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Paul at 8:20am 10.03.04
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I'm getting ready to wire my project boat. (24ft Venture) Since the mast is stepped to the cabin to
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Hi all I have been asked what is the difference between Jeanneau and beneteau especially in the hig
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I recently purchased a 1997 Hunter 340 which is absolutely the best boat I've ever owned - not the l
Harry at 6:09am 10.03.04
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I have a recently purchased 1986 Catalina 27. It is time for the boat to come out of the water and a
James C Whitworth at 5:03am 10.03.04
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Skeg fasteners I see three bolts that appear to be fastening my skeg to my hull. They are rusted ba
jerry mitchell at 4:39am 10.03.04
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I understand that the stuffing box on my Columbia 8.7 can be repacked without hauling the boat. I do
chelsabella at 3:34am 10.03.04
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Looking to make a PVC frame for my winter cover. Should I use 1" 1 1/2" or 2 " PVC here in Rhode Is
larry abbott at 2:30am 10.03.04
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Does anybody have a preference for round vs. flat fenders? Or vice versa? Regardless of style, how
bill h. at 2:06am 10.03.04
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1990 model 2 stroke - this is the third impeller I replaced over the years on this motor. Three cog
Steve Bourquein at 1:33am 10.03.04
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Does anyone have a side view line drawing of the Catalina 22 Mk II WK and the Catalina 25 SW. I am
bill20545 at 12:45am 10.03.04
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This was my first season with my H23. I had a great summer learning the ups and downs of sailing.
Capt Bill at 12:41am 10.03.04
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CALLING ALL O'DAY OWNERS!! The 2005 GREAT Lake O'DAY Rendezvous is now being planned! The location i
ruedi ross at 12:18am 10.03.04
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WE are planning a 3 week trip on the sea of cortez next spring with our Hunter 260. I am considering
Paul8821 at 11:08pm 10.02.04
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I received 2 new rudder heads for my 97 26X, one from Bluewater, one from MacGregor. Neither fit as
Sailor-man at 10:33pm 10.02.04
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I'm adding some Starbrite Diesel Fuel Water Absorber to my 27 gal tank )for winter storage. The inst
Mick at 6:22pm 10.02.04
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Would anybody have any qualms about sailing an Irwin 43' ketch (1973)across the Atlantic, I have rea
John at 3:58pm 10.02.04
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I have a 1973 25' O-Day and I'm looking for some one how knows how to raise and lower the mast with
alex at 3:19pm 10.02.04
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Hello all, I am going to be in Thailand tomorrow and I am trying to find a small charter company to
Walt at 1:36pm 10.02.04
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My 1988 Hunter 26.5 was damaged by Hurrican Ivan and I will be in need of a new mast, stancions, coc
Norton at 10:44am 10.02.04
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I moved my boat to safe harbor for Ivan sept 13. When I returned to pick up the boat sept.19 I had a

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Silly questions on engine mount
Ralph Johnstone at 4:41pm 02.08.21
Epoxy doesn't have a lot of strength for threads. I'll second that. In fact, it has no strength
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Fred at 4:38pm 02.08.21
Last time I was cruising with my brother in law he had a can of Kiwi Grip and I used it to touch up
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higgs at 4:29pm 02.08.21
3D printing saved my Lewmar self tailers. The stripping ring, which is nylon (I thtink). The self
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Roughsawn at 4:23pm 02.08.21
Great thread! You are making me want to trade in my 23 (that was purchased last month!) for a 26!!
Where install battery charger C25?
Ljpotterm at 4:17pm 02.08.21
My Capri 25 came with a charger. The battery is located in front of the water tank. The charger is l
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Roughsawn at 4:15pm 02.08.21
Thought I'd post some progress pics. Been kinda slow going here as temps have been below freezing,
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sail sfbay at 4:04pm 02.08.21
Looks like there are a number of sailboats for sale in Flathead Lake if you would consider an an alt
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shemandr at 4:02pm 02.08.21
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Capta, May 1982 is when the Wando Container Terminal began. May 12, 1982 Wando Terminal was dedica
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Epoxy doesn't have a lot of strength for threads. If the material around the hole is solid I recom
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DArcy at 3:18pm 02.08.21
I guess I'm asking why is there a 20 amp circuit in the first place. My 2 cents and worth about tha
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Rasselas36 at 3:15pm 02.08.21
I replaced my OEM charger with a Enlarged view of picture, opens dialog https://newcontent.westmar
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jibes138 at 3:08pm 02.08.21
Epoxy doesn't have a lot of strength for threads. If the material around the hole is solid I recomm
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dLj at 3:08pm 02.08.21
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Schatzi at 3:08pm 02.08.21
I have a 2004 H36 and am looking to replace the battery charger with a newer model. I am looking f
Changing Rub Rail On H270
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:04pm 02.08.21
How long is it? Can you take a side view of the boat? Rob, yes construction is same. Once I se
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DArcy at 2:55pm 02.08.21
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