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chriscampbell at 3:00pm 10.29.21
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I'm going to add a small solar panel system to keep my battery charged. I want it to be small and mo
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Another question, What do you use for binoculars and portable radios to get the sticky feeling off
JWS at 12:17pm 10.29.21
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My kids broke the mounting pin out of the bottom of the case. There is no way to repair it, I can't
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Trick at 7:28pm 10.28.21
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I just bought my first sail boat. Having trouble with what dia. Lines and sheets to buy. Any help wo
Guy Erdman at 5:08pm 10.28.21
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I have owned my precious Ericson 27 for 10 years and thoroughly enjoyed sailing her. Since we use he
bradm at 3:32pm 10.28.21
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Proud new owner of hull #9 here. First boat, first post. My mainsail doesn't furl/unfurl as easily
ChicagoWill at 3:08pm 10.28.21
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Assistance please. I have tracked the history of my boat somewhat and yet keep getting some differen
Hayden Watson at 12:35pm 10.28.21
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I always hear that I should wire tie the set screw for prop shaft flange but none of the set screws
Bluenose at 10:50am 10.28.21
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Hello all, a pre-sale survey says the port bulkhead needs to be completely replaced. I am handy at b
Bluenose at 10:46am 10.28.21
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Hi all, I am looking at a Bristol 24 that needs the port bulkhead replaced. Access is fairly easy, b
SVFreedom at 7:51pm 10.27.21
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I have seen some of Peggy's posts on macerators jabsco vs raritan - just replaced my most difficult
SkookumZac at 6:13pm 10.27.21
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Hi all, I am about to cut a hole in my mast and before I make an expensive mistake I'd like to run
Thaelia at 5:15pm 10.27.21
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Hi, has anybody got a recommendation for a good surveyor in east Florida. The boat is in Fort Pierce
John Marrone at 2:27pm 10.27.21
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Okay....I'm still learning all the "Ropes" here. Hauling in the Anchor with this Pre-Spliced 3-Brade
jmce1587 at 11:43am 10.27.21
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Project_Mayhem at 11:23am 10.27.21
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I went to purchase a new fuel filter/separator and noticed there was two different types available f
geoffreykwright at 6:11am 10.27.21
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Hi - I am doing some work for a client with a 2005 Hunter 33. When they bought the boat, the PO gav
Gold70 at 5:30am 10.27.21
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Hi, New to the forum. Looking for recommendations for a nice marina in NC,SC,GA or North Florida a
DanMaine at 5:22am 10.27.21
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I seem to get a bit of leaking around my mast/ceiling area and some other places I can't seem to loc

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Ranger 12 - rescue   (1)
rhsc912 at 11:36am 07.05.25
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience.
PaulK at 11:28am 07.05.25
Glad to hear it was smooth sailing and you made it safely. Did you not research options for where to
H49/H50 Factory Davits Question
artboas at 11:13am 07.05.25
I remember there were drawings and pictures of the davits located on this site. I can't seem to fi
Replacement LED anchor bulb (and deck light bulb)
capta at 10:44am 07.05.25
I would suggest you change the fixture rather than just the bulb. I have had much better service fro
Tropical Depression 3   (3)
JamesG161 at 10:35am 07.05.25
TS Chantal will stay a weak storm. :clap: stal waters. Note time on chart is 18 hrs forecast on th
Solar controller overcharging batteries
Johann at 10:31am 07.05.25
If the controller is dual voltage auto select 12 or 24 volt, the batteries need to be connected fir
Electric Furler
capta at 10:27am 07.05.25
I sailed with a Hood electric RF mainsail. I loved it, but it did require a bit of maintenance and r
Solar controller overcharging batteries
SycloneDriver at 10:20am 07.05.25
I only skimmed most of this thread because it drifted so much. Solar is a favorite topic of mine so
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
JamesG161 at 10:20am 07.05.25
Raymarine a98 "Lighthouse" by Raymarine. Jim...
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience.
martensonpassingwind at 10:06am 07.05.25
Hello everyone!! We made it down east river and onto the Hudson without a single problem! Got an awe
Electric Furler
colemj at 9:44am 07.05.25
For us, it is really about MOB response when only one crew member is on board. I missed this part
Electric Furler
jssailem at 9:29am 07.05.25
it isn't really a practical addition. For us, it is really about MOB response when only one crew me
Lines leading aft kit from Cat Direct or piece together
DrSpike at 9:24am 07.05.25
Thanks but no desire to do that.
Electric Furler
Captain Larry-DH at 9:23am 07.05.25
but they're all accomplished sailors with decades of experience. Well and good. Now they have eve
Electric Furler
PaulK at 8:48am 07.05.25
Perhaps it is the friends - but they're all accomplished sailors with decades of experience. ( One-d
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
dlochner at 8:28am 07.05.25
We use C-Map. It also comes on a micro-SD card. I have not tried their support. C-Map is part of the
Electric Furler
colemj at 8:09am 07.05.25
We've had different friends with electric winches & systems have lots of fun with their boats. The
Happy 4th of July
kloudie1 at 7:46am 07.05.25
Did not sail this Fourth..My old body doesn't tolerate the heat so well any more.. I do have fond me
What Model Laguna?   (1)
Percival at 7:45am 07.05.25
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What Model Laguna?
Percival at 7:38am 07.05.25
I do. It's actually a swing keel. A unique feature to this boat is that it has some sort of pop-top

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