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Brian at 7:36am 10.20.04
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I just bought a Nissan 8 hp 4 stroke with electric start. I am going to take the motor off the boat
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I own a 12 year old boat. The fiberglass is getting chalky and probably needs to be painted. An "o
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I have a 1971 Coronado 35 that was repowered (before I bought it) with a 1992 Perkins 30 HP diesel.
Jim Wolfe at 4:06am 10.20.04
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Does anyone have a polar diagram for a 33.5 (1994) that they would be willing to share? I know I ca
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Hello all. I've been procrastinating for long enough, so this month I'm going to replace the lifeli
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Bruce, I have a crack in my Hunter 27 aft of my keel, from flexing, that is about 3" long through al
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Hello- We have a Hunter 27 with a 150% Genoa. This does not make sense for new sailers on winds of L
Kevin13821 at 12:26am 10.20.04
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When I wrap the jibsheet around the winch, the line pops up ' out of the cam cleat. Did Hunter forg
Bob at 11:44pm 10.19.04
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Need to replace the line that lifts and lowers the centerboard on a 19 2 Oday. Has anyone had the op
Opie at 11:02pm 10.19.04
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My wife and I have only sailed once, on a calm day in Oriental, and we liked it. We are reaching re
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I am thinking of using Durabak for non-skid on the decks of my H30. Has anyone used this product or
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Can anyone tell me about the Seidelmann company. I have a chance to buy one, but i am finding it ver
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Has anyone looked into coatinf the keel or even the bottom with the rubberizing compoud used in truc
Patrick at 8:29pm 10.19.04
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I have a Catalina 400 MKII that is 5 years old. It has developed a small leak where the shroud attac
Ron at 8:16pm 10.19.04
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I have recently purchased a 410 and I am thinking whether to have the boat yard winterize the boat f
Al at 3:44pm 10.19.04
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I've got a 25'fiberglass boat that needs a replacement of the old original cloth/foam hull covers.
myron young at 2:56pm 10.19.04
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I just bought a 1981 Macgregor 21. the boom has an eye half way back for the boom vang, but there is
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Hello, I have a 1994 MacGregor 26 S I think it is an S for "swing Keel". I have enjoyed the boat but
Ted Kaperonis at 2:24pm 10.19.04
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I recently took ownershbip of an Oday 25. When the main berth base is pulled out, I do not know whe
Dean at 2:03pm 10.19.04
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I am looking to sail 461 Panama to Australia. Any thoughts on the seaworthyness of 461 for this voya

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Beneteau 285 Steering wheel shaft size/type
DougM at 5:28am 02.06.21
What brand name binnacle is on your boat? If its Goiot brand (French) you may be able to change out
Pedestal table night light Beneteau 343 2007
DougM at 5:16am 02.06.21
As always, a picture would help. Try the beneteau parts site, or the SBO store. You may not need t
Loading a Catalina 30 MK11 trailer 1st time
sailme88 at 5:08am 02.06.21
Ok, so you tried to fit on a smaller trailer. Was the a float on or crane?
Just cruising along...
danstanford at 2:39am 02.06.21
Congratulations Clay, they are getting a powerful advocate!
Rusty Keel Bolts
njlarry at 1:40am 02.06.21
Lead or iron keel? Stainless or galvinized bolts? Your lucky Catalina is still available for help an
Rudder Stop vs. Autopilot
windsurfer at 1:28am 02.06.21
No, no, I meant antifreeze. That way the bolt won't get frozen in the quadrant. :stir: This happe
butyl caulking
Ralph Johnstone at 7:39pm 02.05.21
You'll find that butyl is a sealant and not a caulk but a sealant. The stuff between teak floorboa
Rusty Keel Bolts
TimFromLI at 5:46pm 02.05.21
Me too, on my beneteau. I have the new stud and nuts. I am still trying to find a socket to fit it a
Found a 2003 C310   (7)
JRT at 5:36pm 02.05.21
Shipping was fast, they arrived 3 days later but the weather has not been good to take them out and
Sailing by machine learning
PaulK at 4:58pm 02.05.21
Part of the joy of sailing is that you - YOU - get to pick how much technology you want. Do you jus
Navigation Lights
Jacktar at 4:52pm 02.05.21
Yep 30 feet, and they do not notice the anchor lite up there so I put a cheap solar yard light in th
Hunter 29.5 or Catalina 30   (1)
PaulK at 4:15pm 02.05.21
Just found this in the photo contest. Do you want to go camping or cruising?
st 7000+ intermittent current lmit error and switch to stanby
discovery at 4:13pm 02.05.21
I had a similar issue on our H410 last summer. It was corrosion. Every ground, seatalk plug, and
Hunter 28.5 Fixture aft of jib/genoa winch?   (2)
Rob Benson at 4:07pm 02.05.21
Here are the images I promised as we investigate the mysterious fixtures that reside behind my jib w
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler
SandyFrank at 4:06pm 02.05.21
In process update. Holy crap this is a PITA. I got all but three bolts out and one bolt head sheare
Hunter 29.5 or Catalina 30
PaulK at 3:55pm 02.05.21
Justin has hit the bullseye. Do you like orange juice or apple juice? The two boats are quite diff
Just cruising along...
JRacer at 3:28pm 02.05.21
Always enjoyed the TX Circuit Stop there at LCYC with the J24. But, that ramp is brutal!
Cargo Ship snaps in half
PaulK at 3:05pm 02.05.21
It was a 40 year old ship. It would be great if they could examine the wreakage and see if the kee

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