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James at 3:57pm 02.22.03
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Ok, here goes! I hate sounding dumb, but I know I just restored an O'day 23. It's old being a 1973.
tracy at 2:10pm 02.22.03
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I have been trying to order a new main over the iternet (Far East sails) for my 1979 C-30 standard r
D.H.Starbuck at 11:43am 02.22.03
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Has anyone used a Raymarine ST 4000 or Simrad WP 30 CX ;and how did they work out. Are you satisfied
Stan at 9:28am 02.22.03
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I had an accident over the summer where I burned a hole in one of the seat cushions in the main cabi
Don K. at 9:01am 02.22.03
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My 26'sailboat has a J measurement of 10'. What length whisker pole do I need?
Jeff Bacon at 7:49am 02.22.03
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Hi All: Some time ago, someone posted the procedure they had used to add and exhaust fan to the eng
RON SLOAN at 7:19am 02.22.03
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My Mast rake on my boat is far to much.From the top of the mast to boom is 16" offset(should be 5"of
Niels at 6:50am 02.22.03
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Has anyone added a 3rd reef to the main ? Presumably one would have to set it up before leaving port
Tim McCarty at 6:39am 02.22.03
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Anyone who has been on this site for awhile knows about past issues with the 2gm. One: it can be r
Ivan Bekey at 6:28am 02.22.03
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For general information: The reverse cycle heater-A/C on my 356 works beautifully, but it is noisy.
Carl at 5:45am 02.22.03
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Hey Crazy Dave, how about an update on the Kerr Lake rendevous. Carl ' Suzi h240 Relentl
Steven at 2:43am 02.22.03
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I have a '96 26X and I need to replace the original (single) battery. My model has no added electro
Randy at 2:10am 02.22.03
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According to the bottom inspection prior to me buying my boat, the propeller needs to be replaced so
Mark Waggoner at 1:30am 02.22.03
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I have a 1987 H28.5. I'm replacing a couple of sections or panels of the teak and holly sole due to
Bob F at 1:12am 02.22.03
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My windlass quit last week while bringing up the anchor. It was not under any real stress. The break
George at 12:35am 02.22.03
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We have an 1977 Islander 32, which has been repowered with a Westerbeke 20B2, from the original Atom
Jim Durrett at 12:31am 02.22.03
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I have a 1997 Hunter 23.5 with a Stock full battented mainsail. I was thinking of purchasing a new
ED WOLFE at 10:36pm 02.21.03
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After reviewing the forum archives on topping lift uses, I still don't see an alt use for the lift.
Tired Buffer at 9:41pm 02.21.03
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Has anyone tried the gel coat finish restorers such as Vert Glass or Island Girl? Having owned a nu
Warren Doyle at 6:05pm 02.21.03
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I am the proud owner of a 1972 Catalina 27, over the past year have become aware of the fact that th

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Refrigeration System - Always on power or battery switched power?
Terry Cox at 8:11pm 10.12.20
I keep our refrigeration on 24/7 and the battery selector switch is always kept on All/Both. Never b
Cockpit floor replacement '84....?
Gene Neill at 8:08pm 10.12.20
Gene, thx for all this, the pics are very helpful (and intimidating LOL)....tell me about the proce
Which boat? Based Only On Specs.
jssailem at 7:53pm 10.12.20
Boat A has a higher Comfort Ratio and would naturally have a higher hull speed. I do not believe t
Overpowered prop?
Dave Alexander at 7:51pm 10.12.20
jssailem Is what's called a "high aspect ratio" airfoil, like on a sailplane, or the U-2. Less drag
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F?
TimFromLI at 7:46pm 10.12.20
Pistons usually have at least two sets of rings one for the oil and one for compression. If a compre
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
Scott T-Bird at 7:35pm 10.12.20
I purchase my boat this year with some older flexible solar panels mounted on the bimini. The previ
Question about traveller on 2004 Hunter 36
chuckwayne at 7:30pm 10.12.20
Our traveller is also Harken and and I'm pretty sure the pin goes through the shaft on the block dir
Which boat? Based Only On Specs.
dlochner at 7:29pm 10.12.20
Do not put a lot of faith in PHRF numbers as they are driven by who is sailing the boat and where th
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
dlochner at 7:24pm 10.12.20
Your right, that battery had to be on its way out and not charging it just helped it along. From wh
About to buy a 2002 Hunter 356
chuckwayne at 7:23pm 10.12.20
great boat! We've owned Escape since new and she's been fun to sail, roomy, seaworthy and fast. We'v
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F?
TimFromLI at 7:15pm 10.12.20
I'm no diesel mechanic but I have worked on a number of gasoline engines. Another source of exhaust
235 gudgeon removal   (1)
mmhamer at 6:58pm 10.12.20
Dave, The reason I'd like to remove the gudgeons is I had a mishap a month ago where the boat slide
32 Morgan   (1)
Ziggler at 6:22pm 10.12.20
she is located in Charleston sc. Long way from Portland. Let me know if still interested. Hi Mark
Kuuma 160 grill
Alan Gomes at 6:17pm 10.12.20
We never left the bottle on our Magma. The propane bottle lived in a sewn bag attached to the rail
Need 2nd opinion: Cracked piston ring in a Y2GM20F?
Alan Gomes at 6:16pm 10.12.20
Has anyone had a cracked piston ring in a Yanmar 2 cylinder? And if so, what were the symptoms?
Looks Important Maybe   (1)
Bill19233 at 6:14pm 10.12.20
Found a cotter pin on the deck in June. Looked at every cotter on the boat and all were there. Noth
Who owns Machias Seal Island?
sailme88 at 6:04pm 10.12.20
You have all these magnificent places @sailme88 I am guessing the little island is just another pla
Cockpit floor replacement '84....?   (4)
pclarksurf at 6:02pm 10.12.20
Did mine a few seasons back-- complete replace: Today it gets real: Didn't attempt to modify dir
Kuuma 160 grill   (1)
Rick D at 5:55pm 10.12.20
+1 Rich. I have never left the bottle attached. The regulator is a loose fit. We have had this for 1

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