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Setting up for slab reefing - cheek block position?   (2)
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 12:12pm 01.30.20
here's a pair of pics of mine 74528
Keel issue
4 play at 12:05pm 01.30.20
After doing a bit more research I found this is a common problem of the C&Cs it's called the C&C smi
Setting up for slab reefing - cheek block position?
dasreboot at 12:00pm 01.30.20
yes one pulls it down, the other pulls it back. mine comes from the wnd of the boom to a small block
Bilge Hose size problem
Ralph Johnstone at 11:56am 01.30.20
I still practice so I can... ................. remember:dancing: ? ? ? ? The normal return to
Bilge Hose size problem
Ralph Johnstone at 11:37am 01.30.20
I'm not quite there yet.... :confused: My condolances. I did it for six years in between real
Exhaust mixing elbow extension on Yanmar 3GMF
Ralph Johnstone at 11:24am 01.30.20
it was well fogged, A diesel engine can't be fogged as the engine will launch itself by burning t
Your best Boat Improvements!
Dalliance at 11:10am 01.30.20
Self tailing winches, new sails, grab bars on the sides of the dodger.
Want to buy Yamaha 25 or 26 maybe 30
LVGS at 11:06am 01.30.20
I just sent you an email Casey regarding our Yamaha 30 that currently for sale in BC.
Transmission Replacement
Capt jgw at 11:05am 01.30.20
I doubt salt water had anything to do with having to replace the Hurth transmission. It likely faile
Exhaust mixing elbow extension on Yanmar 3GMF   (1)
Garbonzo at 10:59am 01.30.20
1984 Colvin Gazelle
Exhaust mixing elbow extension on Yanmar 3GMF
Garbonzo at 10:57am 01.30.20
So I guess we can write off all this crap about careful annual maintenance on our engines if yours
Bilge Hose size problem
JamesG161 at 10:55am 01.30.20
100% of its velocity energy to pressure energy once the restriction (coupling) has been passed ? T
Bilge Hose size problem
rgranger at 10:52am 01.30.20
On second thought, I'm no longer getting paid to teach this crap so go figure it out for yourself
Your best Boat Improvements!
Terry Cox at 10:52am 01.30.20
Skipper needs a vacation soon :huh: Amen, bro.
Interview questions for potential boat partnerships
Kings Gambit at 10:51am 01.30.20
Good Point. I can word a contract so that they are still liable for any damage and that damage must
Interview questions for potential boat partnerships
Project_Mayhem at 10:44am 01.30.20
What happens should one partner wish to terminate the partnership just after doing some (severe or
Icebox conversion kit for 79 C30
Justin_NSA at 10:20am 01.30.20
Cold beer is worth the trouble, however. That! I just fixed my system with a new T-stat. I'm lookin
Bilge Hose size problem
Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 01.30.20
Expansion of Flow at the pump is best. Make everything 1 1/2" from pump to discharge. The adapter,
1980s Beneteau cleat
Ron20324 at 10:08am 01.30.20
That's a small bolt pattern. Have you tried the Beneteau's Syselios site?
Hunter 240 needs stern rails and stern seats
Dolphin55 at 10:06am 01.30.20
Justin, thanks for the feedback. I have been looking for the "perfect" boat over the past few years

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