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H23.5 1993   (1)
joetr1955 at 2:05pm 05.08.21
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Mast rivets loose on the mast base . Are they 3/16 ??? Aluminum or stainless ??? Anyone have solutio
Inter20sailor at 12:34pm 05.08.21
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Hello, As most know, the newer Yanmar engines do not have a proper water temperature gauge, instead
rpell1@msn.com at 8:18am 05.08.21
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Hi all, I hope everyone is safe and healthy? Just to get ahead of a potential transmission problem
Admiral at 9:04pm 05.07.21
5/1567
So I have a 1977 Cat 30 with the Atomic 4 engine. This is one that has the problem of water coming
AEarnshaw at 5:07pm 05.07.21
9/1105
This one should be easy but living rurally with no suppliers locally finding sourcing the right part
SV_IdleHour at 10:44am 05.07.21
11/919
Hey all-- Hunter 27; it's the tabbing on the water tank port side v berth. Doesn't look structural (
Flags   (4)
Bob S at 9:50am 05.07.21
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My grandfather was a captain in the power squadron and I found some of his flags from 60 years ago.
Atonement at 9:42am 05.07.21
5/2733
Beneteau closed the Marion, SC plant in 2020 and all new boat purchases go through Europe. They did
npaulay at 9:28am 05.07.21
3/1726
Hello - I am in process of fully installing my new(to me) Yanmar SB-8 on my 27 footer. This is repla
SailingLoto at 6:02am 05.07.21
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193803picked up this c25 with a trailer and 8hp mariner today. Needs a bath but in great shape.
Good Vibes at 5:59am 05.07.21
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LSCalifornia at 9:58pm 05.06.21
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Has anyone enlarged or added port lights or fixed acrylic panels to introduce more daylight to the H
Brian D at 8:17pm 05.06.21
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Heads up folks, and I really mean it. The Chinese launched a rocket the other day and the main engin
Richardwm at 6:07pm 05.06.21
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My 1984 34' had 2 drains to the bilge in the floor of the head and the drains have screen covers tha
Hull Damage   (2)
rukidn at 5:48pm 05.06.21
14/2912
We launched on Friday with no trouble and I piloted Brio the 20 cold minutes to our marina. We began
JRT at 4:37pm 05.06.21
9/1398
Saw this in my inbox and asked for the price sheet. Don't tell may 310... https://www.cata-lagoon.
Doug J at 3:30pm 05.06.21
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I'm think of getting a new Main Sail for my H26. I know there have been many posts with recommendat
skunther at 2:43pm 05.06.21
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Muttondressedaslamb at 1:01pm 05.06.21
19/1973
Having grown up with movies involving car chase scenes such as Bullet, The Seven Ups, and The French
Brian D at 10:46am 05.06.21
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Back in 1912 when the Titanic sank, the main mode of communications was Morse Code. In order for the

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dlochner at 11:39am 09.19.24
The protocol for blister remediation is well established, thus finding someone to do quality work sh
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Adding a Bimini
BigEasy at 11:25am 09.19.24
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scouper at 11:18am 09.19.24
The more wobble you have, the more wear on the keel pin and keel hole. Eventually the pin will get
Wiring new LED lights in salon/saloon headliner
ggrizzard at 11:09am 09.19.24
:plus: for heat shrink butt connectors or, if they have to be "removable", use bullet connectors wit
Thoughts on locating Battery switch   (1)
Belzoni at 11:08am 09.19.24
The ACR just uses voltage sensing to open and close relays (likely solid state relays, judging by th
Sore eyes after day of sailing.
Foswick at 10:51am 09.19.24
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Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard
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Hello Below at 10:25am 09.19.24
Looks like New Castle Marina in Nanaimo may be a good option for you if the boat can make the trip.
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage
jssailem at 10:20am 09.19.24
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jssailem at 10:18am 09.19.24
The alternator feeds the Start side, but the ACR will direct charge to the House Bank as needed. Th
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:14am 09.19.24
How do you secure poly to fiberglass or, for that matter, anything? Screws. The protruding bolts
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25
fred1diver at 10:12am 09.19.24
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How can I tell if my keel is loose/wobble how much play is ok? Catalina 22
RJD at 10:08am 09.19.24
The more wobble you have, the more wear on the keel pin and keel hole. Eventually the pin will get
Engine Alignment
Ralph Johnstone at 10:03am 09.19.24
I Believe! I feel redeemed! Go forth my son and spread the word. Pick up a few donations as wel
Thoughts on locating Battery switch
LloydB at 10:02am 09.19.24
Better Meteorological Sailing this acronym found in Lloyd's acronym finder.
Adding a Bimini
fred1diver at 10:01am 09.19.24
For the frame, getting a shop to make one is expensive but worth it, definitely go with SS. For the
Missing keeper plate for mainsail slides?
Art12050 at 10:00am 09.19.24
I (thought) I lost mine a few years ago. I was able to replace it with one from Rigrite in Rhode Isl

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