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Maine Sail at 12:52pm 02.08.12
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My engine is running hot and I've checked everything.... MQPx50hHNeU
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Have some limited varnishing to do on our boat and was looking for suggestions I believe it is ceto
Bad Obsession at 12:50pm 02.08.12
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I went down to the boat today and re-ran wires so that the ground of the Garmin also connects with t
sailsail at 12:40pm 02.08.12
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How to strip the old finish....varnish... off the sole without lifting the veneer? I've tried sandi
jstark at 12:08pm 02.08.12
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Hi Maine Sail, I'm working on following your guide for replacing portlights. I have a '75 Ericso
Anton at 9:35am 02.08.12
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Hi, Would anyone have a good recommendation for an outboard on a MacGregor 25. Our home part this
Sailor Tim at 8:39am 02.08.12
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I have noticed a recent change in the format on the Beneteauusa.com web site. I often reefer to the
joker460 at 8:09am 02.08.12
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This may be a dumb question. What is the device circled in the picture attached? I have searched and
carboman at 7:32am 02.08.12
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I have scraped off most of the heavy growth and am down to getting it to the bare cast iron. I have
py26129 at 5:41am 02.08.12
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A friend of mine with a CS30, has a Perko battery switch indicator in the cockpit of his boat that i
Chris Patterson at 5:10am 02.08.12
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Hey guys. I was hoping someone would have some semi-detailed photos of the woodwork of the port side
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:06am 02.08.12
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I will be at Wateree on the 18th at the state park with a reconditioned 260 at 10-11 am. Crazy Dav
Roger Long at 4:54am 02.08.12
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sinnettc at 9:04pm 02.07.12
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Is it just me or is the Capri 22 owners site down? www.capri22.net
Vic H. at 8:23pm 02.07.12
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I have 2 copies of "Service and repair manual for Atomic 4 Marine Engine" by Robert Staton. They are
Tally Ho at 7:57pm 02.07.12
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My 1996 H280 came with the following instruments installed by the PO: ST 4000 Autopilot ST 30 Depth
danmorris at 7:36pm 02.07.12
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I am new to sailing and really new to this boat. This is only one of several questions I have, but
artboas at 6:39pm 02.07.12
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This problem is relevant to anyone that has in-mast furling, but is especially relevant to the large
av8erdunn at 6:01pm 02.07.12
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I need a new batten for the sail on my h 23.5, where can I buy one? I have searched but had no luck.
guidera48 at 5:36pm 02.07.12
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Just got in my two 80w panels to be attached on my newly finished davits. Each has a 3ft wire with f

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Warped Rudder
sbrogden at 12:32pm 11.28.22
I ordered the FlexEpox - it should be here Tues next week. I've already made a tiller - have not fin
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tkwhalen at 12:25pm 11.28.22
our solar is mounted to a SS frame that in incorporated into the factory Hunter davits we have, oth
What's wrong with my thinking?
Benny17441 at 12:24pm 11.28.22
The load tension on the wire is dictated by its size and strands configuration. Consider the age a
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak
Hollyberry at 12:16pm 11.28.22
I came across these pictures where that connection you showed, failed. It's a Bene. rod ball too,
Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard
Leeward Rail at 11:59am 11.28.22
Some small outboards do not have a rectifier. As a result they output AC, not DC The tohatsu 6 hp
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak
GDanko at 11:49am 11.28.22
Ouch! Any background info or forensics on the cause?
Charging the House Battery Bank with a Small Outboard
Leeward Rail at 11:48am 11.28.22
I believe the charger on these engines is just a coil and rectifier with little or no voltage regul
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak   (2)
joker460 at 11:36am 11.28.22
Excellent work documenting the repair; I should be able to do as suggested. The PO of 9 years, nev
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater
Parsons at 11:30am 11.28.22
Before we leave this topic (which I helped divert by the CO comments), I want to thank @mermike for
Clever Boat Names
Kingjim91 at 11:11am 11.28.22
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit
T J Furstenau at 10:52am 11.28.22
Okay - so if I'm visualizing this correctly - front of washer opens into port aft cabin, but is inst
Two fender covers for 8x20 fenders
Roland5048 at 10:38am 11.28.22
For those of us nearing the end of the line, might I suggest a Viking Funeral Rite. Have your body
hunter 49 washing machine retro fit
artboas at 10:29am 11.28.22
the Candy machine fitted perfectly and also fitted through the starboard aft cabin without altering
Clever Boat Names
Tin Kicker at 10:27am 11.28.22
... I am a fan of John Denver's music. ... He died when his experimental airplane crashed into t
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DaveJ at 10:19am 11.28.22
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Warped Rudder
sbrogden at 9:54am 11.28.22
The folks at Jamestown said FlexEpox is not good for coating, but is excellent for bonding the wood
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak
GDanko at 9:52am 11.28.22
Excellent work documenting the repair; I should be able to do as suggested. The PO of 9 years, neve
2001 B361 Chain Plate leak   (4)
Hollyberry at 9:24am 11.28.22
I just redid both chainplates on our Bene... not the original fittings but a similar system. ide of
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
fstbttms at 9:23am 11.28.22
No, they're not. The random capitalization of letters not needing capitalization is a pet peeve of
Propeller residue...normal/not normal?
justsomeguy at 9:13am 11.28.22
Metals or Names of Elements are Capitalized. No, they're not.

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