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CapT at 6:00pm 09.07.08
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We went for a sail last weekend and ran into trouble taking down the main on our Hunter 40. After w
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Hi all, I have a Volvo Penta model 2002, 2 cylinder diesel with the optional fresh water cooling
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Someday we would like to sail from our present location on Lake Michigan to the Atlantic ocean. We
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I have a 1973 c-22. The traveler car has plastic rollers which are falling apart. I'm trying to find
Capn Ron at 11:24am 09.07.08
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Please help me avoid an extra trip up the mast ! Does anyone happen to know what bulb or even what b
MSchneider at 11:12am 09.07.08
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Sunbird, here is a pic of the sheet Rudy sent me. Pardon my handwritten notes, but after messing up
Brian D at 9:37am 09.07.08
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As I mentioned some time ago, I got a new slip at the Navy Sailing Center, Point Loma. It is in the
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I am planning out the wiring for the Link 1000 I bought. The schematic shows one wire running from t
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I have an interest in making the crossing to the Bahamas at Bimini for a monthlong sail...hopefully
Brennan at 7:43am 09.07.08
Cal
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Greetings-- I'm a new user here, and look forward to reading with interest. I've started the sear
Bob S at 7:14am 09.07.08
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I've been reading the post on the potential dangers of propane and the safety concerns on proper sto
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For those of you who are battening down the hatches for upcoming storm or storms, here are a couple
Hermit Scott at 9:40pm 09.06.08
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I read in the linoleum square post that you have black walnut laid over oak beams? IF one were so in
sailexa at 3:36pm 09.06.08
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Has anyone ever serviced a Barbarossa block? I have them on my Beneteau 38 - a double foot block on
Chris Coombs at 2:32pm 09.06.08
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Does anyone have a spec and BoM for a home made bimini for the Catalina 22?
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Looking for a little advice on how to set up my Cat 22 Main and Jib Halyard so that I can raise and
San Juan Sailor at 1:37pm 09.06.08
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I recently purchased a 26S that has an older 15 hp Johnson. The motor is actually lighter than curre
Bad Obsession at 1:19pm 09.06.08
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Well, I had decided to riade Hanna out aboard my Catalina 30 at the dock to make sure things went ok
Scott On Eagles Wings at 11:45am 09.06.08
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Hello Mike C. are you out there? I know this is hard to belive but we are booking our vacation for
dlewis812 at 10:58am 09.06.08
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just replaced bottom gudgeon; would like to replace top. cant' find access to back plate on the top

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The Proper PROP
Allan12210 at 4:33pm 12.28.21
Out 1984 H34 came stock with a 15 x 15 prop that moves us at least 6.5 knots. That is at 3000 rpm. T
searching for a leak and needing advice   (8)
rgranger at 4:29pm 12.28.21
Edit: I got to my laptop and was able to edit this post It is easier from the inside but you can d
Replacement silcock access cover in shower?
Calif. Ted at 4:25pm 12.28.21
I've seen them called access, utility or inspection hatches depending on use I guess, don't know if
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board
dLj at 4:17pm 12.28.21
Very expensive here. $500 for equipment and $99 per month. Wonder if it will work as you travel t
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25
rajhnsn at 4:16pm 12.28.21
The shaft is stainless so I guess that a PO has replaced it in the past. I can't get the shaft out
True Internet-worthy WiFi on board
DianaOfBurlington at 4:10pm 12.28.21
Got an older USB antenna to hook up to a laptop. It can draw in LOS signals from a pretty good dis
Self tailing winches
rgranger at 4:07pm 12.28.21
Engine access
Crusty Ol Salt at 3:49pm 12.28.21
Has anyone got experience adding an access panel to the Starboard side of the engine through from th
Interstate Trailer Sailing
Tater at 3:31pm 12.28.21
Yea, I spent my childhood vacations there also back when PCB was a few houses on stilts and a coupl
Interstate Trailer Sailing
LeeandRick at 3:14pm 12.28.21
The point is, if you haven't noticed yet, I will not stay at the venue the with party animals. Mayb
Interstate Trailer Sailing
Tater at 3:00pm 12.28.21
@Tater, If you decide to launch from the beach make sure someone videos it. I want to see it. :cool
Hunter 40.5 Water heater to hydronic diesel
dkinzer at 2:51pm 12.28.21
Our 41DS has a hydronic heater but it is only plumbed to the heat exchangers to heat the cabin. Comm
Wow! First image from the James Webb Space Telescope
Rick Webb at 2:51pm 12.28.21
My 30 year old daughter didn't get right away either She was familiar with "remove before flight" st
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25
Tally Ho at 2:41pm 12.28.21
Thank you very much everyone for the very helpful input. The information from Compass Marine reall
A never ending problem
Tally Ho at 2:30pm 12.28.21
I had a boat neighbor (no names to protect the innocent)... one day a nice looking, younger woman su
Interstate Trailer Sailing
Tater at 2:29pm 12.28.21
Which boat are you talking about? Who are you asking?
searching for a leak and needing advice
JamieB at 2:27pm 12.28.21
well I think it was a knock from the anchor but yeah I'm just not sure
searching for a leak and needing advice
JamieB at 2:26pm 12.28.21
"Is this really necessary? It seems small enough to fiberglass but I don't want to bodge it." " no w
Hatch Lens Replacement   (1)
Dave Groshong at 2:09pm 12.28.21
Photo of MK1 and MK2
Hatch Lens Replacement
Dave Groshong at 2:05pm 12.28.21
Could be MK1 or MK2, did you look at Calif Ted's post above to determine this?

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