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Ronald M. Green at 1:17am 08.08.03
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I am seeking a user's manual for a Navico Tillerpilot 1600. Mike O'Hara previously responded to this
Walt Allensworth at 12:52am 08.08.03
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So I did the ultimate no-no and scratched my dark-blue gelcoat with a plastic scrubby pad. Lots of f
Walt Allensworth at 11:56pm 08.07.03
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So I did the ultimate no-no and scratched my dark-blue gelcoat with a plastic scrubby pad. Lots of f
Bob Shafer at 11:29pm 08.07.03
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I am restoring a '75 Catlina 27, and, while oiling the teak, I tried to use the oil on the plastic l
Hayden Jones at 11:23pm 08.07.03
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I am planning to circumnavigate the Delmarva peninsula next June. I'll be sailing clockwise out of
Dale I at 9:26pm 08.07.03
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For those new boat owners and those who have newer rewiring, what product would best suit an overall
Ed at 9:18pm 08.07.03
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I have a 426 with a yanmar engine and Panda Gen Set. How many zinks are on the typical Hunter? Is
Carter Leary at 9:01pm 08.07.03
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I have a 1977 Hunter 27' and in reading some of the past post on "Keel Dropping" to replace the caul
Carter Leary at 8:59pm 08.07.03
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I have a 1977 Hunter 27' and in reading some of the past post on "Keel Dropping" to replace the caul
D. Edwards at 5:05pm 08.07.03
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I am thinking about buying a 1983 hunter 34. The asking price is 35k. I want to hear about the good,
Tom Overley at 3:01pm 08.07.03
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I just bought a 1987 Catalina 27 and knew that there was some leakage in the head...looked like fres
Rob at 2:15pm 08.07.03
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I am thinking of buying a MacGregor 26 but the terminology is not readily obvious. What do the S, C,
dave h at 1:39pm 08.07.03
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The corner of our main sail does not furl far enough into the mast. Although most of what shows is
Bob at 1:03pm 08.07.03
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What do the experts say is the limit on roller reefing a well-cut 150 genoa? At what point does rol
Wanderer138 at 12:56pm 08.07.03
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Maybe it's just me but The vast majority of boats I see have blue bottom paint. Why? It can't be th
Ryan at 11:13am 08.07.03
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Just picked up my brothers Oday Daysailor 2 and have come to find a very stubborn centerboard. He s
Mitch at 8:26am 08.07.03
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Hi, I'm looking for the forward (just forward of the beam) lifeline stantion for a 1988 Hunter 26.5
Frank Arndorfer at 8:20am 08.07.03
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I have a new Hunter 426DS and I opted for the factory-installed bow thrusters. In an e-mail conversa
Ron Thweatt at 8:19am 08.07.03
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I have tried to get to the web site for omc owners can not make it work any ideas also I have a 2 b
Mike at 8:12am 08.07.03
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I sail a Catalina 22 and in heavier winds the winches make a grinding noise, and I would like to gre

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Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
MikeHoncho at 11:35am 11.15.20
It is now possible to have a 5 year documentation. If you plan to keep your boat longer than 5 year
Another Elbow Question
MikeHoncho at 11:35am 11.15.20
The gasket is a once only grafoil type and runs about $18.00 CAN. Even at 10X the price, this is t
Iso Transformer or Galvanic Isolator
dlochner at 11:31am 11.15.20
The gold standard is an isolation transformer as they completely isolate the boat's AC system from t
Engine Power Issue
S/V Honu at 11:24am 11.15.20
Lots of lift pumps for sale on Ebay, that is where i got the replacement for my Yanmar 2QM20.
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
DArcy at 11:14am 11.15.20
If you are happy with the price of the North sail - buy the North sail. North has done more sailclot
Engine Power Issue
LeslieTroyer at 11:12am 11.15.20
Propane heater
Tedd at 11:09am 11.15.20
@Tedd What would preclude you using a small diesel tank for a heater? Nothing precludes it, as s
Another Elbow Question   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 11.15.20
187280 Also, watch the threads on the riser joint CW and CCW. 187281
Thru hull valve size?
LeslieTroyer at 11:08am 11.15.20
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
dlochner at 10:57am 11.15.20
I ended up hiring a document firm to get mine squared away. Cost me $250. Papers showed up 4 months
Propane heater
Kings Gambit at 10:51am 11.15.20
Anchors, swivels, solar panels electrical design/ components, out parts, props.......the list goes
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
MikeHoncho at 10:50am 11.15.20
I ended up hiring a document firm to get mine squared away. Cost me $250. Papers showed up 4 months
pressure switch fail?   (2)
wsconner at 10:48am 11.15.20
So I was able to do some testing before and after I rebuild the jabsco 36800 pump. It's rated for 3
Thru hull valve size?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:48am 11.15.20
Jabsco Macerator pump has a 1.5" inlet and a 1" discharge. You'll find plumbing instructions on pa
LED Anchor Light RF Interference
DArcy at 10:45am 11.15.20
These bulbs are not driven, they are powered. There is no rfi generated at all, so unless there is
My turnbuckle has failed........
MikeHoncho at 10:44am 11.15.20
Did both failures coincide with the haulout? Maybe they contributed to the issue?
Propane heater
MikeHoncho at 10:43am 11.15.20
Propane heater
Kings Gambit at 10:31am 11.15.20
Propane heater
MikeHoncho at 10:28am 11.15.20

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