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While leaving the dock this afternoon, cut the wheel hard to port, there was a "pop" and the wheel b
Eric14428 at 10:13am 06.10.07
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While leaving the dock this afternoon, cut the wheel hard to port, there was a "pop" and the wheel b
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Hi All, I recently purchased a CS36 and hauled her out a week and a half ago to replace a few throu
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I'm the guy who chopped his mast to go under bridges. Works great!! However, one of the main sails i
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Greg W at 2:33pm 06.10.07
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I need to replace my topping lift on my 1983 H31 before the boom falls. The topping lift is frayed.

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Winterizing the Head Holding Tank
jviss at 6:54pm 09.26.21
Joker valves should be replaced at least annually That's overkill, in my opinion. I got 15+ years
Elvabro Deck Passage Cableport - Thread size
Ralph Johnstone at 6:53pm 09.26.21
Stainless acorn nuts are 1.20 at ace. Cheaper per each at McMaster Carr but have to buy 25 The te
Gunnel corrosion
sunlover at 6:45pm 09.26.21
The 2nd photo of the stancion base and deck looks pretty ugly. Hard to tell if the deck is signific
Quest Water Pipe Size
Ralph Johnstone at 6:43pm 09.26.21
Just measured a Qest fitting and it's 1/2" ID. The factory installation tubing (1999) was PEX with
Gunnel corrosion
BigEasy at 6:16pm 09.26.21
I'm thinking that I need to strip the hardware to find out what I'm dealing with. does that soun
I left the lights on
jviss at 6:12pm 09.26.21
Boat electrical systems are quite primitive, and are not evolving very quickly. On sailboats we are
Rudder cables - need some help
AwwShucks at 5:48pm 09.26.21
Second question - yes, replace the whole cable. Thanks Captain Larry - just looked on Catalina Direc
Any advice for Anacapa Island day trip?   (3)
Joe at 5:44pm 09.26.21
I suggest finding a copy of one of Brian Fagan's cruising guides to the Calif coastal area. He has
I left the lights on
Ward H at 5:27pm 09.26.21
Thanks for the follow up. And, I joined your club. Went to the boat yesterday and found my batte
Loosening Alternator Belt
Scott T-Bird at 5:20pm 09.26.21
@Richard19068 , I think you nailed on all 3 points: 1. The adjustment bolt is not in the picture.
Rudder cables - need some help
Captain Larry-DH at 5:05pm 09.26.21
Snip. The extra slack from the damaged cable might explain why it came off the pulleys in the first
Loosening Alternator Belt
Scott T-Bird at 5:05pm 09.26.21
That circled bolt looks like the pivot bolt to me. Even if it is loose, it shouldn't affect the bel
Rudder cables - need some help
Captain Larry-DH at 5:04pm 09.26.21
So in the midst of a race in the waters off Lewes, Delaware I needed to do a hard over in 20 knot w
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump?
jviss at 5:03pm 09.26.21
The electrical panel is so loaded with tight bundles, it might be impractical to attempt to identify
Rudder cables - need some help
stephen_i_w at 5:02pm 09.26.21
The loose strand is a warning, but even more concerning is your cable becoming longer. That could
Quest Water Pipe Size
shemandr at 4:27pm 09.26.21
I hope someone knows. I don't. It's very hard to tell a size from a photo. And even if you show a
Seafarer 22
shemandr at 3:52pm 09.26.21
I've sailed quite a bit on a Seafarer 22. They were built on L.I. so there are more in that area.
Its funny Friday!   (1)
rgranger at 3:20pm 09.26.21
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