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rardiH36 at 7:41am 05.06.09
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A post for the forums diesel repair knowledgeable: I've noticed a hairline crack on the mixing el
CaptRob at 7:40am 05.06.09
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Have a look.... http://heartofgold35s5.synthasite.com
garyc at 6:29am 05.06.09
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Just purchased a fish finder. looking for suggestions on where to mount display. I have wheel steeri
g1gaumond at 5:56am 05.06.09
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Calling on experience ports rebedders!!! Just started on our spring project of rebedding our C30 l
David Oberholtzer at 5:51am 05.06.09
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I was just getting my 260 with wheel steering put back together for launching soon and noticed that
ajay423 at 5:42am 05.06.09
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I'm thinking of purchasing a lightly used H-170, but am concerned about all the reports of cracking
mrickey at 5:22am 05.06.09
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I am shopping to replace my damaged delta anchor. I see on line a "delta style" anchor in 316 stain
Dave L at 3:46am 05.06.09
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The mast on my 23.5 above the spreader bends leeward in light/medium to medium winds and the lower s
dancurilla at 3:08am 05.06.09
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Just bought a 2006 hunter 31. I am interested in covering it over the winter. Does Hunter make a sta
CMBurnett at 12:20am 05.06.09
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I have been reunited with my boat in Kaneohe Bay and I managed to replace my ignition without orderi
sailormanbigd at 11:05pm 05.05.09
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hi, gonna launch my home made bolger nymph in two days. I am wonderring the proper ceremonial criste
robsuerogina at 9:42pm 05.05.09
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Interested in all 26S modifications.
Syversens at 9:12pm 05.05.09
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Hey all, I'm working on plumbing my head and next step is replacing the joker valve... its about 2 y
Joe Mullee at 9:01pm 05.05.09
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Why is it so important to place the transducer forward of the keel? Is it because placing the transd
ajay423 at 8:54pm 05.05.09
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I'm thinking of purchasing a lightly used H-170, but am concerned about all the reports of cracking
wnance at 8:03pm 05.05.09
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My father-in-law bought an 1977 O'day 25 that had been sitting for a couple years, so we are doing a
Lmarr at 7:52pm 05.05.09
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Has anyone tried installing an anchor windlass inside an anchor locker? We have a Beneteau First 38
panope at 7:39pm 05.05.09
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Hi am a newbie, sorta, have had "Panope" our 27foot bilge keeler sloop since 2002. Have since repair
Bad Obsession at 7:26pm 05.05.09
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So now that gas is getting to be reasonable again, I wonder how many sailors will end up returning t
lingarner at 7:07pm 05.05.09
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I bought a 26' in January. Never sailed in my life. I have it docked at Oriental,NC. I am going down

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Winch Maintenance
JoeWhite at 8:03pm 03.11.22
I used bearing grease for the windlass and had worked well. It is waterproof, will not wash away or
Winch Maintenance
jssailem at 8:00pm 03.11.22
Towels work. I watched @LeslieTroyer demonstrate winch cleaning for a group of Catalina owners. He u
Winch Maintenance
JRT at 7:23pm 03.11.22
Thanks all, I used 2 towels, 1 wrapped around the winch and the 2nd rolled up for extra protection.
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar...
dlochner at 7:08pm 03.11.22
Thanks! Heading to see the Hunter Saturday morning...after I see the Sabre tomorrow afternoon. Of
1977 O'Day 27. 1st Sailboat ever.
Richard19068 at 6:38pm 03.11.22
Congratulations. Looks clean. Have fun.
Decal Questions
JRacer at 6:32pm 03.11.22
I always knew SIU had "stones". :laugh:
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer
Hayden Watson at 6:08pm 03.11.22
I wrote my account of the "fire" incident in post #4 from memory of a post read 6-months ago because
Decal Questions   (1)
brockangelo at 5:40pm 03.11.22
Decal Questions
Gene Neill at 5:33pm 03.11.22
The important thing here is that you know the rules for renaming. You do understand it requires copi
In hull transducer and wax
Light air at 4:49pm 03.11.22
I like the putty substitute. I'll give it a try when I go out to the boat next week (we are having
So, an East Orient 32, Sabre 28, and Hunter 27 walk into a bar...
higgs at 4:32pm 03.11.22
Good for you that you are checking dockage. You don't want to be stuck with a boat and nowhere to d
Roller Furler - Prep
higgs at 4:25pm 03.11.22
I would never leave a furled jib on any boat when stored on the hard outside. I have seen furled ji
Docking queries
higgs at 4:16pm 03.11.22
Further thoughts-you asked about dock line length. When pulling to a dock with someone on the dock
Docking queries
Terry Cox at 4:04pm 03.11.22
I have never been one for simply dropping the loop over a cleat as I have seen them come off even i
Docking queries
higgs at 3:58pm 03.11.22
Unless your dock experiences rough water 1/2" is plenty. Be sure to check prices on pre spliced lin
Sailboat donation
higgs at 3:43pm 03.11.22
Condition is everything. If the boat is dumpster ready nobody will want it. That said, check with
Great Lakes Charter wanted?
higgs at 3:38pm 03.11.22
I would strongly recommend searching in the North Channel, which is north of Lake Huron but part of
Here's something you don't see every day
higgs at 3:35pm 03.11.22
I would think the owner would not be liable unless negligence can be established. Boats are easy to
3m 4000
higgs at 3:29pm 03.11.22
I guess this is another reason to rely on proven products like Life Caulk.
3m 4000
higgs at 3:27pm 03.11.22
The problem seems to be related to moisture more than UV... so I would check on them. And use Sika

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