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George H260 at 1:08am 12.10.05
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In another thread, "Moody Bucaneer" stated tat used electronics were worth 10 cents on the dollar on
Bill Crysler at 12:24am 12.10.05
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The chainplates on my 1972 Islander 36 are weak - bolted to a bulkhead that is not bonded to the hul
Dennis T at 11:34pm 12.09.05
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I am considering the purchase of a MacGregor 26M. Are these boats suitable for heavy seas or are th
PAC at 10:05pm 12.09.05
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Hey folks, Has anybody had any experience with curved track type self tacking jibs? I just got bac
Larry G at 2:51pm 12.09.05
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Has anyone installed the Idasailer tiller post riser and one of their tillers, I'd like to get some
waynek at 1:34pm 12.09.05
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A cal 34 that sunk in a slip is available. I raised it but has a slow lwak and keeps sinking. the hu
Phil Herring at 12:53pm 12.09.05
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Benny at 10:36am 12.09.05
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We recently replaced the little wind vane and the anemometer cups on the short arm transducer for th
John at 8:50am 12.09.05
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I plan to install a SSB radio on my 40.5 this spring. Does anyone know where I can find information
texaspsdx at 8:34am 12.09.05
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I bought a 1984 C22 today and need a rudder. Anyone have a used one they would like to get rid of?
suds22334 at 8:34am 12.09.05
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I did it I bought her 30'1990 Catlaina I have a lot of questions to ask so please bare with me. #1.
Arturo DeVitalis at 6:52am 12.09.05
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The Hunter 23.5 will go back in the water after Christmas. It has been sitting on it's trailer ever
Steve S. at 6:36am 12.09.05
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Has anyone had any experiencing trying to bend stainless steel tubing? I have a pedestal guard that
Jim at 6:32am 12.09.05
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Hopefully some weekend electricians can help me out on this one. I have a Sentry battery charger and
Wally at 6:20am 12.09.05
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I was amazed to see how nice my 1984 C-30 interior could be with a little interior varnish and new s
Tom11691 at 6:06am 12.09.05
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Try tie dye
Ken at 4:48am 12.09.05
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I have installed the Yanamar Tach for the 2QM15 engine. As I recall a 24 MM plug has to be removed f
rgallagher at 4:19am 12.09.05
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My wife and I are going to move up to a bigger boat this next summer (27/30ft) and we have been look
moonchaser at 3:22am 12.09.05
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need actual weight of a beneteau idylle 36' sloop.
biorapper at 3:17am 12.09.05
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Not too long ago there was a thread here that had alot of fine fillies on sailboats! Can't find any

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sail sfbay at 2:16pm 06.02.21
I purchased a mainsail cover for my Hunter 31 from SBO. It was was good value for money. Recommend a
keel bolts ? - buying boat   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:15pm 06.02.21
Welcome to the forum @Veneto . Not a Benny owner but I think the problem you are looking at are ste
H170 centerboard bent straps.. What is it supposed to look like?   (1)
stickinthemud57 at 2:12pm 06.02.21
Here's how mine is set up. Funny, I never realized my rig deviated from the manual's configuration.
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?)   (1)
sail sfbay at 2:11pm 06.02.21
..........Are we considered racing at the start of the 5 min sequence? Would the penalty be simply
Maiden voyage
Ward H at 1:23pm 06.02.21
We bought the "Docking Stick" which makes the loop on a standard boat hook. Works great. Ditto on
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor
ManicFarmer at 1:19pm 06.02.21
Came down here to take a look at the boat and I think I was off. I initially thought the smell was
Tricks to prevent topping lift snags
Davidasailor26 at 1:19pm 06.02.21
Instead of using the topping lift to support the boom when the boat is resting, may I suggest usin
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?)
shemandr at 1:00pm 06.02.21
...All the while trying to regroup and sail the rest of your race Which is the first best reason to
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?)
Rick486 at 12:59pm 06.02.21
So during the Catalina 22 Nationals regatta I had my first contact with another vessel. We were th
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
tfox2069 at 12:37pm 06.02.21
It doesn't take much water use for the pump to kick on without an accumulator. Its normal in that t
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
dmax at 12:37pm 06.02.21
If the pump turns on every time a faucet is cracked open just a bit then the accumualtor tank is not
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
Justin_NSA at 12:19pm 06.02.21
EVERY time you turn on a faucet? My existing pump, which is leaking and therefore the system is sub
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
Billy_Pilgrim at 12:12pm 06.02.21
My pump seems to come on every time regardless. EVERY time you turn on a faucet? My existing pump,
Cleats Ripped out of Fiberglass
Ward H at 12:06pm 06.02.21
As @Timm R Oday25 says, There is a way to get there, you just haven't found it yet. I really do
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
Justin_NSA at 12:02pm 06.02.21
My pump seems to come on every time regardless.
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
Billy_Pilgrim at 12:01pm 06.02.21
my (limited) understanding of the purpose of these accumulator tanks was that they were intended pre
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
Justin_NSA at 11:51am 06.02.21
I think my tank may not be working right. My pump will kick on occasionally by itself Accumulator T
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?)
glaufman at 11:49am 06.02.21
+1 on what shemandr said, with a couple clarifications... Contrary to what many people think, the
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump
Ward H at 11:45am 06.02.21
Interesting about not needing an accumulator tank. I was under the impression one was needed but s

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