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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
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In the Atlantic. Wind Direction (WDIR): NNE ( 20 deg true ) Wind Speed (WSPD): 48.6 kts Wind
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We will be cruising in the San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands in the spring and fall. I would like
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I am having all sorts of problems with our Autohelm. 1. Suddenly we have got a "Claging" sound out
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how do you determine the production number of a Bayfield from the hull number on the stern?
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I currently have the St50 plus instruments but will probably soon purchase the newer ST60 plus. I no
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I have a 1980 Catalina 30. These boats have two small winches mounted on the mast, one on each side,
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The steering wheel on our Beneteau 393 is 41" diameter and so close to the cockpit side seats that i
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This is like opening a great can of worms. One thing leads to another - to another - to another. I
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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
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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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The v-berth in my 1976 C-22 has two storage compartments. I left MerSea uncovered for a couple month
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Attached is the web site for a report on two sailors who were lost outside SF Bay. They were sailing
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Almost ready for new sailing season. Just washed the boat and ready to put 2 coats of PoliGlow on.
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I am moving my Hunter 25 to a new marina closer to where I live in Fort Worth. I have a friend with

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shemandr at 5:17am 11.27.21
I got nutin'
Where's all this water coming from?   (1)
Will Gilmore at 5:08am 11.27.21
200480 What is that? A repair in the hull glass? It kind of sounds like a crack in the hull. Howev
Re-configuring lifelines on the MacGregor 26S
Joe at 5:06am 11.27.21
You might consider setting it up like the old Mac 25, or even the 26x and m. In those boats, and a
Tipping angles
sailme88 at 4:40am 11.27.21
Or one Mainer. that would be a BMW....
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
dlochner at 4:08am 11.27.21
With all due respect to the very knowledgeable forum members, you would do well to consult with a pr
A shackle is a shackle is a shackle - or NOT......
All U Get at 4:00am 11.27.21
When we had ours in Maine, it was inspected every year and replaced the third year. While traveling
Single handing
Davidasailor26 at 3:16am 11.27.21
For the logbook I use a Google spreadsheet. That way I can fill it out at my convenience and I can a
Too much mast rake
Fleuve St-Laurent at 11:50pm 11.26.21
Hello. Sorry, but my english is not always very good. I use translation software. I am the proud o
Where's all this water coming from?
Fleuve St-Laurent at 10:46pm 11.26.21
Hello. Sorry, but my english is not always very good. I use translation software. I am the proud o
A shackle is a shackle is a shackle - or NOT......
Mark Maulden at 9:20pm 11.26.21
We inspect our racing marks every year. But, that's also a DNR rqmt. Never found issues..
Lewmar old standard lens replacement.
Windpilot at 8:07pm 11.26.21
On my 99 410 the Lewmar old standard lenses where not owner replaceable according to lewmar. I have
Lewmar old standard lens replacement.
Ralph Johnstone at 7:27pm 11.26.21
Check the archives. Enough material on hatch and portlight replacement in there to keep you reading
boat steers backwards???
SailingFree44 at 6:47pm 11.26.21
thank you all. i appreciate the assistance! tomorrow ill post pictures of the interior of the pedest
boat steers backwards???
Ward H at 6:47pm 11.26.21
thank you for the diagram, it is a edson. unfortunately this boat is a mystery, no manuals, i only
boat steers backwards???
Ward H at 6:41pm 11.26.21
boat steers backwards???
jssailem at 6:39pm 11.26.21
@SailingFree44 you may not have the PO to help, but you have SBO and the talent of hundreds of owner
boat steers backwards???
SailingFree44 at 6:34pm 11.26.21
thank you for the diagram, it is a edson. unfortunately this boat is a mystery, no manuals, i only k
Norwegian Shipping Going Electric
Captain Larry-DH at 6:33pm 11.26.21
Bulb keel should connect to lobster gear like a magnet to iron filings(don't like that). :banghead
boat steers backwards???
SailingFree44 at 6:27pm 11.26.21
so the chain up top needs to be flipped?
boat steers backwards???
Tally Ho at 6:27pm 11.26.21
had 2 different mechanics work on it cause to say the least the first rarely showed up to do the jo

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