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dlochner at 7:49am 12.24.22
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I believe my invitation got lost in the mail... :( https://gcaptain.com/superyacht-party-in-the-c
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On this Christmas eve, I would be remissed if I did not think about all HOW members who have helped
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Group, I'm having bottom paint applied for the first time on my 23.5 and was wondering what most hav
ch4851 at 4:42pm 12.23.22
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Hi, who sells replacement exit plates for a Beneteau 35s5. They are made of black plastic and snap
ch4851 at 4:38pm 12.23.22
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Hi, I am looking for replacement exit plates for the mast on my Beneteau 35s5. Anyone know where yo
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I'm trying to determine what the overall length ois of the 29.5 including the anchor roller. I was o
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sailcapt340 at 8:02am 12.23.22
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In a completely non-boating related topic, in advance of, what is sure to come, the dreaded power ou
sailme88 at 5:10am 12.23.22
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I got a lot of problems with you people!
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With the market getting better for buyers ( prices soon to really normalize) what is your opinion
Egovos at 4:07pm 12.22.22
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Wondering what folks think of this boat. Any major concerns? We're planning to use it in Barnegat N
Spyndoc at 12:59pm 12.22.22
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Recently purchased the boat but anything that wasn't nailed down or bonded was stolen. So I guess I
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Hi guys. I have been searching for strong legs for my table. I saw this image on a new French buil
George Jarvis at 12:09pm 12.22.22
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The depth sounder in my newly purchased Niagara 26 has long given up the ghost. The brand is no lon
The_Sailing_Pelican at 11:30pm 12.21.22
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Hey guys As many of you know I have a 1985 Pearson 303 in Florida and I don't think I will wait to
The_Sailing_Pelican at 11:24pm 12.21.22
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Advise on correctly stepping up the mast
Hayden Watson at 5:19am 12.21.22
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My boat only has an 18-gallon black water tank which fills far too quickly and we are constantly str
garymalmgren at 5:19am 12.21.22
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Here is a fun roundup of dinghy cruising on the East coast of Australia. Merry Christmas and Happy N
smo10018 at 6:06pm 12.20.22
C&C
4/2006
Hi all hoping someone can tell me what the Air Draft of a C'C 40-2 is? The one I am looking at has

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Need Help: Prop Shaft Jam Nut Won't Budge
dLj at 12:44pm 08.02.25
AS far as I know the propeller and shaft are functional and seem in decent condition. Is there any
RIP my Canadian friend (almost)...saved by a MOB move!
Will Gilmore at 12:33pm 08.02.25
I've been witness to a number of lost hats, but the sailors I have known would not even think of cha
Pumps
Project_Mayhem at 12:32pm 08.02.25
I am having trouble with all of my plumbing pimps. They just don't turn on. Pimps need to be paid.
Pumps
thinwater at 12:20pm 08.02.25
Actually, the first thing to do is to read a book on 12V wiring. Cover to cover. Calder wrote a goo
Non Skid; Black Spots
JoeWhite at 11:21am 08.02.25
I used plastic tooth picks
41AC - Found a Large Empty Space
CrispyCringle at 10:56am 08.02.25
Congrats! Always nice to find another few cubic feet of storage.
Pumps
Ralph Johnstone at 10:27am 08.02.25
This includes the electric toilet pump, the macerator pump, the shower sump and water pressure. T
Pumps
CrispyCringle at 10:23am 08.02.25
Okay, if its an unfamiliar boat you need to break out the Volt meter and see what you've got. Just a
Pumps
thetone at 9:57am 08.02.25
I just bought the boat and none of the pumps worked except the toilet. I pumped out the head at a pu
Do i feel ssttuuiippiidd!
CrispyCringle at 9:45am 08.02.25
LOL. "Whats on the agenda today buddy?" "Im going out on 'the Sailish Sea!' "Oh really? I think
Pumps
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:40am 08.02.25
Hello, I am having trouble with all of my plumbing pimps. They just don't turn on. lets dissect th
Pumps
CrispyCringle at 9:39am 08.02.25
Yes, first check for power. Did this happen all at once, or did they all quit over a period of time?
1983 C&C Spreader Wobble
thetone at 9:16am 08.02.25
The other side is not wobbling. I wish I could find a diagram or photo of the spreader components
3d printing for boats.   (1)
Hayden Watson at 9:13am 08.02.25
1. Make sure your significant other does not begrudge you your "frivolous pursuits". It was her id
Do i feel ssttuuiippiidd!
FastOlson at 9:01am 08.02.25
Probably always be "Puget Sound" to most of us. Sometimes change is good and sometimes silly. U Deci
Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
n0where at 8:45am 08.02.25
Sort of. A grounding wire connects to the forward most keel bolt and another connects to the shaft
Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
n0where at 8:44am 08.02.25
Yes, we have a galvanic isolator and Ive tested it. What I am noticing is that when I connect one e
DockEdge Visa or Thetford 550 MSD Porta Potties on 26' Live Aboard?
Project_Mayhem at 8:22am 08.02.25
I had the Thetford. It had issues flushing the bowl (uneven water distribution) and the bellow leake
Hunter 42 Passage Grounding wires in center bilge.
Terry Cox at 8:18am 08.02.25
Do you happen to know off hand exactly what your grounding setup is or what wires are connected whe

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