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Karen3301 at 8:05am 04.30.08
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We need to replace the teak board that sits behind the binnacle on our 1987 Hunter 37. It is 25 wid
Drexel Scott at 8:53am 04.30.08
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I recently purchased a very clean 1983 Catalina 27. The survey was 11/2 years old but was very thoro
butchrobbins at 9:24am 04.30.08
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Thanks for all your input, and just to follow up, We took the fuel pump to the company that rebuilds
pethia at 9:43am 04.30.08
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I went to replace the packing in my stuffing box/ 1978 Hunter 27 with a Yanmar sb8. As far as I can
Cruisin30MKIII at 10:02am 04.30.08
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The orig. setup of the traveler on the "77" Hunter 27 doesn't work well. has anyone added and reloca
kevinp30 at 7:52am 04.30.08
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I have a 1976 Pearson 30 with omni gauges and anemometer. The anemometer broke off the top of the ma
barry966 at 7:34am 04.30.08
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we had a great sail arround the gulf islands last week 2 days of sunshine out of 6 so not bad but my
Pete at 10:49am 04.30.08
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Peggy, Just interested to hear what you have to say about a product called "Nature's Miracle".
John Garner at 10:58am 04.30.08
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I can not locate the max capacity rating on the boat - any clues as to where it is?
John S at 11:42am 04.30.08
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My gudgeons on my DS1 are attached to the transom through a block of wood. Is this standard issue o
Allen6867 at 10:03am 04.30.08
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I am looking for Terry Cox so I can ask him a question. Terry if you read this can you respond to th
Barry B. at 1:42pm 04.30.08
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Does anyone know what kind of winch this is? I've owned my boat for 15 years and never had any probl
Hawk at 2:43pm 04.30.08
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I was wondering what tips you guys may have for venting the gas tank storage area on my friends Mac2
james at 4:01pm 04.30.08
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I am looking to purchase an Ericson 28 or 28+. but-I am confused-as I have found very comflicting in
Barry B. at 1:24pm 04.30.08
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Does anyone know what kind of winch this is? I've owned my boat for 15 years and never had any probl
Steve at 1:01pm 04.30.08
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I am looking for Chrysler Barracuda owner manual and / or repair manual. I would like to have a cop
Chris Helgeson at 6:40pm 04.30.08
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I am trying to open up my electrical distribution panel. I have removed the 8 screws holding it to t
Kemo at 6:23pm 04.30.08
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We are 144 yrs together and love sailing. my wife cannot start a gas engine in case of an emergency.
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 6:02pm 04.30.08
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I was installing an OB engine bracket on the stern pulpit and the bracket says to use it on a 2 stro
Doug/Karen at 10:10pm 04.28.08
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Not being an experienced woodworker, I am at a loss as to how to repair the results of setting a hot

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Universal transmission failure while sailing
Davidasailor26 at 6:19pm 12.09.21
Maybe the prop is fouled with a fishing or crab trap line? That would be the least expensive possibi
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring?
bwagner187 at 5:46pm 12.09.21
Thanks so much .. I just want to have a clear understanding of the design and engineering behind the
self tacking jib
shemandr at 5:20pm 12.09.21
I would prefer the self tacking jib. Life is too short to crank in genoas.
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring?
TimFromLI at 5:14pm 12.09.21
I do have the perkins, the switch does kill the engine when the key is in the off position. I think
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jssailem at 5:11pm 12.09.21
Congrats Jimmy. I love a story that has a happy ending. Will be looking for the stories of your cr
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock
Tally Ho at 5:07pm 12.09.21
I do like the idea of the Bomar style referenced above though - it seems potentially more secure th
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?   (1)
jmczzz at 5:01pm 12.09.21
I found what i wanted and she is a beauty. A 1985 O'Day 26 CB. She is so well taken care of and look
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy?
jmczzz at 4:52pm 12.09.21
I FINALLY got connected to a cooperative seller with an O'Day 25, 1985 centerboard model. so far we
keel bolt torque
Tally Ho at 4:27pm 12.09.21
My mast is also deck stepped. The forward bolt is under compression post. I don't see anything in t
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring?
bwagner187 at 4:26pm 12.09.21
Thanks man. I ordered a new switch and its definitely not the switch. I just dont understand what th
Engine mount to stringer
LloydB at 4:17pm 12.09.21
ez-loc insert should also work if any rot removed first.
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring?
TimFromLI at 4:15pm 12.09.21
I have a similar era Beneteau and that switch looks familiar. I had to take mine apart a few years a
Comparing 30s
chrome700 at 3:54pm 12.09.21
Wow. My '91 Hunter 30T NADAs for much more than that. Are they that different from the C30? Sound
Interesting Boat Project
JRacer at 3:37pm 12.09.21
Looks like he and Mark @B757Captain have similar ambitions. :biggrin:
Comparing 30s
chrome700 at 3:34pm 12.09.21
Was able to get below on the '86 today, overall a much cleaner boat without any of the water damage
Signed copies of my book available again this year
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:09pm 12.09.21
I sign and mail each one. --Peggie
How to use forward hatch for ventilation at dock
David in Sandusky at 3:01pm 12.09.21
Our drop over screen is surprisingly secure, easily staying in place in 20+ knot winds.
Interesting Boat Project
dmax at 2:46pm 12.09.21
Amazing the projects that some people undertake - that is going to be a nice boat.
Realistic expectations when re-coring deck?
jssailem at 2:38pm 12.09.21
resin Makes my mouse sticky...:yikes:

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