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KennyBene at 4:26am 04.28.13
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Raymarine recently serviced the gauge and the vane at the masthead was checked and found to be worki
soldier1964 at 4:16am 04.28.13
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just need to pick a few brains for a weird problem. got my boat in the water for the past few weeks
KevinSeise at 4:12am 04.28.13
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I bought and old project boat off of Craigslist. I am missing a few parts to assemble the mast/boom
michel06440 at 1:01am 04.28.13
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My Hunter 33 has a gennaker and I would put a spinnaker pole, but nothing is planned on the mat to h
wayne nicol at 10:47pm 04.27.13
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Does anybody know what the core material on the Mac 26 x and M transoms are. Shapes look too comple
csavage at 10:44pm 04.27.13
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if anyone has experience with this please share your insights. the shaft looks like it's threaded;
steveebryant at 5:04pm 04.27.13
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Dear Sailors: I have a newly acquired 1989, 2GM20F 18hp Yanmar diesel engine. I do not know what th
Coty137 at 4:08pm 04.27.13
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Good day to all, i am considering the purchase of either a 28-2 or 31-2 Bill Shaw design,and was won
Sailbaum at 4:04pm 04.27.13
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I am considering a cruising code 0 type sail with a continuous line furler (Doyle UPS or similar fro
Caribbeanknight1 at 2:35pm 04.27.13
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How much is too much when it comes to heeling in this boat? I have to admit I chickened out and had
Knot StressN at 1:34pm 04.27.13
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I am looking for a new anchor and sail on Kentucky Lake, which has a mud bottom. I was looking at th
longterm at 1:34pm 04.27.13
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I'm planning to move to north Texas in the summer of 2015, but am already looking at the local lakes
FredV at 1:30pm 04.27.13
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Either I'm just not using the right keywords to search on, or this is a topic most want to avoid, be
RECESS at 1:00pm 04.27.13
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I stopped in to get some fuel and ice and a friend says he read about our boat in Southwinds magazin
capecodtechmeister at 12:58pm 04.27.13
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I purchased a '78' 25 Macgregor and have begun the restore. This is great! Centerboard cable is brok
Sommersetwom at 12:03pm 04.27.13
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I've got a C15 that had its mast step torn out and need to find a replacement, but I've had no luck
steveebryant at 11:41am 04.27.13
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Dear Sailors: I have a newly acquired 1989, 2GM20F 18hp diesel engine. I do not know what the prev
sailcapt340 at 10:02am 04.27.13
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I am looking to replace the Dorade Vents on my 2000 340. The replacements come with the collars to
CharMel at 9:20am 04.27.13
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I have a Bavaria 46, 2006 . Purchased in Mallorca, sailed to Puerto Vallarta. Am slowly gearing up
Ward H at 6:46am 04.27.13
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Earlier this winter I posted the topic "Water Water Everywhere". I had found many I kept finding man

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Wiring solar and ACR's
DArcy at 7:38am 04.22.23
Unless I misunderstand what you're saying, to "run off the starter battery," i.e., to power your D.
Bottom paints
fstbttms at 7:36am 04.22.23
Squeaky companionway cover   (1)
AndyL at 7:36am 04.22.23
Thanks for the replies. Only the front of the slides are accessible - the part that squeaks seems (
Drinking water filter
Captain Larry-DH at 7:34am 04.22.23
FYI - if anyone has been considering a high end water filter: I just got hit with a targeted ad for
Universal M-18 fresh water pump questions
jssailem at 7:27am 04.22.23
What you are describing as the "Fresh Water Pump" is more commonly identified as the Circulating Coo
More efficient way to clean gears?
Davidasailor26 at 7:23am 04.22.23
Who'd thunk, 50 replies to a post on cleaning gears! Wow, I never thought twice about it - coffee
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue
jviss at 7:19am 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F
SailMaster at 7:02am 04.22.23
1. Are you certain it's the overheat buzzer, not the oil pressure buzzer? Yes I am certain. In fa
More efficient way to clean gears?
jviss at 6:55am 04.22.23
Who'd thunk, 50 replies to a post on cleaning gears! Wow, I never thought twice about it - coffee c
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue
jviss at 6:48am 04.22.23
All connections were good. I ordered a new starter and solenoid. It was 864 for the Hitachi S-12 un
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F
jviss at 6:44am 04.22.23
1. Are you certain it's the overheat buzzer, not the oil pressure buzzer? 2. If disconnecting the se
Corroding galvanized shackle   (1)
jviss at 6:31am 04.22.23
Crevice corrosion is a degradation mechanism that austenitic stainless steels are susceptible to -
Corroding galvanized shackle
dLj at 6:22am 04.22.23
@thinwater perhaps my knowledge is based on folklore. But, I've seen sudden stainless steel failur
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue
SailMaster at 6:22am 04.22.23
All connections were good. I ordered a new starter and solenoid. It was 864 for the Hitachi S-12 uni
Corroding galvanized shackle   (1)
dLj at 6:11am 04.22.23
In your photo, note the more visible rust at the contact points at the chain and anchor. That is act
Corroding galvanized shackle
dLj at 6:02am 04.22.23
It is an interesting observation by @Ralph Johnstone but I don't think that's the problem. I looked
Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs
JBP-PA at 5:10am 04.22.23
I'd like to grow herbs on my boat, but I haven't thought of a good place to keep them. I have an old
O'day 28 1985 forward hatch replacement
BKParks at 5:10am 04.22.23
Thank you all very much! I do have the same hatch I was trying decide if this was a project I could
Universal M-18 fresh water pump questions
jviss at 4:34am 04.22.23
Even better (assuming the M-18 is a Kubota Z600): 15752-73030 15534-73030 Water Pump For Kubota D750

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