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john ewen at 7:26am 03.10.02
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looking to purchase a First 310. Can't seem to find any technical data. Even the specs on the Owner
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I'm rebedding deck hardware, using the west marine Polysulfide caulking. It was suggested to put pa
Matt at 6:46am 03.10.02
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My '83 H34 has what I believe to be the original Readi brand 15 amp "automatic battery charger." Do
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Can anyone help? A neighor friend inherited a beautiful antique sextant and is seeking knowledge of
Skip at 8:55pm 02.17.02
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I have a Catalina 27, in the cockpit back rests there are holes in which I and I assume we all stor
proto57 at 2:48am 03.10.02
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I saw alot of requests for an owner's manual, so I scanned and uploaded the user's manual to my Yaho
Jose Venegas at 12:55am 03.10.02
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If one is to have a single heavy weather sail in a cruising boat, what should it be? After some rea
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Trailer Sailors interested in meeting others with the same interests to share tips on cruising, boat
Rick at 11:41pm 03.09.02
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Here's our VIRE 7 after being rebuilt. We pulled the motor out last fall. Over the winter I pulled t
benouikas riad at 10:48pm 03.09.02
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je cherche des photo des bateaux de 17 th,16th,18th model yacht , sambok arabe, armed vessel, americ
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Trailer Sailors interested in meeting others with the same interests to share tips on cruising, boat
Steve at 9:06pm 03.09.02
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Can someone provide information on where the following replacement items can be obtained? 1. Replac
d brown at 3:47pm 03.09.02
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Has anyone heard of a way to trailer a boat without a lift. Our harbour has a trawler trailer and t
Brendan Smyth at 12:21pm 03.09.02
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Hi Does anyone have a "must do before leaving the slip" checklist for a Catalina 30? Please send it
Steve Weisbrod at 11:58am 03.09.02
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I am moving my '83 Huunter 27 from Ohio to Havre De Grace Maryland. The marina is on the Susquehanna
Carl at 10:12am 03.09.02
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the temp here in massachussetts today was 65. i took off the winter cover. took the dingy out to the
C. Jensen at 9:44am 03.09.02
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As in all upgrades some unseen factor always sneaks in, on what appears to be, a simple job. My conc
RAY at 9:08am 03.09.02
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Anyone buy a sail cover from the Chandlery here. I am looking for one for a Hunter 34. Any suggesti
jay at 8:18am 03.09.02
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What is the most wind anyone has had to sail in? We just had so much wind here in Indianapolis that,
Greg Johnston at 7:18am 03.09.02
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The hot water hoses on my 1984 h31 are showing signs of rotting. It appears they are going to be vir

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Where can I find one of these?
SFS at 7:10pm 06.08.20
It may have been in a section related to cabinet hardware, but I'm thinking not, just close by. I h
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat
Meriachee at 7:05pm 06.08.20
I found instructions for a vibrator under my house battery last year, not so sure if that's a commo
Water tank fill - disconnected?!
SeanP at 7:03pm 06.08.20
Let's start with the obvious. That pipe was connected to something once and since it's labeled "Wa
Water feed to head sink
SeanP at 7:01pm 06.08.20
Remember the mystery 'Water" fill hose? I think there is a leak in your fresh water system that was
What is the Weirdest Thing You Have Ever Found on a Boat
MikeHoncho at 6:51pm 06.08.20
I found the cord foam you use to seal gaps between windows and framing in houses glued to one of my
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin:
Grotto at 6:46pm 06.08.20
I have discovered I will need to shorten my stays and add the turnbuckles back into the mix. they ar
Sheet lenght
Ron20324 at 6:45pm 06.08.20
Holding tank inlet relocation
Ron20324 at 6:43pm 06.08.20
It can't be as easy as rotating the tank 180 degrees, can it? My 2 cents.
Battery charger
Mirwin at 6:41pm 06.08.20
Thank you for all of your help and suggestions. Our charger has been in the boat since 2003. All
Seeking used B and G 496 masthead wind speed/direction transducer with or without cable
sail sfbay at 6:35pm 06.08.20
Why not replace it with a new one for $500? When my masthead wind instrument was damaged during a h
Tale of the tape: Let the rigging begin:   (1)
pclarksurf at 6:23pm 06.08.20
@DrJudyB -- excellent insights and links, thank you. I have to apologize for my typos-- I keep writ
HANK ON FRUSTRATION
Alan Gomes at 6:21pm 06.08.20
I agree, downhaul is the way to go, and Alan's right about making sure you never use the top hank.
Water feed to head sink
ggrizzard at 6:19pm 06.08.20
Remember the mystery 'Water" fill hose? I think there is a leak in your fresh water system that was
Where can I find one of these?
Ron20324 at 6:15pm 06.08.20
Thanks for taking the time to post that. I'll see if I end up in the same place. :thumbup: Looks
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question
letskeepriding at 6:11pm 06.08.20
Will do. Could be a while before anyone gets a chance to look at it.
New Macgregor 26d owner - How do I rig the sails?   (2)
lessardmath at 6:10pm 06.08.20
Hi Guys, See the pictures attached. There a too many pulley and "rings" that I cannot figure out whe
Yanmar 3JH4W 40hp question
sail sfbay at 6:09pm 06.08.20
Plesse let the forum know what you learned and what the fix was so we can learn from your experience
Seacock Count - Are we missing a few?
sail sfbay at 6:07pm 06.08.20
I would be surprised if you boat was missing sea cocks. What I would do is inspect each one and rep
Water tank fill - disconnected?!
ggrizzard at 6:06pm 06.08.20
Let's start with the obvious. That pipe was connected to something once and since it's labeled "Wa

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