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Bud22569 at 9:36pm 11.02.06
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I have been looking at a new gear reduction starter for my old Yanmar YSM 12. The old OEM starter i
Rick Swanson at 11:40pm 11.02.06
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Need new glass on 3 small port windows (glass replacements only) and two large side windows. Any res
Allan Nichols at 11:32pm 11.02.06
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Just received my cert. of documentation. Any ideas of where to put it on "some clearly visable inte
BohicaBob at 12:18am 11.03.06
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I am experiencing a very odd starter problem in my'86 H34 with a Yanmar 3GM30F engine. It's an inter
Warren Milberg at 12:29am 11.03.06
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As a sailor who likes to charter in the USVI now and then, I was surprised to read in the Nov 2006 "
hooyasailor at 12:21am 11.03.06
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I recently aquired a 23 foot Clipper Marine - twin heel boat. The keel bolts are badly rusted. What
Lone sailor at 12:42am 11.03.06
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I'm coming back to sailing after 10 years of not sailing, started in 1976 at 16, looking for a good
soling42 at 2:51am 11.03.06
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Here's a couple links to a trailerable trip we took in October with our Hunter 260 to a couple remot
soling42 at 2:56am 11.03.06
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Here's a fun trip that's a little out of the ordinary. Two parts tell the tale. Enjoy, Michael and
Gary Wyngarden at 3:08am 11.03.06
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With the wind blowing 25 knots, and forecasts of 30-40 over the weekend, this quote I just read seem
MichaelStacy at 2:02am 11.03.06
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Our club is looking for an outboard for our C22, which sits in the lakes Nov- Apr, then in the ocean
Tim at 1:26am 11.03.06
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Lets say I had this dream to some day cast off to ports unknown. Duration, distance and ports of ca
hooyasailor at 1:17am 11.03.06
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They say one may go back and "edit" his post,,,, HOW? Do you do's it? I can't seem to find the proc
rad at 12:59am 11.03.06
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I need some help on this. I am looking for a product to attach to a piling. I have seen it advertise
BobSail at 12:51am 11.03.06
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FYI, this is a broken bunk bracket from my H260 trailer. Discovered this when I had to replace a bro
Jim at 3:41am 11.03.06
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Has anyone seen a outboard fuel tank that mounts directly to the motor or transom? as this would kee
Wallace Shakun at 4:56am 11.03.06
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Installing Radar/Chartplotter at the Wheel. Any suggestions on the NAVPOD to use ? The CP 20 and the
TCA at 5:26am 11.03.06
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although i'm not interested in racing, i am interested in being able to sail in all kinds of wind, i
Dan at 4:15am 11.03.06
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What's the best way to "break in" a new sail? I have lazy jacks and a brand new heavy dacron sail t
Joyce at 4:35am 11.03.06
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Just aquired a Hunter Vision 32 and have never removed the headsail. Can anyone offer help on doing

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2013+ MH-40 Discussion
Hull13 at 6:05am 07.30.21
That is similar to my setup, except I just run tack line to the bow cleat. The block I installed do
New O'Day 25 Owner
dmax at 5:49am 07.30.21
You should plan on gradually removing, epoxy potting and rebedding all deck hardware as you own the
Rust sealer for steel keel
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:45am 07.30.21
Years ago, zinc chromate was used to coat cast iron keels to prevent rust.
Rig Shimmy
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:35am 07.30.21
I too associated B&R rigs with no backstay thinking the 23.5 was the first without a backstay until
New O'Day 25 Owner
shemandr at 5:09am 07.30.21
Leaks can be hard to trace. Water can travel sideways quite a bit before dripping out somewhere. O
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue?
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 5:04am 07.30.21
The controller is right next to the compressor. I buy them on ebay.
Care and Feeding of Oceanis 343.
Ron20324 at 4:51am 07.30.21
Probably not. Engine battery is under bottom step on companionway ladder. You should have 3 batte
Olympic Swimmers
All U Get at 4:43am 07.30.21
What Starter Battery???
Maine Sail at 4:16am 07.30.21
While checking battery voltage can give you an idea of state of charge, it can also give you a fals
Between chart plotters
RoyS at 4:13am 07.30.21
Suggest that you also drill a 1/4" drain hole through the bottom of the navpod. Navpod probably will
Yanmar 2GM   (1)
RoyS at 4:07am 07.30.21
Thermostat may be OK. Simply removing it for a second may flush out an air bubble from that area tha
Proposed changes to Broadcast Notice to Mariners
shemandr at 4:03am 07.30.21
I have received the LNM via email for a decade or so. I've learned to scan it reading wise so that
Windlass on a Beneteau 343
BigEasy at 4:01am 07.30.21
@BigEasy . One thing I'm puzzled about in your description, what is the purpose of the block on the
Olympic Swimmers
shemandr at 3:47am 07.30.21
With respect to the freestyle stroke at least, if you watch top notch swimmers their heads create a
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38)   (1)
RoyS at 3:45am 07.30.21
I also insist on being able to see clearly from a seated position behind the helm. To this end I ins
C&C resources
Apex at 2:48am 07.30.21
Klacko Marine was the chief manufacturer of metal hardware for C&C yachts. parts: C&C OEM parts (kl
H41 aft shower sump-out time?
Slipin Away at 2:15am 07.30.21
There is a check valve in the box where the pump slides into the discharge hose. Check to see it is
Do we have a Battery or a Fridge issue?
GreatLakes2Sea at 1:58am 07.30.21
Thank you. Just wondering if you have a link where to purchase this controller? And, where is it typ
Why does Hunter have a bad name?
Sailboat.Sequoyah at 1:49am 07.30.21
Just to add another anecdotal opinion to the topic: Sequoyah is a 22-year-old 340, shoal draft, mast
Helm Seating - What do you do? (H38)
Terry Cox at 10:57pm 07.29.21
Ditto John's comments. Hard to sit in one spot for any length of time. Trimming, bow sweeps, etc. Ou

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