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I'm getting an odor while healing. It may be coming form the head but the head is not backing up. I
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Anyone ever use an oil filter relocation kit to move the horizontal oil filter on a Yanmar diesel(I
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I created a web site for my own Cal 28. There is nothing commercial about the site. It is for my o
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I just purchased a 1981 Hunter 33, equiped with a 15 hp Yanmar diesel, that needs a replacement wate
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Hi I am new to the group and we just bought a 34' Columbia sailboat and are in the process of refini
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Let's say its 1825. We're in a major harbor like NY, SanFran, etc. and there's tall ships tied up.
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Hi Just wanted to find out from other users out there what kind of speed one can expect from 3GM30
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I've pretty much 90% come to the conclusion that I want to upgrade to a Mac 22 from reading about th
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Need advise on buying / making a crane to clear the furler interference problems associated with a 1
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Good morning, are there any P42 owners with a Onan 8kw Genset using a Link 2000 or 2000R? I'm consid
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Sailing in the middle Chesapeake Bay I don't worry about tides or currents. Where do you sailors obt
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Where can I get information on a Kirie Elite?
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I'm going to move my h26 trailer and would like to remove the tall guide poles in the back. How do
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What's more expensive? Boats or Horses. How many of you have a boat and a horse? I just sold my C-
The Barnacle at 8:31am 11.10.06
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Hi guys I am working on my new 23 foot Kells sailboat. I have been told that since it is out of the
NewportVic at 9:56am 11.10.06
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Had a cable blow out while sailing. Things to watch: 1. If the rudder is a little sloppy, may mean
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Hi, My first post on this site, so please bear with me if I'm in the wrong forum! I have a 50% sha
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All U Get at 4:47am 06.28.21
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I love the one about United Airlines breaking Hitler's guitar. -Will
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:laugh::laugh::laugh: Too funny...
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