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jimbo at 11:06pm 02.06.07
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Has anyone foound an easy way to raise the mast on a 25 foot boat? This model is a 25 foot 1981 and
Pete at 10:52pm 02.06.07
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So far, there's been a gratifying response regarding the 2007 rOnDAYvous. I've got more than 20 peop
ajhorn at 10:33pm 02.06.07
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Can't find leak source. After much rain, water comes out at bottom end of port bulkhead. Have used
ed6945 at 10:25pm 02.06.07
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I always enjoy this site and have learned alot from the good people who support it. I have sailed m
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Chicago Strictly Sail was a great sailing show to visit. Noticablly absent this year was West Marin
Mac Bentley at 3:06am 02.07.07
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A woman in my office and her friend are signed up for a sailing trip to the Bahamas in March. Four b
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Help please, I've found a great looking O'DAY 272 that I'd like to purchase. The problem seems to be
muised at 6:05am 02.07.07
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Hi all - in the interest of improving our comfort when the weather decides not to cooperate, I took
grigs at 6:12am 02.07.07
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My mast has been unstepped this year, but probably won,t next year. What should I do to take advanta
c2csailor at 6:35am 02.07.07
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I'm trying to figure out what style mount the original alternator is for my C27. I was looking to up
c2csailor at 6:41am 02.07.07
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I was debating whether or not to sign up for this association as there is a fee involved. The best I
Craig522 at 6:46am 02.07.07
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I just bought a pilothouse and the windows had been previously replaced with plexiglass. The window
BrianW at 7:43am 02.07.07
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On my H-26, I have just replaced my rudder head, spacers, red gasket material, shims, nuts ' bolts a
Honeyman at 8:00am 02.07.07
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The clear plastic cover/shield over the "instrument panel" for the Yanmar (tach, warning lights, key
BrianW at 8:07am 02.07.07
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On my H-26, the plastic swim ladder treads have deteriorated and broken. Has anyone found a good rep
Summer Wind at 8:06am 02.07.07
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Does anyone know how I can replace the carpeting in the foward and aft cabins of the 461 - it was pa
SBK at 8:25am 02.07.07
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My house is on a canal w/4 feet of water, but there is a bar at the mouth that has around 2'4" of wa
Claudius at 12:46pm 02.07.07
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I used to think that Hunters were affordable until I saw the prices for the new Hunter 49. Prices se
Soule at 10:17am 02.07.07
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I am a new owner of a 1970 mariner 2+2, in the fall i sailed it a few times, and the day before i to
MarkW at 3:59pm 02.07.07
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The thur-hull valve in my head is frozen. It's the valve that drains the holding tank overboard. I

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propeller selection, and shifting
Tally Ho at 5:00pm 09.01.21
If you have the standard Edson Pedestal with the gear shift sitting athwartship and the throttle ru
Another Anchorage Gone
Scott T-Bird at 4:56pm 09.01.21
There are many islands in the Chesapeake with restrictions, mostly related to birds. What I know
Bilge pump placement on my H376.
Tally Ho at 4:02pm 09.01.21
I would not screw it down, but if it has a mounting base, I would use some adhesive to glue it down,
The 260 is home!
Ottdreamer at 4:01pm 09.01.21
Good to see one of my children has a new home. Most do not have heat and air like your boat has.
Bilge pump placement on my H376.
Diablito at 4:00pm 09.01.21
I think it is simply a poorly thought out method of making the bilge pump and float accessible, by l
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel
JoeWhite at 3:53pm 09.01.21
I use 12vdc diesel fuel pump to transfer from 5 gallon jug to the tank. No spills. Gas station diese
yanmar parts alternative
JoeWhite at 3:46pm 09.01.21
I am sure you can use a third party water pump with no danger. The only problem you may have is that
Hood 810 Roller Furler
Tally Ho at 3:44pm 09.01.21
My Hood 810 Line Drive Furler is jamming in both furling and unfurling. Does anyone know what may b
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts
JoeWhite at 3:41pm 09.01.21
Diesel engines are reliable device. Someone may be able to help you if you describe the problem and
Hood 810 Roller Furler   (1)
dmax at 3:20pm 09.01.21
Additionally, make sure the drum and the halyard swivel both spin freely. These should be flushed wi
Floor boards for 285 First   (1)
sail sfbay at 3:17pm 09.01.21
Might check with these guys as they can make the sections in marine plywood in the thickness you req
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts
dmax at 3:06pm 09.01.21
He was quite responsive and pleasant to deal with. So rare these days! Sounds like a good one.
Replacing Pulpit
KZW at 3:03pm 09.01.21
Stanchion question might be answered by post #4 in this thread Rebedding bow pulpit on Catalina 310
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts
Mike G. at 2:54pm 09.01.21
I have used Adam @ A & A Mobile Marine Services from Holbrook, MA for some minor work. He was quite
Floor boards for 285 First
Knot Scary at 2:51pm 09.01.21
Sorry misread your original post. That will likely be marine plywood with teak and ebony veneer. I
Replacing Pulpit
sail sfbay at 2:50pm 09.01.21
Stanchion question might be answered by post #4 in this thread Rebedding bow pulpit on Catalina 310
Floor boards for 285 First   (1)
sail sfbay at 2:41pm 09.01.21
........This floor was inside our cabin...... Sorry misread your original post. That will likely
Floor boards for 285 First
Knot Scary at 2:25pm 09.01.21
Thank you for all your information, I will reach out to the companies you suggested. This floor was

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