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Bob S at 6:10pm 07.24.11
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Has anyone had to replace their fuel pump? My engine has been acting funny the last couple of weeken
slosacco at 5:51pm 07.24.11
4/1865
Today i carefully removed the epoxy the PO put over the keel bolt on both sides to stop the leaking.
Ian Joyce at 5:46pm 07.24.11
5/1980
I have a 320 #967 and the boom is rubbing the bimini. The bimini is probably a standard Catalina pro
Allan12210 at 5:44pm 07.24.11
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So my wife and I were off to Monterey for a week long cruise from San Francisco Bay on July 2, 2011.
fokker416 at 4:50pm 07.24.11
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I have begun to experience some sway problems. I'm not sure if this is a new problem, or that I'm b
jimconlin at 4:16pm 07.24.11
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I have a Whale DV5606 diverter valve in my head system. It was installed about seven years ago, but
Jim Beck at 4:07pm 07.24.11
5/2057
Does anyone know who the manufacturer is for the mainsheet traveler for recent model Hunters? I have
rajhnsn at 3:48pm 07.24.11
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Just came back from the boat this weekend and noticed black spots that looked like burn holes in the
rajhnsn at 3:41pm 07.24.11
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We have found about 1/2 ounce of oil in the pan and another 1/2 ounce in the upper bildge (area belo
argyle dave at 3:06pm 07.24.11
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I am getting ready to sell my 1976 Ranger 33 which I have owned for 16 years. I am trying to establi
Scottag at 1:50pm 07.24.11
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My boat is a 1992 Beneteau First 310. She is moored and sailed in and around Atlantic City, NJ. I ha
Coppifan at 12:57pm 07.24.11
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Would like to add a starting battery to my 1980, Pearson 323. How/where do I begin? Any help would b
Berndahle at 10:32am 07.24.11
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I finally got my new Doyle UPS with Farcnor furler flying yesterday. :dance:It took me several week
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:15am 07.24.11
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I've been asked to help test market a new product that claims to eliminate and prevent sour, musty,
Steveo25 at 9:55am 07.24.11
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Need to order mainsail mast slides and shackles - can anyone tell me the size I need (5/8" or 7/8")
masscat22 at 9:38am 07.24.11
2/1381
I have a c-22 with serial # 1569, anyone have an idea of year this is? I have a buyer that wants a
Antipodes at 9:29am 07.24.11
10/9290
Hi, my wife and I are thinking about sailing from the Chesapeake to Bermuda and then onto St Thomas
shipwreck66 at 9:20am 07.24.11
2/1566
My girl is up on display for the first time since May 2007 for a new bottomkote. Amazingly in good s
hunter240 at 8:29am 07.24.11
3/1258
Has anybody had any luck installing a water seperator filter between the gas tank and motor to preve
tallgeoff at 8:10am 07.24.11
2/2546
I have a leak in my aft cabin, port side near the window. I believe I have the source in the deck/hu

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37.5 1991 mast base plate
PAC3142 at 9:09pm 09.12.22
Hans, The chances are you have an Isomat mast and base, like I do. The turning blocks screw into a
How to raise a one-piece mast?
markwbird at 8:43pm 09.12.22
One piece mast?
New Catalina 30 Owner   (1)
mikeracca at 8:41pm 09.12.22
Traveling alongside
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:23pm 09.12.22
This would be exacrly my response as well .Coming from a blue collar background myself ,the driver
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:01pm 09.12.22
What kind of shaft seal is he working with. If it is an old school packing gland, they will sing whe
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?
dlochner at 7:57pm 09.12.22
He was unsure. Knows it is a 3 bladed fixed prop. The fixed blade prop will spin when in neutral.
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?
sail sfbay at 7:57pm 09.12.22
3 bladed fixed propeller on the Hunter 46.....no big deal to sail in neutral.
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?
jssailem at 7:53pm 09.12.22
He was unsure. Knows it is a 3 bladed fixed prop.
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?
jssailem at 7:47pm 09.12.22
Yes David. I thought is a little strange. I wondered if there might be a shaft issue or the cutlass
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?
dlochner at 7:46pm 09.12.22
What kind of prop is installed? A fixed blade prop will spin the shaft in neutral. A folding or fe
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?
Davidasailor26 at 7:43pm 09.12.22
A noise described as singing reminds me of a thread that I think involved the edges of the blade bei
H38 - Jacklines and boom preventer
jssailem at 7:41pm 09.12.22
I found the advice from John Harries regarding both Jacklines and preventers to be sound and practic
Yanmar Transmission set while sailing?   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:29pm 09.12.22
Neutral.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
jssailem at 7:11pm 09.12.22
if the rebuild is done right, Yes. My adventure into the unknown.
Traveling alongside
Timm R Oday25 at 7:11pm 09.12.22
When my boat was transported from Charleston to a yard in New Orleans, the trucker called me from
H38 - Jacklines and boom preventer
sail sfbay at 7:10pm 09.12.22
What's a good material? high-strength, low-stretch webbing Jackline Materials Evaluation - Practical
Long range rescue
DArcy at 7:10pm 09.12.22
When things go wrong in a survival situation it tends to lead to a snowballing series of problems.
2022 Golden Globe Around the World Race
berner73 at 6:46pm 09.12.22
Very cool and thanks for sharing. Nice to see the race in action again. Interesting fleet, surpris
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
DArcy at 6:43pm 09.12.22
John, I'm a little late to the party, I only noticed this thread a couple days ago. Sorry to hear ab
Water Lift Exhaust Muffler on 461 - HELP
Mechone at 5:44pm 09.12.22
Replace it with a Vetus which most Beneteaus use

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