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Dragon Fly at 12:45pm 06.24.13
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28' Oday. After returning to the water after a winter on the hard, tried to unfurl the jib and it w
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Yes sticky. From what I have been reading my new to me dingy may be stuck for good. It is in great s
Ima90sJezus at 12:11pm 06.24.13
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So, I've have the boat out twice so far this year. First time the water pump went belly up and I had
Jared1048 at 11:49am 06.24.13
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Im looking at converting the icebox and had a few questions. 1. How much insulation is there? 2. w
edwmama at 11:39am 06.24.13
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Hi all I own a Cal Cruising 46. It came with a MASE 5501 genset ( yanmar diesel generator ) Next
PGIJon at 11:35am 06.24.13
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West marine is having a 40% off sale of bulk rope and dock lines. I'd like to take this opportunit
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Sumner at 11:29am 06.24.13
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For those of you who do canvas work and don't have one Sailrite has their... http://mx2.radiant.net
zinmaker at 11:13am 06.24.13
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Just purchased a 1971 Cat 27 and was wondering what people in the SF Bay are using for jibs, curren
nybor at 11:09am 06.24.13
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Hi. I am considering sailing my Catalina 350 from Merritt Island Florida to Portland Or. I was wonde
Tabi II at 10:46am 06.24.13
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Had our first sail Saturday after a month of doing deferred maintenance getting our new-to-us O'Day
garethreeves at 10:42am 06.24.13
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My fuel gauge cracked and broke. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement? Thanks Garet
pugetsoundsailer at 10:42am 06.24.13
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I'm going to try CLR with a tooth brush and try to get out some rust stains on the jib. Any better w
SamlionI at 10:35am 06.24.13
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Hi ! I have bought a Hunter 26 1994 (with water ballast) and now, I want to add a furler. As I can
Bob S at 10:14am 06.24.13
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I installed Raymarine's SPX-5/P70 autopilot this past off season. Did the dockside and sea trial set
Phil Herring at 9:52am 06.24.13
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For anyone who didn't notice, and I think there may be a couple people in Antarctica who missed it,
pugetsoundsailer at 9:13am 06.24.13
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getting ready to modify the stern rail, going to add a stanchion so I can remove the section in fron
pugetsoundsailer at 9:03am 06.24.13
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I'm considering using treated cotton canvas on my sailboat for my bimini and pop top inclosure, here
Fred7825 at 7:17am 06.24.13
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How often do you service your winches? And, do you do it or have someone else do it? Is there a serv
Doc_holiday at 6:55am 06.24.13
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I have pulled my Mac several times but it has been for transport and beginning and end of the season
rswitzer at 6:37am 06.24.13
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I have another newby question. I purchased a Hunter 140 and the bungee cord that holds the centerbo

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Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+)
kloudie1 at 7:57am 05.30.23
Add a rudder position sensor.. then recalibrate and tune the response settings. Metal or a magnet n
Stinky 2GM20F Yanmar
JamesG161 at 7:51am 05.30.23
A lot cheaper here. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-1-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-9375-in-x-3-875-ft-x
Marine Toilet Question
JamesG161 at 7:35am 05.30.23
Nice placard on my boat heads. "If it does not go through your mouth, do not put it in the toilet"
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+)
kappykaplan at 7:31am 05.30.23
Does your setup include a rudder angle sensor? Is there anything metallic near the fluxgate compass
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+)
JamesG161 at 7:29am 05.30.23
You must set the sea state via the display. You have 3 programable states. Example: 1 ) Smooth 2) 2-
Marine Toilet Question
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:26am 05.30.23
@Ralph Johnstone There is an expression that is Like a turd in a punch bowl. @Peggie Hall HeadMis
Continupus mainsail furling
JamesG161 at 7:20am 05.30.23
Your post is not clear main sail direction. Furl = In Un-Furl = Out Can you clarify a bit more? Ji
engine leak antifreeze
kloudie1 at 6:56am 05.30.23
There is a block drain valve close to the oil filter, it usually has a short drain hose on it .. The
Marine Toilet Question
Sailm8 at 6:53am 05.30.23
We use the single ply from Aldi's. We call it John Wayne toilet paper. It doesn't take crap from a
Stinky 2GM20F Yanmar
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The good stuff isn't cheap.. Sound Insulation - Vinyl Foam Barrier Composite - Soundtec | Fisheries
engine leak antifreeze
Project_Mayhem at 5:42am 05.30.23
You can get UV reactive dye at auto parts stores to help trace the leak
Weird Electrical Experience
Project_Mayhem at 5:36am 05.30.23
yep, just a guess. The device does appear to have a polarity sense that prevents power up and like
Sealing shaft-log options
dlochner at 5:35am 05.30.23
8 hours doesn't sound excessive for the job. It is more than just removing gelcoat and putting some
Window Replacement Installation Advice   (3)
Project_Mayhem at 5:31am 05.30.23
I'd rather remove VHB than 5200. I'd use a hair dryer or heat gun if I'm not re-using the window alo
New Cat 22 Owner
mbaker267 at 4:57am 05.30.23
The swing keel is on my list of many tasks. Yep, all of the wood is gone except some of the upper te
O'day 28 Head Finished
sailme88 at 4:28am 05.30.23
I think I know this boat....Is that you Pete?
O'day 28 Head Finished
Ward H at 4:18am 05.30.23
Yes, very nice work. uestion about not double clamping the below water line fittings at the Groco v
O'day 28 Head Finished
Apex at 3:19am 05.30.23
.................. FYI, in case any of you are going to point out that I did not double clamp the

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