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RVJavelin at 6:02pm 04.06.20
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I am a new owner of a Javelin. I have the rigging instructions, but not a manual. Another site sugge
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It is a wonderful time of the year for the Weather honchos... NOAA - the National Hurricane Center
Valerio at 5:26pm 04.06.20
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Hi to all h41 owners, my h41 top saloon window have been leaking and now is time to do it. I am goin
CatNap3 at 3:41pm 04.06.20
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Does anyone have an old icon or equal ssb and antenna coupler to donate to a neophyte user for marin
Chanbo at 3:27pm 04.06.20
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I recently (8 months ago )did a complete upper on my Catalina 30 with an M25. Its ran great until re
Rick D at 3:05pm 04.06.20
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Getting an"license expired"message on my Android all. I deleted and reloaded the app twice.
NateyZ at 9:42am 04.06.20
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I just spent the better part of a week fighting to get my old Yacht Specialties wheel off my pedesta
betzhunter at 7:44am 04.06.20
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As you can see I was trying to take my pedestal guard off and I was tapping it with a rubber blow ha
Wesleymi at 6:39am 04.06.20
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I am wanting to install air conditioning in my 1998 Oceanis 321. It has never had it so I am startin
shemandr at 6:07am 04.06.20
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I'm getting an increasing number of thread replies which have no forum name and hence no place to cl
Zakwadas at 1:04am 04.06.20
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Hi, I own a 1997 Hunter 450 Passage, and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced damage to thei
Kevy at 9:43pm 04.05.20
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Hello all, This is a little specific but I'm hoping someone has some insight. I have to replace a
SailorFrank at 8:13pm 04.05.20
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The helm seat has collected so much water that it is heavy enough to start crack the firberglsss at
sailingfordays at 7:18pm 04.05.20
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I recently purchased a sunfish sailboat, it came with some extra items, it is obvious this sail does
Erbardy at 6:03pm 04.05.20
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I bought a 74 C22 in September and sailed it for a month before putting it on a trailer. I am in th
Bill19233 at 5:02pm 04.05.20
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The light on the nav station on the coiled wire on my boat has seen better days. Has anyone found a
Brazil at 3:54pm 04.05.20
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Happily, I recently got my hands on an Origo 6000 with gimbal mounts for my galley. Unfortunately, t
Shootingstarr at 3:04pm 04.05.20
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Voyager1 at 1:45pm 04.05.20
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Greetings I have a ODay 302 and discovered the wood backing for the toe board is rotted out. Most
BigEasy at 12:27pm 04.05.20
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Finally have installed an upgraded auto pilot from Ray St4000+ to Ray Evolution wheel pilot. The ne

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Toilet Intake Hose ....modification
sailcapt340 at 3:16pm 10.23.24
Probably a wrong choice of wording on my part. I mean using the handle to get the antifreeze throug
What is this stuff on my hull?
jssailem at 2:53pm 10.23.24
There is this possibility... Anton Shkaplerov, who will return to the ISS next month, says cotton s
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass
Tally Ho at 2:49pm 10.23.24
I never mentioned exactly how many gallons but I'd guess ~10-15. It is a very unique shape and as p
What is this stuff on my hull?
shemandr at 2:42pm 10.23.24
What stumps me is the material survived power washing apparently retaining a bulbous shape. Even ta
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
Hello Below at 2:26pm 10.23.24
Len. Great story. It seams that many of our boat challenges are dealing with convenience items.:big
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
jssailem at 1:45pm 10.23.24
Len. Great story. It seams that many of our boat challenges are dealing with convenience items.:bigg
35.5 running rigging
jssailem at 1:39pm 10.23.24
From the link provided by @kappykaplan, Page 48 of this pdf. https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloa
Universal M25XP dies after 30 to 40 minutes
jssailem at 1:27pm 10.23.24
One needs to approach such dilemmas from a positive view point. Like after the showers there will b
What is this stuff on my hull?
jssailem at 1:22pm 10.23.24
No idea. Looks like you sailed through an oil patch.
Universal M25XP dies after 30 to 40 minutes
Ralph Johnstone at 1:18pm 10.23.24
That is really a decent length of time to get out of a marina and put the sails up. Example of a
Universal M25XP dies after 30 to 40 minutes
jssailem at 1:07pm 10.23.24
For possible suspects, I like: the Fuel Vent Line Fuel pick up tube screen Don't you just love a g
Adding cabin top winches
jssailem at 12:58pm 10.23.24
There is a high probability in your favor that you will find a plate. The light technique should be
Too Good to be True But maybe worth the Price of Admission
Ralph Johnstone at 12:53pm 10.23.24
OMG To good to be true or not, I have just sent off my order for one of these devices. I has so ma
Too Good to be True But maybe worth the Price of Admission
kappykaplan at 12:41pm 10.23.24
He's even got a patent for it: https://patents.google.com/patent/US9115913B1/en
Universal M25XP dies after 30 to 40 minutes   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:31pm 10.23.24
new Facet pump, The Facet pump come supplied with an external 75 micron filter. Filters out the
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass
Ralph Johnstone at 12:23pm 10.23.24
I still have to ask the question which I imagine is lying in wait on the tip of many people's tongue
Too Good to be True But maybe worth the Price of Admission
Hello Below at 12:11pm 10.23.24
After you receive yours, give me a call I have a bridge I want to talk you you about. Oh :(. So y
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass
Ralph Johnstone at 12:11pm 10.23.24
Big difference depending on the execution of the lamination. The OP gave it roughly two layers of
Alden 46
Alden 46 at 11:52am 10.23.24
Beautiful! Thanks for the interior pics. It looks like a great layout. I love the lip and stainless

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