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need help with install of new handrails, not much experience or tool kit. screw holes in boat that
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Hi all, new to the 22 (and loving it!). I trailer my boat a lot and am typically a little frustrate
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Does anybody have drawings or plans for a cuddy cabin hatch cover that I could use to make my own?
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I am not sure the boom on our boat is the original or correct boom. Our V25 is a 1975. Does anyone h
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We Chartered a Hobie 16 out of Pensacola today.... Dang those are fast responsive little boats.
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While motoring our '92 Catalina 28 into Tsehum Haven this afternoon I discovered that I had difficu
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Hunter 27. AB switch and two batteries. Use battery 1 for starting, 2 for accessories. Often
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Hi there, I have a 1999 Catalina 320. I bought the boat two months ago and noticed the fresh water
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Well we got the water heater installed last week-end and had problems, I installed the new heater co
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I've been kicking around the idea of plumbing the drain from the ice box so that it connects with th
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Google updated the shot of my marina and since I was absent for 9 months my boat is no longer shown
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Anyone installed an electric head on a C 27? Problems? Model recommendation?

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dlochner at 7:39am 06.06.23
Hi @muzik311 As @dlochner already said, smaller boats are better for learning. You can FEEL the
1976 Santana 21ft   (6)
rgranger at 7:26am 06.06.23
We pulled the tub rail off. I believe it is called the run rail. I am trying to find a replacement
Anchor light.....
Scott T-Bird at 7:20am 06.06.23
I installed the Marinebeam Smart LED tri-function light on 2 boats and it is my recommendation. It'
Newbie
jssailem at 7:19am 06.06.23
First boat. 8 ft ElToro Learned the meaning of balance during all points of sail. Punishment was swi
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dmax at 7:17am 06.06.23
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Its funny Friday!
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rgranger at 7:11am 06.06.23
.... and get towing insurance from Boat US.
Newbie
rgranger at 7:10am 06.06.23
On insurance... if you get a smaller boat that you can afford out of pocket, then you only need to g
O'Day 192 Jib only sailing
rswift at 7:09am 06.06.23
We've done that in light winds. We call that a cocktail cruise. If it's only a light wind, we don't
Newbie
rgranger at 7:09am 06.06.23
Hi @muzik311 As @dlochner already said, smaller boats are better for learning. You can FEEL the
Check my wiring diagram?
Scott T-Bird at 7:08am 06.06.23
The AC ground and DC negative should be tied together at a single point. The AC neutral should not
Check my wiring diagram?
Scott T-Bird at 7:06am 06.06.23
Beth, you put together an excellent diagram. With Dave's comments and the reading that John recomme
Newbie
muzik311 at 7:01am 06.06.23
Thank you everyone for such great advice !!! I appreciate all of it.
Newbie
George Braun at 6:48am 06.06.23
As a newbie sailor, the best thing you can do for yourself is spend time on a boat small enough to g
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leo310 at 6:40am 06.06.23
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Check my wiring diagram?
Davidasailor26 at 6:27am 06.06.23
No.... Do Not Bond the AC and DC systems together! The AC ground and DC negative should be tied to
Check my wiring diagram?
dLj at 6:01am 06.06.23
I appreciate it and look forward to telling my husband he's safe to sail! @Beth G I was kinda hop
Tropical Depression 2
JamesG161 at 5:49am 06.06.23
It works on the computer browser not the phone or ipad app. oops Windy.com now works on my iPad
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dlochner at 5:42am 06.06.23
The smaller the boat you learn on the better your sailing skills will be. Small boats are quick and
Forward lower shrouds length on a 1979 S2 0.2 C
Matt White at 5:38am 06.06.23
Does anyone know which shroud is longer on a 1979 S2 9.2C, the forward or the aft shroud? I failed

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