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Rick D at 2:52am 05.08.08
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FYI: just brought a whole bunch of island girl cleaning and finishing products from this site for my
Stan Bowers at 3:02am 05.08.08
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I recenlty inherited a Lancer 25. She's in pretty good shape but I noticed a few small tears in the
Jon at 3:16am 05.08.08
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Hi, I have a '99 C320 and need to repair one of the interior cushions. I believe the fabric is call
AircooledPatriot at 4:30am 05.08.08
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I cannot find any thread that discusses this. How much space should there be between the thru hull
Sailoff at 5:25am 05.08.08
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Last year we purchased and installed a new VHF radio. In fall we had to cut the wire to the power t
Sailoff at 6:12am 05.08.08
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We have a carferry that puts out black soot that blows over the marina twice a day all summer. It h
Sailoff at 6:22am 05.08.08
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Last year we installed new teak slides for the companionway hatch cover. We used Teak Guard on them
Dulcinée at 7:15am 05.08.08
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I just bought a Hunter 34' 1983 and I need to replace the stove. I'm looking for a propane one, use
Dan Vitale at 9:07am 05.08.08
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I was wondering about drainage of the cockpit when the boat is in the water. Do I leave the gate va
danp at 10:22am 05.08.08
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Completely out of my element. Wife bought a 1968 Coronado 25 ft sailboat and "wants all new ropes"
Ross at 10:57am 05.08.08
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On another thread was the topic of compass adjustment. Is a boat ship shape without a properly adjus
JoeB at 12:07pm 05.08.08
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How do I find out the phrf for my Oday 240?
Don at 12:52pm 05.08.08
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Hello I've got a little 8 foot inflatable dingy for getting back and forth to our boat. I was wonde
mark831 at 12:58pm 05.08.08
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HI, I'am starting out on my own diving and detailing boats in Santa Cruz Harbor. I figure Sailboat o
Syversens at 1:19pm 05.08.08
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Hey all, I would like to freshen up my gelcoat after a nice cleaning this weekend. used boatsoap/bru
Craig at 5:53pm 05.08.08
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Has anyone ever experienced hull flex in a Hunter that has the new Plexus bonded grid? There are so
BaySailerBill at 7:46pm 05.06.08
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Hi All, The Admiral and I are taking our first real vacation (without the kids) in seventeen years
HAL at 8:44pm 05.06.08
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Vang same as traveler ; except when the traveler is to windward creating a mainsheet angle which all
JungleJetJock at 11:53pm 05.06.08
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So there I was.... Sailing on my H260 on a broad reach in strong gusty winds. There was a regatta
Chief at 10:14pm 05.06.08
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I posted this yesterday without any responses. I did check the archives, and I believe the correct s

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Two dipsticks on my diesel?
smokey73 at 6:37am 12.11.21
Important note on the how to check the level on the clutch/transmission case. Unscrew and remove th
Go Navy!
smokey73 at 6:27am 12.11.21
Heading to the game in a few minutes. I"ve only missed 1 game since 2004! GO NAVY - BEAT ARMY!!:be
Go Navy!
jssailem at 5:53am 12.11.21
Great morning start @Brian D GO NAVY! :plus:
Go Navy!
kappykaplan at 5:48am 12.11.21
:plus::plus::plus::beer::beer::beer:
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock
jssailem at 5:26am 12.11.21
I added one after ten years of dealing with the moisture and was surprised of the results. Ah Tom.
Two dipsticks on my diesel?   (1)
jssailem at 5:15am 12.11.21
:plus: What @Davidasailor26 says. Manuals can be so helpful. Great to read in the evening this time
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock
All U Get at 4:40am 12.11.21
Solar vent fan, runs when the sun shines. I added one after ten years of dealing with the moisture
Two dipsticks on my diesel?
Davidasailor26 at 3:26am 12.11.21
The SB12 manual at http://www.varen4u.nl/pdfs/yanmar/SB8_SB12.pdf does seem to say there are separat
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 3:02am 12.11.21
When you wired your depth gauge and transducer, did you put it on its own circuit breaker or on an
Ranger 12 resurrection
PNW Sailor at 10:19pm 12.10.21
Very nice. I have a similarly refurbished Ranger 12. I re-did the teak and bought a whole new set
Passage 42 bilge question
Terry Cox at 9:53pm 12.10.21
Hi Eian, unrelated to your fuel issue, but one source for fresh water filling the bilge is here: Hun
Bow berth remove fabric & install wood battens   (3)
FastOlson at 8:54pm 12.10.21
What sort of material is honeycomb? A type of insulation? Did you cover it? Link? Or Photos?
Two dipsticks on my diesel?
acudavid at 8:50pm 12.10.21
jssailem said "Do you tthink you are looking at an Engine Oil dipstick and a Transmission Oil dipsti
self tacking jib
Tally Ho at 8:27pm 12.10.21
A 130 is reasonable. With good technique it can be tacked without undue effort. A 150 not so much
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location
Tally Ho at 8:24pm 12.10.21
It hasn't been winterized. The last time I ran it was in late September. Sorry, I thought you were
Two dipsticks on my diesel?
jssailem at 8:01pm 12.10.21
Do you tthink you are looking at an Engine Oil dipstick and a Transmission Oil dipstick? Diesels ar
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
sail sfbay at 6:52pm 12.10.21
Boats were sold before you contacted the sellers.
Catalina 400 Aqua Lift Muffler location
Tom J at 6:42pm 12.10.21
Hi All, I recently tried to start my Catalina 400 in Seattle today, however it wouldn't start after
Bow berth remove fabric & install wood battens
william24424 at 6:16pm 12.10.21
Even now that looks really good, wait until it's done. How closely does the ash from Boulter matc

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