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John at 4:32pm 10.01.09
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On a trip to Monterey, I found that my fuel gauge had stopped functioning. The needle didn't move fr
Don Guillette at 2:53pm 10.01.09
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Last week I conducted a short version of a 3 hour sail trim seminar. The short time allotted (30 min
JoelHoover at 1:56pm 10.01.09
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I just got a job offer in Seattle, and I think I might take it. I live in Los Angeles where the weat
Bart at 1:29pm 10.01.09
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Has anyone run speaker wires inside the tubing on stern seats? I have been thinking but have not eve
dhmurphy at 1:03pm 10.01.09
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Hey guy's. I've got a 1988 26D. I'm a newbie. I've only had it out 3 times. The boweye has got loose
dmc at 12:02pm 10.01.09
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Check out the tailgate. Deer for breakfast anyone? - Snotr Who say's a watermen can't handle thems
Mike P27 at 11:37am 10.01.09
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What happened to the Precision sailors forumn? I do not see it listed.
Hermit Scott at 11:16am 10.01.09
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What are my options for adding a tach to my diesel? YSM-12. I need to find the proper prop pitch and
gabriel.donnelly at 10:57am 10.01.09
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Hey there, has anyone ever removed the interior padding/ upholstry below in the cabin? Any tips? I w
jameswak at 9:48am 10.01.09
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hello everyone, I have a 1981 42' Lancer sailboat and I cannot figure out what type/brand of toi
BORS at 9:33am 10.01.09
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Where to find strengthened Dinghi davits for hunter 41' AC, mounted on an arch?:doh::doh:
Broke Sailor at 8:13am 10.01.09
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This season I replaced my 3 blade fixed prop with a Gori 3 blade folding prop on my Hunter 36. It ha
Reddirt at 7:24am 10.01.09
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I'm getting a new Potter 19 from the factory next Monday and it's our first sailboat - can't wait!!!
Dream Chaser at 7:01am 10.01.09
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The water hoses from the engine to the water heater had to be replaced on our Hunter 35.5. After ru
Quoddy at 6:12am 10.01.09
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When I use the wakes on our Raymarine C70 targets that are not moving appear with wakes as well as o
Soundbounder at 5:28am 10.01.09
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A few photos of the ARGIA under sail on Fishers Island Sound this month: http://soundbounder.blogs
Ducati at 2:45am 10.01.09
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Could someone please explain the purpose of sail drive vs the traditional shaft drive? I'm looking
Scott A. at 6:26pm 09.30.09
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I want to clean out the water of my 1981 H33 and there appears to be no access port. Has anyone clea
heymagic at 6:18pm 09.30.09
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If you've recovered from the "New Forum" Blues yet...Welcome! Mike B
West Virginia Sailing Nut at 6:06pm 09.30.09
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I have recently purchased a 1978 Hunter 30, that has no motor, shaft or prop. I am looking at my opt

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Catalina 22 keel needed
Leeward Rail at 6:21am 04.04.22
. If you can be patient, you will be able to find a badly neglected Cat 22 I would think a C22 tha
Starting fluid
jviss at 6:14am 04.04.22
It doesn't heat the engine block, it heats the air. The warmer air helps the fuel vaporize which ma
Life's little lesson
RoyS at 6:09am 04.04.22
My roll up inflatable has a drain device on the transom. Leave it open and most of the rain water wi
Hunter Legend 41ac - Venus Bow Thruster
rgranger at 6:05am 04.04.22
I don't know your unit but fuses are typically located in one of two places (sometimes both). First
Starting fluid
jviss at 5:59am 04.04.22
Well, there you go, I learned something. I just can't imagine it would make a difference, but I've
Catalina 22 keel needed
rgranger at 5:57am 04.04.22
As of 2009 there were 15,000 catalina 22 sailboats built and it is still in production. If you can
Do you question your Brain?
Daveinet at 5:57am 04.04.22
Actually finding the N was easy. N takes up less space so the line with the N is shorter than the ot
Rescue? I must be missing something
Leeward Rail at 5:46am 04.04.22
When the Sail magazine guy was rescued from the brand new cat a few years ago I think they just lef
Starting fluid
Maine Sail at 5:46am 04.04.22
I hear you, but I'd be shocked if it really made a difference. Once that thing starts cranking, an
Hard of Hearing Help
RoyS at 5:37am 04.04.22
While the app is available it has a special use. If you think you are hard of hearing, you no doub
Starting fluid
RoyS at 5:28am 04.04.22
Hair Dryer most certainly helps diesel starting. Once your engine fires with help from the warm air
Starting fluid
CYQK at 5:26am 04.04.22
Bob J Yes.. heard some use wd40 also heard some use disc brake cleaner DO NOT USE Starter fluids use
Catalina 22 keel needed
Leeward Rail at 5:16am 04.04.22
Personally I would buy a new keel from Catalina yachts. They have an office in Largo, FLA. The updat
Starting fluid
Bob J. at 4:32am 04.04.22
Being a NH boy that has owned several pieces of diesel machinery, WD40. What everyone around here us
How to access through bolts above headliner
shemandr at 3:31am 04.04.22
What Tartan? The T33 I used to crew on had a soft headliner and the deck hardware bolts weren't vis
Do you question your Brain?
shemandr at 3:26am 04.04.22
I found all 3 pretty quickly. I think it's more a test of your eyes but I'll take any evidence that
Standing rigging swaging .125 wire   (1)
SailingLoto at 3:24am 04.04.22
Well, I didn't die... 10kt breeze, main and Genoa up. Nothing shifted, moved, slipped, died, fell
Spinnaker, hows and whys
jon hansen at 12:01am 04.04.22
learn, practice, then try it on a 38'er with no keel. all fun zEnMGV1TfkQ this video shows what a
1990 Hunter 30 Anchor Chain Plate Rusted
jon hansen at 11:45pm 04.03.22
i'd run, but i'm old, so really i walk away muttering that that's a deal breaker. :cool:
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jon hansen at 11:40pm 04.03.22
i have used starting fluid from time to time on my on my 56 year old perkins 107. no problems so f

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