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I need to replace a couple of batteries and don't want to get into a bunch of wiring or start a new
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I kicked it and it moved. Dummy me, kicked it again and it went further. Who invented beer anyway?
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I have a factory installed Autohelm ST30 speed instrument on a 1998 Hunter 310 and have been in sear
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I am in the process of refurbishing an abandoned 1986 Seidelmann 295 and would appreciate any (copie
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Does anyone have a POLAR for a Catalina 27?
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I have a H31 and it was rigged for raicing so it has some rigging that bends the mast to de-power.
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How often do you disassemble and clean your winches? I know the conventional wisdom is to do it ann
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Hello everyone... So my old ST4000+ Autopilot has been dying for a while but while out cruising o
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My 29-2 has an old tired A30 FARRAYMAN, thinking of a Beta. What has everybody else used?
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i was working lots of O/T these last few months and needed to count on a few of my so called friends
Tim at 6:08am 02.16.08
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I own a 1971 Ericson 29 that, overall, I am very happy with. There is one area of the design I am le
Brian D at 7:34am 02.16.08
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jaydog5000 at 9:29am 02.16.08
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Could some please shed a little light for me on how my keel is attached to the hull? I understand th
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I am taking delivery of a new B-343 soon in Texas. I am a new sailor and will welcome any advice or
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My GF took me on a little trip for valentines day. I took a pic of where we had lunch last Wednesday
JoeGoodrow at 11:51am 02.16.08
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Well, I have a crack that goes around my keel...the surveyer seem to thing that the keel is secure,
Derelicte at 12:46pm 02.16.08
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Can anyone suggest a good source for simple bow rails for an older Hunter 20? Will I need to have on
Sully at 1:15pm 02.16.08
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can anyone tell me where the retraction mechanism for the centerboard is located on a 1986 Seidelman
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I've been going back and forth on the idea of using a "modern" finish on my teak exterior brightwork

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My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit.   (2)
TomY at 5:46am 11.07.21
I knew it was only a matter of time before the next $1 boat, finds you. And once you have jobs that
o'day keel problems   (2)
Voyager1 at 5:43am 11.07.21
When I bought my oday 302 I had the same concerns. First time I pulled the boat out there was a 1/16
Replacing throttle and trans cables 1984 H34   (2)
DeniseO30 at 5:33am 11.07.21
Installed the new cable last night! It was not too difficult... used the old cable to fish the new c
Adding a 115V outlet
shemandr at 5:28am 11.07.21
I think I did add an outlet for my Promariner battery charger on the Slickcraft. If I remember corr
Finally went for a sail   (3)
DeniseO30 at 5:25am 11.07.21
Installed the new anti-siphon last night. Here are better pictures of how restrictive the plastic
New toilet and holding tank system
RoyS at 4:44am 11.07.21
Does the macerator hose extend to the bottom of he tank?
Adding a 115V outlet
dlochner at 4:07am 11.07.21
Thx Ward. I will read that next. Big picture I am shopping on the West Marine site. I just finished
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
fullbore at 4:05am 11.07.21
Talking to other boat owners at the marina - seems that our rate of zinc consumption is normal.
Freaky voltage reading
shemandr at 3:48am 11.07.21
. ...My first thought was that you might have made the same mistake I've made before, where the cir
o'day keel problems
Davidasailor26 at 2:08am 11.07.21
New toilet and holding tank system   (3)
Flying Jay at 11:50pm 11.06.21
Here's the update on our finished project... First off, we want to thank Peggy for her time and expe
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Will Gilmore at 10:53pm 11.06.21
https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/grounded-at-anchor-jpg.199885 I like the look of tha
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 10:42pm 11.06.21
The first time I read this I thought "Shame on you for calling your daughter a big dog" Sorry. She
Freaky voltage reading
capta at 10:11pm 11.06.21
Perhaps whoever installed the unit made a mistake hooking it into the system. If it has a shunt for
Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc?
MikeHoncho at 9:46pm 11.06.21
I hung a 6-lb zinc anode from rear of boat today, reasonably close to prop anode. Should significan
Adding a 115V outlet   (1)
Crusty Ol Salt at 9:15pm 11.06.21
Thx Ward. I will read that next. Big picture I am shopping on the West Marine site. I just finished
Freaky voltage reading
Tedd at 9:07pm 11.06.21
There are loads of reasons that a volt meter could erroneously read low, but an erroneous high readi
Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 9:00pm 11.06.21
The ProNautica is a very good battery charger. You don't need to use all three battery connections.
Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 8:56pm 11.06.21
I stand corrected. I believe that charger may be a lower quality on-board marine charger than one
Adding a 115V outlet   (1)
Crusty Ol Salt at 8:55pm 11.06.21
The same manufacturer has a ProNautica series that has one the matches the amperage (20 Amps) of the

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