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Kh3412 at 6:02pm 04.21.13
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Well in a week the boat goes in for the first time for us. Getting nervous hope I did everything rig
Monheganlover at 5:36pm 04.21.13
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I recently bought a 1976 Catalina 22 that, much to my surprise, came with a permanent head. The hea
DStegs49 at 5:10pm 04.21.13
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My furling system on my Legend 37 is REALLY difficult to work. Both setting sail and furling it in.
Navicula at 4:28pm 04.21.13
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today I moved my boat....the first time this year.... all went well and I put the boat back on the d
alturaam at 3:46pm 04.21.13
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I acquired my 25 MkII from Michigan and it now resides in the Annapolis, MD, area. I have a fairly
catealley at 3:34pm 04.21.13
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Macerator - Electrical Panel I am having difficulty finding new fuse and spring for my macerator. A
AWalker at 2:47pm 04.21.13
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Coming up toward the end of June I am going to be near Anaheim Ca as my wife and daughters have a co
jdrinker1 at 1:59pm 04.21.13
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Can anyone tell me how to install the centerboard in my 1984 Seidelmann 295? I bought the boat 3 ye
treeman at 1:51pm 04.21.13
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I purchased a new set of hatch rails (roof) from Rudy. I want to do this job this Spring. Can anyo
nautikal at 9:33am 04.21.13
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A few years ago someone dropped their rudder so they could reglue the lower bearing back in. If the
Skip Gundlach at 9:30am 04.21.13
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Whole lotta shakin' goin' on, revisited - Part 2... When we left you, a little more than 2 months
pabraam at 9:26am 04.21.13
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Just bought a CTEK batterycharger , not for the boat, but my motorbike, and it has a multi charging
mdsdurango at 9:07am 04.21.13
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Update; All day at the computer yesterday digging deep into pocket cruisers. First - I want a boat
realst at 8:35am 04.21.13
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Hi All, I'm considering a mid to late 90's model Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC for purchase. I'll be li
catndahats at 8:07am 04.21.13
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Not to take away from the many other bimini questions: Solved my last problem easy enough....now
rtmmurray at 6:53am 04.21.13
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I have not heard either way. Is it recommended to stay away from the open waters with an outboard? I
geoffschultz at 4:57am 04.21.13
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Last night we were on a 190 nm passage from Manzanillo, Mexico to Ixtapa. Just as I was about to co
Fully Detached at 2:36am 04.21.13
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Hi there , can anybody tell me if the forward cabin on a 4 cabin version of hunter 466 can be conver
pearsoncommander251 at 12:38am 04.21.13
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Does anyone have expereicne removing rotten core wood from the deck by accessing and Removing Inner
Jossette at 12:31am 04.21.13
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I lost my spinnaker pole overboard on a windy day with lots of guests aboard. I'm hunting for anoth

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Acrylic portlight question
Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 05.08.23
Which window? Below is a video for a frame less install. He used VHB to hold it in place while the a
Old bilge: water in keel
xavpil at 8:00am 05.08.23
Then you should be good to go. Enjoy! THANKS!!!!! :-)
2005 Hunter 25 w/ roller furler - mast stepping challenges
Sailavie1 at 7:47am 05.08.23
Good to hear you got it fully up. Yes, those shackles tend to bind when lifting the mast. I loosely
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff
jviss at 7:34am 05.08.23
See lot's of guys using these: 14 ft. Reach, Type I, 250 lb. Portable Telescoping Ladder (harborfr
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff
Project_Mayhem at 7:31am 05.08.23
I learned early on that it's best to order stuff with just enough time to order another one should t
What is a good Trailer Sailboat?
Project_Mayhem at 7:26am 05.08.23
@Tedd That's a beautiful boat! @ShalomOrchard Smaller boats for beginners often results in better s
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger
dlochner at 7:25am 05.08.23
In battery health there are 2 factors to consider, State of Charge (SOC) and Capacity (Balmar calls
Bilge pump wowes!!!
jviss at 7:18am 05.08.23
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/jabsco-330-gph-medium-duty-diaphragm-bilge-deckwash-pump/36680-2000
Bilge pump wowes!!!
JoeWhite at 7:09am 05.08.23
My be the pump is running dry. Raise the external switch and see if that helps.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger
jviss at 7:04am 05.08.23
Edit: Batteries are F* expensive!!!!!!! Last time I bought a battery for a little econo-box car I t
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter?
jssailem at 6:59am 05.08.23
Fuel starvation is a usual suspect. Fuel, air, compression are the keys needed to make your engine r
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger
JamesG161 at 6:53am 05.08.23
Batteries are F* expensive!!!!!!! Last time I bought a battery for a little econo-box car I think i
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger
jviss at 6:37am 05.08.23
Unlike people, even dead batteries can look good. Quote of the day.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger
kloudie1 at 6:32am 05.08.23
An accurate voltmeter is necessary to get a better understanding of battery state of charge and volt
Hunter 410 Yanmar 4JH3E Temperature Sensor
sailing gal at 6:23am 05.08.23
have no idea who that is and just hoped for an answer It appears to be 120130-91370 in case someone
Old bilge: water in keel
Leeward Rail at 6:11am 05.08.23
Fill the ill advised holes you drilled, and go sailing.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger   (1)
bonkle at 6:10am 05.08.23
When was the last time you checked all the wiring and particularly the integrity of all power conne
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely?   (1)
rgranger at 5:58am 05.08.23
Here is a pic of a McGregor 22 that I had restored. I had just furled the main and was getting rea
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely?
rgranger at 5:55am 05.08.23
Hmmm Not sure about that one
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:54am 05.08.23
When was the last time you checked all the wiring and particularly the integrity of all power connec

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