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I'm mounting two transducers on my 22. My plan is to mount them in the V-berth area just aft of the
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I saw a picture where a McGregor 21 vas trailled with a Volks Jetta. I have a Dodge Neon, can I trai
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I have been asked to crew on a Gulfstar 50' sailboat during a delivery from Long Beach, CA to Astori
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Has anyone used these solar panels and how have they preform for you?
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I'm trying to decide between a rebuild of a 2QM-15 or a repower...I have the skills to rebuild the 2
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Hi fred I noticed you have a remote oil filter on your yanmar so maybe you can help. I was at the WM
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My partner and I are looking for a full keel blue water cruiser under 40 feet long. If anyone has re
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Phil, One of the HOW regulars told me he was unable to find my recent story on Rivendel's harrowing
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I had my H34 pulled to replace a prop and add a new zink. Can't afford a Bottom Job right now and I
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What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most?   (1)
DArcy at 2:06pm 03.09.21
The View :cool:
What is the one thing on your boat that you like the most?   (1)
TomY at 1:54pm 03.09.21
After 20 seasons, we're still amazed at the views and light from our big ports, below.
Hunter 49 Staysail
Laid-back at 1:54pm 03.09.21
I have my Hunter 50 in the Caribbean where 25 to 30 kn is common. I found that sailing a beat in 32
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jon hansen at 1:54pm 03.09.21
2 years ago i had the injector pump rebuilt, last year was the injectors and starter. i run schedule
can rudders be moved via steering wheel when they are in upright position?   (1)
Jim26m at 1:45pm 03.09.21
There may be a friction screw behind the steering wheel. Just above center... Disconnect it from
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Michael Davis at 1:03pm 03.09.21
english engines. well at least mine doesn't have a lucas fuel pump My Perkins has a CAV injector p
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justsomeguy at 12:47pm 03.09.21
I have a torque wrench. You may also need (a) crowfoot wrench(es).
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newsailor130 at 12:21pm 03.09.21
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tfox2069 at 12:13pm 03.09.21
This is an interesting question I'll follow for the experience of others. I paid $350 to have thre
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Help with shore power
Tom J at 12:04pm 03.09.21
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dmax at 12:00pm 03.09.21
Regarding cleaning the engine: I would clean around the injector holes with a Qtip and get some bolt
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Sailfanatic at 12:00pm 03.09.21
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Whatfiero1 at 11:34am 03.09.21
Take to industrial diesel shop they will test. I paid $50 each test and that $ went towards payment
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Yes, I noticed a lot of claims without supporting evidence. Not arguing if the premise is true or no
Help with shore power
rgranger at 11:13am 03.09.21
Without more info, it would be a wild guess. Here are a few guesses... You have a circuit breaker

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