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leebrown at 11:30am 08.31.10
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Beneteau 343 with US Spars (Z 500 E) furling mast...never had trouble removing or replacing the in-m
John Gerstmar at 11:01am 08.31.10
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We have a Hunter 1993 42 Passage center cockpit in Tortola ( hopefully not damaged by Huricane Earl
Ron Roman at 10:51am 08.31.10
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My 5 year old bimini started leaking last week-end. Does anyone know of a water repellent that works
John Gerstmar at 10:39am 08.31.10
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I have a Hunter 1993 42 passage center cockpit in Tortola.We find raising the main very difficult es
blowinganddrifting at 10:04am 08.31.10
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Jim, just wondering if we passed each other yet? We are in Erie PA and headed for Buffalo in a coup
digitek718 at 10:02am 08.31.10
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I have a 1981 oday 25 cb that I have been sailing for about a year now.I would like to bring my boat
blowinganddrifting at 10:02am 08.31.10
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Hey Capt. Chuck, we are almost there!!! We are in Erie Pa. and headed your way. I have a card, a L
Jeff Jakus at 9:40am 08.31.10
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We have a new Beneteau 40 (2011 Model - 60 days old) with the Classic Rig Main. We paid extra to avo
thaeni at 8:53am 08.31.10
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I have a Jabsco fresh water pump that just started "re-pressurizing" itself every 6 or 7 minutes. It
davemchine at 8:35am 08.31.10
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In a previous topic I asked about battery upgrades and one person suggested I use the alternator on
Ed A at 8:08am 08.31.10
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need a wireing diagram for a hunter 35.5. anyone got one?
David W at 7:41am 08.31.10
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As I contemplate a repower of our Crown 34, soundproofing comes to mind. I've seen the sticky-back f
Rob19574 at 7:25am 08.31.10
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Hi all - I'm in the process of researching the purchase of a mooring system for my Catalina 30 (10
Adrianjohnm at 7:11am 08.31.10
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Soon time for haul out of my Pearson 30. According to my Club rules, I need to mark positions for t
ChrisE at 6:05am 08.31.10
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I'm new (very) to sailing and looking to buying a sailboat ,to berth initially on Ullswater but poss
Ducati at 5:59am 08.31.10
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I believe the black caulking between the teak is called Sikaflex. When I apply my 3 coats of Cetol
Bill Jones at 4:32am 08.31.10
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I'm interested in replacing my jib with a roller furling jib. I would like to do the least amount o
Jfelkins at 4:07am 08.31.10
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I woke up to see disturbing weather news for the east coast. How is everyone doing?
Ctskip at 4:00am 08.31.10
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http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cuIJRsAuCHQ Keep it up, Ctskip
Jim Legere at 3:36am 08.31.10
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Well, it looks like Earl is on his way and everyone from NYC to the Canadian Maritimes could be in t

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A "green"dilemma. What would you do?
Johann at 8:26am 07.05.22
Sell it. If the environment is a primary concern, think of the emissions and land use impact involve
Specification of Prop Shaft of Oceanis 43
fstbttms at 8:21am 07.05.22
I have lost one blade of my Autoprop 2 days ago... Unfortunately, Autoprops do this with some fre
Music Problems - Help   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 8:20am 07.05.22
Just before launch a friend helped me do some organizing and cleaning. Unfortunately he accidentally
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26
fstbttms at 8:17am 07.05.22
is it ok for trailer sailors? Yes, as previously mentioned, ablatives can withstand prolonged expo
Battery charging project
brockangelo at 8:17am 07.05.22
Would love to see links to the connectors you got. I'm also considering this project.
Oday 19 centerboard help
Project_Mayhem at 8:07am 07.05.22
There's steel inside of mine. I've seen it. Not sure how much steel but it looked like a thick plate
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26
Max.C at 8:06am 07.05.22
is it ok for trailer sailors?
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26
rgranger at 8:05am 07.05.22
Ablative is the only choice if you want to keep it out of the water over winter. I've had good luck
Doyle H25 Sail Battens
rgranger at 7:47am 07.05.22
:plus: on buying a piece of stock, bring a hack saw with you to the boat and cut your own. And als
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
jssailem at 7:45am 07.05.22
When you install a "compartment suction fan" you are evacuating the air from the space. Did you als
drop rudder...a bit. 1980 H33
jssailem at 7:38am 07.05.22
It may be simpler to alter the shape of the rudder, then to reconfigure the internal hardware. When
INVERTER SET UP
rajhnsn at 7:17am 07.05.22
There is nothing like percolated coffee over a stove on a sailboat in the morning. Actually, I took
Music Problems - Help
jssailem at 6:52am 07.05.22
Glad you found a radio. Fusion makes solid products, was bought by Garmin a couple of years ago.
knot ID
sunlover at 6:45am 07.05.22
Just out of curiosity, what are the clasps used for? swim ladder for this one
How to connect a depth sensor to my Samsung tablet and phone?
rgranger at 6:18am 07.05.22
Nice find Barry :wow3: :plus: @BarryL These wireless devices are really changing the way we can
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:24am 07.05.22
First there is an aluminum plate embedded in the fiberglass where the hardware is attached. Look for
Music Problems - Help
RoyS at 5:19am 07.05.22
The Sony unit I am removing has multifunction buttons and vast menus and sub-menus. It is sold as a
Hunter 26 taking on water
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:01am 07.05.22
@rgranger Tell them to run their hand up from the bilge area underneath the rear berth where the t
Music Problems - Help
Ward H at 4:55am 07.05.22
Looks like a nice unit. Car stereos today are designed for our grandchildren who can easily figure
Broken topping lift
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:53am 07.05.22
Attach a curved base turning block to the end of the boom. Run the topping lift thru the turning b

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