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Peggy, just a quick question. Is there any concentration of methane gas buildup within the holding
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Recently purchased a used 320. Only problem is a constant odor in the head. Much worse then normal.
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Hello Everyone: We have a First 285 in a year-around slip in Lake Grapevine and were curious as to

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Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin
Ran-Dee9229 at 3:34pm 09.08.20
Contact these folks. I haven't had to close a porthole in about 5 years, except in the heaviest rai
Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin
Ran-Dee9229 at 3:34pm 09.08.20
If ya have shore power, a dehumidifier is a great fix for keeping the interior dry. When ya get a d
Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin
Ran-Dee9229 at 3:32pm 09.08.20
We have a vent for the anchor line forward as an intake, and a solar vent on the afterdeck near the
Venting Air in the Locked up Cabin
PaulK at 3:24pm 09.08.20
We have a vent for the anchor line forward as an intake, and a solar vent on the afterdeck near the
Page layout
Meriachee at 3:22pm 09.08.20
So what you're saying is that your midship is a little bloated :p ? I believe the statement is " b
15-20 barnacles = 1 knot
PaulK at 3:18pm 09.08.20
So Barry - nothing in the Racing section - how'd you do? We have a diver clean our bottom every othe
The importance of pre-race warmups
PaulK at 3:17pm 09.08.20
You sound like Dr. Stuart Walker...though perhaps a bit lighter reading.:)
Sail hull trawler conversion questions
JohnRichard at 3:15pm 09.08.20
Thanks all for the advise. I appreciate the insight. I've been looking for about the last year, an
How long can I run 15HP outboard continuously?
PaulK at 3:12pm 09.08.20
Going up the East River you need to time your transit to go with the tide/current. This cuts how lo
low battery display on autopilot
Captain Larry-DH at 3:02pm 09.08.20
You have a high-resistance connection somewhere, likely on the negative side. Look for corrosion.
Sail hull trawler conversion questions
PaulK at 3:02pm 09.08.20
Exploring the ICW with 6' of draft may be a short trip - or many short trips if you're able to get t
Need Bronze bushing for Mirage 26 rudder post
rgranger at 2:55pm 09.08.20
The search term you need is a gudgen or gudgeon. If you search for that you should find a lot of op
Sail hull trawler conversion questions
Will Gilmore at 2:48pm 09.08.20
The boat you want to end up with after all the modifications you described, is already out there. B
Rigging turning while raising the mast   (1)
patrickfarley at 2:46pm 09.08.20
I liked the idea of the PVC pipe. I made a small addition to the rigging. See the picture. I heate
I got a free southcoast 22
SailingLoto at 2:46pm 09.08.20
Are you going to flip it? nope... probably sail it till it's dead or give it away when I am done wit
I got a free southcoast 22   (2)
SailingLoto at 2:46pm 09.08.20
Are you going to flip it?
I got a free southcoast 22
Justin_NSA at 2:43pm 09.08.20
Are you going to flip it?

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