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I have a hand held Micrologic Loran C unit that I have been using as a backup to my GPS for about 25
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Back to the boat today to work on that clamp again. I tried using the electric planer but no joy as
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I came across this neat little plug-in which clearly shows the loss of various type coax cable at va
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I have a 1990 P42 and believe I have the incorrect gypsy for a lot of chain - so looking to see if a
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I recently became the owner of a Ranger 26 and I am looking for any information on this boat. Of kee
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I would like to put a anchor windlass system on my Hunter 33.5 (1989). I have the stock Jib roller f
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My 25' Lancer came with a 40 hp Johnson. Sounds like just dead weight, can anyone tell me how fast t
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can you raise the mast on a 240 with an a frame, using the roller furling to lift the mast
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I really like the looks and specs of a 2006 Hunter 44DS I am thinking of buying and would like to kn
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I've had my H30 for about a year now without major problems, but last week something bad might have
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Does anyone know how to install a below decks autopilot on a 1986 Hunter 45 Legend? I believe the ye
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Where is the best source for accurate used boat prices? Selling my 310 and want to ask a fair price
Pat T at 8:55am 01.30.10
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Am going to buy new 150 genoa. I am strictly a cruiser - not a racer. Been talking with Doyle (Chica
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Plenty of projects that are necessary, but still I add on a few frivolous, just because I get a craz
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I have completely re-thought my cabin heater installation. The final design has been quite a projec
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does anyone know if the threads on the turnbuckles on the standing rigging of a 1985 first 305 have
LTDARR at 5:48am 01.30.10
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Hi can anyone advise of the make and model of mast light used on a 1991 18.5 Hunter. Also anyone hav
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I have an opportunity to buy an American Mariner 8.0 sail boat. So far I cannot find much informat
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Today i tried to take out my Hunter 40 and ran into some engine problems. I dropped the anchor whil
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Universal M-25XPBC stalling
Stu Jackson at 10:11am 05.07.22
Good advice, and there's this, too: Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Check Ball Valve Fuel Starvati
Broken Steel Bolt in Universal M 12 Engine
BarryL at 10:02am 05.07.22
Hey, Sorry to hear of your broken bolt. I would suggest spray some liquid wrench type stuff. Hit th
2019 beneteau 41.1 drawer box
BigEasy at 9:42am 05.07.22
does anyone know how to source the laminate used on the floor and sheet goods (bulkheads)? As o
trailer for Capr Dory 25 sailboat
smquick at 9:25am 05.07.22
Not sure I understand your question. We no longer need the trailer. Thought you did for yours. If
Effects of disconnecting hydronic heater
Hayden Watson at 9:11am 05.07.22
You said that you removed the hydronic heater and plugged the hoses. The cabin and water heaters ne
Need help selecting Chartplotter/Radar to go with Raymarine instruments
rajhnsn at 8:55am 05.07.22
I like the Raymarine Axiom 7. Works well with EV100 autopilot and Raymarine AIS. I also have a dow
Two sides to 3jh3e engine coolant pump?
joelm100 at 8:37am 05.07.22
Thank you all for your skepticism--it encouraged me to dig a deeper. I traced each line fully and f
Sailing the Heel
cb32863 at 8:35am 05.07.22
Flat is fast, ease and trim for conditions. 20 plus degrees of heel is just "bragging rights". Sound
Universal M-25XPBC stalling
Hayden Watson at 8:19am 05.07.22
The changing revs with no change in throttle position is indicative of air in the fuel line. I woul
Tacoma Narrows
Hayden Watson at 8:13am 05.07.22
It was a delivery with a need to git-r-done, so we motored all the way except for a bit done admiral
2019 beneteau 41.1 drawer box
Calif. Ted at 8:11am 05.07.22
Beneteau makes a pretty big deal about every piece coming from their wood workshop, with generationa
Universal M-25XPBC stalling
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:09am 05.07.22
the first guess/explanation would be a clogged tank pick-up screen. Next guess - assuming fuel is ge
Sailing the Heel
Apex at 8:00am 05.07.22
15deg is a good starting point, the comments on leeway are spot on, as the boat heels more it natura
2019 beneteau 41.1 drawer box
Davidasailor26 at 7:48am 05.07.22
The manufacturer and whether you can get the laminate from Beneteau seems like something Ward Richar
Catalina 34 mKII thinking of buying one? What to look for on this make boat?
Scott T-Bird at 7:45am 05.07.22
Catalina boats have a wonderful value for a solid boat. Aside from that, what do you want to know?
H260 in Upper Potomac and Chesapeake Bay
Davidasailor26 at 7:42am 05.07.22
I don't know of any great wave prediction tools for the Chesapeake other than the National Weather S
Sailing the Heel
JBP-PA at 7:13am 05.07.22
Stress on the rig is not a big concern in normal conditions (assuming the rig is in good condition).
H260 in Upper Potomac and Chesapeake Bay
Caption James T at 7:01am 05.07.22
@Davidasailor26 Thanks you for responding. I still don't have a strong understanding of the weather

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