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Squadron at 7:42pm 12.20.09
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Hey! We just got done watching "Deep Water", an interesting documentary about a round the world r
26macsailer at 7:31pm 12.20.09
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I would like to purchase or make new bilge access covers for my 88 Mac Gregor 26D. Does anyone know
shine777 at 7:28pm 12.20.09
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I am going to look at posibley purchasing a catalina 22 swingkeel 1976 pop top version. Can someone
26macsailer at 4:56pm 12.20.09
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Where is the best location to install a bilge pump on an 88 Macgregor 26D? Is more than one recomme
MLampner at 2:48pm 12.20.09
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I own a 1977 Hunter 30. Bought the boat mid summer and after some sailing this year she is now on th
khemberger at 2:35pm 12.20.09
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Can anyone tell me at what rpm setting I will get the best fuel consumption for estimating range. I
tasdevil at 2:09pm 12.20.09
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Does anyone know of a usefull guide to provisioning for an offshore passage.. something over 60 days
captainmorrie at 10:57am 12.20.09
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I am attempting to change the fuel tank on my 1980 thirty foot Hunter sloop, but I am having a probl
Tim R. at 10:33am 12.20.09
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The Dutch teen who was blocked by authorities from sailing around the world has gone missing. I wou
26macsailer at 9:56am 12.20.09
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The fwd beilge under the berth is packed to the top with foam blocks, but the sides and rear beilge
26macsailer at 9:51am 12.20.09
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It appears that the water ballast tank valve it sticking open. Any suggestions on inspecting, remov
Rob & Rita at 9:24am 12.20.09
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I Would Like Information From Other Hunter 356 And Newer 36 Footer Owners. Regarding The Best Locati
Winter Fun!   (2)
Qoheleth at 9:22am 12.20.09
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Hey everybody! How is your winter (late fall) going? Any good winter projects going? I added a PV
Tim R. at 5:32am 12.20.09
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Ducati at 4:25am 12.20.09
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Hello all I love the look of a painted hull however I can't help to think how much work it would
BigPete at 3:03am 12.20.09
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Hi all, Does anyone have a pdf of the Y-26 owner's manual they could email me? I'd also like the s
Brahmany at 12:34am 12.20.09
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Thanks to those who contributed to my last queried on sailing with the transmission in neutral. Most
Albanach at 12:01am 12.20.09
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I am in the process of installing a wheel pilot. As part of this process I am trying to take off the
nick at 9:54pm 12.19.09
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About a year ago my H33 2004 #208 developed a creaking or groaning noise in the aft bulkhead. It was
RiBurton at 5:04pm 12.19.09
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Peggy, I am replacing my sanitation hose. I noticed in an older post (maybe 2001) that you recommen

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Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007
jviss at 5:48pm 04.11.22
May I please ask, if you don't mind, the cost of the soda blasting job?
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hvac&r tech at 5:33pm 04.11.22
Quick progress update ladies and gents: my dealer and Beneteau worked with me to find the shore/gen
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007
jviss at 5:32pm 04.11.22
Thanks for the update!
Questions after removing bottom paint from keel on 44DS 2007
ramoore at 5:24pm 04.11.22
Hi everyone, just wanted to give an update. The keel is indeed lead, not iron. Thankfully. Most
Identify brand of DIN rail terminal blocks
SimonNZ at 5:16pm 04.11.22
Hi jv, yes it's Simon :) I've done a bit more research and asked around, if I find any more out I'l
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Tally Ho at 5:10pm 04.11.22
78 H30 Water Tank Replacement
ggrizzard at 5:04pm 04.11.22
I had a similar problem, but... My 79H30C tank was only about thirty gallons. It rested in the port
Identify brand of DIN rail terminal blocks
jviss at 4:54pm 04.11.22
@jviss exactly as you say, it's a patch panel. Previous owners have added things on top, or remove
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Tally Ho at 4:49pm 04.11.22
Interesting implication on having to really use a flare on the 4th of July for an emergency. You j
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jon hansen at 4:42pm 04.11.22
geezer here too. simon, the bigger ingredient that's coupled with one's trim, that is shared with on
Lightning Protection
jon hansen at 4:30pm 04.11.22
out there, in a big storm, that i couldn't outrun, i say my prayers. it works for me!
1975 Cal 2-29 Spreader Information - Help Needed
jon hansen at 4:26pm 04.11.22
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Dalliance at 4:25pm 04.11.22
I was going from memory. I doubt very much mine is 6 guage. I'll look with I get to the boat but
1975 Cal 2-29 Spreader Information - Help Needed
jon hansen at 4:23pm 04.11.22
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Catalina 309 Anode
fstbttms at 4:17pm 04.11.22
Hi Dave, Could you please tell me the model of donut anode you are using on your 309. Thanks It'
Catalina 309 Anode
Alma at 4:14pm 04.11.22
When I bought my 309, it only had a donut one on the shaft. I had my diver put one like shown by f
1975 Cal 2-29 Spreader Information - Help Needed
SailingTheSound at 4:05pm 04.11.22
Hi @jssailem, thanks for the warm welcome. I am not the official model for the WA360 but raced it wi
Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve
Rick486 at 3:54pm 04.11.22
Our local police department accepts out of date flares and the harbor master disposes of them. Advan
Identify brand of DIN rail terminal blocks
SimonNZ at 3:53pm 04.11.22
That's very interesting, thanks. Notice how his picture is similar to my larger, lower rail in some

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