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FreebirdPirate at 9:07pm 05.24.13
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We just bought this boat and can't find the controls that send power to the windlass. Thanks!
glide at 8:52pm 05.24.13
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Hi all, I have A question that hopefully someone can help with. The Plexiglas sliding cover on the
alabamaranger at 8:42pm 05.24.13
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She is ready to get WET again - New Pictures added Before and after. New bottom paint, Keel Spacer
kbbarton at 6:23pm 05.24.13
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Hello, I am considering buying a digital multimeter for use on my boat. I'm not exactly electric
Jep17 at 6:15pm 05.24.13
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They still make them the old way.
Keyboard49 at 5:19pm 05.24.13
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I just purchased a 1994 Hunter 26 . Most of the boats I have seen have stern rails with seats. Mine
Tom G, P-21 at 4:48pm 05.24.13
5/3310
I saw this on another forum and thought I would post it here. Sabre yachts on their sailboat page sa
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 4:06pm 05.24.13
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Found a bunch of flaking growing steadily on the keel. I can see gray shiny good "metallic" surfa
shemandr at 3:16pm 05.24.13
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First, it's not my engine. But, I was helping a friend move his boat from the winter yard to his sl
Laliberté Denis at 2:15pm 05.24.13
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Hey everyone I'm new on this forum I bought last year a catalina 25 and I'm happy to find this catal
Laliberté Denis at 2:09pm 05.24.13
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Hey everyone I'm new on this forum I bought last year a catalina 25 and I'm happy to find this catal
capta at 1:42pm 05.24.13
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Has anyone here dismantled a Lewmar 65 Electric Winch? Did you find adequate instructions anywhere?
shanker at 12:37pm 05.24.13
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I checked my mast and steaming lights last night while my boat is still on the hard and ran into som
ancbob at 11:56am 05.24.13
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Purchased new housings and pin for the boat and hit a bit of a snag. the aft threads in the boat hul
jmczzz at 11:55am 05.24.13
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lock bolt out-need advice/trunk repair ' locking keel Discovered my keel lock down is bent pretty b
Spideywi at 11:52am 05.24.13
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I have a 1974 Irwin 28 and have done my first sail in her. I noticed the propeller spins even when t
Algis at 11:49am 05.24.13
10/6124
I just purchased a 205 Hunter 27 with a yanmar 2GM-20F engine. I plan to motor the boat from St. Lou
alturaam at 11:42am 05.24.13
10/2716
My bilge blower located under the port aft vent makes a lot of noise when running. My sense is it i
SailMaster at 11:28am 05.24.13
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Hello all, I was quoted 14.75 a foot for an insurance survey. That sounds mighty pricey for a ser
srainmann at 11:18am 05.24.13
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Im trying to get some information on a Willcox Crittenden ' co toilet. It says type 4,then under th

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RussC at 9:01pm 05.17.23
3-4 years ago in April. local lake water temp 58*. a pontoon boat passenger decided to jump in. seei
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Dalliance at 8:24pm 05.17.23
I went to the marina tonight, thinking about getting out, but north cold winds and waves kept me at
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BigEasy at 7:26pm 05.17.23
Jib Line Overlaps
tailboom at 7:20pm 05.17.23
Thanks for the advice, I'll give that a try.
Urgent warning to genset owners
tkwhalen at 7:04pm 05.17.23
I find it interesting that the hose on the gas water separator is a hardwall water hose vs an exhaus
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shemandr at 7:02pm 05.17.23
When I lived North, Memorial Day was the beginning of swimming season. Sometimes it was chilly but
Jib Line Overlaps
Davidasailor26 at 6:50pm 05.17.23
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect?
Tally Ho at 6:31pm 05.17.23
Is it too late to get a wireless transducer system? Mine is a Tac Tic wireless and has been working
O'Day 302 Wheel
Voyager1 at 6:27pm 05.17.23
Suri I have a 302 and installed a CPT, easy install has been reliable and best of all does not make
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Tally Ho at 6:25pm 05.17.23
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Dalliance at 6:20pm 05.17.23
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Tally Ho at 6:08pm 05.17.23
O'Day 302 Wheel
Tally Ho at 6:01pm 05.17.23
Where do you moor your 302? I am at Pastrick marina in East Chicago, IN. Greg
Battery Switch Confusion
jonelli at 4:19pm 05.17.23
Battery Switch Confusion
Stu Jackson at 3:47pm 05.17.23
Hmmm, I'm not following the logic of your wiring, @jonelli . It is such that whatever battery is p
Harken Furler maintenance
jssailem at 3:31pm 05.17.23
Is there a way to thoroughly flush the bearings on these units? Just like Harken directs. The drum
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Dalliance at 3:29pm 05.17.23
The 60 degree water temperature has one advantage. One of the (very few) things we miss about livi
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas
jviss at 3:19pm 05.17.23
Curious to know if the spray will also restore any water resistance. I just sprayed my Sunbrella do
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas
Davidasailor26 at 3:00pm 05.17.23
They say that if you test the fabric with water and it beads up, then just send the spray back, it

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