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Barry Calhoun at 10:58pm 08.08.06
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Greetings, I recently discovered a number of leaks in my "new" 1984 C30. One of the biggest is in
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I have a Hunter Legend, 1987 37.5, and am in need of a new entrance cover. I believe the material is
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Hello, I am considering dropping my own mooring in an designated special ancorage covered under USC
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Hi all, Recently purchased an O'day 272 with the Westerbeke 10two engine. Included in the sale was
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How far have you healed your 26M over? I know the comfort angle for us is no more then 15 degrees.
gene at 12:40pm 08.08.06
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In order to get the 8 degree negative angle at the point the sheet enters the winch I need to put a
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I'm ready to seat the hanging locker am seeking the best way to do so. I've had my boat 10 years and
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How can I tell from hull number what is the model of a boat? # BEYUSO481394. I assume bey=beneteau y
Morrie at 12:19pm 08.08.06
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I put all new stanchions on my boat less than 2 months ago and I'm already starting to get some surf
gene at 12:13pm 08.08.06
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In order to get the 8 degree negative angle at the point the sheet enters the winch I need to put a
Chuck at 12:11pm 08.08.06
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in the Salem, MA area that will come TO the boat? I don't have a trailer. Some azzhat with a powerbo
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I recently purchased a hunter 212. I'm needing a few odd's and ends for it. Where can i find a ref
Mike48 at 11:09am 08.08.06
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Newbie '85 H23 - When you have a full main, how much, if any, tension should be on the leech reefing
Jamie at 10:53am 08.08.06
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I was thinking of buying a sandpiper. I have no idea how to sail and my first question is would thi
chris7319 at 10:02am 08.08.06
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has anyone ever replaced a pull start rope on a outboard with any other type of rope besides the typ
Jonathan Maron at 9:08am 08.08.06
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I own a 1975 monsun #225 with the original volvo penta MD2B 25 hp engine. My trusty diesel has fina
John Blakely at 8:36am 08.08.06
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I have a 3YM30 Yanmar engine in my 85 Hunter 31. It is a tight fit and the oil filter is difficult
Stuart Casteel at 7:42am 08.08.06
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I bought a 88' Macgregor last year for sailing in Lake Superior and have found that I need something
Tug at 7:38am 08.08.06
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Wondering if anyone has had the forward deck over the V-berth repaired for delamination. My vessel
kevin h at 7:38am 08.08.06
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I sailed Sabrina a 411 Celebration from Almerimar, Spain 8 June 06 to Galway, Ireland arriving 23 Ju

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Bleach in water tanks
NYSail at 9:24am 07.03.21
Plastic tanks. And like I said I clean them once a year with bleach including the lines with a great
Jib traveler....
Horse Opera at 9:20am 07.03.21
Search here for "jib tracks". They are often "bolted through" not screwed, and over time they will l
Bleach in water tanks
Tally Ho at 9:20am 07.03.21
Portable solar panels???
jssailem at 9:19am 07.03.21
Is this the one you mean Ken? https://xantrex.com/power-products/solar/solarportableflex-kit.aspx T
Bleach in water tanks
ifmdalvey at 9:18am 07.03.21
First, what is your tank made of? if its aluminum then bleach is the last thing you want anywhere ne
Roller furling failure
jssailem at 9:13am 07.03.21
My first go to would be to drop the sail while head to wind. Having completed this maneuver many man
New guy with second boat
Horse Opera at 9:04am 07.03.21
I think that the top sheaves are vulnerable over time. A bit of grease will go a long ways. So will
Bleach in water tanks
Tally Ho at 9:04am 07.03.21
Port of San Diego To Halt In-water Hull Cleaning Activities In SIYB For Two Months This Winter
jssailem at 8:54am 07.03.21
There goes clean bottoms. Do the commissioners have a financial interest in the haul and cleaning of
Too much mast rake
jssailem at 8:48am 07.03.21
Learning to sail your boat rather than reacting to your boat is the adventure. When you are ready
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance
Terry Cox at 8:46am 07.03.21
What works best on our boat is this Service Wrench of the proper size: https://www.amazon.com/Wright
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance
jssailem at 8:37am 07.03.21
So size matters..
Mercury / Tohatsu / Nissan small outboard carburetor clean up.
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Hunter 33.5 - Autohelm ST4000+
jssailem at 8:33am 07.03.21
I had nothing on my boat when I purchased her. I bought the EV100 package. I believe the Sensor and
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Rich Stidger at 8:23am 07.03.21
Two fixed size wrenches (I can't recall the proper name) are best. Nothing to adjust and large flat
Hunter 33.5 - Autohelm ST4000+
kloudie1 at 8:21am 07.03.21
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