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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
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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
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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
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Hi Guys, can anybody shed any light on this matter for me. Our recently purchased H420 Passage s
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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
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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.
McZube at 5:46pm 04.17.12
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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
Larry Jackel at 5:32pm 04.17.12
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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
Squidd at 5:28pm 04.17.12
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But I'm from the Midwest and not so sure what I'm looking at...(all we paint out here is houses barn
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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

Recent Replies

white smoke when I start my diesel
dlochner at 11:33am 12.27.22
Smoke or steam? White usually means water is getting into the cylinder. Most likely from a failed he
white smoke
NCBrew at 11:32am 12.27.22
Generally indicative of steam especially when it's cold outside Defiantly not steam. It is white s
white smoke
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:27am 12.27.22
Generally indicative of steam especially when it's cold outside
Nearly there
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:46am 12.27.22
High yesterday in panhandle of Florida was only 37. High yesterday in Tampa was about 20 degrees h
Nearly there
pclarksurf at 10:43am 12.27.22
High yesterday in panhandle of Florida was only 37. oooof-- that's some kind of wrong!
Nearly there
Jacktar at 9:59am 12.27.22
High yesterday in panhandle of Florida was only 37.
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

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