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Mike4116 at 5:35am 09.21.07
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It seems that there was a post on this web site a couple of weeks ago concerning a secondary bilge o
Clark at 7:30am 09.21.07
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I'm seriously considering the Garhauer rigid vang to replace the soft vang on my H280. My question i
Alan at 6:58am 09.21.07
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...I also have a polar diagram for the 35.5
Desmond at 12:24pm 09.21.07
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I am considering a singlehanded sail from SF to Hawaii in 2010. Never did it before. As part of my
Frank at 12:27pm 09.21.07
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Hello folks...I have an Oday 192 and consider it an ideal trailer sailer....the headsail is a safety
Jerry Clark H356 SV Persistence at 12:35pm 09.21.07
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I am helping a friend take a Cabo Rico 38 from Kentucky Lake to Charlotte Harbor down the Tenn Tom i
Desmond at 12:27pm 09.21.07
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I have noticed that the benchs do not drain while on the corisponding tack as the bench. They drain
biggio at 1:22pm 09.21.07
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86 Catalina 27 tall rig has lights in the galley and head that has a slider switch. They have 2 ligh
andy m at 3:15pm 09.21.07
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After replacing the faulty sending unit with a 33-240 ohm Tempo unit, my gauge still does not work.
pvwarren at 2:39pm 09.21.07
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I like to single hand but do NOT like to leave the cockpit and tiller while trying to bring down the
Dan at 12:50am 09.20.07
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Two of my bigger upcoming projects on my '99 420 will be to replace the a/c and the water heater uni
Keith Bremner at 1:16am 09.20.07
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Our marina mechanic has diagnosed our engine problems as a blown head gasket, bad water pump and 'wa
Barry14722 at 2:17am 09.20.07
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Can someone with a late model Hunter 25 measure the distance from the hook on the back trailer to th
Bob Fox at 2:44am 09.20.07
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Im happy to report that my new CDI furler is installed and everything is working smoothly. To Secur
shemandr at 2:38am 09.20.07
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On a 356 how long should the asymmetrical spinnaker sheets be? What line thickness? Whoa nelly I th
sr1029 at 4:03am 09.20.07
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Although this autopilot is discontinued is it realible enough for trips off the coast? Is it a good
DiggerKat at 5:22am 09.20.07
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We're heading to the Bahamas this winter and want to be able to receive Chris Parker's weather broad
Drew13440 at 6:11am 09.20.07
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Is there a way to test an inboard diesel with the boat up on stands? Do you have to launch it to su
Mike 16570 at 6:55am 09.20.07
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I recently purchased a 1970 Ranger 33 and found the rudder to be concaved on one side forward of the
Mergatroid at 7:06am 09.20.07
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I have noticed that many inland sailors use knots when referring to speed, on inland waters don't yo

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Rookies first outing, hunter 260
Ottdreamer at 1:44am 10.25.21
I'm glad to hear you got out there, and didn't go down the rapids ;) Racing with experienced crew i
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
jssailem at 10:01pm 10.24.21
the boat was a knot faster with the old baggy sail When you were tacking, seeking VMG to a point
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S. Navy!
Mikem at 9:19pm 10.24.21
Happy 246th US Navy! And thanks to all who have served in that service over the 246 years. For th
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:56pm 10.24.21
While you may have eliminated most of the smell, your cushions (fabric & foam) are probably permeate
Another plumbing question?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:15pm 10.24.21
It works great but I'm pretty sure I got one thing wrong. I didn't install a loop from the toilet di
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Skipper at 8:03pm 10.24.21
Update: I replaced the heat exchanger. It was $100 to acid wash the old one and repair a couple of t
H280 (1996) Survey Questions Keel Bolt Torque and Inspection
DArcy at 7:55pm 10.24.21
Wow, that's a new one. I've never heard of dropping the keel as a regular maintenance item before.
Flushing Outboard at Salt Water Slip
Joe at 7:52pm 10.24.21
Well, it has taken many trips to mechanics, dealers and the internet to finally find a device that
Why are marine toilet bowls so small?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:51pm 10.24.21
Head compartments on most recreational boats used to be quite small before "cabin" boats became floa
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SFS at 7:41pm 10.24.21
SBI does exactly that.
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
Mechone at 7:06pm 10.24.21
How much weight are you carrying ? I have seen this people living on the boat have it loaded down wi
Rookies first outing, hunter 260
DArcy at 7:05pm 10.24.21
We went out. Again and again. I started crewing on a race team. Last weekend we flew the spinakker
1994 Hunter 40.5 price new
artboas at 7:05pm 10.24.21
Does anyone know what the 40.5 Legend sold for new, back in 1994? I'm trying to identify the depre
Containers lost and now a fire
Charles Erwin at 6:46pm 10.24.21
It was still something called 'spontaneous combustibles' which began burning onboard. From the Kin
Rookies first outing, hunter 260
cspeer1 at 5:45pm 10.24.21
You managed that very well by getting involved with a club and crewing with experienced sailers. Way
Thanksgiving and Christmas
WayneH at 5:20pm 10.24.21
Semper Fi!!!
Why are marine toilet bowls so small?
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:17pm 10.24.21
There must be a reason for marine toilets to have such a small bowl. everything is relative.:cool
I need help
sailing elipis at 5:04pm 10.24.21
While you may have eliminated most of the smell, your cushions (fabric & foam) are probably permeat
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C
Johnb at 4:57pm 10.24.21
Sail SFbay has provided a link to a really good read. To be honest if you are not sure what engine y

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