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Howard Levine at 10:37pm 03.17.01
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Hello All, I purchased a salt water boat and taking her to "sweet" water. I have read somewhere tha
Mark Berte' at 10:08pm 03.17.01
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I'm replacing the Aluminum tube spreaders on a 1982 Oday Daysiler II. I Do not have the entire origi
Todd & Lynn at 10:05pm 03.17.01
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We are looking at a 1988 Oday 272. Are there any specific concerns with this model/year? Is there
Jim Logan at 9:18pm 03.17.01
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Thanks to all for the advice. So it seems that in order to install solar ventilators, I have to cut
hbdement@pdq.net at 9:04pm 03.17.01
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In '79 I purchased a used Rhodes 19. The little plate with a number that was on the aft coaming has
Monica at 8:06pm 03.17.01
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We have been trying to get our antenna cable inside the mast of out Hunter 26 with no luck. Does an
gene at 7:59pm 03.17.01
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Does any one know where to get cng in the fl.keys.I refuse to convert to the deadly LP-----THANKS
Kathy Patrick at 6:30pm 03.17.01
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My husband recently installed a brand new Lavac on our boat in preparation for "the cruise". I hate
Chuck at 12:27pm 03.17.01
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I would like to here from those of you that have a 35 Legend. Likes,dislikes,modifications that you
Kevin Hulse at 9:06am 03.17.01
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Does anyone know the manufacturer of the knotmeter used in a 1988 Catalina 30' sailboat? I wish to
john renfro at 8:06am 03.17.01
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allmost no nut bolt combination can stand up to a four inch grinder, but first, have someone hold th
Sergio at 7:32am 03.17.01
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I may be able to obtain a Honda 12hp all-purpose motor, which will fit just under the cockpit near t
Henry at 5:37am 03.17.01
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As a new C22 owner and a music lover I was hoping for some advice on what type of "sound system" to
John Conville at 5:27am 03.17.01
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How many Pearson manufactured odays are there out there? I feel like an orphan. Of course, other od
Len Sackstein at 3:36am 03.17.01
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I am interested in purchasing a Hunter 42 passage 1995. I am personally not familiar with this boat
Nate Shawl at 3:18am 03.17.01
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The typical Yanmar diesel fuel system is subject to losing it's prime when changing filters. Even le
chip at 1:11am 03.17.01
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hey, i own a 1969 Venture 21' that im trying to get on the water. im certainly a novice and need he
chip at 1:03am 03.17.01
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hey, i own a 1969 venture/mac 21' sailboat. im a novice and im trying to rebuild this boat. there
Ed Matthews at 12:18am 03.17.01
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Just purchased a 1984 Hunter 34. The previous owner has created a rat's nest of wiring by adding an
Bill Lucas at 11:57pm 03.16.01
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For those of you with internal halyards, could you describe what hardware is used? Are the exits on

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Self Isolation
sail sfbay at 9:41am 04.07.20
.............ninelinemasks.com......You're limited to one package of 10 masks and the total cost wit
Help - I did it!
betzhunter at 9:39am 04.07.20
thanks
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
Mike Oldak at 9:27am 04.07.20
one of the things that my new knowledgeable diesel mechanic found was that due to engine vibration,e
Self Isolation
Don Guillette at 9:25am 04.07.20
\ Don, that is pretty funny!! During this self isolation my wife is sewing secondary masks (from
ADDING ROLLER FURLING!
Justin_NSA at 8:47am 04.07.20
I don't see how a large, crisp head sail is all that easy to get into a bag. Especially when single
ADDING ROLLER FURLING!
markwbird at 8:42am 04.07.20
I am not a fan of the roller furler. Boat sails better with a hank on sail and there is less to go
Soft teak: fill or wood hardener?
markwbird at 8:36am 04.07.20
Replace it.
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
leo310 at 8:33am 04.07.20
Just replaced my PSS unit, bellows was ok but the carbon disk was at the end of life. This unit was
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
dmax at 8:29am 04.07.20
While the pump sounds better, I haven't had a problem with the vent - as soon as the boat is dropped
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
JamesG161 at 8:24am 04.07.20
The later PSS seals have a vent that allows air to escape so they do not have to be purged of air.
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
dmax at 8:15am 04.07.20
The later PSS seals have a vent that allows air to escape so they do not have to be purged of air.
How can people continue working during a lock down?
jssailem at 8:01am 04.07.20
Yes you are right. There was a news report in Illinois. It is happening in the Bay Area and North Ca
Unidentified Sail
JohnShannon at 7:57am 04.07.20
I thought Cadet as well, sail numbers don't mean anything that could have been a club series or you
Help - I did it!
jssailem at 7:54am 04.07.20
Ok. I was seeing your reflection in the video. Thought I saw you move the transducer then it moved.
Help - I did it!
betzhunter at 7:48am 04.07.20
it was only delayed because the video was running before I started turning the transducer
Help - I did it!
jssailem at 7:46am 04.07.20
That looks good. No idea why delay. Looks like it is taking time to warm up. Is power balanced in th
PSS Shaft Seal - Bellows Degadtion
JamesG161 at 7:44am 04.07.20
Nitrile Rubber or Buna N has a shelf life per Goodyear Rubber Nitrile Polymer Manufacturer | Goodye
STEAM out the exhaust
RitSim at 7:29am 04.07.20
I found that if you have the Kubota part numbers, then you can get parts at the local Kubota dealer
STEAM out the exhaust
Kings Gambit at 7:28am 04.07.20

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