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jcherubini at 10:15am 01.01.08
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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
Ted5612 at 4:28am 01.02.08
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Hi All, Well, here I go again.... I am completely convinced that an autopilot adds so much enjoyme
Bill O'D at 5:23am 01.02.08
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Is it ill advised to paint the depth transducer with bottompaint? Why?
James Kananen at 5:52am 01.02.08
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I have a chance to buy a Model 192 Oday that is in fair to poor condition. It has been sitting in a
Eric on board Selah at 4:07am 01.02.08
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Here's my question, what would you do? Our hunter 380 has a special mast and boom and mainsail. We

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Replacing a bulkhead on a Bristol 24
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snoopy_ at 1:26pm 10.29.21
Thanks all, the engine is all good (lots of praying) I went back to the yard today and was able to
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jssailem at 1:25pm 10.29.21
sticky feeling off the rubber (?) covering? Isn't it there so you are able to keep the units in yo
S/E Marina Recommendations
Parsons at 1:04pm 10.29.21
Running hot
All U Get at 12:45pm 10.29.21
Perkins 4.236, sorry only I knew what I was talking about. But the logic is the same. I also reaso
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience
Hollyberry at 12:28pm 10.29.21
.... Should not have been this hard... No Kidding!!
Running hot
DeniseO30 at 12:26pm 10.29.21
How can you say that .................................... :cuss:? st outlet side but you need s
Using a trolling motor on small boat
LloydB at 11:46am 10.29.21
It's a sailboat if you are going for a 3 hour tour start with your upwind leg first. If it's for the
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:04am 10.29.21
Yanmars of course are notorious for exhaust elbow problems How can you say that ................
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange
Hello Below at 11:01am 10.29.21
I am thinking that I will just install Loctite red. It will need to be heated if I ever want to re
Marelon Seacock fail!
Ralph Johnstone at 10:58am 10.29.21
@Hayden Watson , I'd name this thread "Forespar Fail". Why not just name the thread "Teflon Phhhh
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:53am 10.29.21
What would you recommend I do with it? I can see it now. The start of a whole new boat project.
Running hot
dave_and_dd at 10:52am 10.29.21
Additionally, in my limited experience, running an engine without a thermostat takes longer to come
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience
cymeyer at 10:48am 10.29.21
UPDATE: after 2 years of sending pictures of the cover, the owner stopped by today and conceded th
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange
Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 10.29.21
If ya really want to drill the head of a hardened bolt (carbon steel), heat the head with a torch u
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
jssailem at 10:47am 10.29.21
There is a CAUTION sticker on my spare Danforth I just took a large Danforth off my boat and broug
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
jssailem at 10:45am 10.29.21
That was some steam tractor. Power to the fields. Coal fired carbon/steam power.
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:41am 10.29.21
A sticky mud bottom in 20 ft of water. No kelp balls to foul you hardware. There is a CAUTION sti

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