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David at 12:56pm 04.22.04
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I am trying to make a decision on a spinaker, its a CS measures 21 feet x 38.5 feet and not sure of
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I have a 2002 H-356. When putting on the hard in the fall, the keel had separated from the boat on t
Chip Giles at 11:40am 04.22.04
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I have a Mac 25 and want to purchase a cruising spinnaker. I've got this crazy idea that I want to a
Jim S. at 10:03am 04.22.04
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I am having a problem finding out where to get black gasketing material for my Lewmar ports. West Ma
Sailr99 at 9:59am 04.22.04
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Have a 1984 H-31 Anytime it rains, or I use a hose on the cabin sea hood, water leaks into the boat
Jim Doe at 9:36am 04.22.04
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Hi, I've got a tattered leach on my Cat-25 mainsail. Can anyone recommend a sail loft that does affo
David at 9:36am 04.22.04
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I have to replace a couple of the stanchion tubes on Cindino as they have been bent. But I can't for
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I'm in the market for a new outboard.I can geta brand new Briggs and Stratton for a very good price.
Tim Welsh at 9:13am 04.22.04
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I just bought a new fluid evacuator and am going to use it this weekend to change the motor oil and
Andy B at 8:36am 04.22.04
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When I tried to launch my boat for the first time this season, I found that I could not fully retrac
Ed at 8:28am 04.22.04
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My problem is water leaking out from under the eyebrow when the boat heels or rocks. Seems the wate
Lou at 8:10am 04.22.04
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I have an 18 hp Yanmar 2GM20F. At 2300-2500 rpms there is vibration. Below 2300 and above 2500 the v
Blair Bugher at 7:59am 04.22.04
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Am looking at a 1986 Catalina 27. There is evidence of moisture in the cabin bulkhead where the shro
Mark at 7:34am 04.22.04
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I recently purchased a 2004 C-350. I need to install forced air heating. Any reccomendations? Can
Richard at 7:17am 04.22.04
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Whew! I FINALLY snaked topping lift and reef lines into the Z-Spar boom on my 1987 H-23. What a pa
Kevin at 7:07am 04.22.04
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Here's my problem. I need to install a proper toping lift to replace the mickey mouse set-up current
David J. at 7:02am 04.22.04
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Here's a question for all experts... I have the standard 1-2-Both-Off battery switch but only 1 bat
Ray at 6:05am 04.22.04
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HiGuys, I trailered my 26x over from Mayo Maryland to Woodbidge Virginia at the weekend and lost the
Jim at 6:00am 04.22.04
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What was the most significant factor in choosing the boat you own? Price, availability, time spent
Peter Barton at 5:54am 04.22.04
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Does anyone have the correct specs (length, thickness etc) for a main halyard? My old one is badly f

Recent Replies

Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only
JoeWhite at 7:11pm 01.11.21
Check for cracked alternator bracket. Ask me how I know. I had a similar vibrations that became seve
Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only
Mike Oldak at 6:51pm 01.11.21
my diesel mechanic told me that this was a bad year for algae and that it could unbalance the prop.
Dual headstays
Jackdaw at 6:44pm 01.11.21
No noticeable performance degradation at all. The only practical issue will have is during tacking,
Cracks in keel
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:06pm 01.11.21
I'm going with your previous post... I looked into it more closely and there is a thin layer of wha
Funny Friday!!!
DArcy at 6:01pm 01.11.21
Of course they are pretty good with all sorts of other weapons... I'm not great with a gun but don
Cracks in keel
Ken Cross at 5:55pm 01.11.21
I'd grind it down and put a few layers of fiberglass on it. If you keep it on a trailer, just follow
AIS Receive Problem Identification
jssailem at 5:54pm 01.11.21
It happens Richard, that some vessels do not transmit their names relying on the MMSI to identify th
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 5:51pm 01.11.21
Difficulty for some sailors is they are only Great with a 5inch Mounted gun, if they served on a des
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 5:40pm 01.11.21
189025 -Will (Dragonfly)
Problems with Stepping the mast on my 1998 Hunter 240
caverun at 5:17pm 01.11.21
Welcome to the forum! Did you try tightening up that loose nut and see if that pulls it over at all?
Hunter 33 (1981) Main Sail
Dave Groshong at 5:01pm 01.11.21
Give me a call if you'd like, I'm always happy to help if I can 877-932-7245 x116 Mon-Fri, 9-3:30
Cracks in keel
higgs at 5:00pm 01.11.21
I would definitely not grind this down to bare metal as was suggested. Many encapsulated keels are
P42 generator info
Terry Cox at 4:50pm 01.11.21
You're welcome, Jim. Forgot to mention, the model number on our Genset is located on a plate attache
Does anyone know of a tool sold to help re attaching "lift the dot" fittings on my dodger?
RitSim at 4:42pm 01.11.21
https://www.sailrite.com/Pres-N-Snap-Fastener-Tool?gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJ8lERHTbVkeJv44nTNV
Stability numbers for a Yamaha 33
Arctic Hawk at 4:40pm 01.11.21
Thanks for the numbers. Still looking for Angle of Vanishing Stability, Limit of p[ossitve Stabilit
Battery location H31' (83-87)
ShawneH at 4:40pm 01.11.21
I'll look for pics, stand by for a few minutes. I slept in the quarterberth, but there really isn'
Engine alignment issue?
Tally Ho at 4:18pm 01.11.21
I would not worry too much while it is on the hard....but you may want to remove the stuffing box an
Battery location H31' (83-87)
jmce1587 at 4:05pm 01.11.21
I have 2 lead acid batteries just above the shaft centerline of my H31 with easy access to that area
Cracks in keel
SailingLoto at 4:02pm 01.11.21
I'm in the not structural camp. As unpleasant as it will be I'd take it down to gelcoat or even fib
Cracks in keel
SailingLoto at 4:00pm 01.11.21
I don't know anything about encapsulated keels, but are you just looking for something to do? Unles

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