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ojairon at 8:37am 04.18.11
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I have a 1973 Cat 27 and am trying to find parts (pump) to repair my old Brydon Boy head. I tried f
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Hi everyone, I have on O'Day 28 with the Yanmar 1 cylinder engine. We have a MaxProp 13" 2-blade pr
SimplyGern at 7:44am 04.18.11
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Hi Don, I have a 1994 Catalina 270 with a 150 jib that I occasionally race. Against either Catalin
IanJ at 7:42am 04.18.11
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I am trying to get around my battery system, and am still getting problems. I followed Maine Sails
doehunter at 7:18am 04.18.11
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Hey guys, I have a chance to buy a slightly used Lowrance LMS 520C. Is anyone familiar with this un
jumbo6592 at 7:13am 04.18.11
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The sole on my starboard side absorbed oil from a storage leak, another story. Anyway, the sole is t
Kermit at 7:12am 04.18.11
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My son and I drove past an American Legion building yesterday with static displays in the yard. Whe
gpd955 at 7:11am 04.18.11
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New to the deisel engine and I have a question about the coolant recovery system. During the seaso
Persy at 6:56am 04.18.11
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I have an 01 Hunter 420 powered with a Yanmar 4JH3E. Engine runs fine with 1 hopefully minor bug th
John Hosty at 6:36am 04.18.11
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Alas both the mirrors in the forward cabin on my H41 have broken. Can anybody help me with size spec
Dreamer at 6:27am 04.18.11
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Dear All My Hunter 33 (2006) has a leak which shows in the area of the shower pump (lowest part of t
gpd955 at 6:07am 04.18.11
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Sean is on the cusp of reaching the weight limit for his current life vest, a Mustang Li'l Legends.
garylinger at 5:41am 04.18.11
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I have a 1980 9.2C. There is a 'hatch' in the cabin sole just below the companionway stairs, in the
SimplyGern at 5:34am 04.18.11
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I have a 1994 Catalina 270. The vent for the black water tank is vented through one of the stanchio
Ariel at 4:50am 04.18.11
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Roger, Congratulations on your article "Critically Damped Vessel Motion" in the May/June issue of
jmhoffman at 4:31am 04.18.11
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Hello All, I own a 2000 Hunter 290. My goal is to mount my Garmen 541 Chartplotter on the pedestal.
Roger Long at 3:40am 04.18.11
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OK, now that we know that I'm not the person to ask about batteries http://forums.sbo.sailboatowner
Mark H at 11:48pm 04.17.11
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Guys can I be given some good ways and products for waxing my deck and hull.? I'm old school so I kn
rpell46 at 9:33pm 04.17.11
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Hi all, My '91 Cat.30 is still on the hard, waiting patiently to get wet again. After finishing a
FourPoints at 9:00pm 04.17.11
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Just posted pics from the installation of a battery switch and electrical system upgrade I completed

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Emergency bilge pumps(s)
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:40pm 05.30.22
I'm thinking that if you need it... that is a bad thing... and if it does not work that is a catast
Electrical System info Overload
dlochner at 5:39pm 05.30.22
The place to start is at MarineHowTo.com this is MaineSail's website and he has many articles on ele
Stern tube plugging
Tally Ho at 5:28pm 05.30.22
It is Memorial Day.... or Decoration Day. What will you be doing.
Mikem at 5:26pm 05.30.22
Each year our yacht club has a decorated dinghy parade followed by the laying of a wreath in the cen
It is Memorial Day.... or Decoration Day. What will you be doing.
shemandr at 5:21pm 05.30.22
Thanks, Jim, for that item. It's important to know history. I'm looking at causalities for the ba
Single-handed docking
Tally Ho at 5:17pm 05.30.22
I sail my 32-foot single-handed most of the time. I return to the same dock every day, so I can lea
Heater
Tally Ho at 5:02pm 05.30.22
It is Memorial Day.... or Decoration Day. What will you be doing.   (1)
Tally Ho at 4:56pm 05.30.22
I had a busy weekend, not necessarily all "Memorial Day" related: - Friday - picked up a new storm d
Packing gland nut getting hot.   (2)
Tally Ho at 4:52pm 05.30.22
H34 Jib Halyard cleat
Capt Robbie at 4:29pm 05.30.22
Charleston sailors- bottom paint recommendation needed
dlochner at 4:27pm 05.30.22
When we were in St Augustine we learned that moving water promotes bottom growth. The 2 marinas by t
Anchor of Alki?
MikeHoncho at 3:47pm 05.30.22
You'll be exposed about as much as you could possibly be to include significant marine traffic. Ke
Charleston sailors- bottom paint recommendation needed
sail sfbay at 3:41pm 05.30.22
How often do you clean the bottom?
Pinhole leak in 2015 Zodiak Wave
Rich Stidger at 3:28pm 05.30.22
IMHO, for a patch to seal well, you do need 1-1.5" from the hole to the edge.
Ballast tank
WI Rigger at 2:57pm 05.30.22
How does one lock down the winch at the front of the trailer? I have heard of using the winch handle
Ballast tank
WI Rigger at 2:54pm 05.30.22
Dave, is the ballast tank under the battery compartment?
Forestay adjustment
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:50pm 05.30.22
Can you identify the mfg of the furler. As stated this is a B and R rig known not to have a backst
Ballast tank
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:43pm 05.30.22
Under the rear berth adjacent or near the water pump. You will note forward under the cabin floor a
What is this Ship's Symbol?
Brian D at 2:06pm 05.30.22
That is the back side of the sail. Might want to look at the other side. Otherwise, it is the symbol

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