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sPk at 12:16am 06.11.07
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I know this topic has been discussed at length in the achieves but I hadn't seen this problem mentio
Michael B. Shapiro at 11:58pm 06.10.07
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I have a 1990 Moorings 38. Lately my genoa furler has a significant amount of resistance. I change
buzzzsaw at 12:56am 06.11.07
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I broke the horn cleat on the bow. Anyone know what the correct direct replacement size for this cle
bart5008 at 1:26am 06.11.07
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This past weekend, a 3yr old drowned while he and his father were out on Lake Jocassee in South Caro
Pat at 1:27am 06.11.07
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Have wrinkles on my main that run at a 45 degree angle to the mast. (wrinkle, mast and boom make a t
Rob19574 at 2:00am 06.11.07
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Gerard17079 at 2:33am 06.11.07
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I want to store my whisker pole on deck as opposed to inside the cabin. Is mounting on the stanchon
John F at 2:09am 06.11.07
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I just learned my fuel gauge is broken (luckily I didn't learn the hard way). I have a Universal M-
Paul Reed at 2:54am 06.11.07
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Does anyone know where to get a downhaul cleat for a 1974 O'Day 22? I bought this one last year and
Smitty at 3:06am 06.11.07
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Should the head on my Cal 28-2 (Groco HF) with the overboard dischrge option, fill with water after
mike rappold at 3:12am 06.11.07
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our norcold refrigeration on our 37.5, 1996 model, has stopped working and we are going to replace.
Jeff20919 at 3:41am 06.11.07
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Has anyone done the at sea calibration for the Raymarine ST6001 Auto Pilot? Currently mine reads ab
JON at 3:50am 06.11.07
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I had a fuel leak and took tanks out has anybody replaced there,let me know.1979 hunter 30-12 Yanmar
Chris at 4:31am 06.11.07
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Ran across a 1989 272 for very little money. The dock manager says the boat has a structural proble
marco (Gulich) at 4:47am 06.11.07
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I need change my spreaders, and I need the opinion of someone that did it, where you buy them, the m
Bill at 6:26am 06.11.07
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The refrigerator quit sometime Saturday night. The problem did not seem critical at the time in as
Lee at 7:20am 06.11.07
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I have an '82 Hunter with a tall rig (mast 48', draft 5'3"). Is it possible to trade the fin keel f
Dave at 7:35am 06.11.07
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I have an EMS knot meter and fathometer on my Mac 25 that don't work. I don't know if they are orgio
Oxman at 7:27am 06.11.07
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I bought a 1980 Hunter 27 that is in reasonably good shape and I'm really going through it before I
RISailor at 8:11am 06.11.07
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Hey all, First, for those that I met yesterday at the weekend outing in Rhode Island, thanks so muc

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Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
odaydokay at 1:27pm 10.01.21
Yes. In fact, if there still is a reasonably big air bubble in the system, you will overheat in
Bottom Paint in Northern
Charles Erwin at 1:26pm 10.01.21
How about the salt water folks? For example Interlux claims that Micron CSC (an ablative) is multi
Check Valve for Galley Faucet
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:02pm 10.01.21
It is a check valve that holds the water in place ; otherwise you would be pumping alot
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 10.01.21
Thanks, Stu. probably safe to say if the engine is running 180 temp. or so at 90% throttle, probab
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B
Stu Jackson at 12:48pm 10.01.21
want to start the Kubota motor What engine is this?
Interior Cushions 29.5
Sailm8 at 12:25pm 10.01.21
The only cushions we replace on our 29.5 was the aft berth. We bought a double bed size 8 inch memo
Mods to our 35s5   (3)
Hollyberry at 11:35am 10.01.21
Moving on.... I mentioned that all of the sliding pieces in the galley or nav station areas were mi
Bottom Paint in Northern
Art12050 at 10:51am 10.01.21
I use an ablative bottom paint. I used a brand called Bluewater for several years with good results
Fall Maintenance - Universal Diesel
odaydokay at 10:46am 10.01.21
The O'Day 28 (1985 in my case) was plumbed fuel tank to Fasco pump with internal fine screen and mag
Prop sizing (diameter, pitch) for Bavaria 41 (2004) saildrive vs. engine speed (RPM) and boat speed
sail sfbay at 10:44am 10.01.21
..........My Volvo Penta 2004 D-2 55 pushes my Bavaria 41 at 7 knts at 1800 RPM with existing 3 blad
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard!
odaydokay at 10:44am 10.01.21
It's usually right on top of the thermostat housing, a small petcock. But that's the hard way to d
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B
Stu Jackson at 10:31am 10.01.21
Winterizing an Engine on the Hard (Thanks to Maine Sail) - NEVER connect a hose to your raw water pu
Interior Cushions 29.5
sail sfbay at 10:27am 10.01.21
Congratulations in your new boat!! ggrizzard............gave you a good start. Unless you are a DIY
Interior Cushions 29.5
lakesailer22 at 10:22am 10.01.21
Will mostly be daysailing on the lake. Really just trying to dress the interior up so it is more lik
Interior Cushions 29.5
ggrizzard at 10:08am 10.01.21
There are many suppliers of foam on the web. If you plan on sleeping on them for more than a night,
Interior Cushions 29.5
lakesailer22 at 9:40am 10.01.21
Thanks for the reply. Was wondering where to get the info on the cushion design and types of foam fo
Interior Cushions 29.5
ggrizzard at 9:22am 10.01.21
There should be a local upholster in your area who can quote the job, but be prepared for a large in
water pressure loss
senang at 9:08am 10.01.21
Confirm there is water in the tank...... .......and the main tank valve is open.
Fuel Cap Winch
Hollyberry at 8:45am 10.01.21
https://spareparts.beneteauusa.com/controleur.php?action=accueil THANKS!... have sent for a custom
Fuel Cap Winch
sunlover at 8:33am 10.01.21
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