CMM
at 6:46am 01.21.09
2/1271
My bilge pump will drain the water out of the bilge but when I shut the pump off, water drains back
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Mike G.
at 6:07am 01.21.09
3/4218
FYI to all: I just received my periodic email from Defender highlighting the latest specials. I ha
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Jude
at 3:09am 01.21.09
20/2931
We have a new Bavaria 31 (Oct.08). A transom leak was discovered at commissioning and a shipwright
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Butch Petty
at 1:55am 01.21.09
7/6566
This is a corny little video I made as I modified my rudder on my boat. The rudder, while it could h
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rdethman
at 10:30pm 01.20.09
0/1047
I've been sailing now for a number of years, but have never taken a class. I have a 26C and love sai
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Joe Mullee
at 7:49pm 01.20.09
13/3467
For those who have electronics that interface can you tell me what you think the advantages are over
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birnbaumr
at 7:08pm 01.20.09
31/6431
Hi. I've had a Hunter 33 for 2 seasons now, which I've used mainly as a daysailer on Long Island So
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jibes138
at 1:48pm 01.20.09
89/8640
Many of you seem to believe there is some magic force called the "bouyant force." I assume you all
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jibes138
at 1:42pm 01.20.09
17/4513
Can anyone provide information on why sailboats develop a lot more weather helm when they are heeled
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rognvald
at 1:04pm 01.20.09
0/2072
I am attempting to replace my starboard water tank hose from the tank to the rail under the sink. T
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rognvald
at 12:50pm 01.20.09
1/1567
I own a 1990 Pearson 34-2. I hve been told by a surveyor the hull is solid fiberglass from the boot
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Biegen
at 11:02am 01.20.09
13/1568
My kicker was stolen and I am looking for an outboard light enough to bring home each trip. obviousl
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David Biegen of Miami
at 10:47am 01.20.09
7/2665
My kicker was stolen and I am looking for an outboard light enough to bring home each trip. obviousl
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Shoaldrafter
at 8:32am 01.20.09
2/2134
Konstantin asked method of hull construction of O'Day sailboats. I have a 26' O'Day made in 1985.
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mitchman
at 8:19am 01.20.09
33/10062
I need some help finding which makes/models of trailer sailors will work for me in the 20-23ft range
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LadyIris
at 7:32am 01.20.09
3/2132
I just bought a 79 Lancer 29' sailboat, although I did have an inspector go out to the boat now that
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Shoaldrafter
at 4:20am 01.20.09
3/1824
Konstantin, You have two threads of messages with same subject. Both threads are getting long.
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tchodgd
at 3:49am 01.20.09
1/1462
What's the bridge clearance on an Oday 22. I need to get under a fixed bridge that is 28' 6" at mea
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John
at 2:22am 01.20.09
13/4389
I found, yesterday, that there was a steady drip from my packing gland - about one drip every 5-8 se
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K&D
at 6:37pm 01.19.09
14/2238
We did a survey today and to say it did not go well may be an understatement. Has anyone had any is
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Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30
jssailem at 5:47am 06.14.21 Is it worth paying someone to dive clean the boat prior to purchase to check for keel separation? |
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Venture 222 interior painting
JustinP at 5:38am 06.14.21 Will do! Another question I have is, is it ok to sand fiberglass? Obviously not a lot but just enoug |
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Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30
phobucket at 5:32am 06.14.21 The water in the bilge is coming from a dripping hose. I need to verify which one, The soft spot is |
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So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
Jollyroger at 5:10am 06.14.21 Portajon, you should write it up, and submit it to one of the boating DIY magazines, like Good Old B |
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Albin Marin Vega 27 - Any Owners Input Appreciated
Pagan Baby at 4:46am 06.14.21 I had a Vega for 15 years. Loved the boat and the only reason I got rid of it was that SWMBO wanted |
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Hunter 27 2005 furling with spar mast
trepanim@me.com at 4:27am 06.14.21 Ok we done it. so case close |
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Chartplotters and GPS how do you decide.
shemandr at 4:20am 06.14.21 GPS/Charplotters do not use a transducer or require a thru hull. Depth and speed gauges do. They c |
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Venture 222 interior painting
Davidasailor26 at 4:16am 06.14.21 You can also try gentle use of a heat gun to help scrape more of the loose stuff. Might be easier th |
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Mystery Electrical Fire on 320
Maine Sail at 4:15am 06.14.21 I found the source to definitely be that the main ground wire and the wire to the starter were both |
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Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30
shemandr at 3:42am 06.14.21 Addendum: The "Good" - the deck feels firm everywhere except ..." should probably be listed under " |
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So, I built a marine air conditioner. Wanna see?
portajon at 3:37am 06.14.21 Fresh water or saltwater? Salt water. |
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Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30
shemandr at 3:35am 06.14.21 The only "Bad" there that makes me wonder is the water in the bilge. And 1.5 inches may not mean th |
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What are these threaded metal inserts in the side of my boat?
shemandr at 3:29am 06.14.21 I don't know but I don't think they are OEM. That gu,y the PO, prolly installed them judging by the |
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Do you BELIEVE... in Rogue Waves?
Will Gilmore at 2:55am 06.14.21 However, if a rogue ever gets close to land, isn't it then a tsunami? Rogue waves typically form f |
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Waste System - How does it actually work?
Paul Mermelstein at 12:07am 06.14.21 My boat has holding tanks mounted vertically next to and above the toilet. The waste must be pumped |
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Chartplotters and GPS how do you decide.
nightowle at 11:35pm 06.13.21 Fast Olsen has helped already by mentioning the magnet issue. Beyond this, read the different featu |
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Waste System - How does it actually work?
nightowle at 11:29pm 06.13.21 Yes, get Peggy's book. It's worth it, for sure! |
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Should I run away, find out more, or jump on this? Catalina 30
nightowle at 11:24pm 06.13.21 It sounds like it could be a decent deal. I'd want to know where the bilge water is coming from. J |
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There is a Magnetometer on your phone (who knew!) (1)
Hayden Watson at 10:55pm 06.13.21 I got my EV-1 installed behind the drawers in my C30. I checked the location with the app and it sh |
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Hunter 49/50 Mamba steering issue
Georgedoyle at 10:47pm 06.13.21 Just got around to checking mine. All was fine. I did end up tightening the negative cable lugs for |