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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
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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
Carolyn1964 at 10:14pm 08.30.10
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I have a 1979 25 foot Venture. Two weeks ago I was out for a lovely sail. in about 11 knots of wind.
bvermeer at 8:22pm 08.30.10
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My Oceanis 395 has the usual forward and stern plastic water tanks, both of which have developed cra
Siamese at 8:15pm 08.30.10
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My previous boat had end of boom sheeting. Kind of old fashioned, but at least when the main wasn't
Siamese at 8:06pm 08.30.10
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Just curious if you use the topping lift on your 309? After four seasons of using the boat, I final
Ken13569 at 7:32pm 08.30.10
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OK we purchased a 1977 San Juan 28 last fall. The stuffing box doesn't seem to drip at all but it st
piedpiperIII at 6:14pm 08.30.10
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Again another great day on the lake mostly sittin but we did run the smokers around. Damn I wish the
TAD at 5:23pm 08.30.10
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I have a 1999 Hunter 310. The bilge pump light on the elec panel stays on RED, but the bilge pump is

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I remove broken evaporator and find I need to replace the panel on which food rests
MikeHoncho at 8:05am 07.04.22
Your could buy all the saw you need, do it yourself and have a saw left over for the next project
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kappykaplan at 8:01am 07.04.22
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Tally Ho at 7:54am 07.04.22
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BarryL at 7:54am 07.04.22
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How to leak-proof a split sliding aluminum frame Catalina window
Jacktar at 7:54am 07.04.22
Check out local rubber specialty outlets that stock gaskets for vehicles and RVs, they may have some
Music Problems - Help
jssailem at 7:51am 07.04.22
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Tally Ho at 7:50am 07.04.22
I agree with @ggrizzard, there should be packing material (usually about 3 rings) inside the large p
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jssailem at 7:49am 07.04.22
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Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII
jviss at 7:48am 07.04.22
I hear you, John, but the puzzle is that there are valves at both ends of the hose. How does the ga
Galley Stove (Part 2) -2003 36MKII
jssailem at 7:40am 07.04.22
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Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
jviss at 6:40am 07.04.22
I confess that I don't use mine, because it doesn't work, the switch (which I think is the blower sw
I remove broken evaporator and find I need to replace the panel on which food rests
NoReverse at 6:30am 07.04.22
Take your cardboard template or the old acrylic piece to your local acrylic provider they will make
Music Problems - Help
dlochner at 6:28am 07.04.22
We have an older stereo receiver that we seldom use. Now we use a portable Blue Tooth speaker that w
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Tally Ho at 6:23am 07.04.22
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kloudie1 at 6:23am 07.04.22
I feel your pain, Roy.. When I bought my boat in 1991, it had no stereo so I installed a din1 AIWA (
Ignition Switch
Boomer2it at 5:44am 07.04.22
I agree with @Tally Ho , either you didn't wire the new switch exactly as the old or the new switch
knot ID
JBP-PA at 5:44am 07.04.22
I call it the modified halyard knot. I tie a regular halyard knot, and then tuck the free end under
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
LakeOntario270 at 5:21am 07.04.22
It was put there for a reason so I use it.
Engine Compartment Blower - do you use it?
DougM at 4:59am 07.04.22
My Beneteau was wired so that the blower runs when the engine runs. Both the intake duct (no blower)

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