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Modifications to my Yacht Specalities pedistal guard (12" o/c x 1" to 9.5" o/c x 1.25) to accomodate
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The mast on my 309 has a pronounced rake. Sorry, about the lack of pictures, but we'll see if it ge
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Ok, it's been awhile since I wrote a really contraversial topic... so here it is. There is a serious
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I have replaced the original motor mount with an adjustable one. I attached it with a 3/16 x 12 x 12
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Model 25.5 I am preping this boat after having laid it up for 14 years. My son took it to the Abacos
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Hi All, I'm looking to replace my engine compartment blower. It's old and draws much to much cur
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Having just launched our Catalina 27 for the season, I've discovered that I can't use the sensors fr
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Anyone have any idea the proper torque for hose clamps? Bob
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My 1986 S2 has what I'm guessing are the original Schaefer twin sheet genoa leads (similar to curren
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I may buy the boat listed in the post title (1994 Hunter 26 wb). I have a 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L s
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Anyone know the Deadrise Angle of this hull? I'm adding a digital sonar transducer and they have 2
Hoomalie at 9:21am 04.25.12
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Yesterday I broke a link in the Whitlock steering cable chain. Access seems limited for repair or re
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Please offer any wisdom. I need to replace my companionway sliding hatch. I have looked around, an
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Good morning: My first post, just picked up the boat. Found a faria sounder with in hull transduc
Trinkka at 5:26am 04.25.12
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Has anyone ever experimented running downwind in a strong wind with no sails up? You may be surprise

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House battery recommendations
jssailem at 2:18pm 12.06.22
most Lithium batteries need something special to be connected to a dock. It is what we do not know
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear
bonkle at 2:18pm 12.06.22
I'm going to set it up like that in the near future to try it out. I'm entertaining the dual setup t
House battery recommendations
Kings Gambit at 2:15pm 12.06.22
I understand though I did mention the genny was for last resort situations not for running all the
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear   (2)
jssailem at 2:09pm 12.06.22
3231 B Fiddle 6292 3241 C Single w/becket 6261 3232 D Footblock 6267 3234 E Winch 40.2STA
House battery recommendations
artleyt115 at 2:00pm 12.06.22
Art... you ask a question.. Battery Recommendations. It sounds so simple. Install 4 Trojan batteri
House battery recommendations
Kings Gambit at 1:48pm 12.06.22
So I don't want to say you're assuming what I plan to do with my sailboat but I don't plan to be a
House battery recommendations
jssailem at 1:47pm 12.06.22
I made the post for battery recommendations, I've kinda gotten everything but that. I don't want to
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
GDanko at 1:44pm 12.06.22
Not my wisest financial decision lately. I semi-panicked and ordered new pieces before removing the
House battery recommendations
artleyt115 at 1:31pm 12.06.22
There is a distinct difference in the culture of powerboats and sailors especially as they head to
Oday 35 Adding Bimini
sail sfbay at 1:29pm 12.06.22
I have installed biminis on every one of my saill and power boats....good investment. This sailor a
Boat yard suggestion
Mattcia123 at 1:12pm 12.06.22
Suggestions in the Georgia/N Florida area would be appreciated as well
House battery recommendations
dlochner at 1:01pm 12.06.22
There is a distinct difference in the culture of powerboats and sailors especially as they head to a
2001 Beneteau 361 Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
Mechone at 12:58pm 12.06.22
Wow I charged the guy I welded and added gussets and painted 2, bottles of red wine
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Monsterfish at 12:39pm 12.06.22
Thanks a lot! I am already learning! Yes, I was thinking of getting new sails for the upcoming seaso
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Shokunin21 at 12:35pm 12.06.22
Thanks everyone for the info!
Newbie. Catalina 18
Monsterfish at 12:33pm 12.06.22
Hi Dj, I am at the southern tip of Lake Champlain, Chipman Point Marina. I live in Albany, NY so it
Newbie. Catalina 18
Scott T-Bird at 12:29pm 12.06.22
Hi Scott, Thank you very much for your reply. As always, a new boat, rigging, etc. gets a bit over
engine hours
calypso36 at 12:26pm 12.06.22
I don't remember if I bench tested my tachometer or not. I probably just re-installed it in the eng
Main sheet cleat options- running to rear   (1)
bonkle at 12:25pm 12.06.22
I feel I am missing something. Your mainsheet only has a single control line. You can run it to whe

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