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walt at 1:01am 09.18.07
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Some modifications are over the edge of acceptability - this one is probably in that category althou
Persy at 3:36am 09.18.07
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I have a 420 and bent a stanchion to about a 30% angle an inch up from the base. What is the best w
tcbro at 3:41am 09.18.07
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Somebody on another thread mentioned how nice it would be to put a face to some of the names we keep
AndréL at 3:57am 09.18.07
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I have a H34 1983, I've read many articles in the archives regarding cold start thats goes well and
Gary8065 at 5:09am 09.18.07
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I have a 1986 Catalina 27. I would like to remove the old holding tank which is under the v-berth an
Tide-N-Knots at 5:01am 09.18.07
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I am making a trailer for a Hunter 30 1978 and was wondering if all the Hunter 30 1974-1984 have the
Monica at 6:03am 09.18.07
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I keep my 25 swing keel Catalina in the marina year round, Do i need to zinc? I was chatting with so
Kevin at 8:08am 09.18.07
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I have an Oday Mariner 2+2. My question is that everytime I step up and lower the mast there seems
don at 8:29am 09.18.07
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Ok heres the deal.... In the past I have had some sailing experiance, but mostly in small boats. We
Aldo at 8:36am 09.18.07
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What's the story on trailering and roller furling? I know that when I trailer my C-22 without rolle
Joe Mullee at 8:40am 09.18.07
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Thanks to everyone who has helped me with my engine problem. I have a new list of things I will chec
Mergatroid at 9:43am 09.18.07
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The specs show the hull speed of 6.4, is that knots? MPH would be aprox 7.36, sound about right?
Yes Dear at 9:51am 09.18.07
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My forestay was sheered off by the Jib Furler! The boat is only 5 months old. Luckily she was at po
Kevin C 26S at 8:34am 09.18.07
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Hi, I got my new chartplotter/depth finder and it comes with a transom mount transducer. I know it
Persy at 8:32am 09.18.07
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My generator (Northern Lights) has black smoke coming out of the exhaust. I have had some problems
Peter Reynolds at 11:16am 09.18.07
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Hi, Still searching for information on upgrades to my new boat. I am looking to add a traditional
brian herr at 11:25am 09.18.07
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I'm loking for an owners manual and a stern railing for my 1990 mac 26d. Any help would be appreci
Alan Pond at 10:23am 09.18.07
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Had the boat since last Feb. Sailed her to NOLA and the Lectrasan in the aft head was new to me, so
oday27jfc at 10:16am 09.18.07
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Anybody know the Original Manufacture and or who to use as a replacement?
Dick Dixon at 12:23pm 09.18.07
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Just wanted to let my fellow sailors know that my sailing buddies and I just returned from a ten day

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Fuse in small solar setup
thinwater at 8:48am 10.31.21
I'm going to add a small solar panel system to keep my battery charged. I want it to be small and m
Fuse in small solar setup   (1)
DArcy at 8:31am 10.31.21
I have a Blue Sea 5006 fuse holder like this one with a 50A fuse e fuse holder. Don't use the cheap
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check
jssailem at 8:24am 10.31.21
Ok @TWISTED. I did not blowup the image to find a hidden from view sheave. You appear correct in tha
Aft control sj21
jssailem at 8:15am 10.31.21
Super advice @Joe. :plus:
Sling Positioning - Oceanis 430
jssailem at 8:09am 10.31.21
positioning the slings at the bulkheads. Basic...Simple. :plus:
Marelon Seacock fail!
Ward H at 7:57am 10.31.21
Poor instructions and the assumption that folks are experienced. They probably assume that most are
DIY Fuel Polishing System
Terry Cox at 7:55am 10.31.21
Hi Jerry, never had a need to polish our fuel; always clean as mentioned in a previous post, since m
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
Timbo33 at 7:55am 10.31.21
"Engineer said" how the heck does that mean anything to anybody??? Without a physical inspection,
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
Timbo33 at 7:45am 10.31.21
Those J bolts and nuts are galvanized and not stainless. Big mistake there. The sistering I mention
Marelon Seacock fail!
Ward H at 7:43am 10.31.21
Hayden, you mentioned you used G Flex epoxy externally, one of the reasons given was it stuck to pla
Worst mistake by a boat idiot
Captain Larry-DH at 7:32am 10.31.21
@Ken Cross I thought of the same thing, but this manifold was to the uptake side of the freshwater p
Mast track Car Hunter Passage
Easy at 7:19am 10.31.21
May have to go for a drive. Thank you.
Sling Positioning - Oceanis 430
DougM at 7:05am 10.31.21
If you cannot find a manual and the sides of the hull are not marked at the rub rail, the only thing
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33?
Terry Cox at 6:51am 10.31.21
All I can say, when coming into an anchorage in a blow, I will drop the anchor and pay out the appro
Sling Positioning - Oceanis 430   (3)
sail sfbay at 6:49am 10.31.21
..........Does anyone have any recommendations as to where to best position the slings on a Beneteau
DIY Fuel Polishing System
senang at 6:29am 10.31.21
I am sailing in the med. You can always get the bottom of the storage tank unknowing to you and only
Beneteau 43 Main Line Replacement
Andrew-Sarah at 6:29am 10.31.21
Good suggestion, however the plant in Marion is now closed/"hibernating". I'll use the international
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
DeniseO30 at 6:25am 10.31.21
"Engineer said" how the heck does that mean anything to anybody??? Without a physical inspection,
Mast track Car Hunter Passage
Terry Cox at 6:24am 10.31.21
Was hoping to here from someone with experience with my type of track before investing in the car.
Catalina Keel Repair/Wrapping Keel vs recommended stub repair catalina recommends
RoyS at 6:07am 10.31.21
Those J bolts and nuts are galvanized and not stainless. Big mistake there. The sistering I mentione

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