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Phil Herring at 11:56am 08.29.08
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First, something I know you'll like: this forum will be archived. So you'll now be able to go back
jviss at 11:50am 08.29.08
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I purchased a used Raymarine autopilot system, and the ST6001+ control head had been converted to fl
WindDancer24496 at 9:37am 08.29.08
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Anyone know of a source for parts and repair for Robertson AutoPilots? I have a broken plastic gear
JerryK at 7:53am 08.29.08
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I am a bit of a novice at sailing, although I am AS101 certified. I recently purchases a 1971 22' Mc
Ballou at 7:36am 08.29.08
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I am purchasing a motor for the 26 D. I like the mercury 4 stroke. It also has the shift on the till
Cactus Jack at 7:22am 08.29.08
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The keel cable on my 1980 C25 has broken. In addition to replacing the cable, I plan to also replac
kendall at 8:47pm 08.28.08
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planning a boat purchase, problem is the boat is a few miles away and I would prefer sailing it home
sailaway78 at 3:26pm 08.28.08
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This was suggested by rwlandau, after I had posted up on another thread. Any of you who have boats
Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 2:48pm 08.28.08
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Took a look at the new web pages, they are bright and up to date. I know I like the new look. I'm
Joanne5813 at 1:25pm 08.28.08
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I'm looking for plans with dimension details / specs. for building a cradle for a Catalina 27.
sailor Kevan at 1:10pm 08.28.08
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buying that CS! Everything fell through on the long weekend in August! I had given the broker the do
dbdaniel at 12:56pm 08.28.08
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Side A of my electrical system quit working. The odd thing is I only have one shore power cord whic
phdoc at 12:37pm 08.28.08
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Come to find out the 1983 Mac 25 I just bought has had the mast shortened by 2 feet by the previous
Tim B at 11:28am 08.28.08
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does anyone have info on detail/measurement for a cradle for a 38 Citation or a location I might be
JonBill at 11:07am 08.28.08
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Why Men Don't Write Advice Columns! Dear JonBill, I hope you can help me here. The other day
Jim at 10:39am 08.28.08
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This raft made it!
peconic bay at 9:49am 08.28.08
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I sail a catalina 27T and always struggle when sailing down wind. I find it difficult to keep the j
Brian M H23 at 8:54am 08.28.08
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So (sadly, a little late) I have discover that the Indian Lake Hunter 23 regatta (something you read
markwelles at 8:54am 08.28.08
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What does the stock pop top arrangement supposed to look like and how does it work?
phdoc at 6:01am 08.28.08
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I just bought a 1983 MacGregor 25' with a poptop, but the previous owner did not have the enclosure

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Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:09am 01.03.22
First I am assuming a hunter 260? Are you talking about the partial seen opening access plate?
6" round fluorecsent
SVFreedom at 6:50am 01.03.22
I think the blue wires are slightly different in color. Make sure you use the same blue wires at ea
1987 Catalina universal diesel won't start
sail sfbay at 6:38am 01.03.22
Based on my experinece first the check your battery terminals for loose connections or corrosion. S
1987 Catalina universal diesel won't start
jssailem at 6:37am 01.03.22
Starter ground wire Battery not charged Solenoid wiring In wire Fuse These are a few of my favorit
1987 Catalina universal diesel won't start
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:36am 01.03.22
As in any car/truck, low voltage to the starter causes the relay clicking sound. The voltage readin
1987 Catalina universal diesel won't start
kappykaplan at 6:30am 01.03.22
The clicking sound should be your electric fuel pump.
Tiller (vs) Outboard Magic
RoyS at 6:16am 01.03.22
Have a large towel ready at the helm. Should a disaster occur while exiting a marina, immediately co
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
dlochner at 6:14am 01.03.22
Any person who struggles to plan out their power usage would probably run out of diesel too on a ba
Barbed hose fittings
RoyS at 6:11am 01.03.22
Every Spring while on the hard grab the hose on every fitting firmly and give it a good yank and twi
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
rgranger at 6:06am 01.03.22
12V receptacle You might want to upgrade it to one that has USB ports as well https://www.amazon.
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
RoyS at 5:53am 01.03.22
Someday, somewhere, somebody will have to open it.
Doesn't know where things are.
Light air at 5:49am 01.03.22
I downloaded the manual. I'm heading out to meet the current owner at 11:00 to complete the deal an
WTB: Replacement control "puck" for Lewmar 2.2kW 12v TT Thruster
flightlead404 at 5:47am 01.03.22
Buy a replacement controller from Lewmar TT thruster controller from a Lewmar dealer or ebay once y
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD
sailme88 at 5:38am 01.03.22
If your search expands to Maine, send me a PM and I'll share the name up here...
A lost art: Conserving ice.
RoyS at 5:29am 01.03.22
Or, you could switch to a refrigeration conversion. First read the exaggerated claims from the manuf
Transmission Repair Shop Recommendation - South Jersey, PA, DE, MD
dlochner at 4:53am 01.03.22
Ward, East Coast Marine Transmissions. eastcoastmarinetransmission@gmail.com 253 Vineyard Av South
41DS GPS Antenna Location
Sailgunner at 3:22am 01.03.22
Most MFDs have the GPS built in. Don't know about your E80.
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
Rick486 at 2:48am 01.03.22
The sailing world is changing. I'm afraid it goes well beyond the sailing world though.....
Shore Power Cord Storage
sail sfbay at 7:59pm 01.02.22
Suspect just fine. Clean it with acetone and it look new then cover the exposed sections with split

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