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Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 6:22am 02.14.10
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We have 6 Trojan T-105's, 6-Volt batteries in our house bank. They are hooked up as 3x12V, for app
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I have two 4D battery boxes, available to the first person who will pick them up from me or pay me t
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I hate starting a project when one isn't finished yet (nav station/electrical) but this one can be d
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I'm looking to buy a H23 without a trailer. In making one I'm curious if the keel will support the w
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Hello, With spring coming up shortly (not enough) I'm thinking about the next mods I will do to my
docnwhine at 11:58am 02.13.10
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Any info on why I cant find a lot of information on a 192 1986 model.
Jack Austin at 11:07am 02.13.10
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Have an O'day 25 and want to install new pendant that I will purchase from D ' R Marine. How is this
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I am considering buying a Ericson 1984 35-3 sailboat and as I was checking it out there was about 2-
bobjames at 9:50am 02.13.10
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I was just looking at the February issue of Mainsheet in the 310 section. There are pictures of thre
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I recently purchased a Catalina 30 and I need to replace the dock lines. Does anyone have recommenda
garyejones at 7:58am 02.13.10
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Can someone knowledgeable about this give me some advice. I need to replace the floor boards of my C
yomoma at 7:16am 02.13.10
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Hey guys I got a 1982 S2 8M boat, can yall tell me the differences in a 8A,8B,8C ?? Also looking
DRSNOOK27 at 4:49am 02.13.10
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I want to get rid of my Atomic 4 gas engine. I have a 27'. Has anyone done this and if so what kind
Keymastr at 4:25am 02.13.10
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I need to replace the motor in my windless Lew 60540k12 for the kit I do not want the kit just the
cromer at 8:39pm 02.12.10
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In the middle of 1988 Catalina stopped using the wooden insert in the bilge between the top layer of
1Goldie at 8:33pm 02.12.10
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Our new 36'Hunter is starting to grow mold. Being in Seattle, she stays at the dock all year. I got
jimmyb at 8:19pm 02.12.10
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Hello folks, Help a new guy if you would. Will be starting to sail this upcoming season when ice br
slavanaway at 7:46pm 02.12.10
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I am looking at a 1989 Legend 40 as a boat to go from SF to Mexico and beyond. The basics look ok. T
awoody at 7:27pm 02.12.10
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I acquired my 1994 Hunter 26 in 2009. Before spring I am planning to change out my main and jib shee
Ray Bowles at 4:23pm 02.12.10
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The site americascup.com has a live feed of the races and news conferences afterward. There are

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Hayden Watson at 6:08am 05.26.22
Yikes! I have an Ample Alternator rated 125A. I have run it continuously (mistakenly) with a 100A
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 6:03am 05.26.22
Is that one of those knew Bio-Optically Organized Knowledge Source devices?:ass:
LiFePo4 Refresh
jviss at 6:03am 05.26.22
Yikes! I have an Ample Alternator rated 125A. I have run it continuously (mistakenly) with a 100A
LiFePo4 Refresh
Hayden Watson at 6:03am 05.26.22
Most stock alternators do not have the capability to charge an LFP battery without eventually susta
Never thought I'd post this... but I am back in action!
rgranger at 5:59am 05.26.22
You are now an expert.:beer:
Preventer for a Hunter 420
RoyS at 5:57am 05.26.22
Joe, will try your dockside test soon. Good idea. However, for the present, there is no way that I c
Shipping boat from HI to mainland?   (1)
rgranger at 5:57am 05.26.22
Most of the trip to Hawai'i is downwind. Most of the trip back is upwind. Tough on a 17' boat. Yup
Anyone know what this is?
rgranger at 5:50am 05.26.22
Scrap, crap, cap... there's surely an 'ap for that. -Will Oh snap!:biggrin:
can't pump out waste tank
Hayden Watson at 5:41am 05.26.22
It should...but there's an easy way to prevent vent blockages: replace the "vent" thru-hull with a
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Maine Sail at 5:26am 05.26.22
@jviss this video just came up in my YouTube feed and reminded me of this discussion. jgoIocPgOug
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dLj at 5:23am 05.26.22
Is that a sail drive? Photos make it look like a V drive. I think that's what the Cal's did in the
standing Rigging issue
sailme88 at 5:01am 05.26.22
IF the mast IS on the hard and IF there is internal conduit for wiring, you should have a straight f
standing Rigging issue
shemandr at 4:23am 05.26.22
I'm not sure about the tube but my initial reaction was that maybe they are compression posts. They
Never thought I'd post this... but I am back in action!
shemandr at 4:10am 05.26.22
Is that a sail drive?
Shipping boat from HI to mainland?
dlochner at 3:54am 05.26.22
@Epic1969 So you want to sail it to Hawaii and then ship it back? Why not sail it back if it is u
Engine overheats at idle, cools at 15k RPM's.
Rocky Coast at 2:48am 05.26.22
Thanks for the reply I can see how it could be a probem if some part of the system is not functioni
DANGEROUS & Misguided efforts in the fight against climate change
David in Sandusky at 12:16am 05.26.22
The original assumption that all automotive travel will use fuel cells is an error. Most automotive
Intake Silencer
Richard19068 at 9:43pm 05.25.22
Holy cow! It was a joke. Like blinker fluid. :) Refill Blinker Fluid I thought it was more like
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
leo310 at 8:51pm 05.25.22
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Dad, can I borrow the car?
Brian D at 8:46pm 05.25.22
Maybe Wacky Wednesday?

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