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Tony at 9:17am 06.08.08
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Hi I have a H41 with factory T.V. and Bose stereo installed. All was fine last year. Now when TV is
Joseph Riolo at 10:24am 06.08.08
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Hello, I am looking for a set of good used O'Day 34 emblems. Are there any out there? Are there any
bob at 10:44am 06.08.08
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long periods of time ? any concerns leaving unattended over a few weeks ? do you find it works ? o
Syversens at 10:20am 06.08.08
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Hello all, I just took my raw water pump off my engine today to see if it can be fixed or not... whe
sailaway50 at 11:43am 06.08.08
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We are looking for an illustration for the reefing systen for the 1996 40 ft. Catalina. That page is
boblitbird at 11:17am 06.08.08
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I lost the main halyard trying to put on a new halyard. Any tips in retrieving a halyard down the i
John Burns at 10:58am 06.08.08
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I have a 2002 Hunter 356 I recently replaced the female side of the shore power cable (that which p
Greg W at 10:58am 06.08.08
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I spent several hours this weekend using 3M fiberglass restorer and wax rubbing out little black spo
Derelicte at 12:23pm 06.08.08
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Hello, What sort of lighting do you have in your trailerable or < 25' cabin? Installing a 12v syst
MDO at 4:30pm 06.08.08
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I am looking for suggestions for a 3 day/2 night cruise (4 days may be possible) in the Puget Sound
SailboatOwners.com at 5:34pm 06.08.08
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No doubt about it, aesthetics are a big part of our love affair with sailboats. With the squared of
Glen at 9:45pm 06.06.08
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our bow pulpit got bent when it was put in the water this year - would like to replace it. anyone h
Dan at 10:57pm 06.06.08
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Just my luck. I eliminated the shackle and the 1/2" rope and bought 3/8" rope for new jib sheets.
shorty at 11:29pm 06.06.08
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Having a sailboat I do not use a lot of fuel. I have been using the same container of Killem biocid
Chuck Creel at 11:25pm 06.06.08
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left early friday morning with weather forecast calling for 10-15 from SE. Got to point clear and t
Tom Colley at 3:44am 06.07.08
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I'm looking for a boat 25'to 30' with trailer or a way to transport to my home in Ky. that needs TLC
David Lind at 5:40am 06.07.08
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Hi Folks. Has anyone had problems with the outer hull layer cracking in the winter time on Hunter 17
dvhuble at 9:12am 06.07.08
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have 1983 mcgregor 25... looking for specs. on boat... draft with keel down, and weight of keel...
ScottD at 6:18am 06.07.08
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How often do fresh water sailboats need their hull painted? Is it a performance issue or hull longev
Pete at 11:41am 06.07.08
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I bought my boat in the winter of 2007. Previous owner had done a lot of work before getting a bigge

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Tacoma area mechanic for Yanmar/Kanzaki?
pipedream at 7:58pm 12.18.21
Kept my boat down at Tyee and worked on them at hylebos for years. the two fellas that gave me the
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pipedream at 7:53pm 12.18.21
Here are pics from replacing my volvo exhaust. This occurs about every 600 hours or so, and they ne
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Jaxn at 7:21pm 12.18.21
the "solar generator" stuff is not what you hope. It technically can recharge via solar, but it woul
Angle of transom on 1990 35.5 Legend
Rjm st.petersburg at 7:15pm 12.18.21
How many rubber duckie stickers are on your transom now?
Folding Prop?
DanMaine at 6:33pm 12.18.21
After reading that thread, it sounds just like my vibration problem, too much weight aft with my pre
How old is Grandpa?
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:00pm 12.18.21
I was just spinning tales with my grandkids (born early 2000s) about their Great/Great grand parents
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices
Leeward Rail at 5:46pm 12.18.21
They don't have to worry about running down their start battery while listening to music and rechar
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices
dLj at 5:42pm 12.18.21
True, it is not a generator. And true, they are being built to make a profit for the manufacturer.
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Castrilper55 at 5:07pm 12.18.21
In some places, like rural America, prices could have been that low. The average in '47 was around
Bilge blower hose replacement
Tom J at 4:41pm 12.18.21
PO may have had a problem and randomly started disconnecting wires. :yikes: :banghead:He reminds m
Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices
heritage at 4:38pm 12.18.21
It is not a generator. It is a 22 pound battery with an inverter. It doesn't generate anything exce
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Tom J at 4:36pm 12.18.21
I don't sell anything. I have just turned wrenches my whole life and the most accurate test for cra
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Grumps at 4:15pm 12.18.21
Ouch!! The degree of blistering will dictate the repair strategy as discced in these articles: Fib
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior
jmczzz at 4:03pm 12.18.21
thanks Dave, i will do this as you suggest. jimmy mc
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 3:52pm 12.18.21
Sorry i did not see this before i left to go up there. I did inspect the boat and made a tenative of
groups of spider hair line cracks in deck exterior
dlochner at 3:51pm 12.18.21
Gelcoat cracks are common in older boats and are generally a cosmetic not a structural issue. The
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 3:44pm 12.18.21
That's not far from my boat. I'll in the area on Thursday, maybe Wed. Let me know if you want a s
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question...
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:18pm 12.18.21
As it's off, take it to a local bike shop or other service center and have it cleaned at which point

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