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geoffschultz at 2:51pm 03.19.12
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I'm in Guaymas, Mexico and am just about ready to head out cruising. I just checked the LED anchor
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We have previously owned two Hunters, a 1986 31 and a 1992 Legend 35.5. In shopping for a newer "rep
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We have the short wing keel on our Hunter 420 Passage. We have grounded several times in forgiving
rmwac at 1:58pm 03.19.12
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Hi: My first post ... I have to replace an old fuel sender in my Newport 27 diesel tank. The ori
kpgraci at 1:54pm 03.19.12
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...the better part of valor. So they say. I had high hopes of going out last Sunday. An Offshore b
Ducati at 1:47pm 03.19.12
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Just noticed belt dust has been collecting on and around the Volvo MD2030. May have stared at end of
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Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum....I was wondering if anyone could help with regards to repla
betzhunter at 12:59pm 03.19.12
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We just finished the bottom on our h34 and we took her out for a sea trial this past Sunday and boy
paddler79 at 12:58pm 03.19.12
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When an outboard dribbles water instead of a strong stream one of the first things we do is to inser
Bonzai at 11:49am 03.19.12
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to St Simon's Island, GA from Merritt Island, Fl. ICW?......The Gulfstream? Suggestions appreciated.
Roger Long at 11:42am 03.19.12
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I looked in my email inbox this morning and there were three emails from knowledgeable people saying
r.oril at 11:26am 03.19.12
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This is the captain of the good ship "Andiamo"! My youngest grandson at age two.
GorillaToast at 11:11am 03.19.12
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I need some help from you old-style C22 owners. This winter, I removed my cockpit lazarette lids
johnstreatfeild at 11:01am 03.19.12
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Does anyone have any experience with the fuel injection pump on the Yanmar YSE12 engine? I need to
Spcharby at 10:49am 03.19.12
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dacYbGfv_80'feature=youtube_gdata_player Should I be concerned about
bobtigar at 10:05am 03.19.12
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Has anyone ever had a velvetdrive transmission fail on them? If so, was there any warning before i
mspiers at 9:39am 03.19.12
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Ive got a nice little write up for the boat on my website with photos. http://spiers-saddlery.stor
D Hardman at 8:20am 03.19.12
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Good morning, I'm new to the site and see that there is a lot of information shared and I'm hopin
Ginger80 at 7:52am 03.19.12
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the time has come that every sailor dreads. I have to sell my boat. Any advise would be apprechiated
Gary_H at 6:58am 03.19.12
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OK, I'm repairing a hatch cover and so far I have cut out the bad section and dug out all the rotten

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Oysters!!
Parsons at 1:58pm 12.20.22
Well, Ted is still around (84) but apparently suffers from dementia. Looked up his article in Wiki
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:52pm 12.20.22
@Davidasailor26 sail has straightened me out re the "F" for the time being. Of moderate expense ($5
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jssailem at 1:51pm 12.20.22
Yes. It is all starts with a careful "Inspection". A nice bright flashlight. A tool to measure the
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Rick.johnson at 1:44pm 12.20.22
Ok thanks John so what you are saying is the steel rails that are there may only be bolted down to
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Davidasailor26 at 1:43pm 12.20.22
Please refresh my memory, is the 2GMF antifreeze cooled or sea water cooled ? The F stands for Fre
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:42pm 12.20.22
This is taking @Peggie Hall HeadMistress 's verbal description and putting it into pictures. This i
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jssailem at 1:37pm 12.20.22
Rick. Simple answer is No. If the steel is there and has deteriorated to a point that the strength i
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Stokeshc at 1:10pm 12.20.22
i would think if it exist it could be measured
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Deleted member 117556 at 1:03pm 12.20.22
I really like that 48 North lets you pick from a wide range of lengths for your bridle. The prices
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VenturED at 12:51pm 12.20.22
I think the forward hatch on your V21, and most likely the cutter rig, were options. My boat came wi
Oysters!!
justsomeguy at 12:46pm 12.20.22
Ted; I never did get his name or the boat he owned. Turner?
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kappykaplan at 12:44pm 12.20.22
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Same to you and yours, and to all our SBO members! :beer:
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Rick.johnson at 12:43pm 12.20.22
John I agree with that your saying is there any type of material that i can attach to the rails to g
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Ralph Johnstone at 12:40pm 12.20.22
everything john said plus having the injectors cleaned and maybe the high presure pump serviced M
Yanmar 2GMF cold starting
jon hansen at 12:30pm 12.20.22
everything john said plus having the injectors cleaned and maybe the high presure pump serviced
STEEL RAILS
Rick.johnson at 12:27pm 12.20.22
What do you mean by engine frame ??? do you mean the 4 steel an rubber engine shock mounts if so th
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Ralph Johnstone at 12:26pm 12.20.22
@Ken13559 , @Ralph Johnstone did you ever notice any performance issue? I think the amount of fue
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jssailem at 12:22pm 12.20.22
Hey Tom, Has this been bugging you for a while and your getting around too try and solving the chal
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dlochner at 12:21pm 12.20.22
Parallel FLA 12V 800 amps each battery.. This is unlikely. The batteries would be quite huge or a
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capta at 12:15pm 12.20.22
There is no reason at all to pull the engine. Just build yourself an A frame strong enough to lift t

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