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For the past few years I have had an intermittant problem with the ground alarm on my ProMonitor Uni
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I have been working on getting rid of boat smells on my 1985 H28.5 for over a year now.I am convince
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I have a 1983 31 ft sailboat that has a Alder/Barbour refridgerator/freezer. Probably from the looks
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I have been sailing lakes for the past couple of years and i have only recently moved up to a bigger
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I finally need to have a dingy and am debating where to store it, as it won't be used often. I don'
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I need to build a trailer for a 28. The boat is in a lake where there are no facilities for lifting
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I AM ABOUT TO BUY A M26 AND WANT TO KNOW WHERE TO LEAVE MY TRUCK AND TRAILER WHILE TAKING LONG SAILI
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I was just wondering what is an acceptable wave height for the Macgregor 26s. I am planning my first
pres18308 at 11:21pm 07.21.06
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Last year I painted my wood trim on my boat (companion way door, steps, molding, etc.) In the proces
Angus20305 at 10:10pm 07.21.06
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Does anyone have photos of their Cal 28-2 with bimini and/or dodger? I'm planning to have some canv
akflyr at 12:38am 07.22.06
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In the proccess of purchaseing a 1980 37' cutter a copy of the owners manuel would be very helpfull
carl at 12:31am 07.22.06
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I have an old lewmar winch that I need a handle for. All of my handles have the same star pattern b
KCY 333 at 1:13am 07.22.06
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We are looking for some help,I am sure that someone could help identify some boat parts. We noticed
Blue Eyes at 11:56pm 07.21.06
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I'm thinking about a trip to the Bellport area in Long Island's Great South Bay. Anyone have experie
tva sailor at 12:29am 07.22.06
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I wanted to find out how people have done racing a catalina 270 in club races. Would love to talk t
Cat 25 at 2:16am 07.22.06
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The aft two pop-top support poles on my '83 C25 have come loose at the pop-top. The heads of three
ATEASE at 3:20am 07.22.06
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I have just purchased an O-Day Javelin. not sure of the age.I am in need of a set of spreaders, Stan
Gary Wyngarden at 5:37am 07.22.06
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We spent last Saturday night at the marina in Roche Harbor, San Juan Island. Roche is an upscale, s
Justin_NSA at 5:47am 07.22.06
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Okay, according to the instructions that came with my new Loos 91 tension gauge, the shrouds should
gene at 6:20am 07.22.06
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Would someone please explain to me how the sealant/caulking seals the wedge area. Where would water

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Docking Against the Wind
Ward H at 6:58pm 06.27.21
I'm with @smokey73. No one gets off my boat until it is secured to the dock. I'm often pushed off
tachometer not accurate
Stu Jackson at 6:42pm 06.27.21
Ah, thanks, I now better understand Hayden's cause & effect, too. Amazing how "links" help, and ref
Putting Fairing/Filler Between Fiberglass Layers? Filling Dimples
PaulK at 6:37pm 06.27.21
Epoxy and chopped strand mat do not play well together. The mat is held together with a styrene bas
Trying to find the location of Primary Fuel Filter and Y-valve on 2005 H36
seadaddler at 6:37pm 06.27.21
No Y value on most Hunter and look on breaker panel look for macerator breaker and toggle switch to
Putting Fairing/Filler Between Fiberglass Layers? Filling Dimples
dlochner at 6:34pm 06.27.21
You could try using chopped strand mat instead of cloth to get a thicker layer. Epoxy and chopped
Soft floor/hull
Ward H at 6:34pm 06.27.21
You might want to consider using G10 fiberglass board instead of plywood. G10 under a fiberglass sk
Sailboat Deck Paint
PaulK at 6:33pm 06.27.21
We tried Brightsides on a section of our deck. It lasted about a week. It does not seem to be tough
Docking Against the Wind
smokey73 at 6:32pm 06.27.21
You don't need to "jump off the boat onto the dock" to secure a line to a cleat. I do not allow pe
Putting Fairing/Filler Between Fiberglass Layers? Filling Dimples
PaulK at 6:23pm 06.27.21
You could try using chopped strand mat instead of cloth to get a thicker layer.
Sailing to Catalina Island?
Kings Gambit at 6:23pm 06.27.21
Yeah, although I am a bit scared of big gusts or wind like what happened to you! I usually sail wit
Beneteau 311 Hatch Handle Leaking
Lake Champlain Benetesu 311 at 6:22pm 06.27.21
Try the Beneteau spare parts site to at least determine what hatch was used. Try looking here or Cal
Beneteau 311 Hatch Handle Leaking
Lake Champlain Benetesu 311 at 6:22pm 06.27.21
Try the Beneteau spare parts site to at least determine what hatch was used. Thanks! Will do
Replacing the scupper on my Hunter 14
sail sfbay at 6:15pm 06.27.21
Welcome to the forum!! I would go with next larger metric or SA screw.
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install
Ward H at 6:09pm 06.27.21
Very nice!
Sailing to Catalina Island?
SailorElliot at 6:09pm 06.27.21
On a course from MdR to Isthmus Cove they probably would arrive abeam. However, a sturdy, full-keel
1987 Cat 22 Running Rigging
Gene Neill at 5:59pm 06.27.21
What is the best way to feed a 3/8" line through the mast when it is up or down? One would think e
Docking Against the Wind
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:50pm 06.27.21
Lots of people use the mid ship cleat to run a spring aft while docking which, under power, will hol
Trouble Shooting Yanmar Tachometer for "B" Panel
dlochner at 5:50pm 06.27.21
The signal from the sensor is fine. Measured with the multimeter the voltage is within specs. The me
Soft floor/hull
Michaelminer at 5:46pm 06.27.21
Sue- That's a good point. I am hoping if either build stringers, or use new foam, I can get the ply

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