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ken at 12:47am 03.03.07
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I will be at a conference in Glen Cove NY during the 2nd week of May. I will be able to do a Thursd
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My 1998 H376 has the Yanmar 3JH2E in it. Trying to order an impeller (Globe "run dry") and they only
Persy at 2:26am 03.03.07
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I have a Yanmar 4JH3E about 6 years old with about 400 hours on it. Couple of weeks ago I was run
Ed6905 at 4:27am 03.03.07
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Did O'day make several years of anniversary editions or just one? And what year or years? Thanks E
Chris at 5:22am 03.03.07
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Lost hatch during Hurricane Charley would like reproduction or new hatch for sailboat.
DanW9494 at 6:05am 03.03.07
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About 5 years from now I want to have a moored or slipped boat in either San Francisco Bay or Ventur
Rick9619 at 6:33am 03.03.07
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For those of you like me who have been frustrated with the location of your anti syphon, here is a p
chelsabella at 6:28am 03.03.07
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Will be traveling to the Atlanta area during the first week of April. Want to check out Lake Lanier
RTJESS at 6:37am 03.03.07
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A NUMBER OF 272 MODELS UTILIZE AN OUTBOARD ON A FACTORY SUPPLIED MOUNTING BRACKET. CAN ANYONE PROVID
Ross at 6:56am 03.03.07
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Starting at moon rise and continuing until 7 pm on the East coast we have for your watching enjoymen
sand sailor at 8:09am 03.03.07
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i've looked all over for these things and cant find any my spreaders are 1 1/4"
Honeyman at 12:01pm 03.03.07
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So we're cruising along (Hunter 35.5) with the ST4000 engaged, light wind, calm seas on protected ba
Chet7135 at 12:04pm 03.03.07
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Hello everyone, How does the Polyester double braid low stretch Dacron rigging line , compare to t
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tpolo at 12:31pm 03.03.07
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Even though spring seems to be getting further away here I have a list of many projects for my 1974
renchermh at 1:06pm 03.03.07
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Has anyone chaged from a tiller to a wheel on there boat? How big was the job?
tegwilym at 5:06pm 03.03.07
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Stupid question, but I have to ask. I'm learning the ropes of my new sailboat in my backyard, and
tegwilym at 4:58pm 03.03.07
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I'm new at this larger boat thing since I just got my Catalina 22 (#880 - 1971). I've been practic
Mark Mynsberge at 8:08pm 03.01.07
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A friend of mine is looking for a tie up system that will allow his boat to ride up and down with wa
paul b at 8:37pm 03.01.07
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I am looking for info on what is to the best of my knowledge a 1971 morgan 36 foot .. it has a 38 hp
smitroe at 8:35pm 03.01.07
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MY CURIOSITY IS PEAKED.. ARE THERE SWING KEEL BOATS THAT ARE DESIGNED NOT TO HAVE LOCK DOWN PROVIS

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Fuel delivery issue
Fleet at 11:08am 09.06.21
Turning the start key to position 1, the key stays there and something that sounds like an electric
Tongue weight question.
LeeandRick at 10:42am 09.06.21
It's 1 percent for 6 inches, on my trailer. So, about a thousand times as much as you think. But i
Tongue weight question.
Mr. Dave at 10:37am 09.06.21
Yeah, I was way off. So 0.3% of, say, 1000 lbs, is like 3 lbs, ya? I can see the impact on drivabili
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:21am 09.06.21
The alignment was done to 0.025 to start. So not perfect, but I would think I'd see some improvemen
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear
Tom J at 10:16am 09.06.21
That looks like some sort of flexible coupling. I think, in order to align it, the flexible core wo
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear
dlochner at 10:13am 09.06.21
The spacer is likely a flexible shaft coupling. These are often designed to shear if the prop hits s
Tongue weight question.
Tedd at 10:11am 09.06.21
So a couple of inches (2 specifically) would be how much of a percent?... Zero point three percent
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:10am 09.06.21
Looks like the anode is in good enough shape to last me through the season. Looks like it's still
How hard is it to replace a prop annode while the boat is in the water?
Davidasailor26 at 10:08am 09.06.21
I finally got around to diving under my boat. Looks like the anode is in good enough shape to last
Tongue weight question.
Tedd at 10:06am 09.06.21
@Mr. Dave 's comment about "tongue weight" got me thinking about how misleading the whole "tongue we
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job)
sandpiper10471 at 10:05am 09.06.21
I use 1708 stitchmat. About 1/16" per, or four pieces to a 1/4". I would guess you would need at lea
Tongue weight question.
Mr. Dave at 10:04am 09.06.21
It's 1 percent for 6 inches, on my trailer. So, about a thousand times as much as you think. So a
Last follow up on "Pulling my hair out"
rpell1@msn.com at 9:56am 09.06.21
If your 97 Catalina MKIII has the same engine configuration as 1980 circa Catalina 30's Contents (c
Tongue weight question.
Tedd at 9:53am 09.06.21
Raising or lowering the ball a couple of inches has approximately 0.001% effect on the weight. Rais
Fuel delivery issue
Tom J at 9:51am 09.06.21
Engine is Universal M25XPB. Stu: I saw that check ball valve when messing with my Racor. I'll ve
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear   (1)
nikki4296 at 9:44am 09.06.21
How "not perfect" is the alignment? A popular maximum is .003" spacing between the shaft and tans
Hunter 212 ... I have some questions after getting her going .... and what should I know?   (1)
sail sfbay at 9:24am 09.06.21
Congrats on your new 212!! 1. Tipping propensity - sure since it has a centerboard, low ballast (14
Fuel delivery issue
SV At Last at 9:00am 09.06.21
Pretty sure Tom has provided you with the answer. The fuel tank is above the fuel/water separator so
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear
sail sfbay at 8:57am 09.06.21
I think you have listed the obvious areas to look. I had similar issues on previous boats......one
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear
MikeHoncho at 8:54am 09.06.21
How "not perfect" is the alignment? A popular maximum is .003" spacing between the shaft and tans c

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