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Costy at 10:30am 04.27.12
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The forestay I just replaced on my C22 had rigging tape wrapped around the nicopress fittings and lo
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So......Been spending some time with my engine recently and find that when a lot of people on the fo
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Sounds simple but not so sure. Can I support it with a hydraulic floor jack, take out the swing bol
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The only leaks I have had in my 1981 25 is the Cockpit Lockers. Not sure if they came with weather
Ed Schenck at 8:24am 04.27.12
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I have my lazarette seats home for repair and painting. After several sandings and finishing with 6
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During my years cruising the Chesapeake Bay I have been to a lot of places. Two of the more unique
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Kastel Brothers had the prop ready in half the time promised and it was on the boat the next morning
RDS2012 at 6:37am 04.27.12
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Is there any place I can get rigging instructions for an '88 Hunter 18.5? I'm a newbie and I need
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I've been lucky enough to launch my boat and get in a great sail last weekend.The weather was beauti
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heading to siesta key beach this afternoon for a wedding. Spending the weekend there. Not looking fo
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:47am 04.27.12
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I was contacted by a new owner of a used Hunter 240 in georgia as he was taking on water. I sugges
Faris at 8:42pm 04.26.12
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Hi, Is there an easy way to tell if a C27 is a TR or SR without just measuring the mast?
tampastockman at 8:01pm 04.26.12
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Help! My 1994 H19 has a fixed keel??? I went to pick up the H19 today. I couldnt find any up haul l
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Over winter as I have been house bound, I have been thinking about boat related things that I might
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I just purchased a SignetMarine MK 11 knotmeter (3-pin male plug). I'm planning on purchasing a repl
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I need help in finding the hidden HIN plate on a 1979 CAL 2-27. The current HIN that is shown on
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O my keel lock down bolt and hole don't line up...They are off like 3/8 inch. I can't lock down my k
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My boat was hauled for bottom painting and the cable which lifts the centerboard parted. Can a repla
Maine Sail at 6:14pm 04.26.12
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So I am installing a cockpit table for a customer today and it was a nice and peaceful but crisp spr

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VHF Cabling and Connectors
dlochner at 1:59pm 01.13.23
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:38pm 01.13.23
Hi @Presbrou1 and welcome to site. e (post #2) for a full write up : https://forums.sailboatowners
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FastOlson at 1:32pm 01.13.23
Remove and re-bed the window. The OEM calk will usually start to fail after 20 to 25 years. Saturati
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Kiwidrew at 1:32pm 01.13.23
@Kiwidrew what model boat do you have as it is a 1995 per you? Any markings on either end of the
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My honest opinion, refraining from any sort of criticism, is to completely remove the system and hon
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Rick.johnson at 1:18pm 01.13.23
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UV damage? Can you cover the exposed portions of your replacement cable with a sleeve or wrap such
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dlochner at 10:59am 01.13.23
Hopefully only a couple more years. We went to the yard a couple of weeks ago, took one look at the
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass)
Timm R Oday25 at 10:54am 01.13.23
I've been there myself in feeling overwhelmed . Our boats are supposed to be a stress reliever ..not
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
Project_Mayhem at 10:39am 01.13.23
I don't know how far you are from a west marine but they should be able to have a piece shipped to
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose?
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@Leeward Rail Online prices for one foot of 1.75" will cost me $30-40 after shipping. Does anyone

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