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I have a 29.5 with standard B
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Mark at 11:42am 01.03.02
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Everytime I pull my boat out, it slips back a few inches from the bow chock. Then the unsupported b
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Rich at 6:20am 01.11.02
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I'm considering using a 26X W/50 horse engine as power only. I'll never put the mast or sailing gear
Pat Reynolds at 12:05pm 01.24.02
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My bilge stinks. How much water should be in there? I think the float on my pump is set too high. Ar
Pitman at 3:14am 01.24.02
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Rick Beddoe-Commodore at 6:22am 01.10.02
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For those of you out there with a Capri 22, check out the National Association's Website. It's a new
bishar at 10:19am 01.23.02
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i'd like to know where to begin to convert a standard 1973 cat 27 for shore power. any advice would
Marilyn P. at 2:00am 01.03.02
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Recently took my rudder to a machine shop to get the aluminum cheekpieces off. Big time corrosion. I
Ray Lewis at 6:01pm 01.22.02
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Does anyone have any input on what product to use when rebedding stanchions-I have heard that 5200 i
Marty at 12:15pm 01.09.02
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Madeline Loretta at 1:09am 01.22.02
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Has anyone any information on where to obtain a new rub rail for an O'Day 30. It is broken in severa
Gerard at 11:24am 01.21.02
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Hi- I'm about to order a spinnaker (cruising) for my '95 h26 and would like to hear opinions on tri
DON SV HEARTBEAT at 3:56am 01.09.02
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I HAVE A 1994 40.5 WITH AN AB COLD PLATE REFRIDGERATORAND SRPERATE FREEZER. IT NEVER FAILS THAT ONE
Chris Hyland at 4:20am 01.21.02
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Hello All, As kind of a newbie, only one season, I've re-upped with the same marina. But I wond
Ken Ayer at 10:08am 01.02.02
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I was looking at a Hunter 29.5, but was put off by the low headroom in the forward V berths and the
J Slocum at 10:57pm 01.20.02
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A couple of the keel bolts on my 1985 TR are beginning to show signs of corrosion. I was told by one
Larry McKay at 9:09am 01.08.02
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My new 340 developed a "knock" or "rap" last summer when we shifted beween reverse and forward. The

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Repacking the Stuffing Box
Witzend at 7:50am 05.26.20
Looks like you have a bronze shaft. From the pictures it seems a bit rough where the packing would c
Underwater metal and paint
sail sfbay at 7:39am 05.26.20
.............so, should I be using the same coating (Petite) on the through hulls that I use on the
Bent Stanchion Intel
sail sfbay at 7:25am 05.26.20
Post #7 in this thread discusses how the stanchions are fastened and rebed it with butyl tape. Hope
Battery charger
Mirwin at 7:18am 05.26.20
Thank you
Rolls Batteries
Maine Sail at 7:11am 05.26.20
Looking at these batteries Anyone experience these? Double the money to upgrade to agm the 250 ah a
SF Bay Area tiller pilot repair
PSR at 7:08am 05.26.20
I guess the belt could have lost a couple of teeth. Since belts are available ($12) that would be a
SF Bay Area tiller pilot repair
PSR at 7:02am 05.26.20
Belt replacement EcI_c3yYvQU:181 replacement belts https://shop.polybelt.com/Autohelm-Tiller-pilot
Genoa lines   (1)
sail sfbay at 7:02am 05.26.20
The photo below might help describe how the jib/geneoa is rigged on a Seaward 17. It appears to sh
Rolls Batteries
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:58am 05.26.20
Battery charger
Maine Sail at 6:57am 05.26.20
Charles pulled out of the battery charger market as their products were already antiquated, quite du
Genoa lines
dlochner at 6:49am 05.26.20
I need to proof read my posts before I post them. :facepalm: I meant to say "I'm not familiar with
Catalina 27 crack at rear of keel. Not a "smile" issue...
Kopite at 6:48am 05.26.20
Back in the water, and everything good. Have decided to modify my cradle to add screw jacks to each
Installing Turning Blocks
fhujber at 6:45am 05.26.20
An alternative to drill and thread the mast and attach a padeye with blocks on the mast for the 3 l
Mattress for aft cabin
sail sfbay at 6:42am 05.26.20
If I was going for a custom mattress I would check this site: Custom Boat Bedding Made Easy: Yacht
Mid-boom sheeting/loose footed main
Kopite at 6:42am 05.26.20
I understand the concern, but I have no issue with mine at all, been like that for 5 seasons. The Ca
Owners Manual for Keel Lifting Mechanism on First 20 / ASA First 22
Hunter216 at 6:40am 05.26.20
Not to sound like a back seat driver ;) but have you talked to a Beneteau dealer? Your boat is only
New tactical device
shemandr at 6:37am 05.26.20
I've been following this thread without any contribution since I'm not a gadget guy. But I like Jac
Genoa lines
Dhamil6490 at 6:34am 05.26.20
Thanks. Helps alot. Another question: I've seen a few boats where the Genoa is not directly attached
Mattress for aft cabin
Waltsailor at 6:21am 05.26.20

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