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wchevron at 2:18am 04.04.08
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how should i attach my new raritan phc to the floor of the bathroom. i threw the old pump out in th
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We are currently cruising in Costa Rica (Gulfito) our rudder is giving us problems, there is a lot
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Regarding Deck Hatch because there is a concave curve in the original does anyone know if a Lewmar
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Would greatly appreciate information on the best prop (diameter X pitch and number of blades) is bes
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looking to replace my c-30 roller furling. anyone out there have experience with or know about the h
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This past November I bought an 1981 S2 8.0b and now that the weather has improved here in North-East
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I am attempting to replace my deck hatch as it is leaking. Is there a Website for used Catalina part
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My boat was dropped only a couple of inches at the boatyard. The damage is limited to the centerboar
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have a c-30 and looking to replace a not-so-good furler. anyone with experience or knowledge about t
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I will be pulling the boat soon (1979 37c). I would like to replace the cutlass bearing while it is
Roy Page at 9:08am 04.04.08
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I have recently bought a H34 and plan to refinish the topsides and decks with awlgrip at the end of
Brian M H23 at 10:47am 04.04.08
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Does anyone have a fiberglass kayak? I'm looking for some sort of material to put on my keel - it s
Sailorjoe20822 at 5:00am 04.04.08
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The mast on my year 2000 Beneteau 411 filled with water at the base, froze and cracked this past win
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In preping to tune my rig in a few weeks, I am doing some reading, and looking at pictures of my rig
David Franklin at 12:46pm 04.04.08
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I am planning to purchase an older MacGregor 26. What are the opinions on reliability or upkeep on
little sailor at 1:40pm 04.04.08
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Hi- I have a sailboat that my mom purchased new in about 1980. I would like to replace the sail with
Hawk4661 at 2:43pm 04.04.08
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Hi guys.I'm new to sailing and want in put on the best boat. Ive been researching the web and I beli
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I offerred to help a friend of mine. he has an Oday 39 (1984) with a Universal diesel 44hp, and want
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Hi. I'm very new to sailing. Planning on buying my first boat at the end of this month. It's a 19
Marc14893 at 1:36am 04.03.08
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Some time ago I asked the forum for advice on bringing my Hunter 37C from North East to Hampton. Wel

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Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
JamesG161 at 9:25pm 11.08.21
For a long thread but very informative on Boat Corrosion see this... Sailboat Owner's Guide to Cor
ALLWAYS A MESS!!!
jssailem at 8:51pm 11.08.21
I am fortunate to have an oil filter in a vertical position. It is relatively easy to access. I loos
ALLWAYS A MESS!!!
SoSound at 8:26pm 11.08.21
Removing furling drum on Legen 40.5
baycloud at 8:15pm 11.08.21
From my photo archives- The wire bundle passes through a short PVC tube. The top of the tube is ab
Adding a 115V outlet
BigEasy at 6:42pm 11.08.21
Marcus, Agree with you also. When my xantrex 40 amp charger failed after 10 years, I replaced it
More on Maine Sail
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:40pm 11.08.21
Other sites on which Maine Sail has posted should also be brought in. AMEN!!! I'll be glad to sp
New toilet and holding tank system
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:31pm 11.08.21
Jay doesn't say whether the tank came with fittings for the pickup tubes. Ronco includes them if yo
Running Rigging Line Type
thinwater at 6:15pm 11.08.21
We own a new to us Hunter 38 and want to replace some running rigging. In the Operator's Manual th
Starting issue post fuel filters change
AwwShucks at 6:09pm 11.08.21
Thanks again to all for the insight. A longer hold for the lift pump solved the issue.
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
fullbore at 5:56pm 11.08.21
Thanks David! (If engine block and shaft/prop are not electrically connected to boat bond or shore p
Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 5:53pm 11.08.21
Reading your use, I gotta agree. Go for simple install.
Adding a 115V outlet
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:46pm 11.08.21
This isn't complicated. If your battery charger comes with a plug, plug it in. Just be sure the re
Adding a 115V outlet
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:45pm 11.08.21
Crusty, Is this your first boat? Are you day sailing? Will you be plugging into shore power on a re
Finally went for a sail   (2)
DeniseO30 at 5:21pm 11.08.21
Don't have any recent photos, here is some from redoing my sound deadening and insulation. anti-sip
Injector pump
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:19pm 11.08.21
I have bled the fuel up through both bleeder valves of the injector pump. With cranking the engine
New toilet and holding tank system
Flying Jay at 5:14pm 11.08.21
Where did you source the Raritan Sani-Flex hose? Did the tank come with the fittings to attach the
Its funny Friday!   (4)
rgranger at 5:13pm 11.08.21
LOL... so I had to go looking and found these This example is a hilarious comma mistake from a gen
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
Davidasailor26 at 4:59pm 11.08.21
(Per DVM, the mast seems to be electrically connected to shore power ground, but not the engine blo

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