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Shooter II at 1:49pm 07.03.09
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H31 to the bitterend Went out on the boat yesterday, an '83 H31. Made the mistake of looking in the
BobM at 11:44am 07.03.09
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Phil straightened out the list of S2's this week so the site is ready to accept information now. I
BrianW at 8:01am 07.03.09
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In a recent post about sailing gloves, one of the responders recommended Winchers. These devices are
emergpa1 at 7:45am 07.03.09
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I recently shopped D ' R for a tiller. One had a severe curve, the other a slight curve. I ordered t
wnance at 7:42am 07.03.09
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Hi, We're up in Rochester, NY, sailing on Lake Ontario, and have a new to us O'day 25 that had been
R Lawrence at 7:20am 07.03.09
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I have a 1995 Hunter 29.5 and I can't get much better than 5.5 knots on a good day. What do I have t
Earl Keim at 5:49am 07.03.09
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Happy 4th. Does anybody have the measurements of the helm seat on a Hunter 260? I am cutting a fo
Phil V25 at 3:09am 07.03.09
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I am rewiring the mast. I have an anchor light at the top, a steaming light 1/3 the way down and a
captcraig1 at 3:03am 07.03.09
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Can anyone suggest how best to rig the jib sheet leads on a Mirage 24? I have never sailed a boat wi
Mike Holibar at 2:53am 07.03.09
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Hi All, Please accept my best wishes for 4th July and my thanks for the wealth of knowledge you have
MrMikey64 at 11:09pm 07.02.09
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I'm working on repairs of the rudder and tiller for my Mac25. I had to sand down the surfaces, as I
windward54 at 9:25pm 07.02.09
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Hi everyone! Summer is in full swing and we are all in the middle of boating season. Hopefully, ev
Cpt. Jon at 8:09pm 07.02.09
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Hi all, I just rebuilt our winches last week and today while sailing I noticed with two wraps aro
Pocahontas at 7:39pm 07.02.09
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Hi, I've been reading this Forum for a while but until now I haven't contributed at all:redface: I'm
Starfish at 7:30pm 07.02.09
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Was considering a Raymarine X-5 tiller pilot with a remote head to safely control my S299 under sail
RAD at 7:08pm 07.02.09
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Help! I tried to use the 4 hp Evinrude with the dink early in the season B-4 the stinking rain and t
jerryf609 at 5:25pm 07.02.09
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Hi Peggie, I have ordered your book but I know it will take several days to get it. I am the new
captcraig1 at 5:16pm 07.02.09
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Does anyone know how to set up the jib sheets on a 1977 Mirage 24? I noticed there are no tracks so
All U Get at 4:50pm 07.02.09
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Hi Gang, Didn't know if anyone saw this study, I thought it might be of interest. http://www.techn
pxcataol at 4:36pm 07.02.09
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In looking at my post I am sure few if any people understood what I waa asking for. Here is a be

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Wax or ceramic
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:12am 04.09.22
Starting fluid
thinwater at 6:09am 04.09.22
Logically, if you use less than the LEL (lower explosive limit) the fluid cannot detonate on the ups
compass
kappykaplan at 5:56am 04.09.22
tighten the throttle so i dont have to hold it for more speed The throttle cable should have a cab
A lost art: Conserving ice.
TomY at 5:38am 04.09.22
For the most part my surfaces are in good condition, I'm just starting to get some checking in the
I blew a fuse!
RoyS at 5:33am 04.09.22
My 2 cylinder 15 HP Yanmar 2QM15 has reliably cranked and started while the start circuit is protect
I blew a fuse!
Tally Ho at 5:32am 04.09.22
That is true, but only if the exhaust port is under the waterline. I believe, not sure, the 80s O
Wax or ceramic
BigEasy at 5:21am 04.09.22
The standard for years has been Collinite paste wax. Not so easy to apply and it does not last a ye
Horizon Express Windlass - Just a clicking sound.
jviss at 5:15am 04.09.22
but there is no technical imperative if your batteries are adequate. It is my understanding that o
A lost art: Conserving ice.
dLj at 5:08am 04.09.22
On your surface prep: Is the surface in good condition and is it an oil-based finish like varnish o
Starting fluid
CYQK at 3:54am 04.09.22
Mike Yes can spray without glow plug on Aquired a new ZF12M gear this winter and about to finish re
A lost art: Conserving ice.   (2)
TomY at 3:23am 04.09.22
@TomY Curious - how much sanding did you have to do on that piece before applying the varnish? I h
I blew a fuse!
Tom J at 8:24pm 04.08.22
That is true, but only if the exhaust port is under the waterline. I believe, not sure, the 80s O
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler
Salt26 at 8:15pm 04.08.22
I personally don't like the idea of cutting the Seahood in two pieces as I believe that it weakens
I blew a fuse!
Benny17441 at 8:13pm 04.08.22
Hopefully, I'm misunderstanding what you said in your post about pushing the starter button for "20
SWINOMISH CHANNEL BNSF SWING BRIIDGE to be closed in APRIL
Terry Cox at 8:11pm 04.08.22
Sheesh! What a wet blanket. Well, at least no temps in the low twenties and four inches of snow thro
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank
hvac&r tech at 7:38pm 04.08.22
Hi, I'm confused. You wrote that you can start the engine. When you do that, are the house batteri
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts
rgranger at 7:36pm 04.08.22
Is that black spot a fist sized hole in the mast or some sort of mastic that "glued" that spreader
A lost art: Conserving ice.
dLj at 7:09pm 04.08.22
That's true for above decks but this piece is below and not subject to the elements. What I want is

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