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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
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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
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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
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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
Popeye18296 at 5:38am 04.05.08
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Are the foam blocks(flotation?) actually useful? Have a 1976 V25.When I aquired her there were only
Charlie at 9:48pm 04.03.08
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Between the paper mills and the marina sanding bottom paint my boat gets a dark coating of I can onl
chinny at 10:43pm 04.03.08
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I'm trying to put together some semblance of a budget for our Hunter 34, and wondered what most owne
mike at 10:42pm 04.03.08
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i cant seem to find a yard to lift my boat and unstep my mast without taking my first born!! i just
david wigler at 10:38pm 04.03.08
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Is the AVS-96 still available? How about the Sealand OdorSafe? Any problem using home-style pvc pi
HAL at 11:57pm 04.03.08
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What is the best vmg strategy for the following circumstance? A light displacement boat is close ha
cb at 12:04am 04.04.08
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My yanmar2qm15 on a hunter 30 1981 starts slowly when cold - fine when warmed up. I wanted to check
joefusa at 12:33am 04.04.08
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looking into getting a new furler for a C-30. anyone with experience with the hood seafurl 5 series?

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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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