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I am thinking about buying an Expo 14.2 Anybody have any comments positive or negative. Thanks
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Looking for some help with my holding tank. It will not pump out. So far I have done the following w
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I was just wondering if any knew what a good internet site is to get wallpapers for your computer th
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I'm about to replace the throttle cable. Does anyone know the lenght and type of cable? Type of en
Mike O16610 at 8:10am 08.09.05
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I recently changed the keel pivot bolt assembly on my Mac 25. I now have a new and very disturbing
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Where would be the best place on the web to get radar maps, weather reports, weather maps, wind spee
Bill W. at 8:05am 08.09.05
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I bought a used (obviously)C-13 Privateer about a year ago. The hull takes on water (estimate about
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I KNOW I WILL GET A LOT OF NEGATIVE RETURNS BUT HAVE TO ASK. HAS ANYONE SAILED A 26X (2001 ) OR A SM
tjf at 7:20am 08.09.05
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I have a 2003 H306 that is new to me. I'm trying to run a new, heavier wire from the electric panel
alan bernstein at 7:07am 08.09.05
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I have a Sea Ranger LCN 100 Loran C on my boat (came with it) and would like to know how to use it.
Jim Rushing at 7:03am 08.09.05
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What are the major differences between the 380, 387, and the 390. Looking at maybe buying a new 387,
GregS at 7:00am 08.09.05
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Anyone know what the rudder draws? Seems, last time I heard my swing keel hit, a second later my s
Phil at 6:35am 08.09.05
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Anyone have experience with matching the textured nonskid surface on the deck? I have purchased a pr
phlocker at 6:24am 08.09.05
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would like to keep this onboard, maybe strapped to the mast base, will this hold my 146? This vinyl
John Huston at 5:53am 08.09.05
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Yes, My 15" X 8.5' Sail for my Hoby Holder 12' blew out between Denver and Ft. Collins CO. I need a
Jerry at 5:51am 08.09.05
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Has anyone found caps for the dorade vents when the cowls are removed?
Greg Beardmore at 5:36am 08.09.05
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My P-35 has a hand crank under the boom that adjusts the outhaul of the main. It has become very dif
Brian at 5:30am 08.09.05
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Passage 42 owners.....have any of you replaced the garhauer organizers under the deck cover with a d
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I ordered a Harken reefing system from Sailnet about a month ago (great price), received a confirmat
ge8679 at 4:40am 08.09.05
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Just changed my engine oil and filter and managed to put too much new oil in...it is about 1/8 inch

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Repowering Islander 36
Rick D at 8:55am 04.15.21
Why go with the yard? Think a Beta Marine install by an independent jobber. Also, blocks can be repl
Yanmar 3YM30 fails to self prime
Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 8:44am 04.15.21
You might have an air leak - at the strainer, ,maybe at the pump gasket, or your impeller may be bad
Zeppelin RIBS
sail sfbay at 8:34am 04.15.21
Relatively newer comany, made in France with no US dealers based on this link The brand - ZEPPELIN
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Justin_NSA at 8:26am 04.15.21
Self bailing illustrated ;)
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question
familyrapp at 8:07am 04.15.21
Thanks @rgranger. I'm still curious if OP can post the results of his problem from last year. I al
Oday 27 stepping the mast?   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:54am 04.15.21
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question
rgranger at 7:54am 04.15.21
The H240 is water ballast. The keel probably only weighs 60#. If the paint is dried up in the kee
Capsized transport in GOM.
rgranger at 7:50am 04.15.21
They will. It's part of the game of any of that type of show. The first season of ice road trucke
Where to next?
rgranger at 7:42am 04.15.21
John, have you forgot our PNW narrative...it always rains, the sun never shines and the wind is alw
Time for New Insurance
rgranger at 7:41am 04.15.21
Does that make sense? Makes sense to me... I'd add to your analysis liability. If an old boat sm
Hull to Deck Joint Repair and Filler
dlochner at 7:37am 04.15.21
:plus: ... and 5200 is a one and done option. You can't undo 5200 without a lot of work. If you
Swing keel vs Dagger ?
rgranger at 7:37am 04.15.21
The mac 25 keel is also the ballast. If memory serves me right it is 800#. It is not going to swi
The Dinghy Diaries
dlochner at 7:34am 04.15.21
Aluminum hull RIBs seem to be popular. The aluminum bottom will stand up to the barnacles, the RIB m
FRANCESPAR BACKSTAY ADJUSTER - HANDYLOCK SS DUAL HANDLE   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:32am 04.15.21
Is the one in the photo below the one you are looking to purchase and how do you plan to rig it? Su
Hull to Deck Joint Repair and Filler
rgranger at 7:28am 04.15.21
I really don't see this as an application for 5200 as 5200 is more of an adhesive than a caulk or s
First-time Sailbaot Owner - Hunter 240 Swing Keel Question
familyrapp at 7:27am 04.15.21
Is there any follow up to this thread? I'm having the same problem. Launched last weekend, and the
H41 stern tube diameter and pss dripless shaft seal   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:15am 04.15.21
You can purchase on from this site: Dripless Shaft Seal (sailboatowners.com) From PYI Inc. | PSS P
Universal M25-XP Broken Engine Mount L Bracket
JRT at 7:07am 04.15.21
Hey @Ward H looks like you are on your way, I was curious about that bracket, it is pretty simple a

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