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Seattle Scott at 11:50am 04.27.10
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Anybody using a tankless propane water heater without permanent mount, just hung from a rail when in
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Hey all! I'm replacing the bulkheads in my O'day 23. If anyone has an O'day 23 that they replace
dscribner at 10:43am 04.27.10
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Does anybody know where I can find window trim for my Lancer? I replaced the plexiglass last year b
KandD at 10:35am 04.27.10
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Sort of a continuation / culmination of my recent threads, with request for advice. We are shippi
oldjags at 9:39am 04.27.10
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When we bought our boat, I noticed during the sea trial how much trouble the original owners were ha
Bob 04 H260 at 8:54am 04.27.10
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We just did an extended cruise with our 260, anchoring out or on mooring balls quite a bit. We saw s
Al - s/v Persephone at 8:50am 04.27.10
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For those contemplating installing Peggie's/Hunterowners.com's Raritan PH-II upgrade to a Headmate o
Brian D at 8:45am 04.27.10
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There is one site that I can remember and go there often. That is nada. They do not list all the boa
JWH2050 at 8:41am 04.27.10
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Sunset on the Arkansas River. Great trip. Ready to try the Mississippi River next. Does anyone know
caguy at 8:39am 04.27.10
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I went to the DMV to pick up a one day street permit so that I could bring the Luger into the DMV to
geofella at 7:41am 04.27.10
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Hello all, I am having a problem with water entering the head area under the vanity while sailing.
shorembo at 7:32am 04.27.10
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My wife and I went out over the weekend and did some motor cruising on the ICW. Our boat is a 23 ft
Propnut30 at 7:01am 04.27.10
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Folks, I have a 1885 25' Mac. The boat is pretty solid as far as the hull goes, I am replacing the r
seadaddler at 6:03am 04.27.10
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Well the doctor and wife gave me the OK to go out sailing this past weekend as long as I promised I
newboatowner at 6:01am 04.27.10
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I have a catalina 30 with a hurth transmission. Does anyone know the diameter of packing that I nee
Ed Schenck at 5:27am 04.27.10
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Jessica is finding tougher conditions south of Australia than she saw at the Capes. Here is a part o
bad_com_pany at 2:59am 04.27.10
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have found a crack in boat , the area has some cause for concern its located at the transom where th
Mark15229 at 10:03pm 04.26.10
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Hi, I have a 1992 hunter 33.5. Underneath the head sink, the fresh water plumbing system has T-joint
catwithhat at 9:32pm 04.26.10
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Hi, I'm planning a sailing for the Sporades/Greece. Any recommendations for charter companies in Ski
OldCat at 8:18pm 04.26.10
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If all goes well at the final inspection, later this week I will be the owner of a C22 Sport :dance:

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Project_Mayhem at 9:51am 05.24.22
We just picked up a 17.1 Mako center console. I checked the transom by violently shaking the outboa
Flush thru-hulls flange/head size on Catalina 42.
BourbonS at 9:50am 05.24.22
Thank you for your answers. 1. @Tally Ho 1.1 Mushroom 3/4" Groco will work - this is what was pr
Preventer for a Hunter 420
Terry Cox at 9:48am 05.24.22
Hi Roy, recommend that you consider moving the preventer attach point further aft on the boom. If in
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help
Marmalade at 9:45am 05.24.22
Sturgeon Bay to Beaver in one day is quite impressive! It was a poke, with big rollers from the s
Dealing with wind shear
jssailem at 9:36am 05.24.22
control lines aren't that long Sound like you need some new control lines for this season.... I l
Dealing with wind shear
Apex at 9:28am 05.24.22
so i read there was a lot of wind speed differential from lake to masthead. That is typical of ligh
New Articles
jssailem at 9:21am 05.24.22
Jay, The Victron chargers identified are decent support units that help keep a battery bank up over
Catalina 30 Depth Finder Problem
Ward H at 9:12am 05.24.22
As for deadrise, the boat originally had the depth finder mounted on a shaped wooden block so it po
Dealing with wind shear
DinghySailor at 9:10am 05.24.22
I have a similar experience currently with my new 125 genoa, also with three rows of telltales, on m
Stuffing Box & Cutlass Bearing
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:00am 05.24.22
Does anyone know how to perform a simple test to ensure all is well with the prop assembly, i e si
Thru-Hull Stats
jssailem at 8:51am 05.24.22
David, from a functional perspective you are both correct.
Thru-Hull Stats
jssailem at 8:49am 05.24.22
Correct Yes. It is also a bit less ovbious what you are washing down the sink when it exits the bo
Thru-Hull Stats
Davidasailor26 at 8:48am 05.24.22
Ah I see, (I think), so a seacock must involve a ball to block the water from coming up the drain a
Mistake made when installing lines aft (fortunately it was an easy fix)
stickinthemud57 at 8:35am 05.24.22
An oscillating tool works pretty well for this too if you are stuck with trying to cut them in plac
Catalina 30 Depth Finder Problem
Ward H at 8:34am 05.24.22
Yep, compatible. I bring my speed and depth into my P70s display. Is your DST800 connected directly
Mistake made when installing lines aft (fortunately it was an easy fix)
Bryan King at 8:32am 05.24.22
An oscillating tool works pretty well for this too if you are stuck with trying to cut them in place
Stuffing Box & Cutlass Bearing
dlochner at 8:20am 05.24.22
Visually inspect the cutless bearing for wear and move the prop shaft. There should be very little l
Thru-Hull Stats
Plymouth Sailor at 8:19am 05.24.22
It's not that simple. Freeboard is much lower for sailboats and it's not unusual for the drain on y
Thru-Hull Stats
FastOlson at 8:08am 05.24.22
What blows my mind is that my galley sink drain goes directly through the hull from the sink. I wo

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