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Terry in Naples at 7:53am 11.05.08
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When I purchased my boat it already has the signet system in it. ( wind direction speed, depth, spee
g1gaumond at 5:23am 11.05.08
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I am heading into the windy city for a few days on Business and I'd like to call on sailors for some
Mike G. at 5:06am 11.05.08
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While reviewing invoices from the marina, I noted that they charged me 6.5 hours to unstep the mast
Maine Sail at 4:58am 11.05.08
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I wanted to let you all know that you can now bookmark a specific post within a thread instead of bo
Phil Herring at 12:09am 11.05.08
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In the forums: horizontal ads have been removed from the top of the screen and run vertically down
dman535 at 9:39pm 11.04.08
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I posted some pictures of a boat I am considering. It needs some work - that is for sure. Boat seems
Alex at 9:03pm 11.04.08
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as the title gives away I have a hunter 34 from 85'. Im thinking of adding a boom kicker next seaso
heysteveh at 8:44pm 11.04.08
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Checking to see if my new avatar will show up. It is a picture we took while sailing in a light bree
bonaroo5698 at 7:35pm 11.04.08
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i have a beneteau 393 (2005). have to change shaft bearing. separated the flange on the transmissi
liberty at 7:24pm 11.04.08
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Looking to add a Spinaker sail to my Catalina 28 (1991). Need to purchase a spinaker and see what r
Richard Deep at 5:20pm 11.04.08
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OK, this is driving me nuts. My boat has developed a strange knocking (thumping?, slapping?) sound t
SoSound at 5:19pm 11.04.08
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First 285 DC panel ' water heater question? Thanks for bearing with me, I'm working on a lot of thi
Richard Deep at 4:54pm 11.04.08
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OK, this is driving me nuts. My 85 H31 has developed a strange knocking (thumping?, slapping?) sound
ranchu56 at 4:20pm 11.04.08
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Looking for advice. Meter shows 3518.6 hrs on the engine. I only had the boat in the water for 4 mo
Trinkka at 4:17pm 11.04.08
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It seems that every year I need to make a change or do some kind of a modification to my O'Day 222.
Buck420 at 3:54pm 11.04.08
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I have an '01 H420 w/ a Raymarine depthsounder. If, in addition to the existing depthsounder, I were
puckliny at 3:52pm 11.04.08
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I have just purchased a 85' Hunter 25.5. The chain plate for the backstay snapped when the marina h
Trinkka at 3:42pm 11.04.08
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The old hatches that came with some of the O'Day sailboats were prone to break very easy. I don't kn
Wayne M at 3:27pm 11.04.08
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Hello everyone I went down to do some work on my boat yesterday. I have it stored at the Milwaukee C
sunworshipper at 3:18pm 11.04.08
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Hi all, New to the forums. I was curious if anyone has any real experience or owns an oceanis 351

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Just found out my strut is severely compromised.
buddym5586 at 4:01pm 02.07.22
Holly, I had to replace the strut on my Catalina 42. Daunting but doable. I paid $1400 for a new str
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered
twistedskipper at 4:00pm 02.07.22
You can add another reason to be documented. State game wardens do not have jurisdiction to stop an
Used Parts Stores Online
Brazil at 3:46pm 02.07.22
Oops. I just noticed he has taken the service off line. I know he was trying to find a way to expand
Used Parts Stores Online
Brazil at 3:45pm 02.07.22
I'm always looking for ways to stretch the sailing kitty. I highly recommend Boat Used Parts Search.
Adding portable general.
dlochner at 3:41pm 02.07.22
@Don S/V ILLusion states, plug the shore power cable into the generator. Backfeeding through an outl
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change   (1)
dkinzer at 3:35pm 02.07.22
is "fresh clean fuel" just fuel from the top of the tank? I would think that you would want not on
Adding 115 AC
NCBrew at 3:28pm 02.07.22
That article from West Marine covers the installation I already have. I have a marine power cord whi
Used Parts Stores Online
Crusty Ol Salt at 3:23pm 02.07.22
@Tally Ho Not looking for anything in particular. A friend of mine was telling me about an online
C&C 30 Mk II rudder
shemandr at 3:13pm 02.07.22
It probably would have been helpful to have templated the rudder before taking it apart. If you cou
Self tailing winches
rs1sensen at 3:05pm 02.07.22
It's not clear if the winches you have now are single or two speed. I swapped out the single speed
Adding 115 AC
ggrizzard at 3:02pm 02.07.22
Rewiring / adding circuits in 115 AC power on a boat can be straight forward IF you were experienced
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change
jdrutten at 2:56pm 02.07.22
... 2. ... Fill the new one to the top with fresh clean fuel before installing. ... I'll be swapp
Tiller
Tater at 2:24pm 02.07.22
used a screw driver as a stick shift on a Peugeot. Lend the car to an employee and he returned with
Adding 115 AC
rgranger at 2:23pm 02.07.22
There is a lot to consider here I'd start by watching this. https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor
Companionway Springs - Breaking Often
Tiara at 2:22pm 02.07.22
Hi Could you let me know were to purchase these companion way springs from please I live in Tasmania
C&C 30 Mk II rudder
rgranger at 2:21pm 02.07.22
That looks like a lot of work. Thanks for posting. I would love to read a writeup when you get it
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 2:14pm 02.07.22
Damn! Now I'm hungry:what:
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US)
rgranger at 2:12pm 02.07.22
I feel I should point out you misspelled "temerity." :) That is a fun word... I also like to thr
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered
NCBrew at 2:11pm 02.07.22
another reason to add - the bank you financed it through requires it. You can add another reason t

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