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Clark at 5:37am 03.26.07
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I have a 1996 H280 with Z-Spar mast and would like to install a spinnaker halyard. There isn't an o
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Just got a new main from Banks and discovered that there is an overlap between the backstay and main
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Since we are putting an a new loose footed main this season, I am contemplating upgrading the outhau
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Sailors, I have to demast my hunter to relocate it in Long island my questions: Does anyone k
JB at 8:19am 03.26.07
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I been told by a mechanic here in the Marina that a Canadian company has designed and is manufacturi
Gary Bowers at 7:55am 03.26.07
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I don't have any resources locally to ask this question to, so please bear with me. I have been sai
Ross at 7:36am 03.26.07
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I have often wondered how others mark length on their anchor rodes. I know the length of my chain
John S at 11:06am 03.26.07
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I crewed on the Idasailor research boat this weekend. It has a lot of gofast accoutrements installed
David at 11:20am 03.26.07
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We have a leaky packing on the prop shaft. Would anyone know were I would go to find out the size a
Steve_Catalina at 11:29am 03.26.07
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I am trying to purchase a boat 34' sailboat located at the Norfolk, VA Naval Base. Willoughby Bay Ma
Edward 14244 at 10:47am 03.26.07
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I am looking at possibly 'moving upwards' to a 38ft boat. I have been looking at a 1997 Cat 380. The
Tim R. at 10:14am 03.26.07
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Great episode of Epic Conditions on the Weather channel this week. Recorded it last night and just
makanihula at 10:04am 03.26.07
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I'm restoring a '72 mariner and all seems original and fixable, but I've got a 'leak' and the boat h
seadaddler at 9:12am 03.26.07
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I want to add more chain to my new 36 with windless and defender told me they can remove the chain f
BAHoff at 11:48am 03.26.07
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I just purchased a 1984 Oday (Anniversary Edition) 222, on a Shoreline trailer. I need to weigh the
higgs at 12:05pm 03.26.07
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We are told that diesels are good for 10 - 20, 000 hours. Yanmar tells me my 3QM is good for 40,000
higgs at 12:00pm 03.26.07
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This purely an acedemic question for me - at this point. I see posts from people whose diesels ar
david at 12:00pm 03.26.07
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How do You get your keel back up if you reeled it up to far and it falls down?
Pat Adam at 12:15pm 03.26.07
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For anyone who might be thinking of removing their compression post to change centerboard line or re
Rubicon 1983-31 at 12:16pm 03.26.07
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I recently scanned the original manual that came with my 1983 H31 and have made it available online

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Engineers - Thermodynamics Exam Bonus Question
rgranger at 8:20am 09.08.21
Chemists learn Gibbs Free Energy is represented by delta G. Engineers learn it as delta F. I know b
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sailme88 at 7:51am 09.08.21
I don't remember the TV repairman coming to the house by the time we had the "clickers". Before th
Engineers - Thermodynamics Exam Bonus Question
Allan12210 at 7:30am 09.08.21
Speaking of thermodynamics.... I once restored a wreaked Coronado 23. It was a full on restoratio
sailboat refrigerator units
FrKim at 6:32am 09.08.21
Thank you Roy
I just bought a C30 yesterday!!
jssailem at 6:25am 09.08.21
Manufacturer Hull Number: CTYN4313G586 USCG Manufactures code, CTY = CATALINA YACHTS J
If you had one of these...
SFS at 6:22am 09.08.21
So what were you if you had the same device, but it said HEATHKIT on it? Depending on the timefram
sailboat refrigerator units
RoyS at 6:09am 09.08.21
I installed the isotherm SP unit that uses the galley sink thru-hull for water cooling. Works great
Shoal vs Wing Keel
GbayJay at 6:03am 09.08.21
I emailed Catalina with this question and they replied in about an hour! Basically said they have ab
Lost Prop Beneteau 473
DayDreamer41 at 5:56am 09.08.21
I can't help with the prop size, I am just wondering how one loses a prop? did it just fall off?
No-see-ums
RoyS at 5:56am 09.08.21
Once saw a photo of Prince Charles (I think) on safari. He and his companions had brimmed hats with
Shoal vs Wing Keel
GbayJay at 5:54am 09.08.21
Yes looking at pics/drawings of the boat, the wing keel is about in line with the rudder. Would not
If you had one of these...
Daveinet at 5:39am 09.08.21
So what were you if you had the same device, but it said HEATHKIT on it?
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rgranger at 5:29am 09.08.21
I remember watching Gilligan's Island on an old (small) B&W with rabit ears that we covered in alumi
If you had one of these...
rgranger at 5:26am 09.08.21
The biggest problem was that the TV didn't "act-up" when the TV repairman was there. -Will Same
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RoyS at 5:22am 09.08.21
After that, cease applying a new coat of bottom paint annually, no matter what your marina recommend
Lost Prop Beneteau 473
Davidasailor26 at 5:05am 09.08.21
The Beneteau spare parts site lists a few different options; maybe there were different engine optio
Oday 28 1981. Replacing heavy hose and packing box assembly
RoyS at 5:04am 09.08.21
There are flexible driver tools available or you can use an open end/box wrench to tighten or loosen
Oday 28 1981. Replacing heavy hose and packing box assembly
njlarry at 4:56am 09.08.21
Can you get to it from the cockpit locker or quarter berth with a panel removed? If not maybe let f
If you had one of these...
Will Gilmore at 4:48am 09.08.21
I don't remember the TV repairman coming to the house by the time we had the "clickers". Before tha
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Monheganlover at 4:40am 09.08.21
Thanks! I am also concerned a innatentive guest may forget to turn off the gate valve so I may disco

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