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Rick D at 1:40pm 10.18.08
7/1941
The Admiral and I went to Cat Harbor for a week in order to refocus off our dwindling assets and the
rwblocker at 1:14pm 10.18.08
6/1809
I have a 1995 hunter 430 with the standard two 8D flooded house batteries and a isolated starter bat
Buena Vela at 11:27am 10.18.08
8/14886
I have a boat which is new to me and have never winterized a Jabsco head before, I wonder if anyone
bffatcat at 11:24am 10.18.08
5/1304
When I bought my boat 9 years ago It had several layers of old blue epoxy bottom paint on it I sande
Charliepapa at 9:10am 10.18.08
1/1579
I have a 1997 Passage 450 with relatively low hours - 900 on it. There is some play in the rudder po
okawbow at 8:18am 10.18.08
51/40606
I've been thinking about a bigger sailboat; but wondering how big is too big to trailer. I only live
AllenF at 8:12am 10.18.08
9/2288
OK...I've heard that there's no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people who ask question
John T1594 at 7:29am 10.18.08
1/2026
Peggy - I saw your reply to the post about a cracked holding tank fitting. You recommended using an
derrickh23 at 7:11am 10.18.08
5/1473
I have never sailed my 86 h23 in the ocean but am planing a trip to the Keys in February. I have sai
Dan at 6:20am 10.18.08
3/1360
Hi all: The wiring between one of my water tanks and my tank gauge corroded. Instead of patching
TonyW at 6:19am 10.18.08
3/1990
Has anyone installed or had any experience with the new Variable Speed water pumps. Are they as quie
Night Wind at 6:13am 10.18.08
2/1468
With out sounding to ingnorant, I just purchased this boat about four months ago and to be completel
kloudie1 at 5:42am 10.18.08
4/10456
Several years back, the plastic control mounting section of my old Merriman pedestal broke. I found
Dave Perry at 5:09am 10.18.08
8/1819
Maybe it's unique to me... but more often than not, when I tack, my jib sheet gets caught up under t
remo7e at 3:47am 10.18.08
11/7104
Hello all, I bought a boat a few weeks ago and would like to rename her. The previous name is pai
Mark H at 10:31pm 10.17.08
3/1233
My new 1993 H23.5 was found with water near bottom step after half inch rain. Boat was setting on le
Divecon at 9:50pm 10.17.08
3/2565
I can't seem to get my Catalina 250WB level on the trailer without several attempts. There is about
SoSound at 7:51pm 10.17.08
4/3022
Taking advantage of the last couple of gorgeous days before we end our season and move on to winter
cheek block   (1)
paulj at 7:13pm 10.17.08
14/3037
Added a cheek block to tame those forsail and asym sheets. It's a lot easier now.:dance: Block added
dvideohd at 6:57pm 10.17.08
11/4325
I was towing the Mac26D to the lake this evening. While in a parking lot (getting the last minute s

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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
Seek Advice 1980 Hunter 37C: Do I need to add another halyard?
Brazil at 2:10pm 02.07.22
Guys, Thanks loads for your thoughtful responses. Huge help, since I am remote from the boat but n
Replacement Generator for Beneteau 411
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:59pm 02.07.22
I think you can use a smaller generator than a 9kw. As you already have a Next Gen, you could go wit
Jabsco Toilet 29090 Handle
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:35pm 02.07.22
Don't use any cement/sealant on the gaskets. If it's been long enough since you installed the pump
Hunter 35.5 Dingy Davits
seadaddler at 1:25pm 02.07.22
I have 07 H-36 and have ocean marine Davits and raises high with outboard also and not even near to
Jabsco Toilet 29090 Handle
NCBrew at 1:22pm 02.07.22
Dave's right...There's typically less than a 25% difference in the price of new pump assembly and a
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US)
Hello Below at 1:06pm 02.07.22
Is anyone really going to fine us for not having a US radio license? See Post #19 above Re: Grumpy
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
LloydB at 1:01pm 02.07.22
Same question as 'seem to have painted myself into a corner can this cause problems?'. I have used
Yanmar 4JH4E - Bleeding Air after Fuel Filter Change
dkinzer at 1:01pm 02.07.22
what you should do is bleed the injectors beginning with the first one. It should then fire after w
Old transducer with new depth sounder?
Deparlocean at 12:56pm 02.07.22
That sounds right. I think I misleaded myself thinking more of a speed sensor than depth sounder. Bu
Old transducer with new depth sounder?
dlochner at 12:37pm 02.07.22
There is a world of difference between the transducers built in the 80s and those available for the
Modification Impact Expert Advice Requested
dlochner at 12:31pm 02.07.22
The issue with weight is not the weight as it is the placement of the weight. Weight placement affec
Old transducer with new depth sounder?
Deparlocean at 12:28pm 02.07.22
I would try to connect the tranducer to the new instrument if it has the same number of wires to con
Tiller
Serenity on Hudson at 12:27pm 02.07.22
used a screw driver as a stick shift on a Peugeot. Lend the car to an employee and he returned with
B41S5 Mainsheet control   (1)
sail sfbay at 12:08pm 02.07.22
Can you please post a photo of the current arrangement? In the meantime, suggest routing the mainshe

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