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I sent a great deal of time seeking information and access to Barient winch parts. The most promisin
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Does Poly-Glo work on non-skid or does it make it too slick?
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The lines on this old boat are well-aged. Left coiled on the deck for some years by POs, they have
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Does any one know where I can purchase the lights on the electrical panel for DC on and AC on? The b
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Greetings all Wondering if any others have had any issues with the low prifile cowl vents when sail
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on my C30 the spin down haul is too far foward and giving my foredeck crew a pain getting during jib
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hi guys. my boat: C30 #4188 1985. Problem: sheaves for deck organizers torn up In looking for rep
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What's your favorite sailing season? Many people's knee-jerk response would probably be summer, o
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Hi, My boat did not come with a mainsail cover. I am having one made and am requesting measurement
Teddy Taylor at 10:27pm 04.26.03
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Sirs: I recently purchased a used sailboat, yet I know nothing of sailing or caring for the equptme
Bonnie at 10:18pm 04.26.03
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We took delivery of hull #49 in Jan. 2003. About a month after this we noticed the nut and spring r
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We have hull #49. We took delivery in Jan. 2003. We noticed about 1 month after this that the nut
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In checking the water level in my batteries i noticed the secondary battery was listed as a group 27
Joe Mullee at 9:19pm 04.26.03
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I have a Yanmar 3GMF which is cooled by fresh water passing thru a heat exchanger that is filled wit
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The hot water heater on my boat isn't working off the engine. It does work off the AC panel while on
Sandy at 2:04pm 04.26.03
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how do I get a rating, can I get stock measurements POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
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Hi, we're getting ready to close on our brand new Catalina 35 ! I'm wondering if anyone has any rec
Mark at 12:51pm 04.26.03
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I am a lucky man. Today while taking my C22 back to the Gulf Coast, about 90 miles, I lost a wheel
Mark at 12:50pm 04.26.03
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I've begun the process of doing some fiberglass and core repairs on my O'Day 23. I'm new at it, so

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Alternator.... turning internal to externally regulated
Rich Stidger at 10:23am 10.21.20
I did this conversion years ago on a Motorola alternator. If you are mechanically and electrically
Yanmar 3YM30 air filter
Ralph Johnstone at 10:21am 10.21.20
It's hard to tell what it is, because it's black as soot! OMG ...................... I hadn't r
Alternator.... turning internal to externally regulated
NYSail at 10:19am 10.21.20
Yes.... it replaced the original super dumb Hitachi..... probably just as dumb.
Beautiful boat website   (1)
TomY at 10:11am 10.21.20
My current favorite came off the Wooden Boat site. ORTEGAL is an Albert Strange design. This boat is
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Glsawyer at 10:10am 10.21.20
Crappy pics of the break. I sent a lot better pics to the builder
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Glsawyer at 10:08am 10.21.20
You said the aft mast was damaged so that would be the mainmast correct? Any photos of the damage?
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Hayden Watson at 10:00am 10.21.20
You said the aft mast was damaged so that would be the mainmast correct? Any photos of the damage?
Let's start a conversation about ASA 101, etc. is it helping or hurting?
DArcy at 9:46am 10.21.20
@George_NJ that is a fantastic counter argument to sailing schools. With a bit higher risk tolerance
Cal-21 Jib Furler
jssailem at 9:46am 10.21.20
What size of sails do you have on your boat now?
Cal-21 Jib Furler
jssailem at 9:45am 10.21.20
Hi Pete. Your reason to put a furler on a 21 foot boat? Sails are generally easy to handle on a 2
Alternator.... turning internal to externally regulated
jssailem at 9:39am 10.21.20
I remember the same info from MaineSail. Not sure where I saw it. May have been on of his writings
Aft Bedding for a Beneteau 321
surfstud31 at 9:28am 10.21.20
Thanks for that info. At least I know that the California King will work. There is a bed size called
H 34 anchor locker hose
kloudie1 at 9:27am 10.21.20
I replaced my hose and the two thru-hulls.. Got everything from the access port in the toe of the V
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TomY at 9:26am 10.21.20
Beneteau 435 Switch Panel
Davidasailor26 at 9:19am 10.21.20
Starting the engine is likely causing a voltage sag. When the voltage drops, some appliances will ne
shut off everything or no?
Gary Ballentine at 9:17am 10.21.20
I leave my power on. The only thing running is a dehumidifier. Although the dehumidifier is turned
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka!
BillyK at 9:11am 10.21.20
We sailors are, I fear, a dying breed. Our time has passed. I would say prime time has passed, bu
DON'T Bring your boat to Lake Minnetonka!
Jackdaw at 9:00am 10.21.20
I pay $325 per season for a buoy on Lake Minnetonka through the City of Mound. A dock costs the sam
Alternator.... turning internal to externally regulated
dlochner at 8:53am 10.21.20
Is the alternator the infamous Hitachi super dumb alternator? I seem to recall an article in Marine
Beneteau 435 Switch Panel
NYSail at 8:53am 10.21.20
Check all of your grounds first.... dismantle the engine ground buss and clean thoroughly. Also, wh

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