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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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is it usual to pay the boat yard a fee for the "haulout" when having general repairs done? might it
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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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I'm in the process of buying a 1984 H31 and will be bringing it to its new berth at Herrington Harbo
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With about 1400 hours of motoring time, it's time to repack the stuffing box on my 2005 H44. I have
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I had to replace a small section of my teak and holly floor - real thing not plywood. It is tough t
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When I bought my old H-30 years ago it had a dented toe rail. It appears that there was a minor col
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There must be better ways of starting a sailing vacation. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/wor
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I own a 1985 Oday 240 looking to replace a circuit breaker It is a Carlingswitch 10 amp, Do not
Snowypass at 2:39pm 04.17.12
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The 1st generation Cat 22's have a serial number stamped into a plate that is affixed to the cockpit

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Advice on gel coat to centerboard
dlochner at 9:58am 12.27.22
Thanks all for getting me straight on the gel coat. I am used to seeing it as the smoothest finish,
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
thinwater at 9:54am 12.27.22
Thanks all for getting me straight on the gel coat. I am used to seeing it as the smoothest finish,
Intake Silencer   (1)
CharlieSea at 9:45am 12.27.22
K&N are good filters. They will do custom sizes for not too much money. 2GM20F silencer has a noth
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
stickinthemud57 at 9:42am 12.27.22
Thanks all for getting me straight on the gel coat. I am used to seeing it as the smoothest finish,
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.27.22
Why not go back to the manufacturer ? Follow the trail from Ressorts Spec and you wind up here: ht
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:07am 12.27.22
Same thing here. I think the most important thing is to have a mirror like finish on the shaft area
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
jssailem at 8:37am 12.27.22
Yes... That was a fire hazard waiting to ignite...
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
jssailem at 8:10am 12.27.22
Looks like the strut from my Vanagon rear hatch. Check automotive sources. That is unless you feel y
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 7:57am 12.27.22
Thank you Google translation. Same to you Justin:beer:
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
thinwater at 7:52am 12.27.22
I have stripped the VC17 off my centerboard and plan to re-do the gel coat. I know that spraying wi
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose   (3)
CharlieSea at 7:39am 12.27.22
Ditto, the reply on the saildrive. They are easier, i.e cheaper for manufacturers but a pain for ow
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
Jacktar at 7:27am 12.27.22
another unrelated to boats and batteries but to cold.... we had three days of below freezing temp h
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
dLj at 7:18am 12.27.22
I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just
Raymarine Axiom
tfox2069 at 7:05am 12.27.22
I just found an even better solution. There is a very slick company Yacht Devices. They make an int
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
dlochner at 6:30am 12.27.22
If you spray gelcoat, you or someone will spend a lot of time sanding and polishing. If you brush ge
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
sailcapt340 at 4:23am 12.27.22
I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just d
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring   (1)
gorkem at 3:52am 12.27.22
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Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
gorkem at 3:51am 12.27.22
Thanks for your replies. I have cut the wire until I find a good looking part. Still I can not read
Its funny Friday!
kappykaplan at 2:40am 12.27.22
Und ein gutes neues jahr Same to you, Justin_NSA!:beer:

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