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RonRock at 2:18pm 07.26.13
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My boat came to me with a plate under the mast that has holes for block attachment points. Now that
bigsick at 2:16pm 07.26.13
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Just a quick question. My toilet will not pump water from lake, I can pump back to holding tank. I
agprice22 at 1:51pm 07.26.13
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I have been thinking about a new design for the cabin passage to replace the crib boards. They are s
bhinkel at 12:40pm 07.26.13
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My new-to-me 1985 Catalina 30 has 2 finishes: the exterior is a yellow tinge, like oak; the interior
Roger Long at 12:27pm 07.26.13
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My oldest son, Mike, and his girlfriend showed up at the boat midmorning and we headed east on Wedne
Robert Smart at 11:46am 07.26.13
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I am looking to buy a 1991 Hunter 28 and want to take it to Long Island Sound. I'm wondering if the
kpgraci at 10:24am 07.26.13
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Because I have no idea which line to pull... 6950.vB Just organizing my pics and found these layin
1gm oil leak   (3)
jfschena at 9:47am 07.26.13
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After methodical replacement of various seals I've managed to eliminate the fuel leak. Thanks for yo
kingsailor at 8:11am 07.26.13
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Has anyone found a good product to clean cockpit cushions made out of Sunshure woven fabric?? Thank
newsailor72 at 7:58am 07.26.13
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for weather, I use NOAA, and for wind conditions, I use iwindsurf.com. Is there a site that tells t
kito at 7:48am 07.26.13
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I am going to look at a 1982 Cal 31 this weekend. It is located at a marina in the Oriental, NC area
newsailor72 at 7:46am 07.26.13
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I got a seasense 6 switch electrical panel a while back and lost the instruction that came with it.
Tedd at 7:26am 07.26.13
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I'm relatively new to sailing, especially in the pacific northwest, so forgive me if this is a reall
1GM oil leak   (3)
jfschena at 6:35am 07.26.13
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After methodical replacement of various seals I've managed to eliminate the fuel leak. Thanks for yo
Alansails at 5:39am 07.26.13
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After our trip on our 310, which had been flat sailed on an inland lake-engine had only 130 hrs on a
letsgo at 5:31am 07.26.13
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1984 h34. My Maxwell Winches need repair/replacement. I don't race the boat. The price per unit can
letsgo at 5:15am 07.26.13
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l have a 1984 h34 with a Grunier compressor. Worked until this season. Fan runs but does not cool th
Ken13559 at 10:34pm 07.25.13
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Anyone uses this Standard Horizon GX2150 vhf? Appreciate feedback on how good/bad the AIS perform? I
Tedd at 10:05pm 07.25.13
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I'm not sure I quite qualify for this forum, because I don't actually have a sailboat! But I am ser
adamskeith at 9:14pm 07.25.13
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I recently purchased a Hunter 23 that I plan to sail in fresh water . There are so many bottom / ant

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Jib Line Overlaps
Davidasailor26 at 6:50pm 05.17.23
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect?
Tally Ho at 6:31pm 05.17.23
Is it too late to get a wireless transducer system? Mine is a Tac Tic wireless and has been working
O'Day 302 Wheel
Voyager1 at 6:27pm 05.17.23
Suri I have a 302 and installed a CPT, easy install has been reliable and best of all does not make
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Tally Ho at 6:25pm 05.17.23
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Dalliance at 6:20pm 05.17.23
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Tally Ho at 6:08pm 05.17.23
O'Day 302 Wheel
Tally Ho at 6:01pm 05.17.23
Where do you moor your 302? I am at Pastrick marina in East Chicago, IN. Greg
Battery Switch Confusion
jonelli at 4:19pm 05.17.23
Battery Switch Confusion
Stu Jackson at 3:47pm 05.17.23
Hmmm, I'm not following the logic of your wiring, @jonelli . It is such that whatever battery is p
Harken Furler maintenance
jssailem at 3:31pm 05.17.23
Is there a way to thoroughly flush the bearings on these units? Just like Harken directs. The drum
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Dalliance at 3:29pm 05.17.23
The 60 degree water temperature has one advantage. One of the (very few) things we miss about livi
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas
jviss at 3:19pm 05.17.23
Curious to know if the spray will also restore any water resistance. I just sprayed my Sunbrella do
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas
Davidasailor26 at 3:00pm 05.17.23
They say that if you test the fabric with water and it beads up, then just send the spray back, it
How many have serviced your Winches
thinwater at 2:18pm 05.17.23
Unfortunately our Harken 46.2 and 35.2 winches have two sets of pawls, both riding inside inner gea
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Don S/V ILLusion at 2:09pm 05.17.23
The 60 degree water temperature has one advantage. One of the (very few) things we miss about livin
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22   (1)
Jacktar at 2:01pm 05.17.23
Moored off med style in Ft McRee lagoon as part of Northern Gulf coast cruise group .
What sealant to use?   (1)
BroncoJohn at 1:49pm 05.17.23
I wanted to post an update. I used a tire cutter tool I had that made removing the old sealant very
Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung
...3TacksontheWater at 1:39pm 05.17.23
The bottom bracket is never removed. The thumb screw is just to keep the crutch from bouncing out o
Are you ready?   (1)
kloudie1 at 1:37pm 05.17.23
Kinda nice here on the Gulf of Mexico coast. Rare that our water temperature drops below 55 ish. I w

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