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PrincessoftheLake at 5:50am 10.22.07
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If you go to this link you will find the current issue of the sailing magazine, Northern Breezes. T
sailingdude at 6:18am 10.22.07
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I am in the process of resealing all of the cabin windows in my 1980 C-30. I'm wondering if anyone h
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 6:32am 10.22.07
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On Channel 16 we heard of a body found. The boater that found it floating face down wearing a PFD w
John at 7:35am 10.22.07
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How do I know for sure if I need new sails? I have been having a couple of problems for the last t
Banooma at 7:02am 10.22.07
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Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum, but have spent quite a bit of time researching what's available, an
Crimson Tide at 6:57am 10.22.07
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Don Guillette at 8:00am 10.22.07
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Last week I was in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico, which is located on the Sea Of Cortez about
rod sherwin at 8:07am 10.22.07
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Anyone know where i can find a replacement powervang boomvang? They are discontinued, and would con
charlierusty1234 at 8:14am 10.22.07
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I would like to know what the letter after the length of the boat - 26m 26x and others. I assume it
jveatch at 8:26am 10.22.07
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I have a continuing problem of marine growth by the speed paddle thru hull. Because the material is
aisling at 8:51am 10.22.07
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Can anybody tell me if an O'Day 34 would benefit from having a 3 bladed prop fitted, replacing the 2
Todd at 8:50am 10.22.07
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I have a 1981 Hunter 33 and am trying to remove the rudder for repair. I have everything unfastened
Joe11688 at 9:12am 10.22.07
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O'Day 222,is almost finished. The biggest brain twister of this project is trying to figure out how
Journey6534 at 10:03am 10.22.07
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I just put my '76 O'Day 22 up for the winter. I bought this boat towards the end of the summer and
seth at 11:07am 10.22.07
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Has anyone attemped converting to internal halyards? I will be stepping the mast this winter and I t
JohnF261 at 10:45am 10.22.07
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What is a macerator?
Rick at 11:15am 10.22.07
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This weekend I noticed a small hole in the mixing elbow rubber hose. My question is will an auto par
79 Cat30 at 11:52am 10.22.07
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My exhaust line that run under my port side lazerette has a T style pipe fitting about midway in the
79 Cat30 at 11:40am 10.22.07
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My exhaust line that run under my port side lazerette has a T style pipe fitting about midway in the
Chief at 12:13pm 10.22.07
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I am starting to plan out my winter projects, and one that I never completed was the installation of

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Adding a 115V outlet
Ward H at 7:59pm 11.06.21
What brand/model is the new battery charger you are installing? I believe most marine battery charg
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sailboatracer at 7:51pm 11.06.21
After reading the following thread, it certainly sounds like the keel problem with the three series
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Georgedoyle at 7:35pm 11.06.21
Thanks for clarifying your experience. Sounds like the Variprop is a great choice. I haven't seen an
Freaky voltage reading
fullbore at 7:29pm 11.06.21
Agree, the meter must be faulty.
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fullbore at 7:26pm 11.06.21
I hung a 6-lb zinc anode from rear of boat today, reasonably close to prop anode. Should significant
Occaisional Head Smell
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:01pm 11.06.21
I've yet to hear of a single problem with No-Flex in any toilet. If anything the macerator blade in
PNW Cruise 2021
Terry Cox at 6:47pm 11.06.21
the sailor who did not check his charts or the tide tables before he threw out an anchor... Yup. J
Freaky voltage reading
dlochner at 6:10pm 11.06.21
Have you contacted Blue Seas? Their tech support is excellent. My first thought is a bad volt meter
Its funny Friday!
Ward H at 6:05pm 11.06.21
The first time I read this I thought "Shame on you for calling your daughter a big dog" Sorry.
Has anyone built a boarding step?
Ward H at 6:01pm 11.06.21
Last week's Nor'Easter brought in especially high tides. I was able to step onto my boat when I arri
Has anyone built a boarding step?
shemandr at 4:47pm 11.06.21
Well yeah. My wife's foot/paw would be OK on some of these. But my 11 1/2 foot wouldn't. Wide and
H41DS Racor priming question
Stu Jackson at 4:26pm 11.06.21
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BlowMeAway at 4:09pm 11.06.21
My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I h
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Tom J at 4:07pm 11.06.21
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Has anyone built a boarding step?
Hayden Watson at 4:00pm 11.06.21
I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
H41DS Racor priming question
senang at 3:53pm 11.06.21
I have the same primary Racor filter and installed below clear bowl. Be aware that the clear bowl is
How to remove old chart plotter on 311 pedestal
Hollyberry at 3:50pm 11.06.21
Looks like page four of the link mdibella posted might be your answer... top and bottom screw covers
Fuel Tank Access Port Sealant
senang at 3:39pm 11.06.21
I installed an inspection hatch on my diesel tank. Bought hatch from UK. I met the founder of the co
Has anyone built a boarding step?   (2)
Allan12210 at 3:31pm 11.06.21
I've built a couple of them over the years starting with plywood and carpet covered steps. My last s
Its funny Friday!
shemandr at 3:12pm 11.06.21
...When I asked about the book, the librarian replied, "That rings a bell, but I can't know if it

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