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dtdsail at 4:43pm 11.18.09
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Another question...the hardware on top of the deck is leaking slightly when it rains. Would like to
Tom Potter at 4:00pm 11.18.09
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We've owned our 28 since August. We paid a diver to clean the bottom last weekend. During his botto
bhalderman01 at 3:55pm 11.18.09
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I have a 1977 Cat 27 and the deck side chain plate fittings are leaking water into the main bulk hea
Sanford H. at 3:10pm 11.18.09
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Heading out in the a.m. Have a few "Non driveway projects left to handle but thought Y'all might wan
Bud H at 2:34pm 11.18.09
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During haul-out this winter I am going through the plumbing systems on my boat. I am replacing m
Knuttle at 2:12pm 11.18.09
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I have always used stainless steel cable on the winch for my trailer. I know other people have used
David Knauer at 1:18pm 11.18.09
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I hauled out this year and discovered that the bottom of one of the wings on the keel has a section
jansan1 at 12:35pm 11.18.09
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Anyone out there with experience of replacing the rubber cutless bearing in a Mk 1 1990 Catalina 28
derfus at 12:25pm 11.18.09
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I am working on my 1982 25 and want to install a second battery. The cable that comes from my Nissan
lwtaylor@pacificcoast.net at 11:53am 11.18.09
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I would like to ask if someone could give me the size of the three teak areas on the swim grid. I li
Snotter at 10:19am 11.18.09
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I recently took my 90 amp altenator into an autoparts store to have it tested. It was no good. I put
Mike1942 at 5:59am 11.18.09
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I have a Hunter 36 and am considering adding a whisker pole. Jib is a 110. What size pole do I need
Don LePage at 5:47am 11.18.09
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I have been looking high and low for a Yanmar Manual for my good old original 2QM20H in my Cutter 37
sbailey64 at 4:55am 11.18.09
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I am new to sailing and will be motoring/sailing my new (used) 1983 Hunter 27 from NJ (on the Delawa
Ralph Johnstone at 10:47pm 11.17.09
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As an act of sheer boredom, I'm looking at replacing the cracked, crazed, and gawd awful looking len
Carolyn1964 at 10:02pm 11.17.09
5/2362
Here in the Northwest the cold and wet have come and it is time to take care of some things on the t
steveebryant at 9:51pm 11.17.09
10/2555
Anyone know anything at all about small diesel engines? I had to replace a hose that ran from the e
steveebryant at 9:47pm 11.17.09
3/2075
Anyone know anything at all about small diesel engines? I had to replace a hose that ran from the
steveebryant at 9:45pm 11.17.09
3/1915
Anyone know anything at all about small diesel engines? I had to replace a hose that ran from the e
Harleyworker at 9:37pm 11.17.09
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I'll be heading up to Sussex N.J. on Thursday to visit family and friends for the holiday.Unfortunat

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Adding a third battery to the system
Scott T-Bird at 4:11pm 04.17.22
I'd agree that GC batts are better deep cycle batteries and better value than, say, Group 27 12v bat
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank
JoeWhite at 4:04pm 04.17.22
Yes, the hot water heater nipples are 5/8" and are not in plain sight in my case. So placing the red
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank
c130king at 3:46pm 04.17.22
My hoses were apparently spliced at some point and that is where the leak is so thinking will just r
Strut Replacement   (1)
fstbttms at 3:45pm 04.17.22
...my current strut got eaten by electrolysis...
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included
Crusty Ol Salt at 3:38pm 04.17.22
Crusty Old Salt: Is your $11 a foot monthly or seasonal? I am guessing it must be monthly. Mont
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included
higgs at 3:21pm 04.17.22
Crusty Old Salt: Is your $11 a foot monthly or seasonal? I am guessing it must be monthly.
H410 Air Conditioning Seawater Lines
flightlead404 at 2:10pm 04.17.22
Similar experience with my '99 H410. I just use my dockside water hose to blow the lines out about
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted
jmczzz at 2:09pm 04.17.22
more great info and the burning hands from the furling line going wild is an affair to remember. tha
Gas prices, inflation concerns
yappasailing at 2:00pm 04.17.22
Interestingly enough, my marina fee did not increase this year. However, it was established last y
Brass tube
Paulam at 1:43pm 04.17.22
Thanks - interesting -now just have to find out where it's connected or plugged in.
Knocking sounds when sailing down wind
Hollyberry at 1:26pm 04.17.22
Pretty sure that Yanmar/Kanzaki combo says NOT to put in reverse, but to free wheel. Hurth/Zurn say
Adding a third battery to the system
DArcy at 1:10pm 04.17.22
After reading the Marine How-to article on "deep cycle" batteries I chose flooded GC2 for my boat. D
Gas prices, inflation concerns
Dalliance at 1:07pm 04.17.22
For me, sailing offers a pretty low-cost recreational activity. I probably burn about 20 gallons o
Knocking sounds when sailing down wind
Tally Ho at 1:05pm 04.17.22
I would guess it makes the sound all of the time when sailing, but it is easier to hear when running
Gas prices, inflation concerns
Dalliance at 1:01pm 04.17.22
The only difference for me this year might be fewer power boats out on the lake, which would be an i
Gas prices, inflation concerns
Tally Ho at 12:57pm 04.17.22
For me, sailing offers a pretty low-cost recreational activity. I probably burn about 20 gallons of

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