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Frank H at 10:25am 01.07.21
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My 2000 year 310 with in-mast furling needs the Outhaul line replaced. I'd like to buy one this win
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I have a Yamaha 33 SM and am looking for some stability numbers such as: LPS STIX SI CI Any one hav
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This little to-do has been on the back of my mind: Been meaning to safety-wire the hardware on my tr
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Just installed a new Harken roller furler but kept the bottom section in case someone might need it.
splax at 7:27pm 01.05.21
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the deck light on my H-34 is not working. i suspect the bulb and will eliminate other possible cause
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I am trying to find a good location for the blue tooth device on a B'g wireless wind sensor. Just so
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Greetings all, and happy new year! The re-wiring of my 1989 Hunter Vision 32 has been a long but rew
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MY Columbia 28 keel bolts are dust or actually rust what were steel bolts and nuts. I am considering
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Does anyone know what size PSS dripless shaft seal I need for my 2002 Hunter 356? The shaft diameter
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As topic mentions my 3GM30F runs great once you get it started. It takes a lot of throttle and crank
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Probably I am not alone, watching Youtubes of the state-of-the-art sails launch in seconds, with fab
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We've had our 19 for 25 years and only now found this site!!!
Captain Larry-DH at 2:35pm 01.05.21
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Decided to start another thread so as not to hijack @Rick D's, although much of my equipment is the
Mike Oldak at 1:06pm 01.05.21
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One of my least favorite parts to my H34 were the line clutches. I don't know if my lines were too
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MaineSail. Curious. Have you had any experience with this Victron Energy entry into the battery moni
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So I am contemplating adding a cleat / clutch to the cabin top on my Catalina 22 to free up the haly
Rick D at 10:00am 01.05.21
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Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?   (2)
BigEasy at 10:13pm 03.13.25
Photos of OEM Beneteau shaft seal cooling water nipple.263
Mast repair thoughts
Urban Hermit at 8:26pm 03.13.25
The cost can not necessarily be expressed in dollars as people can get injured when the mast comes
Keel Bolts
teacherspet at 7:23pm 03.13.25
Thanks for your reply, It is deep and the yard hopefully will have the extension and the torque wren
Keel Bolts
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:03pm 03.13.25
Simple matter to torque keel bolts to ensure integrity and clean bonding connection. The 40.5 has a
Kenyon alcohol stove burners   (1)
dLj at 6:43pm 03.13.25
Sadly, Kenyon is kaput for alcohol. Occasionally there is a used pressureized unit for sale on Eba
Kenyon alcohol stove burners
azambella at 6:35pm 03.13.25
Thanks I know it obsolete but so am I. I am just fixing things on our old boat where I ca. If I c
Mast repair thoughts
dlochner at 5:42pm 03.13.25
The cost can not necessarily be expressed in dollars as people can get injured when the mast comes d
VHF antenna mast mounting
shemandr at 5:36pm 03.13.25
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MFD at 5:28pm 03.13.25
For sailing you will probably want Corinthian or Bellingham yacht club.
Bilge Wire Size Question.
Urban Hermit at 5:22pm 03.13.25
Per Chapman Piloting, a one-way distance of 15 feet carrying 10 amps only need 14-ga (acceptable 3%
Headliner replacement
william24424 at 5:08pm 03.13.25
I bought 4x8 panels @ lumber yard, used old pieces as template, for stringers I fiberglassed some ex
Kenyon alcohol stove burners
ggrizzard at 4:55pm 03.13.25
Sadly, Kenyon is kaput for alcohol. Occasionally there is a used pressureized unit for sale on Ebay
Mast repair thoughts
Urban Hermit at 4:26pm 03.13.25
I wouldn't trust anything in the picture, but then Murphy's made me a pessimist. Still . . . what's
VHF antenna mast mounting
Urban Hermit at 4:22pm 03.13.25
Many use the antenna as a sacrificial feeler to let them know when the bridge is too low. One TWANG
What is this adhesive/caulk/sealant?
Urban Hermit at 4:21pm 03.13.25
I immediately thought butyl, too.
Help me think this through (new boat purchase)
Urban Hermit at 4:18pm 03.13.25
Don't buy a boat that doesn't sweep you off your feet. "If in doubt, don't." Of course being swep
Help me think this through (new boat purchase)
john6206 at 2:54pm 03.13.25
@Foswick I really appreciate your input! Believe me, I've considered this. When we first scored t
Heavy barnacle attack on prop and drive shaft.
dLj at 2:49pm 03.13.25
Did you apply lanacote over propspeed? If so, how will you know if the lanacote did anything more

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