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J. Barrett at 12:11pm 09.12.07
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On my last outing I noticed that my side stays had noticible slack on the lee side while under sail.
Gordo at 12:16pm 09.12.07
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I am relocating a 22' O'day to a moorage spot that has plenty of depth most of the time but in Oct.
Jim at 12:44pm 09.12.07
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Hi, I have a "unique" problem with the battery charger on my C27. It never stops charging the batte
Pat at 1:55pm 09.12.07
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My plastic fuel tank has sprung a leak where the cap screws on. I don't think I can patch this with
Mike B at 1:37pm 09.12.07
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I recently sold a Hunter 23 that I had for 15 years . I am looking for a larger boat and a place to
dccheverus at 2:15pm 09.12.07
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I am considering th e purcchase of a 1972 Catalina and would appreciate suggestions on which areas
Brian D at 3:47pm 09.12.07
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P, E, J, and I come from? Do they mean anything other than what they define? This is one of those qu
breadman at 4:15pm 09.12.07
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Tim you interested in racing at the end of the month let me know and I wont press the daughter into
seadaddler at 9:49pm 09.09.07
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We were having a great sail. I can't believe the admiral wasn't yelling how much the boat was heelin
seadaddler at 9:45pm 09.09.07
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Are we having fun yet,August is gone and Sept is here with great wind. We were out sailing this past
Bernie at 9:03pm 09.09.07
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Dear Friends, On my 1986 Cat 27' I find the built in cooler in the galley to be useful but strange!
Deadline at 8:59pm 09.09.07
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Pundits and economists love these. Add your own... Uncharted waters Righting the ship On an even ke
JSCox at 10:56pm 09.09.07
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Generally I let the marina handle winterizing all my systems. That of course can get rather costly.
BobCzech at 11:24pm 09.09.07
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I want to replace the pennant cable for the centerboard on my O'Day Mariner. How to I raise the boat
Andrew Haigh at 11:56pm 09.09.07
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Hi, My inner shroud is about to go and I am being asked questions about wire width and connector typ
jamiebowden at 1:13am 09.10.07
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I'm looking at purchasing a hunter - 28.5, 31 or 34 and wish to compare all 3. Does anyone know what
Penetrater at 1:29am 09.10.07
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I have been looking , with no luck for a replacment companionway hatch. when i bought this boat it w
Jennifer at 2:20am 09.10.07
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Have a hunter 19ft. sailboat,done lots of lake sailing but recently moved to bay area, wondering if
caguy at 2:18am 09.10.07
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on your pulpit? Do you have more detailed picts of that mod? How is it working for you? Does anyone
SailboatOwners.com at 2:50am 09.10.07
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Many of us enjoy anchoring out on occasion for peace and solitude rather than staying in marinas.

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Battery box over prop shaft
dlochner at 3:13pm 10.30.21
Thanks for the answers. What's under the inspection port? Is that something that needs to be access
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair   (1)
Williammiller100 at 3:11pm 10.30.21
2 mounts have "50" 2 have "70" on the rubber.
Battery box over prop shaft
Jaxn at 3:11pm 10.30.21
Good questions. Let me clarify the placement. I am proposing placing the batteries side-by-side in
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair   (1)
Williammiller100 at 3:10pm 10.30.21
Test fit. Note new dripless.
DIY Fuel Polishing System
PaulK at 3:09pm 10.30.21
Fuel polishing system is a circulating pump, a particle filter, a water separator (often combined)
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair   (1)
Williammiller100 at 3:06pm 10.30.21
Turned out to be a simple fix because we removed the motor to pull the shaft, replace the dripless a
Worst mistake by a boat idiot
Tally Ho at 3:04pm 10.30.21
the worst mistake is if he selected that holding tank connection on the manifold :poop: Admiral wou
Battery box over prop shaft
PaulK at 3:01pm 10.30.21
Do you want that much weight that far aft? Where were the batteries originally?
Hi need suggestions for propeller for a 1978 Catalina retrofitted with a Yanmar 2GM20
Tally Ho at 2:59pm 10.30.21
I have a different (but similar-sized) boat with a 2GM20F engine. I run a Michigan Sailor 14RH14 2-
Mods to our 35s5   (2)
Hollyberry at 2:58pm 10.30.21
199660 btw, typically the area behind the steps (above the fiberglass engine box) is a wood finish.
I think I just bought a 30.
iSaint06 at 2:56pm 10.30.21
You need to be around a boat for a while to get to know what works and doesn't work for you. You w
Battery box over prop shaft
dlochner at 2:52pm 10.30.21
While it would be nice to have them right behind the engine, I think I would regret making it harde
Battery Charging
dlochner at 2:07pm 10.30.21
@Stu Jackson beat me, I have an excuse of course I was motoring into 15 knots on the nose... AGMs
Worst mistake by a boat idiot
senang at 1:46pm 10.30.21
Plumbed to the holding tank. OK. But was the manifold tubing going to the bottom or the TOP of the B
DIY Fuel Polishing System
senang at 1:41pm 10.30.21
There was a filter container from the 70's, that let you put a roll of toilet paper in the containe
I think I just bought a 30.
BigEasy at 1:28pm 10.30.21
You need to be around a boat for a while to get to know what works and doesn't work for you. I w
Heat exchanger zinc anode.
JRR at 1:08pm 10.30.21
Ha, i hear so much carp from sailors that have more experience than me, i'm truly a novice, only few

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