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shanker at 8:55am 04.18.12
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I have a twist and lock pump assembly for a manual jabsco head. when trying to pump on dry setting,
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We removed the batteries from our Hunter 30 for the winter. Now looking for a diagram for re-wiring
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How do you clean windows in a 26X?
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Questions 1 - I just recently inspected the mast and discovered a cheek block attached about 18 inch
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My DC electrical panel on a Catalina 22 is inoperative. Where can I buy an original equipment repla
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we have had torrential rain today and my normally dry boat was dripping wet! The biggest problem was
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In purchasing older sailboats from the 70's and 80's, we have always noticed a musty smell when you
abk at 9:01pm 04.17.12
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Where do you mount the baby stays on the deck? An old thread here said they don't give you instructi
Trinkka at 8:58pm 04.17.12
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I think this was probably one of the easiest and fastest mods I could make today on my boat. It took
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Hi all, I'm new to the site so thanks for having the resource available! I own a rather uniqu
csavage at 8:08pm 04.17.12
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is it usual to pay the boat yard a fee for the "haulout" when having general repairs done? might it
Barny192 at 7:59pm 04.17.12
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Hi Guys, can anybody shed any light on this matter for me. Our recently purchased H420 Passage s
trasel at 7:04pm 04.17.12
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on my 1983 C27 (I've owned for 4 mos), the whole Edson wheel, binnacle, and attached 1"s/steel tubin
Doc_holiday at 7:00pm 04.17.12
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Long story but it was a freebie. A 1990 Mac 26s that had a bent mast, no motor but did have great bo
Navicula at 6:26pm 04.17.12
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my insurance company has asked me......... the main panel accomodates the AC and the DC breakers.
Ducati at 5:48pm 04.17.12
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Was told that before I do the pre-wax light buff with 3M Finesit II the hull has to be "de-waxed.

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Soccer, World Cup, France beats England
Richard19068 at 2:49pm 12.17.22
I had the good luck to be in Argentina when they won their quarter-final and semi-final games. Man,
Bilge Pump
Richard19068 at 2:14pm 12.17.22
Something like this if you really need a pump. https://www.amazon.com/SeaSense-Hand-Bilge-Pump-72-
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole?
jssailem at 2:11pm 12.17.22
Maui sounds grand. A new sail to start the season will give the illusion of a new boat. It is a gre
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jssailem at 2:05pm 12.17.22
If lugging the big battery to the boat is the issue, then try a small 12 volt battery. Your looking
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thinwater at 2:02pm 12.17.22
Those two are not allowed on my boat. I'm guessing he meant Alexa and Google Assistant. Yeah, a l
What Sailboat Cabin doesn't feel like a hole?
jssailem at 1:47pm 12.17.22
Looks bright and cheery Greg.:)
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose
Terry Cox at 12:56pm 12.17.22
How's that for grouchy old man opinionating? Count me as another one in your category. Our 1991 bo
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Tally Ho at 12:56pm 12.17.22
No need to remove the batteries if they are maintained and all parasitic loads are off. Last year,
What is a good Trailer Sailboat?
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:51pm 12.17.22
@rgranger Sent the poster a pm if he wants to talk with a former dealer
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Don S/V ILLusion at 11:43am 12.17.22
Why remove the batteries?
Bilge Pump
dlochner at 11:38am 12.17.22
Leave the battery in the boat. If it is fully charged and there is adequate water it will be fine. I
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Dalliance at 10:54am 12.17.22
I'm planning to re-pack the stuffing box on our 2007 H41AC some time next year when I can get it ha
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Sailgunner at 10:48am 12.17.22
Call WEMA. I replaced my sendinig units 11 years ago and all are still working fine. Waste can get
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Hello Below at 8:43am 12.17.22
Yup, everything is a compromise in a sailboat.
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