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littlescoop at 9:04am 11.06.11
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When my mast is down on my boat the end is in a craddle at the back of the boat and the front hangs
Sequitur at 8:25am 11.06.11
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I have just added a new post to Sequitur's blog: High and Dry in Puerto Montt. While not yet about s
BillyK at 7:33am 11.06.11
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9000 btu Free, come pick it up
BillyK at 7:32am 11.06.11
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45170.vB Come pick it up.. It's out of a Catalina 30. Mays landing, nj
brians2628 at 5:53am 11.06.11
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I was out sailing yesterday and ripped my Mainsail. The rip is fairly large, wondering, since I am
sba55 at 5:05am 11.06.11
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I am interested to hear some techniques on close quarter manouvering (like coming into or out of a c
seadaddler at 1:27am 11.06.11
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Well my shoulder surgery back in August is coming along slower than I wish it would only because of
bommers at 1:20am 11.06.11
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Hi - I am looking for a good reputable repair shop for my Yanmar 2gm, Kanzaki KM2a transmission f
Brian D at 1:46am 11.06.11
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As the subject line says, I am getting a new motor, new batteries, and a new charger for my Lancer 2
Brian D at 10:25pm 11.05.11
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The Coast Guard on Saturday located a sailor and his damaged sailboat about 160 miles southwest of
Mark H at 9:23pm 11.05.11
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I own a water ballasted boat. I was told recently by a local sailor that many of these WB boats are
Bob 04 H260 at 6:17pm 11.05.11
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I am looking at a Hunter 356 sailboat for sale. The deck has a few places with what appear to be cra
jmce1587 at 5:34pm 11.05.11
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I want to change out my old Jabsco manual head with an electric head. Has anyone done this on a H31
voltzwgn at 4:40pm 11.05.11
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I'm considering taking a look at a windrose 24 ft, except I know nothing about them anyone have info
newboatowner at 4:08pm 11.05.11
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Good evening everyone: I suspect that I will have to replace the cutlass bearing on my 1980 Catali
Cool Beans at 2:27pm 11.05.11
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Is it possible? I have already recored. . .well, the deck isn't really cored but just has 3/8" plyw
manus at 2:02pm 11.05.11
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Have a Yanmar 3JH4E diesel engine with a Type C instrument panel. The digital hour meter on the tac
H34 Wiring   (3)
Ed Schenck at 12:56pm 11.05.11
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Brian beat me to the keyboard. But I had to drive home, he was already there. I took these pictures
brian3820 at 12:39pm 11.05.11
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I want to take time and thank Ed Schenck for spending time today helping to get my engine winterized
jpswoope at 11:39am 11.05.11
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We have a 1994 hunter 42 center cockpit. the aft head leaks seemingly from a seam above the upper s

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Anyone re-rig OUTHAUL using low friction rings?
thinwater at 4:15pm 10.17.22
I have trouble believing that LFR are lower in friction than a suitably chosen block with bearings
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul
jssailem at 2:10pm 10.17.22
I3DGear business closed. Not a good omen... I like his stuff and his described mission for why he ma
engine: belt too much slack and water drop
jssailem at 2:01pm 10.17.22
It is time to play nice fellows.
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul
Stu Jackson at 1:43pm 10.17.22
Ralph, https://www.i3dgear.com closed for business. Drats.
engine: belt too much slack and water drop
xavpil at 1:39pm 10.17.22
That's because I did not post the video. In the link I provided are embedded links to at least thr
Passage 456 saloon upgrades
discovery at 1:27pm 10.17.22
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Opinions on Rigamanti anchor chain
Stu Jackson at 1:11pm 10.17.22
I bought 50 feet of chain from Trotac in Victoria, BC, three or four years ago, and like John's use,
Passage 456 saloon upgrades
artboas at 12:04pm 10.17.22
There 2 inch battens with rounded edges..milled from white ash boards..3/8 inch thick. Had same woo
23.5 interior/navigation light bulbs
kloudie1 at 12:03pm 10.17.22
Those are "Festoon Bulbs" .. For in the cabin you'll want a "Warm White" and 90 or so lumens. You'll
Opinions on Rigamanti anchor chain
capta at 11:20am 10.17.22
I did a lot of research into chain a few years back and could find no chain that is actually "hot di
Sink in C&C 30 MK I?
jssailem at 10:39am 10.17.22
Still not sure if I'd want to have to remember to close the seacock every time I'm on a port tack.
Diesel tank gauge not working
jssailem at 10:31am 10.17.22
Eon... An eon is a very long time by human standards. It can be any length of time, just as several
Loading boat on trailer
sesmith at 10:07am 10.17.22
What everyone else said. One thing to add. If you installed a set of Surfix bunk slides on the hul
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul
BigEasy at 9:54am 10.17.22
Met a fellow living on Salt Springs Island. Makes his own 3D parts for the AutoHelm wheel. Through
Electric motor for Highfield dinghy
nitrogenase at 9:53am 10.17.22
Perfect - thanks everyone!
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000 Overhaul
Ralph Johnstone at 8:53am 10.17.22
Raymarine was spun off from Raytheon. Can't tell who begat whom without a program :banghead: !

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