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Bob Gump at 9:05am 01.01.08
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Shortly after leaving the launch ramp I lost rudder control.... The cheek block on the rudder castle
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My dinghy is a West Marine by (Zodiac) SB-4 which is the equivilent of the Zodiac S285. The only re
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I have 2 maxwell 20 winches (not 20A as shown on the Hunterowners Web) and it appears that a bushing
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Hello everybody, im a newbie to the site here and have what I hope isnt a blatant stupid question f
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Yes, it is time to plan an event, and here is the suggestion. As far as I know there has not been a
Eric Corkum at 10:14am 01.01.08
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Anyone have experience installing a 150AMP or larger alternator on 473 with Westerbeke engine?
Stevep at 10:04am 01.01.08
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Hi all -- I am about to try to change the packing in my stuffing box. The stuffing box is the kind
Rob Haas at 11:02am 01.01.08
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Steering arm sits on top of Rudder packing gland causing excessive tightening of gland. Packing glan
Dick Dixon at 11:41am 01.01.08
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With a little time on my hands this week, I finally put together a video of our May 2007 sail along
Aldi at 3:15pm 01.01.08
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my Catalina 27 has an Atomic 4 late model in. I went ahead and purchased a spacer that you can fit b
Bob at 12:54pm 01.01.08
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I would like to build companionway doors for my brothers Catalina 30. I have a basic knowledge and s
cmedsailor at 9:14pm 01.01.08
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The cutlass bearing of my Beneteau 361 was damaged and unfortunately I must move the boat into the w
seadaddler at 8:56pm 01.01.08
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I saw the deep south sailing video and sure made me warm up while I am stuck up here in the cold nor
Justin_NSA at 12:40am 01.02.08
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Has anyone relocated the cheek block at the top of the mast to the port side? I'm planning on runni
MoonSailer at 3:07am 01.02.08
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My boat is in freshwater. At the end of summer I noticed that my zinc on my prop shaft was almost 1
Farnsworth at 3:49am 01.02.08
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Can any of you cognoscenti yacht experts recommend a classic wooden boat for me to consider purchasi
Jim at 1:37am 01.02.08
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Does any Cal 36 or Cal 40 owners have a diesel with a v-drive installation? I want to replace my At
humanfish at 1:13am 01.02.08
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I have a Mac 26X with a CDI roller furler. I usually sail single-hand and need to tabernacle every
Bill at 4:10am 01.02.08
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Is Odyssey Sail still in business? Looking for curtains for my C27
JimBr at 4:22am 01.02.08
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Hi All, Does anyone have any information on the a Crusising Solutions Furler? I'm assuming it is or

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Fuse in small solar setup
Ken Cross at 6:54am 10.30.21
Ours came with giant alligator clips. I only get around 5 amps, so I cut them off and installed one
Fuse in small solar setup
dmax at 6:53am 10.30.21
Instead of the Renogy fuse, you want an in-line fuse with just plain wire pigtails like this: https:
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Ken Cross at 6:45am 10.30.21
On many RVs there is a hose fitting that goes to the black tank. The idea is to connect water to was
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RoyS at 6:42am 10.30.21
Seems we are paying a very high price in modern boats to increase the waterline length. Not only are
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DArcy at 6:37am 10.30.21
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Fuse in small solar setup
chriscampbell at 6:28am 10.30.21
I wired a fuse between my 30 Amp solar controller and the battery. I would hard wire between the co
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Tally Ho at 6:25am 10.30.21
There was a filter container from the 70's, that let you put a roll of toilet paper in the containe
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chriscampbell at 6:24am 10.30.21
Regarding the wiring, the Renogy panels come with MC4 plugs already installed, you'll want to get a
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Tater at 6:24am 10.30.21
I really enjoyed using a Minn Kota 30lb thrust on a heavy old 14 footer to get out on the lake. T
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Tally Ho at 6:22am 10.30.21
Looks automotive.. a old van captains chair. Greg
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All U Get at 5:10am 10.30.21
The TPE (actually plastic, not rubber) is degraded. I had a set of binoculars that did the same:
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Nodak7 at 3:54am 10.30.21
Well, we closed last week on a 2007 Hunter 41 DS. We've been exploring all of the nooks an crannies
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NYSail at 2:49am 10.30.21
My stringers which are similar have access holes next to each mount so I can get in there and hold t
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Rick486 at 1:31am 10.30.21
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Hayden Watson at 12:27am 10.30.21
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Will Gilmore at 11:45pm 10.29.21
199643 In some towns, pedestrians have right of way over everything but emergency vehicles. -Will
Using a trolling motor on small boat
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