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G. Swan at 6:44am 12.01.00
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I'm looking for someone who knows and/or may have information on the original rigging for the toppin
Carlitos at 6:40am 12.01.00
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Hey guys. My girlfriend wants to give me for christmas cockpit cushions. Any of you out there have a
Troy Allen at 5:43am 12.01.00
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Yanmar no longer publishes the YSB8 Repair Manual. Does anyone out there no have any suggestion on h
Ralph Johnstone at 4:40am 12.01.00
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Gordon, It appears that the Great Debate over sailing a Yanmar engine in reverse or neutral is once
Charles Duhon at 3:50am 12.01.00
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We are considering using the Island Girl product that claims to stop oxidation and seal the gelcoat
jcherubini at 2:38am 12.01.00
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Question: Has anyone installed a proper mainsheet traveller in the cockpit of an H-27? How did you
Rich at 12:18am 12.01.00
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The stern ladder on my H35.5 was bent while on the hard sometime between 19 - 26 Nov. The foot whic
JM Barclay at 11:52pm 11.30.00
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I recently purchased an '81 Hunter 22' and am in the market for a trailer. I was looking for any ad
Roger Cunningham at 9:05pm 11.30.00
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Aldo, your boat is an '80? So is ours. Number 9318. What's yours? Roger
Ken Palmer at 8:27pm 11.30.00
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My wife has decided on a winter project: build new cushions for the settees in our H33 main cabin. S
John at 8:04pm 11.30.00
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This is the first year I will be Winterizing the Westerbesk desil on my h27 by myself. The old marin
Andy at 2:00pm 11.30.00
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Can anyone offer some help? Anytime the breeze exceeds 18kts our Catalina rounds up into wind with n
Gary at 12:53pm 11.30.00
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What type/kind of engine anti-freeze is every one using in your diesel engines? I am talking about
Aldo Lozano at 10:46am 11.30.00
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I got a H27/83 and I will like to start next season with a marine movil station on it. Somebody with
bill at 10:44am 11.30.00
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How does one remove and replace the centerboard on a javelin? Also are the replacements available?
Brian Butler at 9:52am 11.30.00
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I'm considering a 272, moving up from a Catalina 25, any opinions ?? thoughts?? insights?? Lets he
David Sheridan at 9:35am 11.30.00
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Hi, Warren: I saw your photos of Banana Wind here on the website, and am chartering it for 10 days
Porter Claytor at 9:34am 11.30.00
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I just put a bigger question of haulout in here by mistake, I need that info too, for here how about
Porter Claytor at 9:32am 11.30.00
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I plan to build a trailer to haulout the 33 and put in my backyard. I am two blocks from the Interco
Brruce Keller at 9:24am 11.30.00
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The boat is up for the winter, and a check under found the rudder had some significant apparant dela

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Maine Sail at 3:19am 03.22.20
My worst cars of all time: 1984 VW Rabbit GTI - Hands down one of the worst vehicles I have ever ow
Hunter 306 aft vent, blower and engines air intake
take.yvr at 11:21pm 03.21.20
Thanks, Ralph. Now I have a much clear view on it. I don't see any other oddities. (But I might over
Whats the deal with this Italian marina?
Tom J at 10:40pm 03.21.20
I would think that over time the bottom would get chewed up to a point that anchors would not hold.
Banjo bolts
Alan Gomes at 10:14pm 03.21.20
Alan, Thanks for posting the link. Very Helpful. Glad to help. I bought a banjo bolt from them f

Alan Gomes at 10:12pm 03.21.20
My worst was a 2000 Nissan X-Terra. It wasn't a horrible car, but it was under-powered and had cool

RussC at 9:47pm 03.21.20
1982 Z28 Camero. my dream car at the time turned into a nightmare before I even got the 250 miles ho
The Lighter Side of Social Distancing
All U Get at 9:36pm 03.21.20
:facepalm:
Looking exhaust manifold
ggrizzard at 9:29pm 03.21.20
Tally Ho, Thanks for posting. Very Helpful.
Banjo bolts
ggrizzard at 9:17pm 03.21.20
Alan, Thanks for posting the link. Very Helpful.
Hunter 40.5 Dining Table Modification
ggrizzard at 9:14pm 03.21.20
Love the extensions!

DArcy at 9:08pm 03.21.20
My worst was a 2000 Nissan X-Terra. It wasn't a horrible car, but it was under-powered and had cooli
Sailboat Owners Guide to Corrosion - Protection (Collier 13 - 15, 18)
dLj at 8:53pm 03.21.20
Collier uses two terms in the beginning of Chapter 13 under cathodic protection; passive protection
Metal Blue Water gas can; no air vent
Captain Billy at 8:52pm 03.21.20
Thanks, but my cap is not vented. It builds up pressure or goes into a partial vacuum, based on the
Hunter 306 aft vent, blower and engines air intake
Ralph Johnstone at 8:46pm 03.21.20
Pretty much what you described. I think your PO was relying on a little basic knowledge but just di

Serenity on Hudson at 8:30pm 03.21.20
1976 Plymouth Duster station wagon. The year pollution controls filled the engine compartment. Funny
Drywall Sander - Bottom Sanding?
justsomeguy at 8:27pm 03.21.20
Any reason not to use a drywall sander? Recommended by another boater - thinking of getting it a t
Any Marina Del Ray Macgregor 25 sailors here interested in giving a couple of new sailors a day on the water and some hands on experience?
Benny17441 at 8:26pm 03.21.20
You still have to learn on your own but sailing classes will cut down the learning curve timetable c
Drywall Sander - Bottom Sanding?
Puesta del sol at 8:19pm 03.21.20
Why do you think so? Still using 80 grit as with a small palm sander?
Head smells- where is my in-line dispenser?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:18pm 03.21.20
There's a MUCH better solution to sea water odor from the toilet intake than inline chemical cartrid

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