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Bill Bell at 12:19am 10.19.04
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Our mast is coming down for new rigging and I finally decided to bite the bullet and add radar. I w
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The rudder post on a Hunter-33 1980 was bent about 15 degrees by a recent hurricane. The rudder now
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I'm looking to replace the mainsail on my hunter 29.5 (10 years old and bit the big one this past we
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Does anyone know what oil filter to use on the 1986 Westerbeke 10Two Marine Diesel Engine? Thanks f
Rich at 10:22pm 10.18.04
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I need a slightly mildewed mainsail cleaned. I live in Annapolis and would like to use a local comp
john12527 at 9:41pm 10.18.04
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I have decided that sailing season in officially over for me. We may yet have decent weather but I
Karl King at 9:05pm 10.18.04
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I am looking to for dimensions for a cradle to fit a 1969 CAL 30 sail boat. I would apprieciate any
Alan Cairns at 5:15pm 10.18.04
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1967 Cal25 Parts Available Boat ran aground and the wave action resulted in extensive damage to the
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Woody at 2:05pm 10.18.04
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Hate to sound stupid, but I don't know much reguarding installing a roller furling system on my Hunt
Nelson Brinckerhoff at 12:47pm 10.18.04
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I noticed I had some leakage from the ceiling over the aft berth under the cockpit. I took off ceil
curt brungardt at 12:29pm 10.18.04
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I am looking for advise about leaving my boat (81 hunter 22') in the water over the winter months. W
Bruce Sabine at 12:26pm 10.18.04
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Because of leaks through the cockpit seats and becouse the teak and surrounding sealant just plain l
mojo16700 at 11:29am 10.18.04
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I have a 1987 Hunter 28.5. One of the four bolts that connect the S.S. bow rail through the gunnel
Dave b at 11:08am 10.18.04
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I want to strengthen the transom for additional support for a 15hp 4 stroke outboard. It is mounted
Michael7968 at 10:33am 10.18.04
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I thought I remembered something like this before, but I can't find it in the archives. I want to f
James Hill at 10:09am 10.18.04
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i am just wrapping up my first season on a 2004 b331. I reccently notices there are quite a few scr
Tom H31 at 9:59am 10.18.04
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1986 H31, with Rutgerson mainsheet traveler - cam cleats at each end of track are pretty well worn o
Stuart at 9:54am 10.18.04
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I have a number of small chips and cracks in the gelcoat of my 1998 beneteau and have been reading v
Bing13178 at 9:53am 10.18.04
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In the U.S. do you have to have a licence to sail your boat? In Queensland Australia legislation ha

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Below Deck Autopilot
senechals at 6:31pm 02.07.21
We heard back from our dealer that Catalina said they can install the Garmin below deck autopilot.
Hunter 33 - batteries
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:16pm 02.07.21
Regardless of what else you do, add a 'start' battery.
Switching an inboard for an outboard
FlimFlamII at 6:13pm 02.07.21
We come up for the summers and keep the boat at Conkling Marina since it's 4 miles from the resort w
Loading a Catalina 30 MK11 trailer 1st time
Sanfelice at 6:12pm 02.07.21
I'm pretty sure I know which boat you are talking about. There a number of boats that will be launch
Got a new sailing dinghy   (5)
Davidasailor26 at 5:55pm 02.07.21
Lots of riveting this weekend. First riveting the bronze plate for the centerboard handle. gunwales
Stern tube hose
alvy at 5:44pm 02.07.21
That's what I did - found online a Buck Aglonquin stern tube hose 1/2 longer than the original .
H36 Battery Charger replacement
Stu Jackson at 5:35pm 02.07.21
The Sterling are good units. As the links I provided say, the Sterling and the new ProMariner are
Switching an inboard for an outboard
LeeandRick at 5:34pm 02.07.21
It's in Cougar Bay. it's been there since the previous owner bought it in 1980. Where are you moor
Just starting out....am I thinking right?
Slacker at 5:22pm 02.07.21
I started with a Coronado 15 then to a Catalina 18 for 11 years and on to Catalina 250. I got to sa
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230
SycloneDriver at 5:01pm 02.07.21
The connectors were pretty low in my boat. I will at least pull them up higher and secure them.
Switching an inboard for an outboard
FlimFlamII at 4:11pm 02.07.21
Clubmates converted a Newport 28 to outboard. Their mistake was removing the Atomic 4. Forgot to an
Switching an inboard for an outboard
FlimFlamII at 4:05pm 02.07.21
benny makes a good case. safety first is wise. lots to ponder for sure. the most important thin
hatch lock
jssailem at 4:04pm 02.07.21
Gary. There are possible issues with locking yourself into a boat. Fire in a boat happens quickly. T
Switching an inboard for an outboard
FlimFlamII at 4:04pm 02.07.21
The only reason I would not go outboard on your boat, on Lake Coeur d'Alene you would ugly up the st
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230   (1)
SycloneDriver at 4:00pm 02.07.21
Looks like it's had water in it. Smells burned.
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230   (2)
SycloneDriver at 3:57pm 02.07.21
These are the connectors that Beneteau used to connect the bilge switch. The other ends, on the swi
3D printed ship's propeller
garymalmgren at 3:54pm 02.07.21
Sorry. Try this one https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/largest-metal-3d-printed-propeller-ce

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