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HELP!!We lost our 16 foot Daysailor hull in a recent storm, but have the mast,sails etc. and would l
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Hi All: I have been looking at two Xantrex products.... the link (10 or 20), and, the Xantrex Batte
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in northern California? Thinking/planning on trailering our Mac26X up there and maybe spend a few da
Larry Boroviak at 12:47pm 07.21.05
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I am owner of Beneteau 32S5(1992) with Volvo 18 HP engine. My folding prop (2 blades)has been troub
Norm Gelbwaks at 12:25pm 07.21.05
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My 5 year old Yamaha 50 hp outboard stalles at idle speed while in neutral. Has anyone had and fixe
Dave at 12:19pm 07.21.05
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I need to identify an unknown gelcoat treatment. I assume it's a product like Island Girl or somethi
EWS at 12:00pm 07.21.05
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Just Got a 26D w/ Roller Furler. The Mast raising system is definitely not meant for this configurat
Bob at 11:42am 07.21.05
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OK, all you Commodores and Admirals who fumed when you read my title and opened it to give me a bro
Dave at 10:55am 07.21.05
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Just purchased a V21. This single hank is on the port side of my spinnaker. My thistle doesn't hav
Mark at 9:09am 07.21.05
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Phil: Any gossip on SailNet going out of business? Markdb
Steve at 8:21am 07.21.05
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Hi all -- I finally have removed about 30 years of teak oil from my cabin sole using ZEP citrus degr
Steve at 7:36am 07.21.05
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...so I am trailering our Sunfish after a nice sail, when I keep hearing a "bump and a thump " from
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Ozana Halik at 6:53am 07.21.05
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Has anybody gone recently to Tangier Island? Is the channel deep enough for a 5' draft? Thanks. Oza
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Tim Warner at 5:02am 07.21.05
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Is there a unique skill set required to tune up the B
Kit Foyston at 5:01am 07.21.05
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I am looking for an owner who has put an (electric)windlass on their boat. Specifically, I want to g
New to sailing guy at 3:47am 07.21.05
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I am not sure which 26 model it is...but here is a few picture links http://b.im.craigslist.org/Hr/
Richard Mote at 3:35am 07.21.05
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I am rebuilding a 1981 Daysailor using parts from an 1982 (hull damaged). Have replaced all of the r
Broke sailor SV Marcell at 3:33am 07.21.05
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Is the diesel fuel at a Marina of a better "marine quality" than the fuel you can get at your neighb

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karellen at 3:36pm 02.09.21
I did this recently on my 356. You may find some of my pictures useful. https://forums.sailboatowner
3GM30F runs rough when starting
jssailem at 3:35pm 02.09.21
Perhaps in replacing the Throttle cable the idle point is just a little less then it was before. The
Inflatable boat trailers?
dmax at 3:23pm 02.09.21
Go aluminum if you can, so much lighter.
Silly questions on engine mount   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:07pm 02.09.21
Don't want to make things worst than it is. My greatest recurring nightmare:
Shakleton Expedition
kappykaplan at 2:46pm 02.09.21
How long is it aged? It's a blended malt whiskey. I can't find anything about how long it's aged.
Shakleton Expedition
shemandr at 2:30pm 02.09.21
So how was the Shakleton Whisky? I was tempted to try it but it seemed a bit dear for what may be a
Bow damage repair
Project_Mayhem at 2:28pm 02.09.21
Is it necessary to do gelcote below the waterline if you use a barrier paint?
More 3D printing
Ken13559 at 2:27pm 02.09.21
most 3D printers would not have long enough bed but it could be printed in sections and glued toget
Shakleton Expedition
31seahorse at 2:24pm 02.09.21
I "sailed" the tractor and the snow blower up and down the driveway today to honor today's dusting o
Yanmar 3GMF engine transmission information wanted
Mike Oldak at 2:21pm 02.09.21
Shamefully put on list
Silly questions on engine mount
Ken13559 at 2:17pm 02.09.21
Thank you guys. Looks like a challenging job to me. I'll take baby steps on this repair. Don't want
Advice on Getting a Boat
Project_Mayhem at 2:15pm 02.09.21
O'Day 25 is a lot of boat in a smaller package. Handles high winds and waves well. Very dry cockpit
Leaking keel on a Hunter 31
ggrizzard at 2:12pm 02.09.21
My 1979 H30C came with a lead keel. I think all the early Hunters did.
Requesting some positive vibes and thoughts...
Project_Mayhem at 2:09pm 02.09.21
Sounds like you'll get the check. Put it in a separate account (maybe even at a different bank) and
Hunter 27 Cherubini: Things to Look for When buying
ggrizzard at 2:01pm 02.09.21
That was a great write up on the things you found that need attention. Please consider posting this
Shakleton Expedition
shemandr at 1:45pm 02.09.21
Nice.
Survey on C310 #217
kappykaplan at 1:24pm 02.09.21
I read that as the replacement engine has 5 months warranty left on it not the boat itself. :plus:
More 3D printing
sailor832 at 1:21pm 02.09.21
That would be great technology to reproduce obsolete parts for older boats.. For instance, the pvc
Survey on C310 #217
Grichelli at 1:15pm 02.09.21
The engine replacement seems pretty fishy, but if it is new and inspection shows no issues I wouldn
Survey on C310 #217
Grichelli at 1:10pm 02.09.21
I wish I could buy an 18 year old boat with warranty!!!

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