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gary at 7:25pm 05.22.11
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I own a Mirage 27. The covers of the v-birth cushions have deteriorated and need to be replaced. T
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I own a 1982 Hunter 27 with a Furlex roller furling. I had the mast rewired this Spring and now my j
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I got married yesterday. My wife is only two seasons into sailing but she is learning the ropes. W
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After having my air conditioning serviced to get ready for some summer overnight stays at our marina
Roger Long at 12:52pm 05.22.11
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Hey Every Body... My wife and I are going to put our boat in the Mississippi at Dubuque, Ia. thi
SEMIJim at 11:35am 05.22.11
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Persistent Fresh Water Leak   (1)
Tim2022 at 10:01am 09.24.22
Persistent Fresh Water Leak
Tim2022 at 9:44am 09.24.22
Speaking of "hoses".... if you have any remaining hoses in the system(s) that are over 20 years ol
H49/H50 main sheet input
artboas at 9:39am 09.24.22
I looked at adding a motor to the coach roof winch, instead of $2-3k, I added extra line to go back
Persistent Fresh Water Leak
Tim2022 at 9:37am 09.24.22
Do you have a heat / AC system installed? Our bilge pump would cycle a few times a day and it had m
Persistent Fresh Water Leak
Tim2022 at 9:36am 09.24.22
I had a leak on my boat when I purchased it new in 2005. Water would accumulate only when the fresh
Persistent Fresh Water Leak
Tim2022 at 9:34am 09.24.22
The 6 per day is the extreme, and unusual. I it intermittent. And unpredictable, but only happens
HELP
Jamesiv1 at 9:26am 09.24.22
1977 O'Day 27 - Water damaged bulkhead / Chainplate Repair
MarionAdele at 9:23am 09.24.22
I have a 25, and have replaced the bulkheads twice on 2 boats (wife got the first one in the divorc
H49/H50 main sheet input
joshw5144 at 8:55am 09.24.22
HELP
Brian D at 8:41am 09.24.22
You can help us by telling the purpose of the screw, and/or what you want to do. For now, you will n
HELP
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:40am 09.24.22
The bigger issue is how you repair the hole. There are both right and wrong ways to do that. Ask if
HELP
Leeward Rail at 8:33am 09.24.22
Yes. You drilled a hole in the Hull. If you put the screw in you should see it sticking out. The
suggestions to try for : my brand new New Yanmar 1 Gm10 which won't start. ?
Alan Gomes at 8:22am 09.24.22
I haven't read this thread real carefully, and if this suggestion is buried in what has already been
It's a good thing that I checked the web site!
Kings Gambit at 8:17am 09.24.22
Fifteen days away from services at remote anchorages is good preparation for extended cruises it see
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower
artboas at 8:06am 09.24.22
Anyone in PEI CA willing to check a boat out?
Hello Below at 7:47am 09.24.22
Interested in a Boat located in Summerside PEI. I am 90% the way to sending a check but would love
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean
Leeward Rail at 7:33am 09.24.22
@dlochner and @Don S/V ILLusion hit the nail on the head. What condition is the boat in now? What

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