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Bob Poff at 5:31am 05.24.13
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For those of you who have a webpage for your boat, here's a little animiated GIF that I made from pu
Blue Eyes at 5:11am 05.24.13
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I am planning a visit to Rock Hall. The charts show sufficient depth within the Harbor, but the entr
Anchor Log   (1)
Roger Long at 4:25am 05.24.13
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dee.yeah at 2:06am 05.24.13
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It is more rigging/tuning issue. The sails are ooooold, and the stays/shrouds are of some age but
doctorsail at 8:20pm 05.23.13
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Catalina 310 to the Bahamas At the end of 2012, I embarked on my dream - to sail Still Crazy, my 2
bradleyheathhays at 8:04pm 05.23.13
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Hi everybody. I've got a leak along the green line I've added to this picture... http://i287.pho
lyleh at 8:01pm 05.23.13
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Mastervolt Whisper 3.5 generator Looking at installing a generator on my P42. I have a line on a ba
sailaway78 at 7:15pm 05.23.13
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Planning on leaving Pensacola Sat. morning heading east for Carrabelle. A little over a 24 hour of
dlewis812 at 6:13pm 05.23.13
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recall a thread on this a couple of weeks ago.. guess this guy ended up doing ok! http://www.cnn.
Tony E at 6:02pm 05.23.13
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Hello. I am just setting up my MacGregor 26X and trying to figure out if I should put a VHF radio in
canuck at 5:50pm 05.23.13
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For those of you with a Yanmar saildrive or contemplating buying a boat with one of these units, I s
CzechMate at 5:32pm 05.23.13
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Do you keep your topping lift attached to your boom when your mainsail is up, and when your sailing'
Hydro Therapy at 4:19pm 05.23.13
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The mainsail on my 22 is original (1980). It seems crisp to my inexperienced eye. The sail does have
Peter M at 3:59pm 05.23.13
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I have a Yanmar 3ym30 the owners manual states to change the Marine gear oil. The oil has to meet o
gettinthere at 2:59pm 05.23.13
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I'm considering adding a new AIS VHF radio to the boat. I have room to install it next to the existi
redhead78 at 2:43pm 05.23.13
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I have a 17' bluejay in my yard I had every intention of bringing up to a friends lake upstate, its
capta at 2:31pm 05.23.13
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I know most of us on here are sailors, but I feel that even motor yachts should have the tiniest bit
Roger Long at 1:37pm 05.23.13
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I said that I would start posting again when I was enjoying cruising. Well, there are few worries
BicyclingBob at 1:04pm 05.23.13
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I need a steering arm boot for the steering arm that goes through the stern hull on my brand new 198
AnchorDragger at 12:47pm 05.23.13
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My boat went aground on a solid rock bottom in stormy conditions and was pounded up and down on the

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Weird ancient gadget, need wiser eyes to identity
JamesG161 at 4:33am 05.15.23
Just makes you wonder WHY some people do the things they do. Not easy to rest you hand on an up ri
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jviss at 4:12am 05.15.23
It depends a lot on conditions and usage. My boat is stored inside in the winter, but we had some s
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing
dLj at 4:09am 05.15.23
Time for a good set of drill bits, and some time and patience, but I'd try grinding the pin flush a
How many have serviced your Winches
Davidasailor26 at 3:30am 05.15.23
I do clean mine every year or two. The owners manual for the winches say to do it every year. That m
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage
Davidasailor26 at 3:24am 05.15.23
In a blatant incident, they were caught intentionally slowing down older iPhones to encourage peopl
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dlochner at 3:19am 05.15.23
We've been using Camco TST Max (amazon link) with good results. The latest products like TST and Nof
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Rick486 at 2:39am 05.15.23
This is the sixth recommissioning of this boat for me. I can't believe it's that many years, and t
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High Current at 2:29am 05.15.23
I am already jealous of @Davidasailor26 for posting a photo of his scope. On my wish list. While
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Hayden Watson at 12:44am 05.15.23
About 10 years ago I switched from Odorlos to Zaal Noflex Digester. I have been happy with the chan
Non working microwave
Clydo at 10:00pm 05.14.23
I googled "microwave showing 8888" and got "About 3,490,000 results (0.49 seconds)". Depending on
Non working microwave
Clydo at 9:59pm 05.14.23
Maybe a reset button on the back of the microwave ? Almost desperate enough to check the owner's m
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:39pm 05.14.23
Thinking about replacing the tank for a bladder, would be simpler in a way, but how reliable are Pl
Battery Switch Confusion
Stu Jackson at 8:38pm 05.14.23
It is critical to get to the basics: OEM 1-2-B Switch Wiring History Alternator/Batteries & "The B
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Johnb at 8:37pm 05.14.23
As you can see there is a warning right on this switch to stop engine before switching off. The reas
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
Leeward Rail at 8:15pm 05.14.23
The VDO Vision Series 333-163 ( which I used as a replacement for the original Yanmar tach) can use
Engine compartment ventilation
Ralph Johnstone at 8:12pm 05.14.23
This was covered a few days ago : https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/engine-compartment-blow
Tachometer Trouble On Shore Power?
Leeward Rail at 8:09pm 05.14.23
If you had an oscilloscope you could look at the voltage going into your tach. I am already jealou
How to Reduce Mobile Data Usage
Leeward Rail at 8:01pm 05.14.23
Using something other than Windows or Android will further reduce bandwidth by not uploading analyt
How many have serviced your Winches
Dalliance at 7:50pm 05.14.23
I try to clean & lube them every other year, but have gone three years a couple times without issue.
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing
Hollyberry at 7:48pm 05.14.23
Time for a good set of drill bits, and some time and patience, but I'd try grinding the pin flush at

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