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Chuck at 3:47am 08.10.06
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Yesterday I tried to replace the fuel filter element on my Yanmar 50 HP diesel engine. I use Racor S
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Want to get a spare belt for mt Autohelm ST4000. In the archives I found reference to a McMaster Car
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Has anyone else in the New England area noticed a large increase in the number of flies out on the w
Tony23670 at 3:21am 08.10.06
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Just recently bought a 1984 25.5 Hunter sailboat with lots of "stuff" and am trying to figure out wh
Dana18573 at 2:36am 08.10.06
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I bought this boat at a garage sale in April. I have no idea what kind of sailboat it is! Does any
Bill at 2:34am 08.10.06
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Any TIPS, TRICKS for backing out of a slip with a inboard? I have about a 50% success ratio, just wh
Belle at 2:33am 08.10.06
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Where do I find screens for the port/starbord opening portals for our 1985 Catalina 30 TR? Thanks, B
Michael15707 at 2:32am 08.10.06
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The wooden cupholder/steps on my 94 H26 are getting along in years. Anybody replaced those? What
Emee at 2:08am 08.10.06
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I have a Hunter 33, 2005. I have noticed when I sail over the 4 knots the prop freewheels and virbra
35' O'Day Owner at 1:37am 08.10.06
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Am looking for design related information for my 1986 35' O'Day. Was this an O'Day design or other,
Don Williams at 1:08am 08.10.06
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Hello, Planning a cruise to Rio Dulce, Guatamala in mid to late November 06. I am having trouble f
David W at 12:37am 08.10.06
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I would like to clean the engine in our boat but am afraid to do this using an engine degreaser that
joe staples at 12:28am 08.10.06
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On my 1974 Widgeon I have two lines that I guess raise and lower the CB. How should these lines be r
bart5008 at 12:14am 08.10.06
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I posted a note about stern seats and teak. I have gotten a lot of info. on how to finish teak. Sugg
Phil Herring at 12:00am 08.10.06
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Found this photo on another board I frequent; it was begging to be posted. :)
Michael at 11:41pm 08.09.06
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As mentioned in another thread I was the victim of vandals/thieves over the weekend and one of the t
Jack at 11:28pm 08.09.06
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I have a solid green corrosion on all my seacocks. Why is this happening to ALL my seacocks elbows
mike c at 11:21pm 08.09.06
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will be heading to the Cape in a week. Are there any sailing opportunities near Wellfleet that I ca
Craig16877 at 9:18pm 08.09.06
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We are new to sailing (1 year). Our 1985 Hunter 31 has an Alcohol Stove. Where can I get instructi
CHET P at 4:05pm 08.09.06
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WELL GUYS THIS FORUM HAS ALWAYS BEEN HELPFULL BEFORE AND I DON'T EXPECT ANY LESS NOW. THE WIFE AND I

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jssailem at 8:51pm 07.07.21
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JamesG161 at 8:46pm 07.07.21
Nice price too!
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jssailem at 8:40pm 07.07.21
Real nice install Ward. Maybe you can come out and help Les and I put the 10 windows back in my boa
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jjweiss56 at 8:39pm 07.07.21
Hey John and Dave, I was able to speak with Mathias at US Spars today, and along with you two, he wa
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sail sfbay at 8:00pm 07.07.21
Your 2" diameter flag pole holder is probably for a fishing pole not a flag pole. You might be righ
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Tally Ho at 7:28pm 07.07.21
I stuck 2) 6-volt, 210 AH golf cart batteries on my boat this year. The are smaller than a group 2
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Tally Ho at 7:21pm 07.07.21
Battery troubles
Captain W at 7:19pm 07.07.21
Battery troubles
TimFromLI at 7:17pm 07.07.21
As others have said it sounds like your alternator is not putting out a charge. I had a similar pro
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NYSail at 7:16pm 07.07.21
The yanmar stock fuel pump is a cam driven pump. No electric. Once engine starts no need for electri
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Tally Ho at 7:09pm 07.07.21
Here is a picture of the water tank with the lines I figured out labeled. When I flip the pressure
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sognatore at 6:50pm 07.07.21
Hi Mechone I did remove the drain and I can see the hose but that is where it is broken. There is
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Leeward Rail at 6:47pm 07.07.21
Man, I've never even been able to tell if it's actually contributing to the battery's state of char
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MikeHoncho at 5:45pm 07.07.21
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