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Chesapique at 8:32am 01.08.13
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The plastic halyard exit plates on my 94 H19 have broken off. Anyone have experience replacing them?
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Does anyone know where I can buy in Connecticut the type of butyl tape that is used for rebedding de
david_deland at 6:34am 01.08.13
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I found this boat over by where I live for around 700 dollars and there was no way I was going to pa
1st boat at 5:20am 01.08.13
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Just got my boat pulled (81 C30) for the winter. Picked the boat up in June and learning and loving
derfus at 4:56am 01.08.13
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Hi, Of the 507 O'Day 28's that were built how many are still in service?
All U Get at 4:51am 01.08.13
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Hi all, Yesterday while painting marks on my anchor chain I got into a discussion on what distance
NorthStar at 9:17pm 01.07.13
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I have finally had the time to troubleshoot and repair my Yanmar Tach-Hour meter. I believe wha
RichH at 8:18pm 01.07.13
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http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/svAquila/reef_zpsed162b23.jpg "photo" is from the Sail A
Lee Hadjiosif at 6:54pm 01.07.13
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I'm trying to select a suitable rubrail for my 381 but I'm having trouble. I prefer the solid vinyl
Roger Long at 5:09pm 01.07.13
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I had the anchor aboard almost before there was enough light to see my way out of the creek as the t
Phyrexii at 4:23pm 01.07.13
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Recently, I replied to a thread dealing with an issue common among Mac sailors ('Mac Bump'), where t
kwiggy at 1:43pm 01.07.13
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Hi, I have searched through the various forums, but can't find this problem mentioned anywhere. My
redhead78 at 1:31pm 01.07.13
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Anyone know where I might be able to buy a couple of used deck hatches, for ventilation, in the 10 o
slowdog at 1:14pm 01.07.13
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What boating magazine do you subscribe to?
Maine Sail at 12:05pm 01.07.13
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If you were attending a Marine Basic Electrical Seminar (roughly 2 hours) what type of content would
BrokeNotBroken at 11:27am 01.07.13
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I would love to see more pictures of the teak cockpit. I think it looks fantastic. http://sbo.sail
edefaria at 9:47am 01.07.13
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Hi - I have a O'Day 12 here in Brazil. It's quite similar to the javelin model. I've lost its rudder
soldier1964 at 9:40am 01.07.13
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Hello everyone, I have a small problem to contend with. My Helms25 doesn't have a rope locker in t
Igetit at 9:39am 01.07.13
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This weekend I booked accomodations and bought show tickets online for Strictly Sail Chicago, which
bustedrudder at 8:40am 01.07.13
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I was cleaning the bilge in our 40.5 and only saw 2 keel bolts on the centerline of the stub. Is th

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Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen.
shemandr at 6:43pm 03.16.23
There are numbers of boat owners who would like to take their chart plotter or fish finder/GPS home
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures?
Dalliance at 6:18pm 03.16.23
I hesitate to answer this as there are so many differences between the different Cherubini Hunter mo
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PRoberaon at 6:04pm 03.16.23
Does everyone enjoy this boat? The more I want a bigger boat, the more I realize this is just basic
2016 Beneteau 381: does the table drop to become a bed?
Mechone at 5:49pm 03.16.23
On the 351 you remove the legs and there is shorter ones to support table ,mine are missing however
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached?
Rick Webb at 5:38pm 03.16.23
I've rigged Lazy Jacks and rerigged the Topping Lift on my boat. For the Topping Lift I added a che
Macerators
lehighsail at 5:22pm 03.16.23
Thanks to all for the useful input and I do have a question. Some have suggested "rinsing out the m
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached?
Brian NC at 5:17pm 03.16.23
There is a block at the end of the boom on my rig. The previous owners ran the topping lift through
Our Cherubini Chainplates Are 40+ Years Old -- Any Failures?
heritage at 5:13pm 03.16.23
I have not read of any problems with the Cherubini chainplates, but it appears that you are concerne
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached?
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:04pm 03.16.23
The advice on a lazy jack system is not worth the hassle. There is a block you can put on the end
Oil Leak
kappykaplan at 4:53pm 03.16.23
oil intake via air intake It's a mist of oil, not enough to support combustion.
Blower issues?   (2)
ScottySailor at 4:09pm 03.16.23
Also here is a picture of the relay I have I replaced the faulty one that was in there but who kno
Blower issues?   (1)
ScottySailor at 3:56pm 03.16.23
Everett Fuel Dock
JoeWhite at 3:53pm 03.16.23
I use a dock line attached to my stern cleat. As I approach the dock , I hook the line around the do
Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen.
dlochner at 3:49pm 03.16.23
Is this a long term solution or an emergency solution? Didn't your insurance company pay to repair t
Solar q's
Maine Sail at 3:48pm 03.16.23
Ok, looking at solar equipment, what type of solar charge controller would you recommend? I know MP
Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen.
stickinthemud57 at 3:39pm 03.16.23
That's pretty cool. Thanks for sharing!
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage.
dmax at 3:23pm 03.16.23
Ooops, only for the loss of cooling water flow. No cooling water flow, the exhaust temp. instantly
410 Owners with Y-Valves for aft head?   (1)
JamesG161 at 2:59pm 03.16.23
Our H430 Aft hold tank. A PVC Lateral is used. Why? Shared with Deck pump out port. Jim...
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leo310 at 2:50pm 03.16.23
Just remember that a diesel engine could continue to run even with the fuel shut off if out side fue
Adding over temperature alarm to engine coolant guage.
Ralph Johnstone at 2:37pm 03.16.23
measures the exhaust hose temperature: Ooops, only for the loss of cooling water flow. No coolin

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