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Mystic51 at 11:10pm 01.23.05
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The round black rubber stops or bumpers (whatever they are called?) that screw under the seat hatche
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Hi, I am ready to replace the original port windows with the Lewmar Ocean series and upon removing t
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Rented the video "Visitors" this past weekend. It is half horror/ half suspense about a woman saili
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I am thinking about sailing my First 405 from California to the east cost via the Panama Canal. Cou
Rob Morton at 2:17pm 01.23.05
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I have my boat in the our shop doing all the winter things and am considering adding doors to the fr
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Can a fluxgate compass be installed below the cabin sole? This would place it below the waterline.
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Does your dog go sailing with you? Does he enjoy a reach in 15 knots of breeze, or does he spend
Dennis Breen at 12:09pm 01.23.05
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I have a '79 Catalina 27 with an Atomic 4 gas engine. Recently I noticed no water was coming from th
Richard A at 11:59am 01.23.05
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being a IOR design intended for big headsails
Ray18680 at 11:35am 01.23.05
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I meant to ask what manufacturer would you choose, and why. I am interested in a 6-8 hp. motor. I
Don K. at 11:04am 01.23.05
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How safe is a 26' Chrysler with a 850# swing keel going offshore in the Gulf Of Mexico.
George Bush at 10:58am 01.23.05
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Hello Bill again, Thank you for your earlier suggestion regarding the back-winding of my main. I hav
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Ted at 10:36am 01.23.05
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Is there a general formula for maximum headstay sag. I know that headstay sag should be increased wh
Herb Parsons at 10:21am 01.23.05
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OK, not one of those technical type questions, but I'm still curious. Why is it that, traditionally,
Ray at 9:47am 01.23.05
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I am in the market for a motor for the inflatable I tow behind my 26M. I am looking for a four stro
Debra B at 9:39am 01.23.05
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OK am still in the planning stage of autopilot installation and am haveing trouble figuring out wher
Bob at 7:29am 01.23.05
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Anyone for sailing
John S at 5:45am 01.23.05
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I cut off the hitch from the tongue of my trailer last night to start the process of lengthening the
Jay Saunders at 5:28am 01.23.05
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Where can I find the canvas surround for the pop-up feature on the M25? Alternatively, where can I

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Gel coat scoring and rough spots
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:37am 03.11.21
I spoke all parties behind the scenes to a resolve I hope. It has been years selling this boat too
replacement pads on my jackstands question
dlochner at 6:35am 03.11.21
I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr
Hunter 45cc. AC power GFI?
Terry Cox at 6:31am 03.11.21
Glad you found it, John. Was just about to post a reply. Different model boat, but one of ours is lo
replacement pads on my jackstands question
LeeandRick at 6:24am 03.11.21
I like to use stall mat, nice forming cushion but not to soft. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr
Hunter 386 : Need to replace striping on hull.
sail sfbay at 6:23am 03.11.21
Ditto Waltsailor................medium silver metallic is the same color on my 2004 Hunter 386. Reco
Fix or toss
dLj at 6:15am 03.11.21
Is "blacksmith" even politically correct now ? After Dr. Seuss, Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben and other s
Not really a question, but a thanks!
rgranger at 6:15am 03.11.21
The Admiral isn't too particularly keen on the name though:laugh: Well your intent with "Rough
Exhaust hose replacement
JoeK at 6:10am 03.11.21
Thanks for the input. Connecting the old and new hoses is a great idea. I used this approach when r
Hunter 45cc. AC power GFI?
John Benson at 5:54am 03.11.21
None of my AC outlets are working on the starboard side. Is there a GFI switch somewhere that needs
Removing a stuck on prop question
NYSail at 5:47am 03.11.21
I removed my prop this off season.... don't know it it had ever been done (15 years). I applied heat
Removing a stuck on prop question
barnstormer at 5:46am 03.11.21
The mapp gas burns hotter than propane by the way.
Single or double line reefing
Parsons at 5:42am 03.11.21
Here is how I rigged the bearings on the cringles. It has now been upgraded from a D shackle to wel
Two new toys for testing antennas
CYQK at 5:27am 03.11.21
Brian D Have been reading your posts over the years on tronics ........thks!!!! Ordered the Nano fro
problems filling diesel tank
richk at 5:26am 03.11.21
Guys Thanks for the useful suggestions. I've tried the razor blade trick and considered re-routing
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles
RoyS at 5:22am 03.11.21
You should not have removed the fuel lines. The ends opposite the injectors go into the delicate inj
problems filling diesel tank
RoyS at 5:09am 03.11.21
Maybe run a new vent line without traps and abandon the old one. Use a different route.
Removing a stuck on prop question
31seahorse at 5:08am 03.11.21
Hello Ward H, Did you try the Search option at the top of the page? I remember discussions of prop

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