesel exhaust thru-hull
Ajay73 at 11:02pm 07.10.13
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I bought a Paneltronics AC panel. It has a main breaker and three branch breakers. What is a good pl
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I am going to install a portable standing A C unit that will be vented outside. About 6000 BTU's. I
abk at 8:41pm 07.10.13
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I am going to install a portable standing A C unit that will be vented outside. About 6000 BTU's. I

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Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race?
PaulK at 6:29pm 01.29.23
The sun does shine sometimes and the wind blows enough to have them both power an autopilot. If ther
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown!
dLj at 6:25pm 01.29.23
It's all about the glue... dj
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
dLj at 6:05pm 01.29.23
I would think that the bonding of neutral to ground would be done on the boat itself - much like th
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
dkinzer at 6:01pm 01.29.23
ground and neutral together, something that should be the case in a marine power source. I would
Stale Forum
mermike at 5:51pm 01.29.23
Will do John. Holy cats, you've had a journey. Here's hoping for a speedy and successful conclusion.
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
dLj at 5:50pm 01.29.23
Honda eu200i Just a FYI - it's been brought to my attention that the Honda's don't tie the ground
Stale Forum
jssailem at 5:47pm 01.29.23
Way to go. Congrats on the retirement. While your out there light a candle and chase this cold away
Stale Forum
mermike at 5:41pm 01.29.23
I'm finishing a couple of minor boat projects this week. Also retiring soon - my last day is Tuesday
Solar panel power recommendations
Orbweaver at 5:16pm 01.29.23
On my H26.5 I installed a 100W panel, and had similar power needs/storage. I typically sail around 4
When to do Clean up - SPRING?
dLj at 5:13pm 01.29.23
Beautiful. Sounds like something from the Bible... Perhaps the Byrds, "Turn, Turn, turn" ;) dj
When to do Clean up - SPRING?
stickinthemud57 at 5:03pm 01.29.23
Winter projects, spring cleaning, summer bottom scrubbing, autumn pressure washing... seems there's
When to do Clean up - SPRING?
dLj at 4:50pm 01.29.23
Winter projects, spring cleaning, summer bottom scrubbing, autumn pressure washing... seems there's
When to do Clean up - SPRING?
Ralph Johnstone at 4:46pm 01.29.23
Moss only grows between our toes up here if we stand still for more than 30 minutes. We also have
hunter 49 steering quadrant.
artboas at 3:35pm 01.29.23
should it possibly be installed as in my pic here with one steering arm above and one below quadran
Stale Forum
jssailem at 3:18pm 01.29.23
Can not wait. I have some bottled wine to bring. Not sure if it competes with your Black Box.... but
When to do Clean up - SPRING?
jssailem at 3:17pm 01.29.23
Moss only grows between our toes up here if we stand still for more than 30 minutes. Other wise it i
Embrace the freeze.
jssailem at 3:15pm 01.29.23
I feel the concern Len. I got the warning from my marina. Water shutting off, marina to freeze. Soun
Embrace the freeze.
Hello Below at 2:45pm 01.29.23
Gloucester 22 Owners
grauerfam at 2:38pm 01.29.23
I recently picked up a Classic Yacht built Gloucester 22 but it's missing the centerboard. Any ide
Embrace the freeze.
DaveJ at 2:34pm 01.29.23

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