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O bought a 25' fixed keel sailboat ( I own 3 other sail boats so this is nothing new) site unseen on
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Can anyone tell me why water does not drain from the various compartments into the one where the bil
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The old bronze seacocks in my boat are frozen in the open position (yes, I know I should turn them o
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...of work. Friday will be one of the best sailing days left this year. Taking at least some of it
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And, I delivered. Here is a picture of the turbulent and infamous Hell Gate. https://sphotos-b.xx.
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I have a 94 Hunter Vision 36 with the Isomat, "In Boom" single line reefing system. It has been a p
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I have a C390. It will be pulled for the winter. What should be done to the rigging? Should the ten
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Does anyone have a suggestion on how to step a mast on our newly purchased older ODay 17 ft sailboat
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The O'Day 19 that I just picked up came with a trailer, but it seems it hasn't been registered by an
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WARNING: This article includes equipment sold by Electromaax in Canada and I must preface this post
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quick question guys. Which is the hot water hose of the two hoses coming out of the hotwater tank.
syoun10 at 9:41pm 10.02.12
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I have a 2006 Hunter 33. I suspect a fresh water leak and I read a post (can't find it anymore) w
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I have a question about the Echo Charger that I'm hoping someone can help me with. If I wire up all
bill beyler at 8:01pm 10.02.12
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Went to take our Hunter 23.5 off our mooring for the season. The tiller was broken in half. We would
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The alarm that rings after the key is switched on but before the engine starts sounds only sometimes
Blitz at 7:13pm 10.02.12
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This is the year that I'm going to remove and fill the coring in the deck of my Seidelmann 34' exter
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I have a Universal MK25 diesel. I get a vibration when under power. I start the engine and I raise t
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Guys - there have been several posts lamenting the fact that our beloved C-22 did not exit the facto
Mr.X-Ray at 5:33pm 10.02.12
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The sea water pump on my 3GM30F is leaking. Thought it was the back cover or the inlet hose, but now

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Davidasailor26 at 5:37pm 11.08.22
..so a boat overtaking can't come from behind, then push up the other boat. I was with you until t
New Instruments
dlochner at 5:35pm 11.08.22
What accessories do I need or does everything come with the respective systems, instruments, radar,
Questions About Bottom Paint
dlochner at 5:30pm 11.08.22
I can read technical data sheets on bottom paints. They tell you the what, but not the why. I got
New Instruments
redlegmsg66 at 5:27pm 11.08.22
Basically, that is the same system I have, except the radar, I have a 4g radar. What accessories d
What is the proper response?
Apex at 5:24pm 11.08.22
@Davidasailor26 GREAT DIAGRAM! I read this as the other boat simply couldn't push up the OP, they
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking
Stu Jackson at 5:02pm 11.08.22
Is there a seal in there that needs replacing? Or maybe the whole water pump? There are usually tw
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking
Rich Stidger at 5:00pm 11.08.22
Easy rebuild yourself if you are a bit handy. If mechanically challenged you can send if off to Depc
What is the proper response?
rpwillia at 4:57pm 11.08.22
Davidasailor26, Correct on both. I was boxed in by both power poles and the other boat. I would not
Help! Engine problem :(
MikeHoncho at 4:55pm 11.08.22
Winterizing fresh water system on NW coastal area
Hello Below at 4:55pm 11.08.22
have just purchased a boat in NW and have moored at Vancouver Island Marina I am wondering about th
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting
Tedd at 4:54pm 11.08.22
Clever Poles... It's actually a bit annoying because I have to carry two sets of tools on board. I
New Instruments
dlochner at 4:52pm 11.08.22
So based on what I am reading so far I am thinking a Zeus 3 at the helm, a Vulcan at the nav statio
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking
dlochner at 4:51pm 11.08.22
Yes there is a seal in there. There should be a rebuild available from a Volvo parts dealer.
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting
jssailem at 4:50pm 11.08.22
almost everything I've found on the boat so far has been U.S. units. Clever Poles...
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Davidasailor26 at 4:48pm 11.08.22
So to confirm, do we have a situation that looks like thiswith you as the white boat and Leeward as
Winterizing fresh water system on NW coastal area
jssailem at 4:47pm 11.08.22
@rgranger Fresh water? Not Salt Water?
Solar Confusion
mermike at 4:43pm 11.08.22
They can safely handle 80 amps? Try the Circuit Wizard at http://circuitwizard.bluesea.com. (Note:

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