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Oceanis 373 2005. I have a leak and water collects in a reservoir where starting battery is located,
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I have a 1988 C22 that I picked up from Utah last year. Among other things the pop top when raised
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Hello everyone Another quick question We are in the process of looking for a replacement water tan
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Hi, I have a 2000 Hunter 290 and I want to install an air conditioner. I was wanting to mount it in
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I know I should know this but what is the size of the starter battery for this boat. I have a batter
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Hello and thanks in advance for the input and suggestions. I am looking to demast a 96 H336 and us
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I'm installing LED strips inside an aluminum extrusion as part of my lighting upgrade project. They'
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Water filtration vs water tank???
Foswick at 2:17pm 01.23.26
Oops wrong tank type no just plain water tank please Wait! Those are separate tanks? That explain
(Oceanis 373) Water drainage from starting battery spot to main bilge pump reservoir
Davidasailor26 at 1:26pm 01.23.26
On the 37 (the next generation after the 373) there are limber holes from that area into the bilge.
Funny Friday!!!
WayneH at 1:22pm 01.23.26
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ODay 222 Hatch Runners Replacement
Project_Mayhem at 12:27pm 01.23.26
I've spilled small amounts of epoxy on gelcoat before and it comes off after 2-4 years. Of course, t
Rope coatings
Project_Mayhem at 12:20pm 01.23.26
Not sure. I never used them off the boat, say on climbing gear. I don't know if there is any effec
H336 - Some questions about going mastless
Project_Mayhem at 12:17pm 01.23.26
Another option is to get a dinghy, mount the outboard on the dinghy. In case your main propulsion
what model westerbeke is this.   (2)
Richard19068 at 11:48am 01.23.26
I see that the numbers on the ND plate K2AS 61WM might indicate it is a Mitsubishi engine. Specifica
Rope coatings
thinwater at 11:35am 01.23.26
@thinwater Your testing reveals some incredible results! Out of curiosity, would these coatings pr
Crooked Pop Top   (2)
...3TacksontheWater at 11:20am 01.23.26
Well, I believe that I see something amiss. Now, it could be just the way you held your camera but w
(Oceanis 373) Water drainage from starting battery spot to main bilge pump reservoir
jssailem at 10:23am 01.23.26
I do not know your boat. Generally, the bilge is connected via weep holes in the stringers and bulkh
Rope coatings
Project_Mayhem at 10:20am 01.23.26
@thinwater Your testing reveals some incredible results! Out of curiosity, would these coatings pre
what model westerbeke is this.
jssailem at 10:15am 01.23.26
Perhaps you are reading the placard from just the pump. You may need to examine the engine block to
Smile Tonight
Project_Mayhem at 9:56am 01.23.26
I thought this was going to be a Catalina thread lol. I spotted the smile while driving last night
Crooked Pop Top
morbidfollower at 8:39am 01.23.26
Ours often misses the mark as well, although not by that much. How much does it resist being pushed
what model westerbeke is this.
bhufstader at 8:12am 01.23.26
Thanks everyone; this is helpful for honing in on this; contacting Westerbeke for info has been a c
Smile Tonight
jssailem at 7:59am 01.23.26
I would not worry. You may not be able to see it anyway. Windy is forecasting a 40-50% cloud cover a
Crooked Pop Top
sailboatracer at 7:35am 01.23.26
Complicated fix----- move the mast to port.:yikes: Practical fix----- the vertical supports are bent
Hunter 33 2006 mast inspection hole cover
Tomek at 7:29am 01.23.26
My 2012 Hunter e-33 mast has 2 of these inspection covers. The p/n is 540-026 and Marine Outfitters
Water filtration vs water tank???
thinwater at 7:22am 01.23.26
... But, this won't filter viruses.... This is why the public water supply is chlorinated, even if

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