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Seacoast1 at 6:22pm 04.28.13
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Trying to figure out how to hang window coverings. There are "knobs" above ' below the windows but n
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I am replacing the impeller on my new to me Hutner 40.5 with a Yanmar 4JH(2)E. The Yanmar packaged
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Looking into purchasing a 1987 P36. There was some discoloration around a couple of ports. Has any
Sailgunner at 4:59pm 04.28.13
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I must be getting air in my water lines because I am getting a vibration in the lines when the water
Ron-Anne at 4:46pm 04.28.13
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FYI Just got back from the boat and had to remove the packing, bent strut and other problems, anyway
rbrtnaylor at 4:42pm 04.28.13
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Hello all, Thanks in advance for your input. I recently installed a new Yanmar 3YM30 in my new to me
Jim Seamans at 4:41pm 04.28.13
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Greeting All, Well after a 3200nm trip down east coast and to the Bahamas and back, we are tired.
Stilettobob at 4:38pm 04.28.13
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Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa
curtdo at 4:12pm 04.28.13
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I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin
DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13
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After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13
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Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne
saltwaterlakey at 2:01pm 04.28.13
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Ever sailed the midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Race will take place this July in Sweden. Sail in eit
SwanAround at 1:59pm 04.28.13
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The cold water input connector for the hot water heater seems to have failed. It is no longer gripp
Cat25Kate at 1:53pm 04.28.13
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Hello All, I just bought a 1978 Catalina 25, swing keel. The cushions are temporarily housed in t
Hydro Therapy at 1:47pm 04.28.13
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I took my dog out sailing in my 22 yesterday. She had a good time but the seating area was like an i
Horatio at 1:10pm 04.28.13
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? Avast mates! I am shouting out for some advice re. my Yanmar YSB12. I blew the head gasket and am
BluePelican at 12:43pm 04.28.13
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There are several threads discussing CNG filling adapters and the incompatibility between the tradit
Pilotocopilot at 11:17am 04.28.13
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I noticed on a recent thread someone was asking whether to rebuild or replace the tranny that had f
Felicita at 11:10am 04.28.13
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Anybody have a rigging manual or a photo of how to rig the mainsail of a Widgeon? Thanks!
dennisv at 8:35am 04.28.13
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OK. So I have a new to me ODAY 28. Love it. The previous owner left a lot of records, but no menti

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Lewmar window gaskets   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:37am 04.25.23
Sorry for the lack of proper verbiage It makes a difference, if you have to order a replacement.
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips   (2)
kloudie1 at 6:33am 04.25.23
The settees are fairly easy to remove. They are screwed to the floor (sole) with cleats (wooden bars
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube
JBP-PA at 6:21am 04.25.23
Cut thorough the black threaded nipple. They are cheap. Then you can unscrew the nipple from the ho
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube
Leeward Rail at 5:49am 04.25.23
I would recommend removing that entire haywire assembly and installing a proper MIP X BARBED adapte
Irwin 33.1
dlochner at 5:26am 04.25.23
If you are interested in a project boat for an inland lake, this might be suitable. Irwin's were pro
Lewmar window gaskets
jviss at 5:24am 04.25.23
That is a Portal and not considered a window. A Portal is "Water Tight" like your hull. Is the P
Lewmar window gaskets
NYSail at 5:24am 04.25.23
You might try warming it (agressively) with a hair dryer. Once it is soft, you may be able to pry
Lewmar window gaskets
NYSail at 5:22am 04.25.23
Sorry for the lack of proper verbiage...... Yes the gasket for the portal is coming undone in the co
Irwin 33.1
SailingLoto at 4:46am 04.25.23
If you are lucky, the water in oil is a head gasket leak, or some complication in the water cooled
Overloaded our electric system.
smokey73 at 4:44am 04.25.23
Don't know the age of your Hunter, but on some (at least in the 90's) there are two small pop-out br
Overloaded our electric system.
Maine Sail at 4:41am 04.25.23
If you have AC there should have been a second 30A service installed. Your 30A service should not ex
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty
dlochner at 4:39am 04.25.23
Do you know of any that actually, actively compare forecasted to actual as I alluded to above as a
Overloaded our electric system.
jviss at 4:23am 04.25.23
For some circuit breakers, you have to push the lever all the way to the OFF side before it will tur
Keel material
dlochner at 4:04am 04.25.23
The aluminum mast and boom are also worth some money. And then there are the bits and pieces that
Shroud Protector Installation
dlochner at 4:01am 04.25.23
My backstay goes through my bimini. It's not the easiest boat to build a bimini for. It took the PO
Lewmar window gaskets
JamesG161 at 1:49am 04.25.23
Have a window with a gasket that is coming undone in one corner That is a Portal and not considere
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty
JamesG161 at 1:20am 04.25.23
Do you know of any that actually, actively compare forecasted to actual Yes I do. During the Trop
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty
Screen Saver at 1:07am 04.25.23
Do you know of any that actually, actively compare forecasted to actual as I alluded to above as a p
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty
deander at 11:19pm 04.24.23
I'm a meteorologist but spent my career in research, not forecasting so if someone on this forum is
Mounting a solar panel on the stern pulpit rail
Joe at 9:37pm 04.24.23
Tom, I don't have measurements, sorry. However, I think I'd take a different approach. The clamps

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