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Jason at 9:20am 03.16.05
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Can you provide your product code numbers for the 6 portlights (hatches) on our boat? They open (out
Raymond at 9:09am 03.16.05
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Is it a good idea to install a second bilge pump? Just in case the main one dies and you go away for
Bob at 7:45am 03.16.05
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Would anyone haver or know where to locate a diagram for the Merriman Holbrook 20 Winch. I guess th
Bryan22217 at 7:14am 03.16.05
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I really don't like the 1970's Sky blue color of my boat's topsides. Any hints on painting that incr
Jim at 6:17am 03.16.05
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I will be getting a new furling jib and I am trying to decide between a 135 and a 150. I sail on Lo
ken baker at 6:10am 03.16.05
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Any one have a good source for LARGE blocks of styrofoam used for packing voids as floatation device
seadog21240 at 5:43am 03.16.05
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Does Lewmar have an insert to prevent rain from coming into cabin while port is kept open. We like t
Bobaloo at 5:14am 03.16.05
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How is Jabsco for a new head? Is it a decent product as an alternative for a Raritan at less than 1
Tony5898 at 4:05am 03.16.05
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Can anyone recommend where I can charter 4-5 sailboats in the 30 foot range for use in a corporate c
RAYMOND KELLY at 3:14am 03.16.05
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WHAT IS A EASY WAY TO REMOVE VHF WIRE INSIDE OF THE MAST ON A ODAY 25'?? I REMOVE THE TOP HEAD OF TH
Max at 2:58am 03.16.05
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Just puchased a 376 with a bad case of molds ' meldew. The boat was not used for about a year, and p
JWL at 2:47am 03.16.05
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We're thinking of a mid-size Catalina, 27-30 foot probably, for weekending on the East Coast, and wa
Steve G at 2:20am 03.16.05
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It's High time I change the original (I think) deisel/water separator filter. this is the first filt
ken at 2:11am 03.16.05
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Alan did you hit a brick wall with your bow ??????? my boat is in a row close to yours. Ken
LIFESGR8 at 1:56am 03.16.05
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Stirring things up a little at 12:33am 03.16.05
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What is your favorite drink to go along with a day of sailing. Give me your opinions, if you disagre
Tom Teagle at 12:02am 03.16.05
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My 1977 Hunter 25 does not have a traveler. The mainsheet is attached to the deck using a small eye
p at 11:13pm 03.15.05
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So whats the breakdown on this hull number? CTYM0028M79I, I know its a 79, but what does the rest me
Steve at 10:50pm 03.15.05
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william at 10:44pm 03.15.05
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I'm considering buying one of these for my boat. The hose that runs the hot water to my shower has r

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Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact
AwwShucks at 4:20am 03.14.21
As always, thanks to the community for the input. KappyKaplan - you are not kidding on barnacle gr
I made some custom rugs!   (1)
VisionPNW at 12:27am 03.14.21
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Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
VisionPNW at 12:22am 03.14.21
I'm going to be tackling this project on my 466 pretty soon.
Florida
BigEasy at 10:58pm 03.13.21
[QUOTE="Hydro Therapy, post: 1687591, member: 117231" So far were extremely happy with our decision.
Defibrillation on the Yacht?
MikeHoncho at 10:49pm 03.13.21
Yes, you could certainly use an AED in the cockpit; however, as Mike mentioned, you really need a
Defibrillation on the Yacht?
BigEasy at 10:46pm 03.13.21
Yes, you could certainly use an AED in the cockpit; however, as Mike mentioned, you really need ad
Flapper goes off for no reason
BigEasy at 10:30pm 03.13.21
So are you referring to the bilge pump float switch? If it is indeed the bilge pump that is activat
Defibrillation on the Yacht?
MikeHoncho at 10:17pm 03.13.21
You can't go wrong with a defib for sure. Most people think it is the answer to cardiac arrest. In
Vakaros Atlas
Jackdaw at 10:11pm 03.13.21
Excellent video Clay, there is no substitute for seeing it done! Could your next video cover the tr
Defibrillation on the Yacht?
Kings Gambit at 10:05pm 03.13.21
And I think you might have meant vestibular neuritis? About as far away from cardiac arrest as an
Defibrillation on the Yacht?
MikeHoncho at 9:46pm 03.13.21
You can use a defib anywhere. It's what happens after that tends to make a defib not very applicabl
Changing sail numbers
NINEv2 at 8:38pm 03.13.21
very gently with the heat gun or hair dryer. The numbers shouldn't be too hard to remove, but dacr
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
mermike at 7:59pm 03.13.21
Thanks for the suggestion. Not possible due to the babystay. I also prefer to keep the hatch clear f
Dicey Splicey
thinwater at 7:57pm 03.13.21
You don't need a thimble on a 28.
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
Seattle Sailor at 7:48pm 03.13.21
My fwd hatch is tinted acylic and is curved. The boat is 50 years old the lens has never been replac
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
mermike at 7:02pm 03.13.21
I wonder if I could get the whole top of the hatch wrapped with the car bra stuff. That's supposedly
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
mermike at 6:59pm 03.13.21
I shopped around a bit and got the cost for the Sika system down to $85 exclusive of the tape. Are t
Hatch lens replacement Puget Sound area
mermike at 6:45pm 03.13.21
I did mine a couple years ago with the Sika system. Rock solid so far. I have a bunch of the primer
Hunter 49 Staysail
tkwhalen at 6:05pm 03.13.21
Newbie questions
kloudie1 at 6:05pm 03.13.21
Check this stuff out for bedding hardware.. great stuff.. The prep for the seal is important for let

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