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SeaDogRun at 10:24am 04.09.22
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I have a 1987 Catalina 27. It has an inboard universal diesel. There are several outputs behind the
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odaydokay at 9:59am 04.09.22
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So today I am doing my engine prep work; you know the usual... filters, fuel pump clean out, anodes
captcoho at 8:22am 04.09.22
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After reading older and not so old threads, how many sailors favor grounding their mast and rigging
Gigagybe at 7:03am 04.09.22
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I was thinking to install navigation lights on the deck of my Oceanis 31 to replace the one on top o
Clutch Cargo at 6:28am 04.09.22
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I'm laying out how the 1" waste tank vents will run, and for the long straight sections, I want to u
gypsywind1980 at 4:49am 04.09.22
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i have a hunter 27 1980 looking for compass that fits the helm pedestal and if anyone has knowledge
Hayden Watson at 9:47pm 04.08.22
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Finish protection has been changing so much in the last few years that I do not even know how to tal
Learningthehardway at 2:12pm 04.08.22
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Newbie sailboat (Oday 240) owner here and of course one of my lines snapped in a recent storm I wasn
KeokiV at 1:02am 04.08.22
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hvac&r tech at 10:19pm 04.07.22
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Anyone got any tips for reviving my new boats electrical system. I delivered it two weeks ago to my
Jumpstart at 7:11pm 04.07.22
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Anybody in Staunton area sail? SO is strongly hinting about a move there to be near the grandkids i
WindThieves at 4:56pm 04.07.22
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Wondering if anyone knows if there are any reciprocal boat exchanges besides boat clubs? I'm traveli
Rjm st.petersburg at 4:30pm 04.07.22
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Tally Ho at 3:41pm 04.07.22
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So, I will freely admit that boat electricity is not my strong suit. But last year, I (finally) rep
Lee Hadjiosif at 2:39pm 04.07.22
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My Yanmar tach is sticking badly...and I think I need to replace it. But how do I know if it's the t
jssailem at 2:05pm 04.07.22
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The R2AK a No motor, No support, all the way to Alaska. Navigate the 750 cold water miles from Port
Daryl V at 12:33pm 04.07.22
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Good afternoon all I would like to add a Bow roller on my boat as it only has a slot coming out of t
All U Get at 5:41am 04.07.22
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Hi all, Another bridge incident in Florida. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/04/06/pontoon
Alan Backus at 5:21am 04.07.22
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I find the rudder very lively on my 216 so I'd like to add dampening or friction. I also would like

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From a Catalina 22 to a 310
North Texas Sailor at 1:50pm 07.25.25
Congratulations on the C 310 acquisition; you'll love it. I made the trip to the C 310 from a C 22
Lazy Bag for H260
fred1diver at 1:45pm 07.25.25
Where are you in Canada, if near Ottawa, I do Make them
Companionway Doors
Levin at 1:21pm 07.25.25
Lots of reasons some of which I mention above but firstly I suspect the ordering process would have
Picking up a mooring ball.
DaveJ at 1:05pm 07.25.25
Thanks for all the input, I have a plan for next time. cheers
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.   (1)
testingthewaters91 at 12:58pm 07.25.25
I'm not sure what you guys are talking about, tapping threads or whatever... The bolts already go on
Help! Idiot Cracked My Gelcoat
colemj at 12:48pm 07.25.25
I don't think anyone said that. That would be me. I said that, and I stand by it. I have a lot
Companionway Doors
jssailem at 12:17pm 07.25.25
Levin. You state you should have chosen Zarcor doors. Not sure why that would have been a better cho
Help! Idiot Cracked My Gelcoat
neuneu at 12:13pm 07.25.25
Strange... all the arm chair sailors that make a final determination and say it's only cosmetic, wi
Electrical charging problem
jssailem at 12:07pm 07.25.25
True @Scott T-Bird . That is why I introduced the image and other data to identify something we coul
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.
BigEasy at 11:19am 07.25.25
Got excited and just started fabrication! Some time ago I was researching using Groco adapto
Electrical charging problem
Scott T-Bird at 11:13am 07.25.25
We don't know anything about his charger or his inverter or if it's a combo unit because he doesn't
Help identifying this grease
BigEasy at 10:52am 07.25.25
Yanmar impeller replacement kits include a small tube of glycerin (same as KY jelly) to initially lu
Propane System Leak in 2005 Beneteau Oceanis 323
BigEasy at 10:36am 07.25.25
. Depending on how old your boat is, the new systems are vastly safer and prevent catastrophic leaks
Raise the boom
dlochner at 10:36am 07.25.25
I have extra space at the top of the mast. Probably not. Between the sheave exit and the top of t
Help identifying this grease
dlochner at 10:30am 07.25.25
Interesting. Thats probably about how old this jar is. This is not water soluble but does leave
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 10:28am 07.25.25
Repressed quasi musical talent emerges like weeds in a field of wheat.
Lazy Bag for H260
SteveHughessails at 10:25am 07.25.25
Propane System Leak in 2005 Beneteau Oceanis 323
dlochner at 10:20am 07.25.25
The hose fittings are non-standard, so I cannot just replace the hose A proper gas fitting has be

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