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I have a '77 C-30 with the original a-4 gas motor. Having a problem this season that even Don Moyer
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We have a sloop-rigged Grampian 26 keelboat that we've been restoring and sailing for the past 3 yea
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I own Hunter 1983 34. I will climbing the Mast to find out why my anchor light is not working. Proba
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Does anyone know the size of wedges to use to straighten the mast?
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Hey do u guys let the keel cable loose when sailing or do u crank it up a bit so it puts a little te
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His All - I need to change main furler line on my 40.5 ; I can't see to find instructions that a
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I can't find any reefing hooks on the boom. Is this common? Should I tie it down instead? I also
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Bob G at 11:01pm 06.29.12
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beginner question!!! I am trying to refinnish a rudder. I figured out that the cracks were just in t
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The last three weeks we've been driving ourselves crazy trying to trace down water in our H33 bilge.
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My 9.2A came with a nicely-functioning Autohelm ST4000. About halfway into my 14 months of ownership
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Is this a CDI? If so what model. If not, what is it? I just bought this boat and the furler sits d
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Here I come again! Yesterday ( given to me by my friends at the salvage yard) I got wht looks like a

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Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21   (1)
jssailem at 4:10am 01.19.23
Garhauer Marine makes the pieces which you can combine to build the Mainsheet tackle you desire. It
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21
Joe at 2:37am 01.19.23
Did you throw the springs away? Did you try cleaning and lubricating with light weight oil (3 in 1
Cutless bearing replacement tool for rent?
Benny35 at 2:11am 01.19.23
I just had one made for my boat, I'd be happy to rent it out. It is set up for 1 1/4" shaft and 1
Cutless bearing replacement tool for rent?
Benny35 at 2:09am 01.19.23
My brother in law made one for me, based on the measurements I gave him. He has a machine shop and
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 1:56am 01.19.23
Oh my. Is he doing his own power connection tap? I think they were just using the pole to string a
Hunter 356 windlass
Ralph Johnstone at 10:12pm 01.18.23
First thing we require are pictures of your anchor locker to see what windlass will fit in it. I in
Lifeline Replacement
thinwater at 8:40pm 01.18.23
I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the shorter lifespan compared to bare stainless. If y
Lifeline Replacement
Richard19068 at 8:29pm 01.18.23
I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the shorter lifespan compared to bare stainless. Good
Lifeline Replacement
dlochner at 7:44pm 01.18.23
I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the shorter lifespan compared to bare stainless. Good
B361 Sail Inventory
Tally Ho at 7:30pm 01.18.23
Thanks for the feedback. I should have thought to capture the sails while sea trialing but overloo
Lifeline Replacement
dkinzer at 7:15pm 01.18.23
Have you considered Dyneema or other HMPE rope? I considered it, yes. My concern with it is the sh
Lifeline Replacement
Richard19068 at 7:11pm 01.18.23
Have you considered Dyneema or other HMPE rope?
AGM Winter Self-Discharge Data
Davidasailor26 at 6:59pm 01.18.23
The charger only got to 5 amps before it started quickly dropping to float. Full disclosure I flip
Lifeline Replacement
dkinzer at 6:56pm 01.18.23
@jssailem: DId you have your lifelines made at a West Marine in the Seattle area? I requested a quot
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month
Davidasailor26 at 6:53pm 01.18.23
Beneteau also took away public access to their comprehensive parts website recently. To be fair yo
AGM Winter Self-Discharge Data
dlochner at 6:51pm 01.18.23
Interesting. The charger only got to 5 amps before it started quickly dropping to float. I think y
Lifeline Replacement
dlochner at 6:44pm 01.18.23
Visually, I don't think you will notice the difference after the first day.
Lifeline Replacement
jssailem at 6:35pm 01.18.23
Spider Cracks in gel coat
jssailem at 6:27pm 01.18.23
By plug up I mean to put gorilla tape on them. Have an open hole at the high point and a second hole
Lifeline Replacement
Dalliance at 6:22pm 01.18.23

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