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AADIVER at 10:13pm 11.16.10
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The engine control panel on my '83 30 is located on the port side, inches off the cockpit sole, oppo
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To anyone out there who might recognize the Starrett 145-D diesel engine...HELP. I'm looking for in
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When we bought our boat in August it had 2 gel cell batteries. Is this standard or did the PO replac
Ross at 7:21pm 11.16.10
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Today I was replacing the sash balance ropes in some 60 year old windows. These are the ones with pu
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foolproof at 6:28pm 11.16.10
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I tried searching, but didn't find anything. I need to build a radio rack/electric panel box, and I
outrageous at 6:21pm 11.16.10
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My 1982 Pearson 32 has developed a crack in the bronze gudgeon that I'm told cannot be welded. 1)
wrgawne1 at 5:58pm 11.16.10
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I have an ST50+ wind display head and want to replace it with the next version, I believe the ST60.
Rick at 5:12pm 11.16.10
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Need some help from the electrical experts. I bought a Clipper electrical display monitor. I displ
ifmdalvey at 4:17pm 11.16.10
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A slight hijack of the thread but i realise some members reading this have far greater knowledge tha
tahoetim at 3:39pm 11.16.10
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Hello all from Lake Tahoe!!! While all of you in the Sunshine State are all blissfully unaware of
relauzon at 3:36pm 11.16.10
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I have a 2009 H25 and it's rudder does not sit a 90 degrees perpindicular to the deck/cockpit. Looki
joyoflive at 3:26pm 11.16.10
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Hi,there, I am new in your forum,just bought the Catalina/Morgan 38.I am in need of an electric wiri
ernierogers at 3:15pm 11.16.10
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We recently purchased a 2006 466 with a Yanmar 4jh3te 75 hp engine. The survey found that the prop
S/V GIGI at 2:57pm 11.16.10
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Does anyone have design info for the shoal keel; i.e. cross section drawing, thickness of fiberglass
jim.grabulis at 2:41pm 11.16.10
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Dear Fellow Sailors, I am seriously considering purchasing a Beneteau 432 Moorings sailboat as a
mthom at 2:02pm 11.16.10
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I just purchased 2002 310. My first dumb question (many to follow), how do you remove the 2x4's tha
ukrsindicat at 12:29pm 11.16.10
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Whats going on, Guys? I have recently picked up couple of 12 v gel batteries. I am not sure if I can
paul2012 at 12:26pm 11.16.10
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We just bought an '87 Newport 30 and want to replace rubber glazing extrusion on the fixed ports. Is
Ed Schenck at 12:15pm 11.16.10
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More than a week ago I tried to submit a new article entitled, I think, "1975 - 1985 Hunter History"

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Insurance Assurance?
Tally Ho at 3:48pm 07.23.22
I also have to have my marina named as Additional Insured on my policy. The get a copy of my renewa
110 V outlet in lazarette
Tally Ho at 3:38pm 07.23.22
shaft/coupling hassles changing damn Volvo shaft seal.??"?
Tally Ho at 3:17pm 07.23.22
Take control of your finances ................. buy a Lottery ticket :facepalm:. Well, I also bo
H41DS Fluorescent fixture replacement
ice breaker at 2:41pm 07.23.22
You can also buy bulbs that have LED,s installed. Just like the strip lights, bypass the ballast.
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odaydokay at 1:28pm 07.23.22
Well, I'm sure you are all waiting with baited breath for my further findings ;) I started by pullin
Reefing mainsail as the wind picks up with Selden in-mast furler and B&R rig
sail sfbay at 12:57pm 07.23.22
That procedure is really complicated. Try this: trn th enne on, depower the sailboat by furling the
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax?
jssailem at 12:39pm 07.23.22
Washington charges an annual use fee if non resident or tax if WA resident. Amount dependent on va
Insurance Assurance?
jssailem at 12:33pm 07.23.22
Annual requirement at Everett Marina for using their slips. Proof of insurance State boat permit
Insurance Assurance?
Davidasailor26 at 12:21pm 07.23.22
Reefing mainsail as the wind picks up with Selden in-mast furler and B&R rig
drm1 at 12:16pm 07.23.22
Glad it worked out Harry! And glad we could help
Reefing mainsail as the wind picks up with Selden in-mast furler and B&R rig
HarryvdMeer at 12:05pm 07.23.22
Thank you both for your helpful comments. A few days ago I had the perfect conditions to practice f
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:51am 07.23.22
Welcome to the site. I think you'll do better by supplying any identifying any labels on the main a
Tips for moving the boat forward on the trailer
Project_Mayhem at 11:29am 07.23.22
When I moved my bow/winch stand forward I just cranked the winch to move the boat forward about 6".
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Tedd at 10:57am 07.23.22
Hi @Orbweaver , I made a similar mast raising system for my 26S. I made mine so that the gin pole h
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax?
ggrizzard at 10:52am 07.23.22
Florida has a sales tax with a cap and an annual registration fee like a car tag. The fee on my 'Ant
New to me boat with rotting bulkhead
G Newboat at 10:48am 07.23.22
The bottom of the port bulkhead is dark and starting to rot, but the compression post was the worst.
New to me boat with rotting bulkhead
Project_Mayhem at 10:47am 07.23.22
In addition to a mast falling you'll also have a hole in your deck and bulkhead if this isn't taken
Insurance Assurance?
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:44am 07.23.22
Really good to see people to the south are trying to control irresponsible boaters. As I've said s
Does your state charge an ANNUAL excise, use or property tax?
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:38am 07.23.22
MA has an excise tax on boats of $10 on every $1000 of valuation but their valuations are very low.

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