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jmczzz at 12:59am 05.26.13
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I got the bent bolt out, ground off the head, punched it out. It had a regular nut on the starboard
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All Pre season cleaning time and floorboards are on the agenda. Was curious if you use anything ot
Captain Ag at 5:56pm 05.25.13
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The Beneteau I'm looking at was recently in the boatyard and was in the vicinity of a lightning stri
ElysiumVT at 5:24pm 05.25.13
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I have been looking at a boat, but cannot find any manufacturer identification other than the emblem
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Maine Sail at 4:53pm 05.25.13
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So for the first time ever, I think, we are the only boat at one of the most popular anchorages in C
airshac at 4:02pm 05.25.13
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I have a Mac 22 and I bought a main sail off ebay that is dimensionaly the right size and it only co
mfredson at 3:02pm 05.25.13
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trying to rig a Asymmetric ( Geneker) sail for a 36' catalina. Where to place the Foot on the forede
javelin at 2:13pm 05.25.13
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Just bought a mac 26 m and I am just learning how things work. Okay, I got the mast up alright usin
DAVA390 at 1:05pm 05.25.13
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In recent electrical repairs I had to pull down (or pull back, actually)some carpet to access the wi
Bent Furler   (2)
rgranger at 11:49am 05.25.13
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So I need some help finding a part... I have a bent Harken Roller Furler. I'm not 100% sure but
Phyrexii at 9:22am 05.25.13
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I'm currently working on a design for a transom hung kick up rudder for a 25' boat (specifically a V
Harry at 9:10am 05.25.13
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MY boat has been out of the water for two years, then it was in the water from December to May9th wh
hard-a-ground at 8:33am 05.25.13
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Folks, I am looking at a Beneteau 265 as an upgrade to my S2 sailboat. What are some things to wa
firehoser75 at 8:15am 05.25.13
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I have a few areas along the waterline where the bottom paint has chipped (flaked) off. The largest
Timo42 at 6:55am 05.25.13
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I have the original sink out of my boat sitting in the back yard, tried listing it in the free to a
Diesel smell   (1)
jfschena at 6:31am 05.25.13
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Well I've been out sailing a few times. There seems to be a persistent diesel smell in the boat. Whe
Dan.Lamont at 5:17am 05.25.13
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How to install a mast winch for main halyard on O'Day 26?
Knot StressN at 4:02am 05.25.13
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I recently purchased a 1984 Hunter Cherubini 27'. She had an aftermarket mainsail roller system whic
Shabby at 12:46am 05.25.13
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I've noticed a few spots of diesel in the bilge under the stairs And some green oil towards the top
Shabby at 12:44am 05.25.13
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I purchased a second hand Benetteau Oceanis 411 last week. Year - 2000 We stayed on the boat la

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Importing GPX File into a Garmin GPS 5212
Rich Stidger at 1:09pm 04.08.23
In the GPS Utility Manual ( a separate file created when the utility is installed), these instructio
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel
dlochner at 12:49pm 04.08.23
Yard will do the work, wing on keel bent 40 degrees and not sure it can be bent out to work. I am j
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel
SailorShaggy at 12:45pm 04.08.23
Did you call your insurance company? Are you planning to do the work yourself or have a yard do it
1993 Hunter Passage 42 needs rudder and keel
dlochner at 12:35pm 04.08.23
Did you call your insurance company? Are you planning to do the work yourself or have a yard do it
Can anyone help identify the make/ model of this 27' cutter sailboat?
dlochner at 12:32pm 04.08.23
Ask the auction company for the HIN. From this number you can determine the make, model, and year of
Schenker Zen 30 watermakee
Ralph Johnstone at 12:31pm 04.08.23
It is making very good water (35 parts per million), but just not making very much. With that sta
Long distance boat ownership
Johann at 12:28pm 04.08.23
Adding midship gates on a 1996 H336
Benny17441 at 10:50am 04.08.23
Function or Esthetics usually dictate the complexity of the project. An eye fitting, a clasp fitti
Keel rebedding or engineered fix for this catalina smile on Catalina 36?   (1)
High Current at 10:49am 04.08.23
I've spent more time than I care to admit researching keel integrity, mostly because I'm paranoid.
Yanmar 4JH2E - Where do these wires attach
smokey73 at 10:49am 04.08.23
@kloudie1 Thanks, I appreciate the info. Just an extra wire.
Long distance boat ownership
Joe at 10:47am 04.08.23
I see your situation much differently now that you have told us you are experienced boat owners. I
Zinc on strut?   (1)
Dalliance at 10:42am 04.08.23
Companionway replacing pen boards for easy access while cruising
Crusty Ol Salt at 10:32am 04.08.23
lots of great responses. I found this on the sailrite site. It looks cool. https://www.sailrite.co
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals   (2)
baycloud at 10:24am 04.08.23
fwiw my 1993 40.5 has 2 Adler Barbour dcm-12 units. My serial number is lower than yours and the sti
Adding midship gates on a 1996 H336
Joe at 10:23am 04.08.23
You need to do more research. Post some pictures of your boat... NOT close up.. Show us where you
1971 Hull #473 Restoration & Refurbishment
ShotgunSlim at 10:20am 04.08.23
Great job saving and restoring this boat! I have a 1974 trail rite trailer under my 1986 model and
Long distance boat ownership
High Current at 10:08am 04.08.23
If you already have a Catalina 27 you know what goes into upkeep, winterizing, commissioning, etc.
Bow Roller for an Anchor on 275
drewlamparello at 10:05am 04.08.23
I'd have to say your concern is well founded
Corrosion on boomkicker
Joe at 9:53am 04.08.23
Is it working? Does the tube slide easily. It looks upside down, small tube on top where water can

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