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Ivan Edwards at 12:44pm 11.17.03
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I have a 1990 Beneteau First 285, that I use for recreational sailing on the Pamlico Sound. I seem
IKE ENRIQUEZ at 12:39pm 11.17.03
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DOES ANY ONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR PROVEN METHOD TO RAISE AND LOWER THE MAST BY ONE PERSON.
John at 12:28pm 11.17.03
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We are having a problem with the MARTEC prop that came with our H-356 #116. We sail on Lake Ontario
jerry at 11:32am 11.17.03
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My 1984 Oday 28 is in fresh water and the bottom has never been painted. I have never waxed it abov
Rox at 11:29am 11.17.03
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Have you ever seen a bear at the Apostle Islands while anchoring out in the bay? If so, how hungry t
Fred G at 10:14am 11.17.03
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Hi, I have a 1981 Hunter 30 with a Yanmar 2QM-15. The primary fuel filter/separator is this very
Art Schwab at 10:07am 11.17.03
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I am a new owner of a 1996 Hunter 336. I have been sailing a long time, since 1962. This is my firs
william at 8:58am 11.17.03
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ok, i've cast my lot with the cetol side....(and the devil according to some it sounds like! :-)) qu
Ross Hendricks at 8:21am 11.17.03
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I have a 1989 catalina 22, hull # 15023 and want to add a split backstay. I believe there is a stee
Larry Fischer at 7:36am 11.17.03
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Has anyone had experience with this product? It claims to eliminate all impurities from diesel fuel
T.C Jacob at 7:24am 11.17.03
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Hi, I was out sailing with family a few weekends ago, and snap, our rudder did a lateral split - l
frank arndorfer at 6:58am 11.17.03
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Like many, I read the article in the Dec. '03 issue of SAIL MAGAZINE regarding a trip down the Tom-T
Sean Fleming at 5:58am 11.17.03
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I was just notified by my marina in Mystic, CT that the slip fees for 2004 will be based upon slip l
frank arndorfer at 5:27am 11.17.03
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With retirement looming LARGE in the near future, we're contemplating some extended cruising and one
MICHAEL CARD at 5:17am 11.17.03
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i AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MAST PUMPING WHEN SITTING AT THE DOCK WHEN THE WIND IS DIRECTLY ASTERN I
Dr. Thagg at 5:09am 11.17.03
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i HAVE A C-25 SWING KEEL 1985. SHE HAS TWO BATTERIES, HOOKED IN SERIES BELOW THE PORT SETEE,> AND W
Jim at 4:40am 11.17.03
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The old wire roller/furler on my C25 has given me nothing but headaches this season. "Sunflower" is
Rox at 4:40am 11.17.03
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I need your advise. I have been sailing since 1988. My husband introduced me to the world sailing.
Denise at 4:38am 11.17.03
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I own a boat storage business in Kentucky and was left a 30' Catamaran Sailboat mold. It seems to be
ken at 3:37am 11.17.03
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I have a 2003 hunter 386 and am trying to figure where I could put a second 4d battery I have an inv

Recent Replies

Replacing Hull Stripe
Captain Larry-DH at 8:27am 11.18.20
When applying the new tape, fill a spray bottle with water and say a teaspoon of laundry detergent.
Harken sheave worn flat
FastOlson at 8:19am 11.18.20
My '88 Lewmar wide genoa sheaves experienced that same failure back in the 90's. Rolled easily when
Harken sheave worn flat   (1)
Justin_NSA at 8:19am 11.18.20
This stuff might help. Your balls will thank you! Only one drop of this new conditioner will repel
Harken sheave worn flat
Jackdaw at 8:14am 11.18.20
PS - its worse on newer boats with non-overlapping headsails. The angle off the roller is usually mu
Harken sheave worn flat
Jackdaw at 8:09am 11.18.20
It's common wear. Rolling sheaves need to roll, so need to be soft enough to generate friction again
Harken sheave worn flat
Davidasailor26 at 8:08am 11.18.20
Thanks for the ideas. The sheave does spin smoothly when not under load. I have it at home now so I
Engine Controls
Justin_NSA at 8:07am 11.18.20
Yes it's seaworthy ! The first thing that I did before buying it was have it surveyed ! I will also
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne
George_NJ at 8:01am 11.18.20
Niiiice!!!! You got good friends. Believe it or not, it was being given away on craigslist by
Replacing Hull Stripe
Jerry Nevins at 8:00am 11.18.20
I very much appreciate all of the advice!
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:59am 11.18.20
Yes it's seaworthy ! The first thing that I did before buying it was have it surveyed ! I will also
Can anyone tell me if this is a MacGregor 24? I am thinking about buying this boat and I am a first time buyer. Thank you for any suggestions..Layne
rgranger at 7:52am 11.18.20
V222 as Granger said. Someone gave me one for free that needs very little tlc. Niiiice!!!! You g
Engine Controls
Justin_NSA at 7:51am 11.18.20
Did I read this right? You are planning a 27 mile voyage and you don't know where the engine control
rust remove from swim ladder
thinwater at 7:48am 11.18.20
A buffing wheel and some stainless steel buffing compound of varying fineness will get most of the
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:44am 11.18.20
This a photo from a listing on Yachtworld... https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/cal-mk-iii-37124
Engine Controls
kappykaplan at 7:43am 11.18.20
I'll get some this weekend when I go check on her That'll be great! :beer:
Harken sheave worn flat   (1)
Justin_NSA at 7:39am 11.18.20
My furler line did the same. In order to make a flat spot, the bearing/bushing must have been stuck
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:38am 11.18.20
Does it have an engine? I'm not going to dignify that with a comment !
Engine Controls
WBH at 7:35am 11.18.20
Some photos of your cockpit setup would go a long way for us to help you. Yes agreed , unfortunate
Propane oven will not light (B331)
DRhoads at 7:29am 11.18.20
Make sure you push the knob in and hold for about 1 min. the oven should stay lit then.
Propane oven will not light (B331)
Bluenose at 7:28am 11.18.20
OK, thanks for all this. I'll give it a try using your method, which I had not used before. It reall

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