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JerryA at 4:40pm 02.28.10
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I got tired of looking at snow this past week. So I built this little cabinet for the v-berth on my
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I need to - - r/r the inoperative battery charger on my '82 H30 - looks straight forward any recom
malyea at 4:10pm 02.28.10
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Just got the keys to our 'new' '82 H30 and the first cosmetic upgrade is to build/sew new cushions f
Maine Sail at 4:05pm 02.28.10
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I am re-wiring our boat and will be replacing just about everything. I am in need of a pure sine wav
smb at 3:29pm 02.28.10
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I am going to get a wind generator. Just not sure where to get one? Which one to get or where to m
kenken at 2:48pm 02.28.10
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Has anyone installed an oil filter adapter on a 2QM15 diesel? The adapter allows you to mount the oi
jackhobbs88 at 2:34pm 02.28.10
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Need to know what size battery I need for my H240. Any ideas of best buy?
wufibugs at 11:17am 02.28.10
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I have been looking for an affordable chartplotter/gps option that would integrate with the existing
Witzend at 8:58am 02.28.10
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Has anyone ever installed a grease fitting on the coupling for the packing grand seal to help lub an
Chris Connor at 8:46am 02.28.10
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I am once again considering the purchase of an Assymetrical Spinnaker for my Catalina 310. My 310 di
bugsboat at 7:31am 02.28.10
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Just bought a 37.5 and I need to buy a propane tank. Anyone know where I can find one? I will want t
Oldhokie64 at 7:08am 02.28.10
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The shower sump question reminded me to ask... Does anyone know how the bilge water in the engine co
rmilavsky at 6:53am 02.28.10
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I have an Oday 240. I am trying to improve sail trim for this coming season. Would adding a backst
med2463 at 11:05pm 02.27.10
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Has anyone added bow cleats on 37c. Putting all bow/spring lines on the sampson post is a pain. Pr
Ron20324 at 9:31pm 02.27.10
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The new West and Defender Catalogs are now out. The new Sailrite catalog will not be out for maybe
neptunedwb at 9:16pm 02.27.10
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I just got a 98 Hunter 170 with some moderate cracks on the center rib of the deck and next to the m
esterhazyinoz at 9:02pm 02.27.10
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I'm preparing for the delivery of a 146 and wanted to purchase some cockpit storage bags which I tho
peptobysmol at 6:52pm 02.27.10
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To all you 23 owners or prior owners. I currently have 5/16ths slugs on my main. Is this the right s
Bayboater70 at 3:08pm 02.27.10
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I am looking at a 52 Irwin to purchase for a liveaboard/ traveler. Anyone know much about them good
Mike8245 at 1:57pm 02.27.10
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I have an 2003 356 with a Yanmar 3gm30f-yeu. Can anyone find what the secondary fuel filter (the one

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Painting fiberglass boxes around steering wheel, O'Day 28 1985
Project_Mayhem at 6:40am 05.05.22
Thank you that is great advice, I do have an I/R gun as well. I bought the boat over the winter an
Ammeter replacement questions
mikeracca at 6:35am 05.05.22
The purpose of the colors is to prevent confusion. Red = DC Positive. Black = AC Neutral or DC
Misc Issues
jssailem at 6:30am 05.05.22
@sailme88 you been watching NCIS reruns? Gibbs rules to live by. NCIS Photos on CBS I though there
Generator
smokey73 at 6:04am 05.05.22
If you get a dual fuel make sure the power rating is sufficient for the fuel you intend to use. For
Effects of disconnecting hydronic heater
jviss at 5:52am 05.05.22
The best way I have found to fill an engine cooling system is to open the highest point of the syste
Effects of disconnecting hydronic heater
smokey73 at 5:41am 05.05.22
You should have engine coolant up to the "full cold" mark if there is one or up to about 1/2 of the
Misc Issues
sailme88 at 5:22am 05.05.22
Rule 119.7.... all diesel exhaust has an electrostatic charge that requires it to adhere to fibergla
New owner!
RoyS at 5:19am 05.05.22
Even if you have enough clearance for a bridge, you are going to love looking up as you pass under a
Misc Issues
mjsb at 5:18am 05.05.22
If your engine is difficult to start you may see this result. Engine starts right up, no hesitatio
Effects of disconnecting hydronic heater
sailme88 at 5:15am 05.05.22
At one time I'd had an overheating issue after draining out all the coolant during a " replace the o
Misc Issues
RoyS at 5:08am 05.05.22
If your engine is difficult to start you may see this result.
Add Renogy 200Amp Hour batteries to my cart and then...
Maine Sail at 4:51am 05.05.22
Also, if considering lithium iron phosphate batteries the article below should be prerequisite readi
Misc Issues
kloudie1 at 4:50am 05.05.22
I didn't see mention of the air cleaner.. A plugged air cleaner can contribute to lots of smoke too.
Add Renogy 200Amp Hour batteries to my cart and then...
Maine Sail at 4:48am 05.05.22
My 2x200Ah batteries are showing signs of weakness and I have no idea of their age. I put two of t
New owner!
jviss at 4:44am 05.05.22
The datasheet shows a mast height from DWL of 39 feet. Don't forget your VHF antenna. I've seen m
New owner!
Souellette at 4:24am 05.05.22
Congrats on your purchase!
Headsail sizes
Jim Legere at 2:46am 05.05.22
You have a cutter. It is designed to be sailed with Yankee and staysail together in that wind streng
Drive Shaft Removal
Jim Legere at 2:36am 05.05.22
I replaced the propeller shaft on my old H37C. You definitely need to remove the rudder to get the s
WORX Hydro shot WG620.4 20v
CYQK at 2:13am 05.05.22
isnt all this cordless stuff available these days KEWL!!!!!

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