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cb32863 at 11:28am 12.09.21
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Found this via Sailing Anarchy. Guy is a professional shipwright, short episodes, not polished or sl
Tedd at 9:18am 12.09.21
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I got sidetracked by Google Ngram this morning and made the following discovery. ed to the ratio of
eianm at 2:29pm 12.08.21
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i am still chasing a diesel small leak into the bilge. I have cleaned and dried the engine around in
gjward63 at 9:50am 12.08.21
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When motoring my 33 Pearson the throttle lever tend to slowly go back toward idle speed (if I let it
Pmack240 at 7:26am 12.08.21
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Anyone who has access to the diagram/schematic of a 1992 Hunter 42 Passage, in particular the contro
skunther at 11:31pm 12.07.21
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I came back to my boat after about a month away and found some mold growing in the fully enclosed co
Brian D at 9:20pm 12.07.21
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Published in today's Federal Register. https://www.regulations.gov/document...2020-0668-0006 High F
Gint at 6:50pm 12.07.21
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I have these pellets falling from an isolated area on my Catalina 34, above the nav station. Are the
Ken13559 at 5:41pm 12.07.21
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One of my engine mount (back hole of starboard rear) lag bolt hole is loose. I fill it with some str
sunlover at 4:12pm 12.07.21
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My propane eno stove burner has a spot throwing a yellow flame. It stinks and gives me a headache.
Hull dents   (2)
aschbrenners2 at 2:52pm 12.07.21
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We bought the boat a year ago and during the survey, sea test and, haul out, our surveyor found a go
bwagner187 at 1:23pm 12.07.21
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I just purchased this vessel and I do have the original owners manual with the engine wiring diagram
Scandium at 11:54am 12.07.21
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I'm looking to replace both engine and prop on my N30. Does anyone know the max prop size that will
RaleighRancher at 10:09am 12.07.21
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I've got a 1973 O'Day Javelin with the end of boom rigging as shown below. I'm thinking about conver
Project_Mayhem at 9:38am 12.07.21
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I was just curious if SailCare's cleaning process was that much better than what most lofts do?
jssailem at 9:06am 12.07.21
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07 December 1941. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. To remember and honor the 2,403 Americans w
Clydo at 8:47am 12.07.21
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Any suggestions on how to secure anchor / anchor chain in our C310 anchor locker? At present I wrap
Gerthilversum at 7:51am 12.07.21
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I own a hunter 36 from 2010. I think to buy a high aspect jib. Can someone of the sailors tell me a
Luna Blue at 5:47am 12.07.21
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Greetings We have a 1984 Hunter 34 with a Yanmar 3gmf and a split shaft coupling on the prop shaft.
All U Get at 5:25am 12.07.21
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Hi all, Last summer I had learned to make bronze castings at a wooden boat school in Maine. During

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Bottom Paint - the right way ?
sailme88 at 3:24am 02.24.25
$2500 is a bit stiff for here but here is not where you are. I use Bio-Cop. A gallon will just cove
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
paulheth at 10:00pm 02.23.25
Ah perfect. Thanks for finding that pic and relating it to this discussion. So just a process of sli
Alignment after engine mount replacement
smokey73 at 7:44pm 02.23.25
I agree that you need to lower the engine and attempt to keep it in alignment with the drive shaft
Hunter 49 Solenoid for Lewmar 54 electric winch
Georgedoyle at 7:30pm 02.23.25
I believe you will find them in the back of the boat. Access is through the two large hatches on the
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?   (1)
garymalmgren at 7:30pm 02.23.25
Looks like the foils slide up from the bottom. This will be a bit like a puzzle, but patience will s
Solar Charging Question
Project_Mayhem at 7:27pm 02.23.25
On my O'Day 25 I had a 100w panel and an old deep cycle battery. It powered a small class D bluetoot
Solar Charging Question
Leeward Rail at 7:19pm 02.23.25
If you haven't chosen the specific battery yet, or need details on using a drop in lithium battery s
Solar Charging Question
Leeward Rail at 7:16pm 02.23.25
Battery size seems overkill but you won't know much unless you determine the draw for those specific
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
paulheth at 6:59pm 02.23.25
Thanks Gary. Much appreciated. So is my expectation the end to the forstay will fit up through the f
Yanmar tach sensor wiring question
dlochner at 5:22pm 02.23.25
Is this the Yanmar with the sensor counting teeth on the ring gear? If so, I don' think there is a p
Alignment after engine mount replacement
heritage at 4:55pm 02.23.25
I agree that you need to lower the engine and attempt to keep it in alignment with the drive shaft a
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
garymalmgren at 4:33pm 02.23.25
Looks like the Pro-Furls foils are removeable from the stay. Off you go. gary
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
garymalmgren at 4:30pm 02.23.25
Hi Paul. With a tower this should be doable. As Dave has mentioned, the make and model of the furler
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
paulheth at 4:17pm 02.23.25
The furler model is essential information, some furlers cannot be easily removed from the forestay,
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
dlochner at 3:43pm 02.23.25
The furler model is essential information, some furlers cannot be easily removed from the forestay,
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
paulheth at 2:42pm 02.23.25
As an update to any who are looking at similar projects. In the end I had to replace the unit at a
Preferred helm wheel cover?
Justin_NSA at 2:34pm 02.23.25
Justin, You could follow the Pioneer spirit and visit a local farmer. Share that you want to help b
Alignment after engine mount replacement   (2)
Rich Stidger at 2:05pm 02.23.25
@smokey73 - If I were a carpenter with a hammer, every problem would look like a nail. But since I
Any Catalina 22 Sport owners in/near Fort Myers, Florida
ShawnL at 1:59pm 02.23.25
On a C22 (mine is a '72) I put my main panel in the space between the top of the coach roof and the

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