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Jim Willis at 9:31am 08.22.03
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Acrylic (plexiglass, perspex) is very clear (more transparent than glass) can be heat0mould inot com
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I have to replace the light bulb at the top of the mast and also repair a bad connection to my anten
Ted at 9:18am 08.22.03
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The tach on my H-33 does not work and I do not want to get too deep into the engine before asking if
Mark at 7:48am 08.22.03
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My recently purchased boat came equipped with a Loran and Navdata repeater. I am using a handheld GP
Ed at 5:50am 08.22.03
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I have just ordered an asymetrical from this web site for my 426 (to help downwind performance). No
Ken Johnson at 5:42am 08.22.03
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Can someone tell me if the stanchions on a 1985 Catalina 27TR are straight or are they angled slight
Phil Herring at 5:13am 08.22.03
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Just posted the one with the girl on the beach... hate to say it (hated even nore to do it) but I ha
Dave Robinson at 4:39am 08.22.03
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Peggy, I recently ordered your book. I was a little surprised when it arrived as it seemed pricey
John at 3:56am 08.22.03
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I have just finished my 1st season with a hunter 27'/yanmar sb8. Recently, when in forward gear and
Ed Brown at 3:49am 08.22.03
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How often do boats of the same model have the same name? Is this common? If I had a Hunter 28.5 na
john scully at 2:07am 08.22.03
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Bruce Grant at 1:27am 08.22.03
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Hi Folks, just wanted to announce my wedding to Lesa, yes I am the luckiest man in the world! I pos
carisea at 1:13am 08.22.03
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I performed maintenace on my jabsco electric toilet. replaced impellor,removed salt and gunk from im
Matt Wolf at 12:35am 08.22.03
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I have a 1989 H28 with a 18HP Yanmar Diesel. Last time I used the motor, white smoke was coming out
Bob Rutland at 12:11am 08.22.03
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I have recently noticed several new gelcoat spider cracks mainly on the cabin tops of my 84 H31. Is
Steve Shenkel at 11:52pm 08.21.03
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I have a 95 26S and plan to put it into fresh water for approximately 7 months starting October 1st.
tom at 11:06pm 08.21.03
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We are moving our Pearson 323 from Choctawhatchee bay to Mobile. Unless there is a problem with the
Marcio Bodnariuc at 10:51pm 08.21.03
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My exterior teak (crab rail and companionway doors) are very dark. Somebody suggested power washing.
Marcio Bodnariuc at 10:46pm 08.21.03
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Has anybody cleaned and restore a wooden crab rail and companion doors both teak. My teak is very da
Marcio Bodnariuc at 10:40pm 08.21.03
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Has anybody cleaned and restore a wooden crab rail and companion doors both teak. My teak is very da

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Can anyone relate?
All U Get at 6:51am 09.06.20
Bénéteau First 33.7 Bimini
lawyer33.7 at 6:48am 09.06.20
Thank you!
Hard to raise mainsail   (1)
All U Get at 6:45am 09.06.20
184629 To lubricate my roller furler, I made a few of these from old sail materials. I spray the bo
Bénéteau First 33.7 Bimini   (1)
sail sfbay at 6:36am 09.06.20
I see you just joined............welcome to the forum. Below are bimini's on a Beneteau First 33.7
Stolen bimini   (1)
sail sfbay at 6:26am 09.06.20
Welcome to the forum!! Sorry to hear that. Suggest measuring to be sure.........determine where th
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed
dlochner at 6:18am 09.06.20
The skeg was likely part of the mold when the hull was laid up and not bolted or glassed in later.
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed
JDE at 6:01am 09.06.20
Cant find the source of water in bilge - H33
Maurice Doran at 5:53am 09.06.20
I didn't remove that panel. Vented loop seemed to be ok so left as is. Hi Scott, Maybe I misunders
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed
JDE at 5:48am 09.06.20
Flexing of the hull due to inadequate interior support makes sense as there are no visible exterior
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed
dlochner at 5:36am 09.06.20
Mostly what @jssailem said. There are a couple of issues, the skeg supports the rudder, so lateral
what is it? now with pic   (1)
SailingLoto at 5:28am 09.06.20
Look around on the boat or mast for possible mounting hardware.... it could be struts for stabilizi
what is it? now with pic
sailme88 at 5:05am 09.06.20
Without closer inspection , my best guess is support tubing for a cockpit awning
1995 Hunter 336 Air Conditioner
Tim Mills at 4:54am 09.06.20
There should be a separate strainer and seacock just for the ac system. Not the same as the engine r
Hard to raise mainsail
Kevin Johnson at 4:50am 09.06.20
I put dry lube on the slugs and into track slots. Final result is even my wife can raise the main a
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed
jssailem at 3:00am 09.06.20
questions are: 1. Is the amount of movement normal for this kind of rudder? Unknown. Would want to
what is it? now with pic
Will Gilmore at 2:17am 09.06.20
How about an antenna mast that mounts to the stern rail? -Will (Dragonfly)
Governer problem M25 /Kubota D950
weekendrken at 1:21am 09.06.20
FYI all Universal diesels are marinized Kubota engines. True, but not all marinized Kubota en
Governer problem M25 /Kubota D950
Hayden Watson at 11:06pm 09.05.20
FYI all Universal diesels are marinized Kubota engines. As Stu said, M25 = D850, M25XP = D950. Thi

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