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Jonathan Rhodes at 9:38pm 02.20.03
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This is a cry for help from an ex Hobie 16 sailor (25 years), who's wife wants to swap trapeezing an
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I recently replaced a sea-water hose for my A/C. Wow, I discovered that the barb (hose connector) fr
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This is a question we would like to ask since we are considering buying a Tall rig with a 5'3" draft
LARRY at 2:17pm 02.20.03
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I have been considering raising the boom, shortening the height of the sail by about one foot to all
Peter Lund at 12:49pm 02.20.03
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My boat is a 1990 vision 32. The deck sheaves are getting old and cracked. Should I use Delrin, or
Russell Egge at 12:09pm 02.20.03
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Saw folding shower doors on all the new boats at the boat show. Wondered if anyone had tried to fit
Russell Egge at 12:07pm 02.20.03
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Saw the Gori 2-blade folding propeller at the Boston Boat Show and wondered if anyone had any exper
Tom Wingo at 11:41am 02.20.03
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I am thinking about installing the GFO fiber dripless packing on my boat. I was wondering if anyone
Bob Hawkins at 11:18am 02.20.03
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Help me out guys. I've done just enough reading in the archives to get me into trouble. I have a 1
John at 9:42am 02.20.03
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I have an area of soft cockpit sole about six inches forward of the steering pedestal. The water ca
Chuck at 7:48am 02.20.03
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Looked at a Teignbridge prop today(made in England). Has any body switched to this prop, and what we
Dave Humphreys at 7:40am 02.20.03
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Has anyone seen a PHRF rating for the Beneteau 331? I have checked various sources. including PHRF
James at 6:15am 02.20.03
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I am getting ready to install a furler for the headsail. I have heard that if you put a 150% genoa,
Rick at 6:09am 02.20.03
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Hello Everyone, I am the owner of a 1986 Hunter 34 and am seriously considering the installation of
Duane at 5:41am 02.20.03
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I would like to know if you can trailer a 25 1989 wing keel.Or will it stick up in the air to much.I
Marguerite Becker at 4:12am 02.20.03
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I was wondering if anyone has installed one of the PrecisionTemp Shower-Mate Marine Water Heaters.
MARK at 4:03am 02.20.03
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I RECENTLY PURCHASED A CATALINA 36MKII WITH IN MAST FURLING. THE QUESTION I HAVE IS HOW DO I KNOW WH
Jamie Shreeves at 3:20am 02.20.03
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I am looking for any and all pictures, diagrams, etc. of the wheel steering system found in the MacG
Jim McGrath at 3:14am 02.20.03
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Im interested in knowing if anyone has retrofitted, or had a radar arch installed on an older hunter
howard at 2:52am 02.20.03
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thought I'd pass along my experience in replacing the throttle cable on our 89 Vision 32.. I origina

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Oil loss through oil breather
RitSim at 4:28pm 10.08.20
Couldn't this also be from leaky valves and valve seals "blowing" oil from the cam area out the brea
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
dlochner at 4:15pm 10.08.20
@Nichole340 Don't beat yourself up on this. It was an easy mistake to make. Everyone on this forum,
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue
Terry Cox at 4:13pm 10.08.20
Woof.
Winter Cover for mast up boats?
Captain Larry-DH at 4:04pm 10.08.20
When I tar A star shaped disc is placed in a gather of tarp where YOU want purchase. Then the pinc
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
Rick486 at 3:53pm 10.08.20
We have had terrible bird deposits similar to the OP's story. Including half-eaten fish and guts.
Winter Cover for mast up boats?   (1)
sailme88 at 3:51pm 10.08.20
When I tared my boat I used these.. Slick as all get out.. A star shaped disc is placed in a gather
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
shemandr at 3:33pm 10.08.20
I never had a Comorant problem at my dock - less than a 1/3 of a mile from boats getting bombed in t
basic marine electrical system help
Stu Jackson at 3:18pm 10.08.20
thanks stu this is very helpful You're very welcome. These might help, too, until you get Wing's o
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
Nichole340 at 3:04pm 10.08.20
Benny, Your right, my original post was, at least I thought, about adding a new battery to relati
Dripless shaft seal
karellen at 3:03pm 10.08.20
I had a LasDrop Gen II put on my 356 last year. I preferred it to PSS for the longer maintenance int
basic marine electrical system help
Dil at 2:31pm 10.08.20
thanks stu this is very helpful
basic marine electrical system help
Stu Jackson at 2:16pm 10.08.20
Oh, a 91' h30, have no clue how yours is wired. If your engine is a Yanmar and your alternator a H
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
Benny17441 at 2:13pm 10.08.20
The one you have is toast, fully charged with little or no capacity. You are asking about adding a
Winter Cover for mast up boats?
azambella at 2:10pm 10.08.20
Thank you all for your advice
basic marine electrical system help
Davidasailor26 at 2:10pm 10.08.20
+1 for the regulator likely being internal to the alternator. To test the voltage you can start by j
basic marine electrical system help
Dil at 2:09pm 10.08.20
thanks Benny I will look into it
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
BigEasy at 1:59pm 10.08.20
Only solution on mooring is lots of elbow grease with medium bristle brush & your favorite cleaner.
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
kappykaplan at 1:56pm 10.08.20
Do you people on a dock have the same experience? More? Less? Knock on wood, I've never had osprey

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