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Charlie at 3:42am 07.31.06
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I have a Honda 100 outboard with a three bladed prop. When going against waves boat speed is down t
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As I readied my Hunter 235 this past spring, in anticipation of a great summer of sailing, I noticed
Ralph18414 at 4:05am 07.31.06
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During the course of putting 300+ manhours into my boat getting her ready for the 2nd half of the sa
J. Barrett at 4:19am 07.31.06
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Does anyone know how the rudder on an M25 is supposed to work. There are two lines attached to mine.
Daydreams at 4:19am 07.31.06
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I read somewhere that the wood under the fiberglass coated stringers is redundant after the fibergla
Whimsea12133 at 5:52am 07.31.06
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Just this past week we paid for a "rust cleaning" of all mast stays. The boat is a 2004, bought new
Sandi at 1:23am 07.31.06
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Peggy, We have an 05H36 with the Jabsco head. We have several questions - 1. How difficult i
newly anonymous at 1:14am 07.31.06
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The arch speakers in my h46 are a bit disappointing. Has anyone successfully substituted a different
Craig Warren at 12:49am 07.31.06
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I was not present when my 1974 Oday 27's mast was taken down for transportation. Therefore I need a
Rich at 12:45am 07.31.06
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Does anyone know a fix for a leak in centerboard bolt through the trunk? Is there any parts or an up
Wayne at 6:46am 07.31.06
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Some time ago I broke the plastic Anti-Syphone valve on my 386 while winterizing my boat. Rather bu
Barry Bavister at 7:02am 07.31.06
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Does anyone know what is a suitable diesel engine model and size to fit into a Ranger 29, to replace
Wayne at 6:29am 07.31.06
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I am thinking of adding Davits to my 386. Can anyone suggest a name brand, where to buy and how they
scott lynds at 7:11am 07.31.06
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Hi, Can someone point me in the right direction for objective info on this model. I would specifical
BroomHilda at 7:06am 07.31.06
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I recently purchased a late 70s model Hunter 25 from my brother. No paperwork accompanied this vesse
Ron at 8:43am 07.31.06
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I have a 1987 hunter 35',I need to replace the topping lift, and I was wondering if anybody has done
Ranger Paul at 9:18am 07.31.06
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Isnibs at 9:10am 07.31.06
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My Venture 25 has a 1.75" hole in the center of the cabin floor. Is there a drain system attached to
roger5034 at 12:41pm 07.31.06
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What are the cable sizes of shrouds and stays for my 1994 Mac 26C ? I looked in the manual but there
jeff at 1:37pm 07.31.06
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I am looking for some owners opinions on their experience with floating-off wing keel boats such as

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Occaisional Head Smell
stephen_i_w at 4:31am 07.12.21
My c315 has a old fashioned pump head that goes to a holding tank. My question is, what is the adva
Yanmar 3jh3e rpm's up and down
Gary Ryan at 4:31am 07.12.21
Just to update. TowboatUS got them back to Lake St. Clair. At that point the operator informed the
Hurricane Prep - What do you do?
Will Gilmore at 3:59am 07.12.21
With all due respect to your father, that advice might be good for large ships but not for most sma
Casting
dLj at 3:32am 07.12.21
Casting
DannyS at 3:14am 07.12.21
6" round fluorecsent
Udi at 1:16am 07.12.21
rv supply house like camping world. Thanks
Simple Reef Hook   (5)
pclarksurf at 12:03am 07.12.21
196099 will have to play around with the second outhaul and a few minor housekeeping issues-- but I
240 center board
Dfed at 10:02pm 07.11.21
On my 23.5 it comes up easier when I have forward motion. curious about OP comment about glad to no
Dark Days
justsomeguy at 9:44pm 07.11.21
@justsomeguy - Sky Warrior? or modern cartel member able to leap fences in a single swoosh...? A d
Diesel fuel question
sailnski at 8:26pm 07.11.21
Thanks for all of the suggestions. Maybe this was a case of too much reading, as I am new to larger
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work.
arf145 at 8:26pm 07.11.21
So have you hit the toggle switch that runs the shower drain pump? I see a toggle switch on the Bene
Casting
DArcy at 8:20pm 07.11.21
Interestingly, the original lost wax method where you have few parts to cast can still be cost effe
O'Day 322
AndreNJ11 at 8:13pm 07.11.21
Call Winter's Sailing Center, Riverside NJ. I believe they will have one coming to market shor
Onboard Refrigerator 1979 O'Day 30
AndreNJ11 at 8:10pm 07.11.21
See my Youtube video on installing Isotherm system in my 322 ice box. Very happy with it. e75X
reefing blocks for oday 322   (1)
AndreNJ11 at 8:07pm 07.11.21
I converted mine to 'double-line' reefing. After fussing for some years with the (not quite adequa
Casting
garymalmgren at 8:04pm 07.11.21
From this video it would seem that special footwear is necessary jHMn92SAlgY
6" round fluorecsent
artboas at 7:47pm 07.11.21
Well! unfortunately those kind of round lights are not in the market. so my option now is to have
Casting
dLj at 6:56pm 07.11.21
I've 3D printed patterns for sand casting which was really quick and worked out very well. This is

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