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Les at 11:03am 02.29.08
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After all these years I think I need to downsize my boat. While I presently have the perfect Hunter
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Hi Guys: Winter snows filled my tarp and broke the top of one of my stanchions. Any suggestions fo
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The post earlier this week about the guy who lost his mast set my brain in motion. When should one
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i bought a 28' sailboat that was abandond at a storage facility. the former owner sanded the entire
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I just purchase a 25' O'Day and would like to install an bimini top. The space between the back stay
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My 2007 Mac 26m was stolen out of winter storage. She has been retrieved minus the outboard all stan
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My O'day 35 has molded in toerails that are capped with a beautiful teak accent. That beautiful teak
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Jack at 1:57am 02.28.08
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I am at witts end with this problem. My 86 Catalina 27 with the M-18 diesel has a starting issue. Ac
TJ Hart at 1:55am 02.28.08
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Making a 1st time purchase of a BRAND NEW sailboat. Wondering what the mark ups are? How much can
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A friend is looking to buy and needs a surveyor on LI NY.
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I've a few drips of dried Cetol on the gelcoat. What is recommended to remove it?
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I am wondering what size starting battery to use in my boat. The current set up is starting off of
Scubajeep at 6:24am 02.28.08
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I am getting ready to paint the bottom of my Hunter 23.5 and was wonder how much paint should I get?
Joe Mullee at 8:46am 02.28.08
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I'm wondering if there is a sealant that is impervious to diesel (fuel tank) and will form a good se
gmc at 8:34am 02.28.08
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hi does anyone know if the furling main from a 26m can be retro fitted onto a 26d or is there anothe
Alan & Lynne at 9:34am 02.28.08
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Has anyone replaced their refrigerator components on a 340? The factory-installed system on our 1999

Recent Replies

Water in Engine Pan?
valcour at 2:59pm 11.24.21
Do you have a drain hole that allows packing gland water leakage to drain to the bilge area? If so
La Niņa
jssailem at 2:54pm 11.24.21
Lets hope that my skills get better. I will then be Thankful
La Niņa
shemandr at 2:38pm 11.24.21
Yesterday, Tuesday, was a very windy day. I think NW - maybe more N but not correlating with the NE
Where to slip / anchor for Miami Boat Show
Jacktar at 1:34pm 11.24.21
Odds are you will end up ubering from the lower keys or tampa.
Custom seadek
JRacer at 1:33pm 11.24.21
It sure looks great. What did it cost in the end if you don't mind sharing? is that like a 5-6mm, g
Norwegian Shipping Going Electric
Jacktar at 1:33pm 11.24.21
Biggest problems with electric boats is the getting the long extension cord made to handle it
Norwegian Shipping Going Electric
TomY at 1:33pm 11.24.21
This will vary by state. In NY almost half all electricity is generated by nuclear and "noncombusti
Custom seadek
Flying Jay at 1:07pm 11.24.21
:thumbup: I hear good things about Seadeck. I want to add it to our swim platform. How did you temp
The ENSO Climate affect on our Weather....   (4)
jssailem at 1:03pm 11.24.21
The ENSO events are not uniform. They occur during the winter/spring time frame in the Equatorial Pa
Custom seadek
Justin_NSA at 12:46pm 11.24.21
:thumbup: I hear good things about Seadeck. I want to add it to our swim platform. How did you templ
Norwegian Shipping Going Electric
dlochner at 11:44am 11.24.21
Right now we need autonomous unloading, rather than autonomous ships. I always hate the way they a
La Niņa   (1)
jssailem at 11:40am 11.24.21
Hey Tom, Reflecting on my Monday forecast, the winds will still be shifting to the North on Friday.
Earn money from your boat
Head Sail at 11:27am 11.24.21
Intersesting but we all know the unique knowledge owners have with our boats and how to operate them
H23 Anchor Locker
rgranger at 11:13am 11.24.21
There are also rubber tile products that might be more attractive. Maybe something like this https
What brand of charger do you use to equalize batteries
Richard19068 at 11:12am 11.24.21
Glad it seems to be working out for you. Shows that old equipment isn't necessarily bad equipment ju
What brand of charger do you use to equalize batteries
dLj at 10:14am 11.24.21
I did dial back the voltage to 16V. I've been in and out checking this battery for the past 4 hour
What brand of charger do you use to equalize batteries   (1)
sailcapt340 at 10:11am 11.24.21
I did dial back the voltage to 16V. I've been in and out checking this battery for the past 4 hours
Re Yanmar 4JH2TE/ H 42- fuel in bilge???
Terry Cox at 9:47am 11.24.21
Please let us know what you find out, Eian.

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