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Question. I have a 1984 Cat. 27. Universal M-18 Diesel. What would be a good prop size if I want m
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Hi, There are a small number of O'Day 22 yachts in the UK. I'm fortunate to own one of them, and th
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I am replacing my current motor (2 cycle, 7 HP) bracket on my 1983 23' O'Day with a heavier duty one
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today. What's up with the server? Very cool!
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Fred G at 6:25am 03.17.08
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Hello, I have a 85' H40, and I am going to attempt to disassemble, clean and lube the winches in
Bob at 7:05am 03.17.08
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I just got done reading the latest Spinsheet magazine. I read it cover to cover every month. The mag
Tony23670 at 7:20am 03.17.08
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Gentlemen: I have a Hunter 22.5 with one 12volt battery to run all the electricals on the boat. No A
RobG at 7:37am 03.17.08
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In the Atlantic. Wind Direction (WDIR): NNE ( 20 deg true ) Wind Speed (WSPD): 48.6 kts Wind
NautiDuck at 6:09am 03.17.08
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We will be cruising in the San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands in the spring and fall. I would like
AndrewB at 6:03am 03.17.08
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I am having all sorts of problems with our Autohelm. 1. Suddenly we have got a "Claging" sound out
Ed Oliver at 7:58am 03.17.08
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how do you determine the production number of a Bayfield from the hull number on the stern?
Pat T at 8:07am 03.17.08
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I currently have the St50 plus instruments but will probably soon purchase the newer ST60 plus. I no
sailingdude at 8:22am 03.17.08
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I have a 1980 Catalina 30. These boats have two small winches mounted on the mast, one on each side,
Frank P at 5:54am 03.17.08
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Hello All, The mainsail cover on my Legend 40.5 with a Dutchman system has seen its last days. Has
Capt. Rex at 5:46am 03.17.08
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The steering wheel on our Beneteau 393 is 41" diameter and so close to the cockpit side seats that i
john6206 at 8:41am 03.17.08
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I know this topic has been beat to death, forgive me for asking one more time. I read all of the ow
letterman at 9:42am 03.17.08
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This is like opening a great can of worms. One thing leads to another - to another - to another. I
mavourneen at 9:40am 03.17.08
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I have a 28' Lancer. I have run aground in the past. I am looking to buy a depth and fish finder. I
Ted at 11:30am 03.17.08
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I have recently purchased an 84 Hunter 31. It did not come with an emergency tiller. Does anyone kno

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All U Get at 2:07am 08.23.21
Nicely done.
Engine size sail boat. Help please.
garymalmgren at 1:30am 08.23.21
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South and middle Puget Sound
nightowle at 11:52pm 08.22.21
We're heading south on the 28th and will be at Gig Harbor for the first night. Will definitely make
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JamesG161 at 10:03pm 08.22.21
Wind Shear to a Tropical storm is a Flow Direction and Speed of air at the 500 kPa pressure range.
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator
JohnShannon at 9:44pm 08.22.21
I think this is OK. Once your boat is floating, away from the dock how to handle on board Hot Neutr
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
JamesG161 at 9:36pm 08.22.21
I am chiming in after the Leach Rate data presented above. Leaching is a transfer of one material
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
Michael Davis at 9:02pm 08.22.21
I think it depends on where you moor your boat and sail it. Our previous boat was kept on the Fraser
Henri
capta at 8:53pm 08.22.21
We haven't been to see the boat yet, but as Henri was the storm that wasn't, I'm not all that concer
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Rick D at 8:43pm 08.22.21
It has an inner forestay which was a factory option. I have one. Probably no spinnaker winches since
HELP Current on ground wire when on Generator
Rich Stidger at 8:36pm 08.22.21
Dan, FWIW, my Ship-Shore switch breaks all 3 wires. But if the shore cable is the cause of the 340
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Mooseman at 8:24pm 08.22.21
Robert, that photo doesn't help, too dark to tell. Please do not crack any injectors on a Universa
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?
fstbttms at 8:16pm 08.22.21
Let me ask you this- If (after 7 years) all you are getting is light slime on the hull, why bother t
Question about Insurance Drivers
SailorElliot at 8:08pm 08.22.21
Ok, thanks! I'll contact an insurance provider in the morning!
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
Mooseman at 8:06pm 08.22.21
Welcome and Congratulations ! The bilge on the C30 is relatively shallow, compared to some boats,
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CarlN at 8:00pm 08.22.21
If you have an inverter get a 12" oscillating desk fan for the salon at anchor or the dock. On low o
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ?   (1)
fstbttms at 7:57pm 08.22.21
Following that logic, you could paint your boat once with an ablative, let it sit in its slip for 20
Balmar SG200 battery monitor
CarlN at 7:52pm 08.22.21
Because the shunt is only attached to the house bank negative side it only measures amps going into
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Ralph Johnstone at 7:48pm 08.22.21
Well, it looks like the vote(s) is/are in from the Pacific Northwest and we have 100% agreement tha

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