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Help! We just transported our Vision 36 from Lake Texoma to Galveston, TX via truck and evidently th
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this thing is a puzzle. the engine has been starting harder last 3-4 months until it would hardly s
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How do you provision your berth for a night aboard? Are sleeping bags adequate, or do you go whole
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Did any one have experience to overhaul the inboard engine. It is not easy to take the whole engine
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My issue is the Deck Hatch Lid first does anyone have any suggestions on replacement is there a Web
Rick19254 at 10:27pm 04.04.08
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My issue is the Deck Hatch Lid first does anyone have any suggestions on replacement is there a Web
Scott B at 9:00pm 04.04.08
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Ok, so I'm down at my favorite Chandlery last night buying the anti-fouling paint and I was asking t
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I'm getting ready to replace my keel bolt and wondered if I should get a grade 6 or 8 steel bolt to
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Juswt bought a '75 model 20' Balboa. Looks like a real solid boat! Has anyone had trouble with the g
ChuckThomas at 12:51am 04.05.08
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A friend of mine is looking for above steering cylinder assembly. It looks like they might have bee
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Hi - I'm looking for some suggestions on rebedding the handrails and stantions on my Irwin 28. I'm
alanf at 1:23am 04.05.08
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i need to add audible temp alarm to my 1979 37cc perkins 4-108. where can i obtain alarm and where
Crazy at 1:29am 04.05.08
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When I was a Hunter dealer, I made it a point not to say who or where I was at out of respect for th
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I am looking at a Catalina 22 with a wing keel. I believe it has a 2'8" draft. With this shoald draf
Ron Cousino at 2:55am 04.05.08
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About 18 months ago I hit the base? of a submerged day mark that had been previously knocked over, t
Al - s/v Persephone at 3:47am 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
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

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Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it
Rick D at 8:07pm 12.14.21
Hilarious and painfully accurate.
310 DC Current Draw Chart
Ralph Johnstone at 7:50pm 12.14.21
So many questions, so little time :frown: ! It's test time ....................... 1. Record how
Beware of flopping jib sheets   (1)
jssailem at 6:50pm 12.14.21
I am guessing the line guide twists open or closed. That may not be a good application where you jib
V berth plywood in O'Day 20
jssailem at 6:39pm 12.14.21
Randy. Hard spots occur when you force pieces against the hull i.e. a bulkhead. If you fit the V-b
Charter Sailing In Miami
capta at 6:14pm 12.14.21
I'd suggest you do a lot of research before you invest anything into this. Unless you have a nice tr
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch
dlochner at 5:46pm 12.14.21
Thanks, Dave. This makes sense. I was thinking that the main bus would see voltage on it (solar or
Broken Faucet   (1)
sail sfbay at 5:32pm 12.14.21
You need a special tool to remove it like this one Galley Faucet Installation Tool (catalinadirect.c
deck craze lines
Tally Ho at 5:21pm 12.14.21
Sorry, all were surface stress cracks, none were ever deep. Only made deep with the Dremil grinder
Charter Sailing In Miami
dlochner at 5:02pm 12.14.21
Look at the competition and see what they are charging. Charge accordingly.
310 DC Current Draw Chart
Tom J at 4:43pm 12.14.21
Barefoot is having her batteries drain. Mainly while starting the engine. What kind of batteries?
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it   (1)
JamesG161 at 4:17pm 12.14.21
Add this to your list of tools needed. . Jim...
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What?
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:15pm 12.14.21
On the hunter 170 cockpit floor which has separated with voids noted. First there is marine ply un
deck craze lines
JamesG161 at 4:13pm 12.14.21
Some Of those cracks were DEEP! Sorry, all were surface stress cracks, none were ever deep. Only
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch
MikeK2B at 4:09pm 12.14.21
I can't remember exactly. I believe the starter is a 250 or 300 amp and the ACR a 120 or 150. The r
WHAT TINT FOR FIXED PORTS
Hayden Watson at 4:08pm 12.14.21
I replaced mine this spring and did a writeup on the process. One of the best tips is to create tap
deck craze lines
Tally Ho at 3:55pm 12.14.21
My boat Gel Coat Stress Cracks GCSC are being done now. My 1998 H430 GCSC's were associated with C
Can't find the leak
Tally Ho at 3:41pm 12.14.21
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it
Tally Ho at 3:31pm 12.14.21
A fun (and painfully accurate) read! Greg
Mods to our 35s5
kappykaplan at 3:03pm 12.14.21
Very nice! :beer:

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