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titou at 6:13am 05.25.09
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Hello Everybody ! I'm new on this forum and i need some help about my mac ! English is not my first
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Noticed the hatch cover glass over the front berth and several side portlights are becoming more and
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Our wind speed instrument worked great a few weeks ago, but now spins about half the speed it is sup
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anyone have the mainsheet scheme for a 1981 Beneteau First 285, or maybe a picture of it?
Nuwanda 272 at 8:32pm 05.23.09
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I own an O'Day 272 and will be installing a Harken one line reefing kit. To work properly I will ne
bhstech at 4:49am 05.25.09
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I have a solar charger maxing out at 70mA. I want to put a diode in line to prevent battery dischar
RAD at 4:46am 05.25.09
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I had my Campbell Sailor re pitched this season because I could not get the engine over 1500 rpm but
Chris Connor at 3:54am 05.25.09
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Good morning all. Just wondering if anyone has installed any form of adjuster for the back stay in
jybiom at 1:37am 05.25.09
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Has anyone had experience with ordering or using the EZ JAX system? I orderedtheir product, bur wond
capejt at 12:00am 05.25.09
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Hi All, I'm in the process of getting my '79 H33 ready to splash after spending several years on the
Kristall at 11:58pm 05.24.09
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Is there any way to quieten the Jabsco electric conversion. Our boat came with it installed and it'
Henry Fung at 9:27pm 05.24.09
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In April my Y25 was motoring at 5 knot and it was suddenly ran aground.... after that I found wat
Salty at 9:17pm 05.24.09
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I was leaving my mooring when my mooring line got caught in the prop. The engine shut off with while
jfdudley at 8:45pm 05.24.09
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I am looking for information about getting a cover for my Javelin while at the dock. Do I have to m
Dutchess at 8:40pm 05.24.09
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i just inspected my boat for the new season, and to my surprise, the yard used a warped palate (esse
edwardecarrillo at 8:13pm 05.24.09
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How does one remove the nav station in a 1984 Hunter 31? Thanks Ed
FixinHer-up at 7:41pm 05.24.09
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Can someone help me get compac 16 -- copmpanionway - doors)boards) -- where to get them ?
Jon DIPIPPO at 7:36pm 05.24.09
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I have a Hunter 30,1980.I only get 2150 rpms with load no load 2500 rpms.I have a very dirty bottoms
BobM at 7:15pm 05.24.09
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Went to the boat today to start commissioning. Removed the boom tent...knocked the barnacles off th
cbinfl at 7:00pm 05.24.09
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Just got the boat in Oct. last year and it's way underprop'b. It's been repowered with a 30HP Yanma

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I think I have Termites - Help!
thinwater at 9:29pm 12.07.21
https://thrasherpestcontrol.com/drywood-termite-droppings Yup. Should have just Googled "droppings
Converting '73 Javelin to mid-boom rigging?
RaleighRancher at 8:02pm 12.07.21
Thanks. That's really what I needed - the logic to it. Could've worked it out myself but overexposur
Etiquette pet peeves
SoSound at 7:24pm 12.07.21
Etiquette pet peeves
jssailem at 7:22pm 12.07.21
47.8 degrees north Is that the temperature or a location...:stir:
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Ralph Johnstone at 7:17pm 12.07.21
But you are okay with starting a sentance with "Or"? :poke: Guilty as charged :mad: ! I should h
I think I have Termites - Help!
Gint at 7:06pm 12.07.21
Looks like rat droppings. Termite droppings are much smaller, more like sugar granules. These ar
I think I have Termites - Help!
JoeWhite at 6:56pm 12.07.21
Looks like rat droppings. Termite droppings are much smaller, more like sugar granules.
Etiquette pet peeves
SoSound at 6:49pm 12.07.21
What color for your Bimini?   (1)
WayneH at 6:42pm 12.07.21
Impetuous is dark green from bow to stern. The genoa sunshield is "original", the mainsail cover and
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leo310 at 6:37pm 12.07.21
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WayneH at 6:23pm 12.07.21
I can't believe I just read this whole thread. Please, good people, go sailing. :) Captain Obviou
Beneteau Parts website
SoSound at 5:57pm 12.07.21
Our local dealer is very DIY friendly, but I think the bigger problem is resources (money) to sustai
Engine mount to stringer
DArcy at 5:53pm 12.07.21
It sounds like one of the bolts holding the mount into the stringer is pulling out. Have you checked
Hull dents
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:51pm 12.07.21
What boatyard cut square hole in your hull? Us locals need to know who to avoid.
Hull dents
DayDreamer41 at 5:45pm 12.07.21
If you want to see how this can be done see @B757Captain he repaired holes in the hull after a huri
Hull dents
Davidasailor26 at 5:40pm 12.07.21
Just brainstorming a different perspective - if that unsupported section of hull was badly deformed
Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture.
sunlover at 5:32pm 12.07.21
Have you tried special order from places like SBO Shop, Defender, or Fisheries Supply? yes, so far
Eno Stove Burner - bad mixture.
Caboteur at 5:29pm 12.07.21
ENO marine have a website with parts dept. You have the model and year etc. Go from there. http://s

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