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phantomracer at 9:16am 10.15.09
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After sailing our new-to-us boat this year, I think I have found some issues with the head system (s
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My wife and I spent a month cruising the San Juan and Gulf Islands of Washington and Canada on our H
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I was watching a marine show and noticed an advertisement for ProActive Cleaning system and was wond
RBone at 7:05am 10.15.09
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With winter approaching I've turned my efforts to making a frame for the shrinkwrap so I can continu
AlwaysFORSAIL at 6:09am 10.15.09
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I am looking for a way to mount solar panels, as many as possible, on a 2001 Hunter 380. My preferr
Trevor at 4:58am 10.15.09
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my hand held shower in the heads of my 1996 H280 does not get any water supply from the main tap mix
f.vitali at 1:55am 10.15.09
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Does anyone know about a First 38 where the stern was modified extending the transom to have a swimm
Rick D at 10:37pm 10.14.09
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OK, guys, a few years ago, I would have purchased a bronze T and a nipple to connect it to the thru
Danny4719 at 10:24pm 10.14.09
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Finally, we are ready to step the new mast. However, I have never seen the stepping process done, so
Bob 04 H260 at 9:18pm 10.14.09
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My boat is still at the slip but will be coming out next week I think. Can anyone with a 260 on the
BobM at 8:15pm 10.14.09
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Another short season for me this year. Last year it was getting my new (to me) 9.2A ready and movin
Manny at 7:55pm 10.14.09
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Whose familiar with the Kenyon 206 pressurized alcohol stove? I've got one onboard that I am tempted
Sail064 at 6:57pm 10.14.09
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This year was my first with a water ballast boat and I just hauled it out of salt water this week.
jetdrvr at 6:50pm 10.14.09
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Hello All, I just bought my first sailboat, a 1979 7.3. I pulled it out last week and can't belie
CharlieCobra at 5:00pm 10.14.09
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More fun lately. We're getting down to the bones and finding less issues than anticipated. You can
BornSailor2 at 4:56pm 10.14.09
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Hi All Does anyone know what type of lubrication goes into a Paragon Manual Transmission? BS2
DNease at 3:48pm 10.14.09
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Just putting out to everyone the info on my newly designed 26D rudder blade. I built it during the
HappyDays32 at 2:31pm 10.14.09
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Would someone be able to give me some insight into what items to look for when going to purchase thi
bfabian at 11:50am 10.14.09
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is it ok to run my bilge pump while underway? i seem to have a fair amount of drip coming form my s
FreeTime at 11:25am 10.14.09
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I want to clean my fenders over the winter. Can I get some advise as to what would be the best for c

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Epic Fail   (1)
shemandr at 1:41pm 04.20.22
This screen shot from Chart of Peconic Bay. Note the power cable across the Cold Spring Pond Inlet.
Dimensions for a Catalina 28 Tall rig   (1)
brazenarticle at 1:06pm 04.20.22
Hello Flando - the specifications from the manual are 1/4 inch 1x19 wire and a 3/8 in diameter pin.
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:02pm 04.20.22
The cleanliness of the prop is another consideration. This allowed me a max. of 2000 RPM BUT with m
Fresh water flush
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:59pm 04.20.22
I've never had a marine toilet and don't fully understand the procedure How does the toilet know whe
Epic Fail
Will Gilmore at 12:56pm 04.20.22
The lake I use is mostly powerboat friendly. Many ramps have this issue. You have to keep a clear h
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load
fstbttms at 12:51pm 04.20.22
Having earned a significant portion of my living over the last 27+ years installing propellers, I ha
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Ralph Johnstone at 12:45pm 04.20.22
My apologies @jaysweet for not replying sooner after heading out to the boat for ANOTHER look for t
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Sailfanatic at 12:36pm 04.20.22
I have used a spreadsheet with separate workbooks for the different subjects to be tracked or logg
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Stu Jackson at 12:32pm 04.20.22
Almost all Catalinas have owners associations. They usually have access to and will share manuals a
Advice on gelcoat delamination on keel
Art12050 at 12:29pm 04.20.22
I had the same problem on my 1992 Hunter 30 a number of years back. The fiberglass on the keel kept
Air Conditioner Failing
buddybear at 12:24pm 04.20.22
Can't help much with out more information, but at those temperatures there is a chance it will fr
Fresh water flush
Xstream at 12:12pm 04.20.22
How does the toilet know whether the water at the supply is fresh or salt? What difference does it m
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load
Silverman at 11:46am 04.20.22
Thank you for your comment, I have found some articles that indicate the cause is "too much pitch or
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senang at 11:36am 04.20.22
The aluminium plate on my 2005 Hunter 38 is 10mm if my memory is still good. Normal procedure for th
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Leeward, I use Drupal. Many free themes and modules that is open source. Visit mine Sail La Vie | 1
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load
Silverman at 11:19am 04.20.22
Thanks for the response, will try it again on the actual sea trial. Current owner not providing/doe
Time to replace lifelines?
Dalliance at 10:48am 04.20.22
Time to replace them. I did when mine started to look like that. Went with bare stainless and adde
Yanmar 4JH3E Prop- RPM at full load
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:48am 04.20.22
Probably not (with emphasis on the first word) but rather than guess, if I was contemplating buying
Air Conditioner Failing
DeniseO30 at 10:24am 04.20.22
Can't help much with out more information, but at those temperatures there is a chance it will fre

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