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christaarrabito at 10:38pm 11.08.11
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We just bought our S2 and have found that the owner's manual has been very badly water damaged. Can
Sail123 at 9:01pm 11.08.11
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Retire That Silly Gate Hasp I call this the "The Authentication!" What was Roger thinking anyway
simplicity at 6:31pm 11.08.11
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I installed a seawater pump for a new AC unit to an existing 3/4 inch thru hull valve that goes to
Johnb at 5:32pm 11.08.11
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On Sunday I went out from Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond and was privileged to get to see the I
RyanHelfrich17 at 5:27pm 11.08.11
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I am a student at Lehigh University currently working on developing a new type of boat stove that wo
brian3820 at 5:05pm 11.08.11
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In an effort to get the exterior done before the snow fly's, I am now reduced to working at night af
CrazyLegs at 4:30pm 11.08.11
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New to us boat = new to us problems. We want to change the stuffing box on our 1984 Beneteau First 4
BrokeNotBroken at 4:09pm 11.08.11
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I wrote an article, "My First Sail" for Small Craft Advisor and they just printed it in issue #72, p
guidera48 at 3:34pm 11.08.11
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I have two exit plates that I have replaced while re building my mast. They look original and have 2
Roger Long at 3:34pm 11.08.11
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Occasionally, in this cruising life, everything comes together in a period of such beauty and intens
Joe11776 at 1:47pm 11.08.11
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Anyone know if the manufacturer of the drawer system for the drawers under the owners' birth for the
Ducati at 1:41pm 11.08.11
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As I have said earlier, the inside cabinets took a beating this season. I spotted a set of 12 col
Gudenuph at 1:10pm 11.08.11
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It's my understanding that later models of the O'Day 25 have a fuel locker under the stbd seat in t
amberjack915 at 1:07pm 11.08.11
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My wife and I purchased an O'Day 280 this past September (2011). Very nice boat and we are enjoying
rognvald at 11:30am 11.08.11
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Is there a benefit to seal the upper and lower edge of an existing rubrail (where it abuts the hull)
sailingdeac at 6:53am 11.08.11
C&C
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I am very interested in an available 1990 C'C 34+ Any helpful information will be greatlyl apprec
Old Sailor 2 at 6:47am 11.08.11
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I am just now getting into sailing our new older boat which is outfitted with CNG for stove. I find
alexco38 at 6:09am 11.08.11
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Has anyone use an AIRMAR PB150 with a Raymarine ST60 Plus wind display? Here's the link to Airmar
Squidd at 5:21am 11.08.11
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I was over at Lake Superior Sailors place and he was showing me how he had outfitted his boat ( lott
Rubato at 4:11am 11.08.11
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Hello, New to this forum today. I have owned many boats, but looking to buy my first "REAL" sailb

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First time sailboat owner
kloudie1 at 5:33am 10.30.22
Welcome to the forum! Your tachometer may be driven from a sensor in the bellhousing that counts fl
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
All U Get at 4:50am 10.30.22
Maybe a stepladder to get above the thickest part of the wrap, does your cover have a wider section
First time sailboat owner
shemandr at 4:36am 10.30.22
There used to be a very good video about replacing the packing gland on the Compass Marine Website.
First time sailboat owner
Davidasailor26 at 4:34am 10.30.22
Welcome to boating and to SBO! Some tachometers are driven by the alternator in a way that they onl
Refilling CNG Tank
kappykaplan at 4:06am 10.30.22
You said: e said: A full tank will last us a cruising season. This has been a major relief to our c
Anchor Chain   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:26pm 10.29.22
Then use it on the anchor road. Now I think you're headed down the wrong road. The kettle kellet
Anchor Chain
jssailem at 9:48pm 10.29.22
What if I fill it with molten lead? Let it harden. Then use it on the anchor rode. Would be a good u
Teak Cockpit Panels on My 2000 Oceanis 461
BigEasy at 8:56pm 10.29.22
You can order replacement panels from Beneteau spare parts through your local dealer ($$$). There ar
Anchor Chain   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 10.29.22
A Kettle is a way to add weight to your rode The kettle is for tea. Much too light to attach to
Loading boat on trailer
Orbweaver at 7:04pm 10.29.22
No story, but it's truly amazing slippery things get until the bunks dry out again.
Dual engine controllers confusion
Ralph Johnstone at 6:59pm 10.29.22
Thanks for your concern, but no shocking experiences so far! That's good to hear. Maybe now we c
Wing Keel repair
dlochner at 6:20pm 10.29.22
Wow!!! Thank you for doing all the math lol. I think your right, im gonna cut the bulb off and fair
Looking at an s2 7.9
quadrille38 at 6:17pm 10.29.22
My first boat was the 6.7 (22ft) version of this boat. S2 built the 22s first and then later upsize
Rudder Bearing and Steering Quadrant
Lady FIO at 5:58pm 10.29.22
Thanks for reply. Unfortunately those drawings are wrong and I cannot seem to find the correct drawi
Refilling CNG Tank
MikeHoncho at 5:55pm 10.29.22
How long does a tank last for you?
Looking at an s2 7.9
SailingLoto at 5:47pm 10.29.22
Good to know. It's a 7.9 drop keel. I checked it out today. Should get a look at it next weeken
Dual engine controllers confusion
jviss at 5:13pm 10.29.22
Oh, how can you even suggest that :eek: ? Anyone else notice how dull it's been of late ? I'm wor
Anchor Chain
Terry Cox at 4:52pm 10.29.22
Kettle Kellet or Sentinel. Sorry for being such a pic, John.
Wing Keel repair
bil1215 at 4:51pm 10.29.22
Yanmar 3YM30 Engine oil
Justin_NSA at 4:16pm 10.29.22
Darn! I got all worked up for nothing. I took a look at my 2GM20 oil pan and I don't have a drain pl

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