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Joe D Pye at 11:42am 01.09.10
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My old Universal 11 hp 2 cylinder diesel is beginning to smoke and I fear it is on its last legs. Q
Maine Sail at 10:00am 01.09.10
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So as things go I have been putting off the complete re-wire of my boat due to the sheer time involv
raymarshall at 9:55am 01.09.10
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I have Hunter1980 27 tall rig, with a 10 hp Renault Diesel engine. The main transmission seal is lea
Maine Sail at 9:14am 01.09.10
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About a year ago, maybe more, I posted some photos of badly oxidized bare copper wire. My assertion
chefmike at 8:50am 01.09.10
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Phenolic winch PIC http://www.kodakgallery.com/imaging-site/services/doc/5352:705737049112/jpeg/SM/
rzoniesz at 8:24am 01.09.10
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Happy New Year Everyone, It has been a while since I have posted. Had a lengthy buisness trip to
woodster at 7:26am 01.09.10
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in dismantling my s2....i have found that the depth,windspeed,knotmeter,and the wind direction syste
Bill1565 at 7:23am 01.09.10
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It's cold and rainy here in sw Fl. I am messing with my signature and "avatar" instead of working on
bobsellie at 6:30am 01.09.10
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Thanks for the responses
med2463 at 5:48am 01.09.10
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A couple of times (few years ago), we anchored off Watson Island and dinghyed to the Miami boat show
Moorage?   (1)
odiee at 5:42pm 01.08.10
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Free moorage is nice but think about the tide conditions.
Joe Mullee at 5:25pm 01.08.10
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Got a call today from a delivery captain that I've crewed for on a few past occassions. This trip is
dtdsail at 4:42pm 01.08.10
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:dance:As a first time sailboat owner, I want to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has answered
sailr4 at 4:40pm 01.08.10
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I have the Raymarine ST50 instruments (Depth, Speed, and Wind). The Wind transducer died and needs
dtdsail at 4:30pm 01.08.10
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We'd like to replace the dated seat cushion covers on our Cat 22. Does anyone know of a place you ca
ernierogers at 4:23pm 01.08.10
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I'm wanting to add radar to my Raymarine E series display and I'm trying to decide between analog, d
Monktonsailer at 1:45pm 01.08.10
S2
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My name is Charlie Parker, I'm from Maryland. Just picked up a 26 foot S2 center cockpit, and i need
paulj at 1:09pm 01.08.10
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This is a better view of the crash......collison ....raming paulj :troll: http://www.youtube
Jeff20919 at 10:53am 01.08.10
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For thoes of you who have assess to the January 2010 issue of Latitude 38, there is a good article i
Ducati at 10:15am 01.08.10
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Question? What is a Group 27 AGM Battery? I was given a price for 2 of them installed for $490

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Initial 50 hour shaft alignment "adjustment" Yanmar 45   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 05.17.22
Your reply came printed in an unusual format so my answers are in red. Is it pretty easy to get dow
Amount of Liability Insurance
sail sfbay at 9:38am 05.17.22
Suggesting making sure your boat insurance policy includes $939,800 in fuel spill liability Avoiding
Boat sinks unexpectedly
Hello Below at 9:33am 05.17.22
It's the components inside one of those little "shark fin" antennas on your car. Bingo. Thanks to
Is this a terrible idea
JBP-PA at 9:29am 05.17.22
That's not the kind of condition you should consider buying all the stuff to restore it and expect t
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC   (2)
jssailem at 9:22am 05.17.22
As far as breaks, Wichard makes one. These require additional lines around the boom and to the deck.
What do I need to get this autopilot going again?   (1)
Silhouetta at 9:22am 05.17.22
Good eye kloudie1. I detached that power unit to access it better, when I was tracing wires earlier
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC
jim01749 at 9:20am 05.17.22
WOW, thanks for taking the time to detail that out. Agree on all that. Maybe this is one of those s
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC
jssailem at 9:14am 05.17.22
Understandable. Perhaps understanding the risk and the action of the break would help perspective.
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's
kloudie1 at 9:11am 05.17.22
Note about the small amount of fuel to get to 3600 unloaded. That is true, but on a diesel, the gove
Port hatch on Hunter23 help
kloudie1 at 9:01am 05.17.22
Looks like delamination and probably has been there since new. you can fill it with 5200 if it isa a
Asymmetrical spinnaker sheets catch on bow pulpit.   (1)
jssailem at 9:00am 05.17.22
Move the Bow Light? 2 lights on the deck away from trouble?
Single-handing a Catalina 310?
Monheganlover at 8:38am 05.17.22
Thanks all for the great suggestions! I think I will limit myself to single-handing in modest wind c
'73 Javelin Rotting Cuddy Floor
dmax at 8:38am 05.17.22
A picture would help.
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC
jim01749 at 8:23am 05.17.22
Hi John, Thanks for the quick response! My wife and I are new to sailing and want to minimize risk
Electrical Question (Advice Needed)
rlongfield at 8:23am 05.17.22
your lists match my own pretty closely (see also my notes; still reasonably close to current). :)
New Articles
Hayden Watson at 8:23am 05.17.22
@Maine Sail Very good article on the portable chargers. Do you know if the info you posted on the
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's
vsfoster at 8:19am 05.17.22
How negative ? Meh, can't get too excited about either the exhaust elbow or fuel delivery as the
Is this a terrible idea
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:07am 05.17.22
First identify the boat and owner. Many have noticed issues but until the unknowns are known, stay
Recommendations for Boom Brake and placement on 2008 Hunter 45 CC
jssailem at 8:06am 05.17.22
Hi Jim What are you thoughts about a Boom Break? Is it that you are planning to cruise in the trade
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22   (9)
Jacktar at 7:54am 05.17.22
Not standard that I have ever heard of., but have seen various iterations posted. My original step b

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