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Don at 7:23am 11.06.04
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The Admiral has ordered replacement of the manual heads. Anyone have any advice or experience replac
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I have a 260 with a single burner butane stove. Is there any way to convert it to propane? Does anyo
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I'm interested in installing a satellite radio to listen to music and sports. Has anyone tried one o
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Any comments on the new 216? Value? Sailing fun? Comfort? Thanks.
crazy Dave at 5:22am 11.06.04
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This past Wednesday, the very last 260 came to my yard which is for sale. It was befitting that thi
Frederick15832 at 5:07am 11.06.04
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After 6 years my galvanized anchor chain start to rust. Is this normal? Does it weaken the strength?
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I went on an aerial search last night until about 0200 local. We were looking for an intermittent e
John at 1:20am 11.06.04
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I have a Sprite with original wood mast and boom. The mast is rectangular and I want to get an alum
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I recently bought a 1980 23 footer.It has a slide out sink with a pump .The boat is on jack stands a
Renny Mitchell at 11:28pm 11.05.04
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Okay here it goes. I don't know the name of the part I need but when my water is discharged from my
MARY at 11:15pm 11.05.04
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NEED A ATOMIC 4 ENGINE FOR MY 67 PIERSON SAILBOAT. ANY HELP AVAILABLE, PLEASE COME MY WAY
Bob at 10:31pm 11.05.04
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I have a Hunter 28.5 (1987) with a Yanmar 2GM20F diesel engine. I changed all of the fuel filters r
Bad Obsession at 9:53pm 11.05.04
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I need to replace the stove in my Hunter 22. The old stove is now dangerous (it seems to leake. Th
Gary at 9:41pm 11.05.04
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84 H31 Having a bimini made and have come to the conclusion that, while sailing, the boom must ride
Carl at 9:40pm 11.05.04
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Recently purchased a 1985 Mac 25. How do I clean various boat parts made of aluminum? The mast was a
Paul at 9:13pm 11.05.04
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Looking to purchase a folding prop. I have a 36' Beneteau with a 27 hp Yanmar. Please advise on w
John Scharer at 8:59pm 11.05.04
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Has anyone purchased the new improved rudder that is being advetised on this website? I would be int
Sam Lust at 1:09pm 11.05.04
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Recently bought a 1982 MacGregor 25 with the original trailer. (My second 25 actualy. The first was
Steve at 12:15pm 11.05.04
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I recently located an outfit on the internet that has an online catalog for MacGregor parts. Amongst
Michael7968 at 11:31am 11.05.04
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Saw the new Hunter 27 at the boat show today in St. Pete. I'm not impressed. I mean, it isn't awfu

Recent Replies

Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets
Ward H at 5:58am 02.22.21
Make sure you buy those as the replacement ends are a waste of time, effort and money. How long be
Thru hull question
Ward H at 5:54am 02.22.21
I agree with @njlarry . Too many other good sealants to choose from that are not considered permanen
New owners/new name
smokey73 at 5:45am 02.22.21
Just a thought. Might think about a name the Coast Guard could reply to. Something like "Lost at
Be Aware of Documentation web sites!
dlochner at 5:34am 02.22.21
Makes total sense. I conjecture that the agency will discover this change will be a financial shot
Question about replacing one of the Marinco 30A shore power inlets
uncledom at 5:24am 02.22.21
They make Smart Plug cords that are molded... Make sure you buy those as the replacement ends are
New owners/new name
JRT at 5:05am 02.22.21
Congrats, we did a renaming ceremony with friends and fellow sailors. I had everyone in my family t
Sanitation question
Justin_NSA at 5:00am 02.22.21
Just installed my new 1 1/2" Raritan Saniflex hose between the thru hull and the discharge pump. Tha
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short
Parsons at 5:00am 02.22.21
Thanks for the encouragement, @jssailem - Lewmar hatch with a dozen #12 screws easily accessible fro
Marking anchor rode
rgranger at 4:49am 02.22.21
I have used shot pieces of 1" wide webbing woven thru the anchor rode. One color at 25', another a
VHF antenna problem
Ward H at 4:47am 02.22.21
You mentioned you checked the PL259 connector. How many do you have? On my C30 I have 4. One at na
Marking anchor rode
sailme88 at 4:37am 02.22.21
Our previous boat had 20' of chain that the 3 braid rode was shackled to. I didn't start marking th
Marking anchor rode
bobtigar at 3:56am 02.22.21
I have used shot pieces of 1" wide webbing woven thru the anchor rode. One color at 25', another at
Be Aware of Documentation web sites!
jssailem at 3:55am 02.22.21
so I might as well start now. Makes total sense. I conjecture that the agency will discover this
Marking anchor rode
kappykaplan at 3:46am 02.22.21
I use colored zip ties. :plus:
Odd Offset Shackle; For What?
kappykaplan at 3:44am 02.22.21
I have one like that on my main halyard.
Thru hull question
jssailem at 3:31am 02.22.21
New owners/new name
Clydo at 10:32pm 02.21.21
Just a thought. Might think about a name the Coast Guard could reply to. Something like "Lost at S
Beneteau 343 head rebuild question
Paul Mermelstein at 10:28pm 02.21.21
@Paul Mermelstein yes, your setup is the same as mine. Unfortunately I already ordered the Jabsco j
all rope windlass
DianaOfBurlington at 10:17pm 02.21.21

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