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Hello friends, my boat does not have the (pardon my lack of sail vocabulary) wooden slats that slide
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Realizing that not everyone is on Facebook, I though I'd pass this on.. Defender Marine is advertis
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Anyone replaced their Traveler Car on an 86? My sheaves are shot. I ordered one from CD.
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The angle of my jib line with the over sized jib is to steep when the wind kicks up. I have adjusted
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The spool on my furler would always fill up too soon and then jam. Earlier this week I pulled about

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Davidasailor26 at 7:11am 10.22.24
Plus, you'll never get the taste of it out of your hot water. --Peggie That might depend on the s
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:26am 10.22.24
I agree with Ralph that it's worst idea I've heard of 'cuz urine is continuing to turn your tank int
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Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:03am 10.22.24
You should bypass the hot water heater otherwise you will be filling it with antifreeze - diluted an
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jssailem at 5:36am 10.22.24
Nova Kool is based 20 minutes from me and are incredibly helpful, Cannot help with the removal. Yo
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smokey73 at 4:40am 10.22.24
That's the guy I was thinking about. I believe he posted on this site about providing this service
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paulheth at 8:12pm 10.21.24
Some great suggestions! Thanks. Will let you know how it goes.
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
paulheth at 8:08pm 10.21.24
Ha ha ha. Thanks for the responses everyone, and the 'gentle encouragement' to DYI a bit more befor
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PAC3142 at 6:40pm 10.21.24
We are based in Annapolis and have been using Peter Holzinger, contact info below.
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TimFromLI at 6:40pm 10.21.24
You should bypass the hot water heater otherwise you will be filling it with antifreeze - diluted an
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jssailem at 4:10pm 10.21.24
Where are you tonight? She is dancing in the Pacific off Acapulco.
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lehighsail at 3:56pm 10.21.24
"Good photo. Make a box out of 3/8 starboard, more like a U shaped or 3 sides, and fasten on top of
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kloudie1 at 3:16pm 10.21.24
This is what I did for my fixed ports: H-34 Fixed Ports Rebuilt | Sailboat Owners Forums The black
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1996 Hunter 26 v-berth and aft berth cushion redo
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Ralph Johnstone at 2:09pm 10.21.24
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JoeWhite at 1:48pm 10.21.24
Good photo. Make a box out of 3/8 starboard, more like a U shaped or 3 sides, and fasten on top of
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Ralph Johnstone at 1:46pm 10.21.24
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