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DRHartzell13448 at 3:17am 04.28.05
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What is the correct procedure and sequence for tuning the rig on a Beneteau 32s5? The vessel has ro
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I desire to ask Brion Toss what is the correct propcedure(sequence) for tuning this vessel which has
JACKIE at 2:36am 04.28.05
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I was wondering if anyone had a opinion on how a Macgregor 25 (1979) would compare to a Coronado 25
CaptDan at 2:27am 04.28.05
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I'm considering selling my 1985 C-36 and moving up to a 1995 C-40. I love my 36, but my little chart
ted22530 at 1:43am 04.28.05
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This is only the second boat that I have sold but what a pain. It is suprising to find out how many
Don Guillette at 1:33am 04.28.05
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Mates: I forgot to mention the next part of the scene, which really is a pet peeve of mine. When the
Sailor at 1:31am 04.28.05
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I'm interested in hearing from all those who may have the secret to the best sail cleaner, professio
Don Guillette at 1:14am 04.28.05
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Shipmates: I was at lake Havasu, AZ last week where I watched a sail boat dock in a double wide slip
Bob at 1:08am 04.28.05
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I have some tuff turns to make coming off the new engine and into the waterlock. It would certainly
bob at 12:54am 04.28.05
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greetings -- towed our mac25 back from the west coast, and have launched -- only thing is, i'm a bit
Pete Peterson at 12:49am 04.28.05
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I have a Catalina 320 and am trying to connect the freshwater intake of my new Raritan Sea Era head
JohnEh at 12:33am 04.28.05
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We have a 2004 Hunter 33 with a Yanmar 3YM30. Last year we had a two blade prop and were able to cr
Cate at 12:21am 04.28.05
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I am supposed to go pick up my O'Day 20 today and the trailer we have requires that the bottom of th
Tim at 12:03am 04.28.05
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I just replaced the bronze shaft on my boat with stainless. I never had a problem with growth on th
Brian at 11:57pm 04.27.05
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I have a new Hunter 170 and can't seem to find any information on what the tension should be on the
Steve L22188 at 11:44pm 04.27.05
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I just purchased a 88 O'day 302 and have a problem with water ponding at the toe rail about 8 feet f
Donald6441 at 11:33pm 04.27.05
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i need a bit of a thick primer to fill in a few spots, is it normaly ok to mix a bit of cabosil into
Rich/ ODay 272 w/outboard at 10:51pm 04.27.05
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The boat has what appears to be a factory installed 110V shorepower system, although the original sa
lfein at 10:47pm 04.27.05
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I have several broken latches on the cabinets on my Catalina 30. Does anyone know where I can find r
lfein at 10:36pm 04.27.05
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Cabin Latch I have several broken latches on the cabinets on my Catalina 30. Does anyone know wher

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Brand new coolant pump fail.
Whatfiero1 at 2:40pm 01.18.21
You have 2 pumps now I'd rebuild them both get a puller from auto parts store ( they loan them) pull
1 pound Propane bottles for Kenyon cook top
ricksoth at 2:36pm 01.18.21
Thanks to all the posters. I am well aware of the risk of propane on boats. I was not aware that the
Nasty smell in heads
1340fxd at 2:32pm 01.18.21
Thank you all - looks like the finger is pointing at replacing the hoses. Cheers
Rudder collar assembly   (2)
SailormanDan at 2:29pm 01.18.21
Hmm, my '81 with wheel steering looks like this, has the pin through the bushing, which was replaced
Odd requirement in boat insurance
Captain Larry-DH at 2:29pm 01.18.21
My current Geico/Boat US deductible for hull and equipment is $0. You might find it worthwhile to
Smallest boat with dedicated shower?
Scott T-Bird at 2:25pm 01.18.21
Catalina 350 is a surprisingly roomy boat, having been on a tour on my dock neighbors boat. The sep
Nasty smell in heads
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:24pm 01.18.21
If the odor is confined to the head, only occurs with the first few flushes after the boat has sat
Odd requirement in boat insurance
SoSound at 1:59pm 01.18.21
My current Geico/Boat US deductible for hull and equipment is $0.
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger?
eianm at 1:58pm 01.18.21
i went a purchased an ironwood tool, and it unfortunately does not work with push a dots
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat
shemandr at 1:56pm 01.18.21
Consider posting the list. Many items may be un-necessary to getting it on the water.
1986 Newport 27-3 first boat
shemandr at 1:55pm 01.18.21
Congrats on the purchase. Remain dauntless. It's just a sailboat. You'll improve it over the time
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:32pm 01.18.21
@Thaniel and everybody It is great for all the responses being written particularly you Thaniel.
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell
dlochner at 1:13pm 01.18.21
There is a guy on FB that discusses this (mixing battery types, not oil filters) on his sailboat. t
AC/DC Grounding Question
dlochner at 1:08pm 01.18.21
Well, that is almost correct. The AC ground (green) should be connected to the DC ground (black) a
Finish on interior Hunter 356?
DOCKHAND at 1:01pm 01.18.21
I had the same area that was lightly damaged from the cabin doors being blown open from a hurricane.
Prada cup on TV
cb32863 at 12:55pm 01.18.21
Looks like they are just going to skip the rest of the round robin and fix the boat. Also got the ba
Nasty smell in heads
SFS at 12:38pm 01.18.21
And get @Peggie Hall HeadMistress book. She likely will be along here to add her 2 cents, and it wi
Sole TV Replacement - Hunter 49/50
T J Furstenau at 12:31pm 01.18.21
@Daze - If you weren't already aware, @artboas is the resident expert to most (all?) things H49 rela
Battery Mixing integrating Lithium Lifepo4 AGM or Gell
bbrowncods at 12:18pm 01.18.21
There is a guy on FB that discusses this (mixing battery types, not oil filters) on his sailboat. tA
Rotten egg smell/ new batteries
BAD ORCA at 12:14pm 01.18.21
When the series batteries are at 14.8V what is the individual voltage of each battery? If the batte

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