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I just purchased a 1984 Ericson 28. Does anyone have any idea how to get a owners manual?
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I'm replacing the mast on my '81 Mac 25. My research through the archives shows a mast length of 28'
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hello. when i purchased my boat one of the sail bags was hiding a spinnaker. it is a classic symmetr
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hello. i have an oday 22. the u bolt chainplates connect to an L shaped bracket that mounts to the b
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OK, summer has finally hit in the northeast.:dance: Last weekend I spent a few days anchored in Vine
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Hi folks, I sort of asked this before...but; I am replacing the vee-berth boards and the starboard s
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Here is a picture of Tom Marshburn, Astronaut. He is brother of Barbara who works with my wife. E
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Hi, I just acquired a 1974 O'day Widgeon. Does anyone have a rigging plan they can share? Mike
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My friend and I attempted the back stay replacement Wednesday night. He was almost all the way up t
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I have posted a few photos on my page illustrating my latest attempt to improve trailering. It worke
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I have 1990 macgregor and was wondering if anyone made a mast raising system? There has to be an eas
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Hack Freedom 20/Link-2000R for LiFePo4?
Garbonzo at 4:07pm 03.08.22
How do you do that? Do you presently have an LFP bank ant the setup you describe? Yes and no. I
86 Hunter 25.5
RKMCCORKLE at 3:45pm 03.08.22
Thanks for all the help, duh me the hose that is pictured was connected to the icebox so I had conn
LiFePo4 Refresh
Hayden Watson at 3:43pm 03.08.22
Every boat owner with a newish Yanmar... Until they wise up and replace it with external regulatio
Removing wall covering
Clutch Cargo at 3:31pm 03.08.22
I've got to replace a piece on the inside of my hanging locker and would be curious to know about wh
Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas.
DArcy at 3:29pm 03.08.22
Abandoned wires is a pet peeve of mine. I have pulled about 20 pounds of unused wire out of my boat.
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
dlochner at 3:08pm 03.08.22
The Newport 28 (all three versions) was designed by the C&C Design Group, the same folks who designe
LiFePo4 Refresh
Maine Sail at 2:36pm 03.08.22
n. And, who has a 125A alternator and is using a built-in, dumb regulator? Every boat owner with
Hack Freedom 20/Link-2000R for LiFePo4?
jviss at 2:11pm 03.08.22
Set your regulator to cut off the field at 80%, How do you do that? Do you presently have an LF
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Tally Ho at 2:05pm 03.08.22
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Tally Ho at 1:49pm 03.08.22
I put the bilge pump in there temporarily to pump out the water, the old hose cracked when I went t
New Catalina 30 Owner
mikeracca at 1:42pm 03.08.22
The formerly clear hose is most likely the vent line. It should be replaced with sanitation hose.
Alternator question - is this AC? Stator pic included
Maine Sail at 1:37pm 03.08.22
The green arrow is pointing to the stator tap. Who converted that alt to external regulation?
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JRT at 1:34pm 03.08.22
Well life got in the way for awhile so I realized I've not been active or updating much. We closed o
Universal M3-20: Raw Water Exhaust out the Shaft Seal
kloudie1 at 1:25pm 03.08.22
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Leaving old cables & wiring in inaccessible areas.
jeepbluetj at 1:24pm 03.08.22
There are indeed spots in Catalina's that you're never removing the wire. In my old MK1 C-30 all of
New Catalina 30 Owner
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:20pm 03.08.22
a formerly clear hose going out to the port side, a yellow cap with a crack in it (hence the duct t
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV
jssailem at 1:09pm 03.08.22
I did not hear, can you rotate the way the drum guard sits to provide an open fairlead?
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price
Scott T-Bird at 1:08pm 03.08.22
I'll take your word for it. (Not that it matters) ;)
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV   (1)
jssailem at 1:08pm 03.08.22
Here is another idea for a stanchion block. I like that it has a rotating sheave, not simply a frict
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV
Hayden Watson at 1:04pm 03.08.22
I would be inclined to try putting the bulleye on the outside of the forward leg of the pulpit.

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