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tigereye37 at 4:01pm 03.07.12
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Does anyone have a good source for mohagony or teak in RI? I cant seem to find a store that carries
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I first heard about the racing version of this unit during the Velex 5 Oceans race last year. Brad
Skip Gundlach at 1:54pm 03.07.12
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Bum Steer - rudder gland question Hi, all, My rudder post is badly pitted in the area near the
Jared1048 at 1:02pm 03.07.12
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So im getting a piece of aluminum machined to replaced the teak part in the rib of the overhead cabi
Paul Cossman at 12:48pm 03.07.12
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My forward water tank has corroded through, and cannot be replaced without MAJOR reconstruction. I a
tsatch at 12:45pm 03.07.12
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My exhaust hose on my 1987 catalina is badly cracked and requires replacing. Any suggestions on wher
mckendym at 10:45am 03.07.12
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Where is the holding tank on the 1990 to 1996 Passage Centre Cockpit? And what is involved in replac
All U Get at 10:32am 03.07.12
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Hi all, We (corporate boss and myself) were discussing what else to do to the Catalina we have for s
chuckbuck at 9:19am 03.07.12
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Folks, I'm looking at two Beneteau's - a 1996 36s7 vs. a newer (and more expensive) 2004 Beneteau Fi
SS-Aquilon at 8:43am 03.07.12
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I am looking for a trailer for a 1979 Lancer 25. Anyone out there know of one forsale? Thanks!
Jimborel at 7:13am 03.07.12
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Im redoing the bottom paint on a oday 25 any suggestions on what type of bottem paint I should use.
Adrian Morris at 7:05am 03.07.12
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hi I dont want to invest in roller furling yet but would like a smaller jib for heavier winds any on
Solstice at 5:50am 03.07.12
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Maine Sail, Have a question that I'm afraid I already know the answer to. I'm in the process of upgr
xiphias at 5:46am 03.07.12
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I am in the process of buying a 1984 Catalina 38 this week. I would like to know if there are anyth
islndr28jj at 9:00pm 03.06.12
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So the diver that cleans the bottom of my boat said a plate under the aft end just forward of the pr
DianaOfBurlington at 8:23pm 03.06.12
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I have a Bosworth Guzzler 1-1/2" manual pump. It still works but will not be serviceable without a n
DianaOfBurlington at 8:20pm 03.06.12
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I have 3 lengths of aluminum pipe, 2" pipe size, each about 60" long. This was from a store-fixture
DianaOfBurlington at 8:17pm 03.06.12
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I have the mahogany trapezoidal hatch I made for Diana before changing my mind and building an all-n
DianaOfBurlington at 8:14pm 03.06.12
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I have an original dodger for the Mk-1 ('bubbletop') Hunter 25. It is full of bird poop but will ma
cephius (Dave) at 6:31pm 03.06.12
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I see in the Boat Info, Hunter Modifications, the following statement: "The Hunter 260 needs a moder

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Raymarine Axiom
chuckwayne at 7:02pm 11.30.22
that wasn't my point - he would have to add the sensors, too. oil, temp are on/off warning switches
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DanMaine at 6:48pm 11.30.22
I'd try to bend it straight first. Maybe clamp one end to a board and carefully bend against the bo
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion
Davidasailor26 at 6:37pm 11.30.22
Before you remove the solenoid you could just check the voltage across the posts that energize it. I
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twalker H260 at 6:25pm 11.30.22
If the bolt head is still fairly undamaged you could try drilling the head off by using a bit just s
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Ralph Johnstone at 5:43pm 11.30.22
Mouse Milk. As a penetrant, or just to add to your morning coffee ?
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LloydB at 5:29pm 11.30.22
Mouse Milk.
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don&sam at 5:24pm 11.30.22
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm also going to check the air conditioner cooling water filter to see
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Mechone at 4:22pm 11.30.22
First its a Beneteau chain plate , you cannot use Butyl tape as some have suggested ,use 3m 4200 . T
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Leeward Rail at 3:19pm 11.30.22
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Tally Ho at 3:10pm 11.30.22
Follow up, for any other interested sailors: I met with a master boat builder in our area (Joe Park
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ggrizzard at 2:51pm 11.30.22
Yep Stu. If the master switch is on, the circuits are hot. Why they built a panel that way or why H
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ColumbiaRiverDoug at 2:15pm 11.30.22
Thank you everyone for all the useful tips regarding shroud tension. I'll look forward to making th
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terry_buda at 1:53pm 11.30.22
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Help me understand my DC charging/depletion
DayDreamer41 at 1:45pm 11.30.22
The solenoid is closed when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Sounds as if your solenoid
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Scott T-Bird at 1:37pm 11.30.22
The light on the mast is a steaming light I've never seen someone install a tri color on the bow of
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion
ice breaker at 1:18pm 11.30.22
You may have a welded closed solenoid.
Help me understand my DC charging/depletion
Johann at 12:55pm 11.30.22
My cat came with similar Cole hersee solenoids for combining the house and start when the engine was
0day 25,130 genoa
sail sfbay at 12:54pm 11.30.22
Do an internet search on "used sailboat genoa sail" and you will find many sites and sail lofts that

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