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yz4pilot at 8:29am 07.22.20
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Looking for what's best out there for anchoring or docking etc so i don't have to shout at the wife
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Based on some research I have done, I've decided to install an inline water filter on the pressurize
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Tackdan235 at 4:37am 07.22.20
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Well, we took the 23.5 on its maiden sail. weather E/SE winds 10-15 waves 2 feet but were bouncing
Todd Schwebel at 4:36am 07.22.20
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The Cable broke and the keel went to Davey Jones locker. Anyone have one?
Tackdan235 at 4:28am 07.22.20
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Hi, my wife and I recently purchased a Hunter 23.5, that included a slip on Lake Michigan for the
TomY at 3:55am 07.22.20
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Our son and a friend are planning a couple weeks of coastal sailing. With an old dual USB plug(cam
80catowner at 8:12pm 07.21.20
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Good evening! I just purchased a '80 Catalina 22. I got all the rigging up and everything seems to
DouglasCigar at 5:59pm 07.21.20
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stickinthemud57 at 3:46pm 07.21.20
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Does this sailboat exist?: 26' or less Keel boat Open transom Tiller (not wheel) The Why's: -26' o
srimes at 2:35pm 07.21.20
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The topping lift on my 26D is super springy as the PO rigged it with nylon, and I'm thinking of repl
sailme88 at 1:47pm 07.21.20
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Started to notice a gradual overheating taking place with my Universal M25. If I pushed the throttle
Buffettfan77575 at 1:31pm 07.21.20
Cal
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I just got a 1981 Cal 31, and I think I need to replace the bilge pump. any recommendations?
Maurice Doran at 12:57pm 07.21.20
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Since launching in early June, I keep finding water in the bilge and I can't find the source. I am
RustyVenture at 8:57am 07.21.20
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Hi all, Hope everyone's staying safe and healthy. I've got a '72 V222 with the fiberglass-wrapped k
henris at 7:51am 07.21.20
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On my 2003 H 45ds I cannot locate the Raymarine Autopilot computer. Can you help ?
sf34dtw at 4:18am 07.21.20
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I just bought this boat, Yesterday I accidentally knocked off the engine room fan cowl at the transo
Apex at 3:50am 07.21.20
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What is your experience with waiting lists and where? I am currently in Elk Rapids, MI, 28ft slip.
SoSound at 8:18pm 07.20.20
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Does anyone have a reliable and reasonably priced source for hard to find screws, bolts, etc.? In l

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Marelon Ball Valve VS Marelon Sea Cocks
colemj at 4:18am 01.30.25
The one I pulled was made by RC. I looked them up and discovered that Forespar had bought them in t
Handcrank starting a small engine.
Terry Cox at 4:12am 01.30.25
Nice tip, but of no help for our 4J. Several years ago we experienced a dead start battery while out
no eyelet on the tack of my main sail
colemj at 4:11am 01.30.25
I think Joe is on the right track, and that mast (and sail) isn't original to the boat. I think the
Handcrank starting a small engine.
Jim Legere at 4:08am 01.30.25
While this is creative and fits my ethos, it is anachronistic in today's world. Today, one just ca
Handcrank starting a small engine.
colemj at 3:41am 01.30.25
While this is creative and fits my ethos, it is anachronistic in today's world. Today, one just car
Runaway diesel
colemj at 3:12am 01.30.25
Shouldn't that be "without" ? No, I don't know of any marine diesel sold in recent years that has
Outfitting a little bare boat
Urban Hermit at 3:05am 01.30.25
Now, Will . . . that rescue board just seems like tempting Murphy all to strongly . . . .
Outfitting a little bare boat
Urban Hermit at 3:03am 01.30.25
Urban Hermit, I'm a fan of the ComPac 16. It was designed by an old family friend. Originally call
Runaway diesel
garymalmgren at 1:14am 01.30.25
Ralph has a later model engine where the handcrank has been eliminated. My guess is that this is for
Outfitting a little bare boat
garymalmgren at 11:50pm 01.29.25
Lots of ideas and inspiration from Paul ate Sailing Kate Louise. OysPdLi_muY And Roger Barnes https
Outfitting a little bare boat   (1)
Will Gilmore at 9:19pm 01.29.25
Urban Hermit, I'm a fan of the ComPac 16. It was designed by an old family friend. Originally calle
Outfitting a little bare boat   (1)
Will Gilmore at 9:06pm 01.29.25
I'd do the drag line too, but I'd go with 5/8" unknotted, and a lifeguard float at the end. Lifeguar
Its funny Friday!
Urban Hermit at 8:58pm 01.29.25
No. It's described as a limerick. One of my favorite limericks goes, As a beauty, I am not a sta
Runaway diesel   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:50pm 01.29.25
I always found the Yanmar hand crack engines quite difficult to start, More like near impossible
Its funny Friday!
Will Gilmore at 8:41pm 01.29.25
Is there more to that "poem"? No. It's described as a limerick. One of my favorite limericks goe
Outfitting a little bare boat
Urban Hermit at 8:13pm 01.29.25
Drag line saved me once. I couldn't pull myself up it but I held on until my inexperienced crew hea
Outfitting a little bare boat
Urban Hermit at 8:08pm 01.29.25
Don't know what you are talking about - brand new from OGO it's $199.99 You must be looking at the
Raymarine Auto Pilot
Tally Ho at 6:46pm 01.29.25
No Good suggestions, but is there any way that the drive wires to the AP motor, or the wires for the

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