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Jim & Jane at 4:36am 11.11.02
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We have a Passage 42, We have a leak in our aft watertank, has anyone had the experience, any advice
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Ok. gang, this is another leak story. I noticed that water was coming into both compartments of the
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Has anyone bought the add on weight torpedo from mars metal in canada? I have been emailing them and
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I bought a used 1996 Hunter H26 Water Ballast and need new tires for its twin axle, Hunter Trailer.
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Has anybody ever tried "Damp rid" or a similiar product in the fridge to prevent frost build up in t
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I am considering adding a power anchor windlass to my Catalina 28. Does anyone have any advice as to
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11-11-02 Where can I find some used stanchions? Also I where can I get good pricing on some sunbre
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11-11-02 Anyone know where do get discounted sunbrella or sunbrella at a reasonable price? clif
Jeff Wingo at 1:55am 11.11.02
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should I cover my 170 for the snowy winter? if so...how?
Wade at 1:45am 11.11.02
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I am getting ready to purchase a lightly used 2001 Hunter 32 and was interested in any feedback from
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Many thanks for all the replys to my question of which windlass I should choose for my Hunter 34 and
andy at 12:39am 11.11.02
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how much line do you put out in 40'
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How much should a 26 or 26x cost if its 1996 and in good condition no scratches or anything I can
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I need to buy a new or used prop shaft strut. Where can I find one??? Thanks
Norm at 11:13pm 11.10.02
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I very recently purchased a Cat 30, and one of the items on the survey report is that there was an i
SailboatOwners.com at 11:10pm 11.10.02
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This week's quiz and discussion is a little different, and promises to be a lot of fun! Instead of
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How did you do on your sailing skills quiz? Did you run the table and ace them all? Or were you sh
Ed Napoleon at 10:37pm 11.10.02
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We added the arch this past spring as a platform for Wind generator, solar panels, radar, tv antenna
Jim Pohl at 10:37pm 11.10.02
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We just bought an '84 Cat 36. I am not sure where or what caused the strong smell from the bilge.
Ed Napoleon at 10:28pm 11.10.02
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We added the Arch this past spring..Had it built to cantileiver aft so we could use it as davits as

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M-25 oil pan hose
btmarino at 12:47pm 09.24.20
What are these?   (1)
sail sfbay at 12:39pm 09.24.20
The lanyard at the top of your furling jib connects the jib to the top swivel. Looks excessively lo
Adding a new battery
Benny17441 at 12:38pm 09.24.20
Like Ralph J indicates just wire the new battery in parallel to the House battery. Match the type
What are these?
Justin_NSA at 12:26pm 09.24.20
#1 I have no idea why that is there. Is your halyard too short on the bitter end? #2 The knurled bot
Stove for 1981 O'Day 28
seanmcclain at 12:23pm 09.24.20
I believe that one or more of the original O'Day stoves have been offered for sale (or free?) on th
Adding a new battery
sailortex at 12:08pm 09.24.20
What Ralph said, but I would start with two new identical batteries for my hous batt. Also, some ca
Adding a new battery
tfox2069 at 12:06pm 09.24.20
+1 on all above. This is definitely something you can do yourself. But do the research on wiring i
Windlass options   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:06pm 09.24.20
Cobbled this together a few years ago. If you go with a Lewmar, note their sizing instructions are
Adding a new battery
HMT2 at 12:03pm 09.24.20
Wire your new battery in parallel with the original house battery and then treat the combination as
Adding a new battery
sailortex at 12:02pm 09.24.20
How old is the house battery, and what kind (e.g. lead acid, AGM, etc.)? What's the charging capac
Stove for 1981 O'Day 28
sreidvt at 11:58am 09.24.20
. I apologize in advance if I am not posting to the correct forum for this question. I would like
Adding a new battery
Ralph Johnstone at 11:53am 09.24.20
Wire your new battery in parallel with the original house battery and then treat the combination as
Adding a new battery
tfox2069 at 11:52am 09.24.20
How old is the house battery, and what kind (e.g. lead acid, AGM, etc.)? What's the charging capaci
Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer   (2)
rgranger at 11:49am 09.24.20
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Sailboat outboard 4 hp hanger Bemer
jssailem at 11:43am 09.24.20
That looks like a pair of "Carriage bolts", the frame attached to the boat (I suspect the blue is pa
Trailer needed - Ericson 26
sail sfbay at 11:39am 09.24.20
Welcome to the forum!! If this is a one-off transport suggest a sailboat transporting company like
Orca Attacks?
Bob S at 11:18am 09.24.20
This is what happens during Covid times!
Lazy jacks diameter
Hunter216 at 11:17am 09.24.20
Help, I can't input "0" for my mmsi into my vhs
George_NJ at 11:17am 09.24.20
My correct number is programed into the vhf :)
Lazy jacks diameter
dlochner at 11:16am 09.24.20

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