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ThomasPrice at 1:56am 10.21.07
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I am a bit puzzled as to why the hose diameter coming out of my Volvo TMD22 turbo diesel is 3.5" to
Sea Scout Ship 300, B.S.A. at 3:42am 10.21.07
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Sea Scout Ship looking for a lense for the mast light or steaming light mounted on the forward facin
arrhythmia at 3:37am 10.21.07
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What is the soft leather like material on the ceiling of many boats called, and where is a good plac
arrhythmia at 3:30am 10.21.07
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I'm trying to find out what a good adhesive is to use for gluing backing boards to the hull of the b
saylers at 2:01am 10.21.07
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I am new to the Diesel engine. There seems to be a lot of vibration coming from the engine. A dock p
Terry Cox at 5:22am 10.21.07
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Hi fellow gourmet skippers. I do all the cooking and cleaning on our boat and I like simple but tast
Capt Andy at 4:46am 10.21.07
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I have been reading the posts regarding manual vs electric heads. I read about presurized, fresh wat
John F at 4:34am 10.21.07
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I bought two brand new Group 27 batteries at the beginning of the season (May). I've heard that I
Tim Davis at 6:40am 10.21.07
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My 1987 H40 has developed a leak into the aft stateroom on the starboard quarter. It appears that th
Patrick264 at 6:04am 10.21.07
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Howdy sailors, Does anyone know the approximate Angle of Vanishing Stability (AVS) for an O'Day 23?
Don Crowther at 8:18am 10.21.07
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Hi Just received the survey this weekend. Since it is the weekend I thought I would ask your opinon
gpd955 at 8:48am 10.21.07
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Submitted for your enjoyment....I hope! Had to link to YouTube, was just a tiny bit larger than the
Michael Sindelar at 8:33am 10.21.07
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I just noticed that a 3-foot long, single-strand of wire is dangling from my backstay, at the top, n
Sylvio22410 at 8:49am 10.21.07
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I own a 1994 oceanis 300 and it looks like we need to replace the head, I am looking for any info re
illegalsmile at 9:20am 10.21.07
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If this is in the wrong place sorry! I've always wanted to live/work aboard a sailboat/yacht and I
Bobbystone at 9:28am 10.21.07
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I'm trying to find a sail slide for my 1980's Oday 23. It is stamped "PRYDE 6" so I assume it's mad
Sunaroo at 10:37am 10.21.07
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Anyone out there know what the tension is on the rigging for a 1981 Catalina 22, or maybe where I ca
BradG at 10:48am 10.21.07
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I need to know the size of the turnbuckles (or actually the pin size on the running rigging) on an 8
Benny at 11:26am 10.21.07
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Lets begin with some assumptions. 1) The boater does not live aboard. 2) Number of days sailing to
Bobbystone at 11:26am 10.21.07
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I'm trying to find replacement sail slides for the main on my oday 23. It's stamped PRYDE 6 on the

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Using a trolling motor on small boat
SandCat at 8:14pm 10.29.21
I really enjoyed using a Minn Kota 30lb thrust on a heavy old 14 footer to get out on the lake. Th
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:01pm 10.29.21
I'll go down to the garage, pick it up and jump on the scale tomorrow. C'mon now. If you're goin
Sticky, no sticky.
jssailem at 7:45pm 10.29.21
the sticky transfers to one's hand Watch a pro football game and the wide receivers are all wearin
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Johnb at 7:43pm 10.29.21
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jssailem at 7:43pm 10.29.21
There was a filter container from the 70's, that let you put a roll of toilet paper in the container
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
jssailem at 7:39pm 10.29.21
I'll go down to the garage, pick it up and jump on the scale tomorrow. Also I'll post a picture. I
DIY Fuel Polishing System
jibes138 at 7:38pm 10.29.21
I made a system and it is more for polishing the fuel going in the tank to make sure it is clean tha
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DArcy at 7:34pm 10.29.21
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange
jibes138 at 7:26pm 10.29.21
Try these, you can grind a point on the end if you want. Put a nut on the bolt before you grind it
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DArcy at 7:22pm 10.29.21
I wired a fuse between my 30 Amp solar controller and the battery. I would hard wire between the con
Worst mistake by a boat idiot
DArcy at 7:09pm 10.29.21
Sounds like a candidate for the GOBI award ;) Does anyone have Dave Gibson's GOBI plaque handy? I'm
Running hot
dlochner at 6:35pm 10.29.21
OUCH ! I can only suspect that @dlochner was looking at Table 8-3-1 on his iPhone and not a full s
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Ken Cross at 6:31pm 10.29.21
I purchased a Renogy 100-watt portable panel. That allowed me to use it on the boat as well as on my
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stickinthemud57 at 5:53pm 10.29.21
Two things that would help, IMO, would be to choose a material as strong as the material you are rem
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience
berner73 at 5:52pm 10.29.21
I don't question your experience with the company as I've heard similar accounts from others. We ap
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Tater at 5:52pm 10.29.21
Welcome to the forum!! Please post a photo of the boom and gooseneck connected to the mast. The
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Ralph Johnstone at 5:36pm 10.29.21
Good to hear. Sounded a little to catastrophic not to have sent a piston flying over your head. bu
Running hot
Skipper at 5:26pm 10.29.21
I was reading another thread last night the person just went out and bought a new heat exchanger i

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