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Dave Snell at 9:23pm 02.15.06
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How often do most boat owners change the coolant. Do you also change the therostat each time and wh
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The manufacture says you do not need a seal for behind the chartplotter when installing on a navpod.
Jer at 11:03pm 02.15.06
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Rudder not aligned with keel. Is this a problem? If so, why?
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Need phone/name of outfit that makes interior cushions for a Oday192 E mail chichi0123@optonline.net
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Looking to correspond with anyone who owns as CT 47. Thanks.
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Just a short note. for those of you who know me, do not post where I am at out of respect for the f
Maine Sail at 1:07am 02.16.06
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I'm looking for input on the performance of the Rocna from real world users. I have an aluminum Spad
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This event will be full with vendors, and industry manufacturers. The only problem we foresee is tha
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Having recently purchased a Garmin Map 76C I was wondering if anyone knows if Maptech software will
Clewless at 1:41am 02.16.06
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Water in coming in the cabin above and window seals or rail fittings. Rainwater higher on the fiberg
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We have a Hunter 31. I am getting things ready to refinish the outside wood. I plan to remove all
Franklin at 2:33am 02.16.06
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We (us sailors) should perform our own tests. One that is 100% clean of outside interests...just to
Jim Seamans at 2:41am 02.16.06
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Call Garmin at 800-800-1020 and listen to the recording for the menu. If I didn't know better I wou
nothhouse at 3:47am 02.16.06
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I'm looking for the channel trim that goes around the pop top and the back edge of the hatch. Mine
DanRichardson at 3:42am 02.16.06
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I own a 1977 Catalina 30 with a fin keel and a 5ft.3in draft.I am contemplating cutting a foot or so
Mike at 4:26am 02.16.06
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Last summer one of the floor boards in my Zodiak became water soaked. I have had water standing in t
Norm at 5:01am 02.16.06
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In prepping my boat for spring, I've stripped a lot of old bottom paint off my bronze shaft and prop
Grant Ziebell at 6:35am 02.16.06
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My 29.5, Yanmar 2GM20F with 2.62 reduction, currently has a Campbell Sailer 3 Blade 14 X 8 prop. P
Jim Hughes at 7:00am 02.16.06
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I too, am looking for somewhere warmer, to sail more than 3-4 months,depending on the weather,and th
John at 7:41am 02.16.06
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Hi. I am looking to purchase a series 45 Horizon depth sounder and a series 45 knotometer. However,

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How do you remove adhesive from wheel?
Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 05.17.21
Mike you haves to be the very first skipper I've heard of who removed leather from a wheel. Wrappin
Dipstick thread Yanmar 3GM30F
Ralph Johnstone at 12:49pm 05.17.21
Also, I think I'd rather have the dipstick threads be aluminum so if I crossthread and strip thread
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe
Stu Jackson at 12:48pm 05.17.21
I haven't been able to find that 3 inch pipe. Any ideas, or do I need to have one fabricated? Also
New Hunter being launched
Ralph Johnstone at 12:43pm 05.17.21
Never allowed anyone around for safety Except for the two guys on the cabin :yikes: ! If I were
Streaks on bottom paint
Ralph Johnstone at 12:39pm 05.17.21
I can imagine the fish get pretty bummed out with an unsightly bottom paint job :yikes: ! Go sailin
Universal M25 Exhaust Riser Mixing Pipe
Stu Jackson at 12:38pm 05.17.21
Yes, below the nipple should be a straight pipe to go to the hump hose as you said. Ralph's right,
How do you remove adhesive from wheel?
Brian D at 12:31pm 05.17.21
ROFLMAO... OK, I give on the PB. However, everyone probably has a jar PB in their home. Try it befor
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 05.17.21
If there is a windlass solenoid breaker onboard, I have never seen it. Where is it likely to be? I
361 where in boat is the dock AC inlet fuse ?   (2)
Capn John at 12:29pm 05.17.21
On my 2002 361, the main AC elec panel was mounted below the chart table. I am sure it was more tha
cleaning a marine head
fred1diver at 12:29pm 05.17.21
Thank you
cleaning a marine head
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:28pm 05.17.21
You can get away with Shields or Trident #148 flex pvc ("the cheap stuff") for the head intake line
1993 510 Beneateau Windlass
sail sfbay at 12:26pm 05.17.21
If you do not know the manufacturer and model and have the existing chain and warp then suggest buyi
Keel Line
dLj at 12:07pm 05.17.21
Has anyone had experience with running a low line, keel to rudder on a sailboat to keep lobster lin
New Hunter being launched
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:04pm 05.17.21
Make sure the straps are held together so they cannot slip off. Largest boat with crane was a 40 fo
Square sail .. Big Blue flies!
dLj at 12:02pm 05.17.21
The 8 ft long piece might be a bit long to get shipped. Naw, they ship 20 foot lengths every day,
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
Stu Jackson at 11:41am 05.17.21
And yes, a windlass is a dealer or boat owner add on not a manufacturer's OEM. That may have been
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas?
Stu Jackson at 11:38am 05.17.21
Dinghy foot pump connected to hose to inlet strainer.
1975 Catalina 22 Hull/Deck Seam
pclarksurf at 11:24am 05.17.21
I am also concerned about removing all those screws and having that seam pop apart. Not sure if
Windlass suddenly tripping main breaker
jssailem at 11:15am 05.17.21
I assume it should look like the windlass breaker? No The windlass breaker supports the wires lead

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