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Franklin at 12:23am 12.28.05
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I heard the old boats used to have wood burning stoves. That got me thinking and think it's a wonde
Larry Clark at 12:15am 12.28.05
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I see many ads and brochures that say you can convert your salon table and seats into a double bed.
Dave at 11:58pm 12.27.05
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Can anyone tell me what is best practice re how often to have the bottom cleaned and repainted for a
Charlie at 11:33pm 12.27.05
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Has anyone added a diesel heater such as Espar or Webasto to a sailboat already equipped with Air Co
Charlie at 11:31pm 12.27.05
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Has anyone added a diesel heater such as Espar or Webasto to a sailboat already equipped with Air Co
db311 at 10:59pm 12.27.05
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I've got gelcoat crazing in several spots on the deck of my 2003 311. A couple are in almost exactl
HAL at 10:18pm 12.27.05
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JUST PURCHASED A 1977 CAT 22. SWING KEEL. SAILS ARE ORIGINAL. I'M LOOKING FOR NEW SAILS, AND AM WOND
Michael at 10:18pm 12.27.05
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Anybody has an idea, how to stop rainwater getting in thru the Sparecraft mast? Where can the water
robrichtx at 10:13pm 12.27.05
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Good morning folks - very long time since I have posted here, but I have come across a problem I can
PY charlie at 9:02pm 12.27.05
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Because I'm a newbie here on your forum, I haven't been able to find information on single handedly
Trondoc57 at 4:06pm 12.27.05
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I am looking at a 1980 50' Gulfstar in Hawaii. It is about 100K. 1) Why are they so inexpensive?
Cool_Change at 12:36pm 12.27.05
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What's the purpose for the reverse polarity indicator light on the 115V AC portion of the fuse panel
maddmike at 11:40am 12.27.05
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Per request here are some re-posts of 'Zeno's Arrow' modifications.
Shenanigans at 10:10am 12.27.05
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I am still trying to find out where I can get plastic drop-in liners for the under-berth storage bin
Fred at 10:06am 12.27.05
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I have questions about the Miami boat show (some which have now been answered thanks to this site),
Mark at 9:57am 12.27.05
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Hi all, Long time since I have last visited. I do have a question to ask my fellow sailors here. I
Jim Bessinger at 9:55am 12.27.05
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Someone mentioned in a current topic, that people have solved the wet bilge that I have on my 1990 H
tom abbott at 8:52am 12.27.05
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I want to buy a new boat and have been looking at the Hunter 25 and Catalina 250. The Catalina deale
Casey at 8:27am 12.27.05
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I hate the look of a bimini and dodger on my race cruiser. My wife hates the heat and sun blasting d
Alan at 7:16am 12.27.05
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Finally, I have a picture of the traveler upgrade from the stock 3:1 to a much more powerful 5:1. I

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Have you ordered your superyacht?
Justin_NSA at 6:00am 05.11.21
I see the boom as more people getting employed. So good on the Bezos' of the world for that much.
Cleaning with TSP
JamesG161 at 5:59am 05.11.21
Phosphates got a bad name years ago as ingredient in Laundry Detergents. I just added some to my ve
New job - new ride
Jackdaw at 5:57am 05.11.21
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jon hansen at 5:29am 05.11.21
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jon hansen at 5:27am 05.11.21
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jon hansen at 5:26am 05.11.21
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Surprise!! Shaft wear by packing nut
RoyS at 5:23am 05.11.21
I doubt that slight and smooth changes in shaft diameter result in significant reductions in strengt
Cleaning with TSP
dlochner at 5:20am 05.11.21
The big issue with TSP is the Phosphate part. When it enters the water it becomes a fertilizer for a
Genoa control lines for a Oceanis 50, 2018
Luis H Mex PV at 5:13am 05.11.21
This is very helpful thanks!
Cleaning with TSP
jon hansen at 5:12am 05.11.21
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/cleaning-with-tsp-trisodium-phosphate
Cleaning with TSP
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:11am 05.11.21
I wonder what Facebook employees do to waste their time at work?
Battery isolator issue
NYSail at 4:27am 05.11.21
I rewired my boat so that the alt feeds the house bank. Then I have a ACR leading to the starter ban
Battery isolator issue
dlochner at 3:58am 05.11.21
The labels on the pins suggest the Alternator output should go to A and the batteries cables should
Beneteau Spare Parts Update
Davidasailor26 at 3:58am 05.11.21
Hi, What's the URL address to this website? https://spareparts.beneteauusa.com
Beneteau Spare Parts Update
Baby Sea Wolf at 3:53am 05.11.21
Hi, What's the URL address to this website?
Battery isolator issue
Davidasailor26 at 3:49am 05.11.21
Also, here is the manual for your existing isolator - https://www.marinco.com/en/~/media/inriver/316
Surprise!! Shaft wear by packing nut
dlochner at 3:37am 05.11.21
I've use Deep Blue Yacht Supply for drive train parts. They were pretty quick when I needed a shaft
Max Prop - shaft and hub tightness
wsconner at 1:25am 05.11.21
Thanks.. thinking before I cut the shaft I'm going to back the nut off a turn or two and re-assemble
Have you ordered your superyacht?
Ron20324 at 12:02am 05.11.21
WHAT, I'm supposed to get ANOTHER ONE ?

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