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Ron at 5:34am 05.29.05
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I recently posted an article about a possible block in my bilge hose. I replaced the siezed pump wi
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Notice of Race Hunter 23.5 National Championship Regatta Johnson Lake Yacht Club, Lexington Nebraska
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Notice of Race Hunter 23.5 National Championship Regatta Johnson Lake Yacht Club, Lexington Nebraska
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I guess it is polite or even mandatory to fly a courtesy flag when visiting a foreign country. I kn
Herb Miller at 4:04am 05.29.05
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Am looking for info on the steering wheel brake locking mechanism used on the pedestal made by Yach
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We just bought a 1996 280. We splashed her this past week, and went to the lake yesterday for our 1s
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Hi there all, I am looking for a picture of someones backstay assembly. I bought this Capri 25 in Po
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HI THERE, I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A CAPRI 25 AND AM TRYING TO RIGIT. THERE ARE NO OTHERS AT MY MARINA.
Seth Cruver at 1:45am 05.29.05
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launch day. how stressful is yours?
bill9730 at 1:18am 05.29.05
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I think I need some clarification.When I lift up my wooden floorboards in the galley I see rectangle
svey at 11:58pm 05.28.05
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I've been working on the boat but I'm having a hard time figuring everything out. I don't have a bo
Kerry at 9:34pm 05.28.05
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I had the standing rigging replaced on my boat after purchase. I now have all the old cable in my ga
RAD18362 at 4:45pm 05.28.05
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I recently bought a Hunter 30 with a DataMarine depth gauge and a Kenyon speedometer/ odometer. Does
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The center board broke off from old age, I need info on securing another replacement board, any info
Mike M16608 at 2:43pm 05.28.05
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Now that the mast is up, I can see where all my rigging goes. I understand the main and jib halyards
swampy at 1:56pm 05.28.05
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I just received several parts for my Mac25 from the Power Sailing Center. Unfortunately they were u
JR13103 at 12:23pm 05.28.05
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My wife is very uncomfortable with our boat healing. Does anyone out there know the limits of the 2
Mick Johnson at 12:06pm 05.28.05
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Were is the ceapest place to by Capt.Tolley's creeping crack cure or any other boat supplies?
frank barbehenn at 11:39am 05.28.05
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It was not clear at all why telltales in near center of mainsail were helpful. How are they helpful
Blowin in the Wind at 11:04am 05.28.05
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Anyone have any experience with wireless instruments? I really need to update my old tired instrumen

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shemandr at 2:44pm 04.02.21
On my Ranger 29 the A-4 was so quiet (Compared to an outboard) I asked a friend who knows the engine
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Alan Gomes at 2:27pm 04.02.21
I agree, I think gasoline engines are far more pleasant to operate. My tournament ski boat was a d
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Scott T-Bird at 2:22pm 04.02.21
If your A4 has fumes, noise, and vibration, there is something seriously wrong with it. My friend h
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Scott T-Bird at 2:08pm 04.02.21
Before anybody thinks that "Julie" was just a cover for somebody actually intending to reach Sue on
Use of bimini
Ron20324 at 2:00pm 04.02.21
You might be able to shorten that forward bow, adjust the horizontal rods and lower the front of th
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TomY at 1:33pm 04.02.21
Youtube probably has the most sailboat EP conversions documented. Real users and their experiences.
Anyone paint the acrylic walls?
ggrizzard at 1:26pm 04.02.21
Before you prep and paint, try cleaning an inconspicuous area with some "Tidy Bowl", Star Bright "Hu
Use of bimini
Justin_NSA at 1:09pm 04.02.21
You might be able to shorten that forward bow, adjust the horizontal rods and lower the front of the
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Mechone at 1:07pm 04.02.21
Understand what led up to the shutdown, but it would be nice if they had a human to answer the phon
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CaptainRan at 12:57pm 04.02.21
I have a boomkicker wss hich supports the boom.
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CaptainRan at 12:55pm 04.02.21
I think this pic shows it pretty well.
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Alan Gomes at 12:55pm 04.02.21
A small price to pay to be rid of the gas, oil, fumes, noise, vibration, etc. (Anyone need a 1968
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jon hansen at 12:37pm 04.02.21
the OP needed to replace his aux. choose to go electric. is cheaper for him. asked if any others had
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Renegade135 at 12:24pm 04.02.21
It's not something to like, it is a necessity. Why? Because when the BMS says the LP bank is full
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Tim22 at 12:15pm 04.02.21
Is 200 W a good match for the 200AH of battery capacity ? For the sailing we do the 200W Solar w
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SycloneDriver at 12:12pm 04.02.21
And hot soup. This gives me an idea, solar powered outdoor kitchen. Probably should include an ATS
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Stu Jackson at 11:52am 04.02.21
No need to loosen the bleed screw. The fuel system is self bleeding. Tom, unless you've had perso
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Stu Jackson at 11:47am 04.02.21
I like your approach of separating the LIFEPO4 batteries from the alternator. It's not something t
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Kings Gambit at 11:43am 04.02.21
I would bet that by far, sailboat cruisers average fewer than 100 hr/year on their engines (Most nev
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Head Sail at 11:20am 04.02.21
I'm not back to shore power at night but can use a generator to top up the batteries for the next

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