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CaptGregg at 8:46pm 05.12.12
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Does anyone know the size of the shut off valve needed to replace that faucet looking valve? I fo
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All, I'm curious to know what the general consencious is with regards to having an auxilary engi
Charisma at 6:35pm 05.12.12
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Anyone got any real world info about a "Coleman 5HP Short Shaft Outboard Motor" Like who makes it ?
JetStream at 6:28pm 05.12.12
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I have a 1989 Pearson 27 and just purchased a Raymarine autohelm. My question is : Does anyone have
Steve s at 6:20pm 05.12.12
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Have recently purchased a used 393. It was laid up for the winter and we are not able to get gas flo
Weasel at 6:02pm 05.12.12
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Today the boat mechanic put in my rebuilt fuel injectors.(Had one that was bad, Number 1 cylinder, s
sailaway78 at 5:39pm 05.12.12
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I wish I could take credit for coming up with this, but it ain't my idea. Was walking the docks at
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Hey Guys, I'm getting ready to buy my paint and I am having an awfully hard time trying to figure o
jeffvennell at 4:14pm 05.12.12
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I purchased an Escape Rumba sailboat last week and on the trip home the mast broke in about half. A
SailorDave5050 at 2:35pm 05.12.12
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I have an approx. 30x30 cabin door hatch that is made if 1/2" teak (not plywood). It simply slips up
geedub at 1:54pm 05.12.12
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are the hulls solid glass or core material? How do they hold up? I am looking at one to buy but not
shortnsalty42 at 1:01pm 05.12.12
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Narrowed it down to a Catalina 22 for our first sailboat. Was wondering if any Cat22 owners out ther
Piotr at 12:47pm 05.12.12
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12 V aux outlet aka lighter shorts out appliances -UPDATE Recently, I installed a 12V outlet for au
Piotr at 12:42pm 05.12.12
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While bringing the boat down Chesapeake to our summer marina, I found myself trying to handle my rea
jack boats at 11:38am 05.12.12
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I'm looking to buy a 16' long 3.5" diameter or close whisker pole in the San Diego/socal area. Th
GeorgiaBII at 11:33am 05.12.12
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I took this pic yesterday on the first sail of the year for me, Not the greatest but it's all I've g
c_witch at 11:30am 05.12.12
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Ok a start to mostly finish photo session of my new water tank installation. I still have to make th
Mikem at 10:13am 05.12.12
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Attention Puget Sound Hunter Owners. Our last rendezvous at Port Orchard 4-6 May, was much fun with
Sankaty at 9:20am 05.12.12
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Here are some shots of the Rudder Stop Failure along with an interim fix. http://sankaty.homestead
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Oysters!!
Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 11.26.22
He then launched into a lengthy explanation of his sailing experience even though I never asked abo
Absolute Best and Permanent Glue for Inflatible Dinghy's
Project_Mayhem at 3:06pm 11.26.22
Not trying to hijack this thread but would ultrasonic welding work for this application?
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail?
Ralph Johnstone at 2:32pm 11.26.22
Easy, if you tell us the make and model of the furler.
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail?
JamesG161 at 2:32pm 11.26.22
Is anyone available to give me instruction or advice on tricks to do the job done? you may not hav
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
JamesG161 at 2:20pm 11.26.22
The OP does not have a saildrive. Then he needs a regular check up with his Zinc Change diver.;)
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
fstbttms at 2:15pm 11.26.22
Now from the manual.. he OP does not have a saildrive.
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?   (1)
JamesG161 at 2:13pm 11.26.22
Per @Walsh0575
How ro remove an in-mast furling mainsail?
SycloneDriver at 2:12pm 11.26.22
Have you got any pictures?
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?   (2)
fstbttms at 2:05pm 11.26.22
If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
JamesG161 at 1:59pm 11.26.22
If all would read the PDF file for his Max Prop 2 Classic My Post #9 There is a Zinc built into th
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
JamesG161 at 1:47pm 11.26.22
Per the science... Mass Transfer Rate depends on ... 1) The Force 2) The Flux The Analogy for W
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:33pm 11.26.22
, You seem to make the assumption that a single collar anode will provide enough protection, rega
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
fstbttms at 11:41am 11.26.22
Here we go again. Simple explanation: when you have any anode, it provides an enhanced electrical p
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:37am 11.26.22
Not true. Using two shaft anodes is very common and in fact provides twice the protection of a sing
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak
Stu Jackson at 11:32am 11.26.22
Chainplates are an often neglected item of basic maintenance. You need to rebed the chainplate. Wh
Oysters!!
Leeward Rail at 11:29am 11.26.22
Hope all you sail trim forum listers have a good Xmas. We deserve it after all we've gone through o

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