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billdoherty at 1:08pm 07.25.13
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a friend has an old johnson 25hp. Will the 25.5 be capable of handling the size, weight and power.
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Does anyone know where I can get any type of owner's /tec/spec guide for an "85 model 25.5 actually
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Dometic CF-35 Refrigerator/Freezer Just purchased a Dometic CF-35 Refrigerator/Freezer to use on my
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They are coming into port now! Anyone else going to be there on the water?? http://i667.photob
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I'm refinishing the teak in my cockpit and am looking for a strong varnish stripper that won't hurt
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I wondered if anyone has figured out how to run jacklines down the center of either one of these boa
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I've been told that my O'Day 28 diesel engine needs an overhaul to correct low compression. Should
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Hi, all. My name is Jim and I live in New Orleans. I have sailed for many years, and now returning
Neil McDonald at 9:30am 07.25.13
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River Marine, the long established marine CNG distributor in BC, closed their doors last year and al
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The cabin sole on my 92 C 30 is white, slightly pebbled fiberglass with teak and holly plywood cutou
KenKindrick at 8:24am 07.25.13
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Does anyone have experience with a ventless propane water heater, such as the Excell 1000? Thanks
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When engine is running in or out of gear the packing gland has no drip. Is this something to be con
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They say that sailing can be hours of enjoyment interrupted by moments of sheer panic. Last week we
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I am trying to find out how Hunter routed the wiring from the winch motor back to the navigation sta
kingsailor at 6:07am 07.25.13
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One of my Lewmar hatches is leaking. Does anyone know where to find a replacement rubber seal ? It's
Clydo at 10:25pm 07.24.13
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Newbe question. I singlehand most of the time and would like to replace open V mainsheet cleat on c
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Newbie. The water from sinks really smells bad. I do not think it smelled that way when we bought
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I would love to have an arch as an attachment point for a bimini, for a radar pole and pole for gps
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'69 Irwin 27 - Ports and Hatches Greetings! Perhaps someone will be able to help me as I learn more
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Could you please tell about a good experience of sharing a sailboat or any advice, how to get into i

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Stuffing box- dumb question?
jssailem at 11:48am 05.14.23
Below is a picture of my stuffing box for my 1980 Oday 30. Always left a small pool of water in th
O'Day 28'.
Project_Mayhem at 11:45am 05.14.23
Can you make out who the mast manufacturer was? Dwyer made the mast on my '25
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage
Project_Mayhem at 11:44am 05.14.23
"DNS66" is a good option for that if you use android devices. Edit: it installs without "rooting"
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:43am 05.14.23
Made me wonder.. are there any diesels that use an oem hall effect sensor for a tach ? Obviously yo
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern?
skunther at 11:38am 05.14.23
opps :facepalm: The link diameter has a 125% over design factor. So depending of the link Size, yo
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage
dLj at 11:38am 05.14.23
Btw..are any of you old enough and/or have been online long enough to remember "newsgroups?" --Peg
Anchor chain corrosion - cause for concern?
dLj at 11:34am 05.14.23
PS: What galvanization is left? Actually, there may be some left. The innermost layer of hot dip
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
dlochner at 11:07am 05.14.23
Don't you have a Yanmar? The Yanmar tachs do not work off the Alternator, unless the boat has been
Stuffing box- dumb question?
dlochner at 11:01am 05.14.23
As others have noted, you have a PSS Shaft Seal. PYI recommends changing the bellows, the black rub
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
Leeward Rail at 10:56am 05.14.23
I can't count the number of "My tach isn't working when I'm plugged into shorepower!!!" questions t
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
Leeward Rail at 10:48am 05.14.23
This assumes that the tach signal is from the alternator and not a separate mechanical source. Mad
Stuffing box- dumb question?
ggrizzard at 10:32am 05.14.23
Not to pile on but... The repair will require a haul out. Then, if you are of a mind to learn what
Non Skid; Black Spots
colet at 10:10am 05.14.23
Try acetone. It works well removing carbon grease rubber types of marks.... such as shoe sole scu
Non Skid; Black Spots
colet at 10:10am 05.14.23
I had the same issue, I think. I removed the black by using a good boat soap, a medium bristle brus
Non Skid; Black Spots
colet at 10:09am 05.14.23
Stuffing box- dumb question?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:02am 05.14.23
I don't even see how this is possible, but there it is : ssion is so bad, I don't see how the two c
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
Stu Jackson at 10:02am 05.14.23
and the alternator isn't 'generating,' hence no pulses to the tach? It's not a theory, it's a rea
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage
Leeward Rail at 10:01am 05.14.23
Btw..are any of you old enough and/or have been online long enough to remember "newsgroups?" Lol.
Hunter 18.5 and trailer opinions on this boat please
bzano at 9:57am 05.14.23
Hi I'm a longtime H18.5 owner. I like the boat a lot, a small boat with a fixed keel makes it feel

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