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Bob Perry at 4:16am 04.05.08
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Will dropping from a 9.9 hp kicker motor to a 8hp seriously affect my ability to navigate my boat th
Al - s/v Persephone at 3:44am 04.05.08
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With Persephone still on the hard, I tend to grasp at any sailing-related straw to occupy my mind. I
Retcoastie at 3:12am 04.05.08
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Mad Mariner has a deal with West Marine for a 12% discount on any order until 4/30, no minimum. Use
Tim R. at 4:41am 04.05.08
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I was looking at some photos last week of some of Bruce Kings larger custom designs and one of the t
sailaway78 at 8:34am 04.05.08
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All you Yanmar experts, here is a real and not theoretical question for you. Today I was going to b
Tom23400 at 1:03am 04.05.08
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I'm trying to replace the wheel brake on my '84 27' Hunter. I removed the compass but can't seem to
Duke13540 at 9:43am 04.05.08
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Has annyone used Pettit Bio Blast bottom paint remover. Any secrets in using it? I tried using it t
Duke13540 at 9:47am 04.05.08
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I have a leak where my wires from the radar go down the mast and into and thru a small like box on
John at 9:13am 04.05.08
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I have heard that this vintage has had problems with the drop keel housing ...what should I be watch
Dick Dixon at 9:10am 04.05.08
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Will someone please tell me the most economical place to purchase engine mounts for a Yanmar 3GMF?
John at 9:08am 04.05.08
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I am looking into getting a used liferaft for coastal cruising. I'm wondering if there are any reaso
KenHartfield at 9:00am 04.05.08
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Can anybody suggest a cleaner for a marine stainless steel Bar-B-Q? I have tried a variety of cleane
Wackman at 10:10am 04.05.08
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I have just become the proud (?) owner of a 1972 O'Day 22. As I basically know nothing about this bo
Craig at 10:01am 04.05.08
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Has anyone got a view on the pros and cons of these two models? Did anyone recently consider both a
Selena at 10:25am 04.05.08
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Any suggestions on how to remove black soot deposit on my ladder area from the exhaust. Next, how t
Jerry Ganshorn at 10:20am 04.05.08
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My centerboard sticks/jams when in up position. I know it is a composite material. I know there is a
jackhartjr at 11:51am 04.05.08
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Hi folks, I have a 75 Oday 22. Looking throught the D'R Marine site I saw a "Mast Step Casting". I
bob at 11:48am 04.05.08
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my H40 has Compressed natural gas stove which I am happy with. I want to extend the season a bit a
Doug/Karen at 1:00pm 04.05.08
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On the aft wall of our newly acquired H356, there is a removable panel held in place by two sliding
MafaldaII at 12:43pm 04.05.08
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Last year a bought a Catalina 30 84 with a m25 motor. The boat had been basically abandoned for a co

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Catalina 30 Terminal block?
Joe Perez at 9:50pm 11.22.21
Hi KingJim, my schematic was in the boat manual that came with the Catalina.
OK... it isn't a boat, but...
Benny17441 at 9:26pm 11.22.21
Ok I'll be the Scrooge. It is a tiny cut and it can hardly be noticed. From a cosmetic standpoi
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JamesG161 at 9:08pm 11.22.21
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
higgs at 8:22pm 11.22.21
I did a Great Lakes cruise of 3 months and 1300 miles, half of it single handed, aboard my boat and
Tank system monitor
sail sfbay at 8:20pm 11.22.21
Hopefully the forum will propose solutions. I would not worry about it. My 2004 Hunter 386 and curre
Pearson 30
fullbore at 7:41pm 11.22.21
Pearson 30
higgs at 7:25pm 11.22.21
We used to have a very nicely maintained one at the club and no one could beat it around the buoys.
Keel to hull joint
Arrgh at 6:54pm 11.22.21
Tiller Tamers for 1965 Widgeon
lmddmc at 6:50pm 11.22.21
It would be a waste of time and effort to install a tiller tamer on a Widgeon. First of all there
Keel to hull joint
DeniseO30 at 6:37pm 11.22.21
Everyone is very calm, and I really expected some "looming catastrophe" like keel bolts rusting thr
Catalina 30 Terminal block?   (2)
Kingjim91 at 5:49pm 11.22.21
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dLj at 4:26pm 11.22.21
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jssailem at 4:02pm 11.22.21
OK... it isn't a boat, but...
Leeward Rail at 3:41pm 11.22.21
They'll get better profit from a resale. Often at wholesale price, the cost of a new panel is le
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shemandr at 3:24pm 11.22.21
I'm still digesting. One map shows drier weather here in South Florida and we have a poster complai
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Tally Ho at 3:18pm 11.22.21
The onshore flow of moist air you are experiencing is the result of the High Pressure Cell out in t
Tiller Tamers for 1965 Widgeon
harankster at 3:01pm 11.22.21
I use a simple jam cleat under the tiller and a bungee running from one end of the transom to the ot
Where to slip / anchor for Miami Boat Show
shemandr at 2:58pm 11.22.21
That's the big leagues there. You might take a close look at any anchorages around the Watson's Is
Replacing the Exhaust Hose - 41DS
dkinzer at 2:44pm 11.22.21
After researching this some more, I find that what I have now is series 252 corrugated marine wet ex

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