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Bo Huhn at 7:29am 07.01.19
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I'm planning to sell Spring Tides, 949 C. I haven't been an active follower of the forum, since I a
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Just recently purchased a Ben 461. The marina stepped the mast but didn't adjust the rig. I started
Bama Boy at 5:53am 07.01.19
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My icebox/refrigerator drain pump is on its last legs. I've have searched every site I know of but c
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Hi, Our sump pump is not working. If we turn sump pump switch on, on control panel and push down o
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Yesterday I was helping a friend with a new to him purchase of a 1988 Pearson 27'. We decided on a e
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I have a 95 Hunter 27. The jib travler blocks are cracked and beyond useable now. They are Shafer br
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85 Catalina 30. My fuel gage always reads full. It has worked in the past. when the key is off th
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Anybody have a spare furling jib they're willing to part with? Or know where to source a used jib wi
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The GX1700 manual states that the radio outputs "dsc" data, and it would seem that it would output r
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All, I took off my lines to clean them up and figured it would be so simple I did not need to make n
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Is there a factory. Built bimini frame or do I need to have one made
Desertrc1 at 3:54pm 06.30.19
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This is my first sailboat is there a manufactured bimini or do I need to have one built
Capt.Black at 2:32pm 06.30.19
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I purchased an 1980 Hunter 33 in what I think is pretty good condition despite being on jacks for a
whudatt at 10:47am 06.30.19
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166551 Hello again folks,can anyone out there tell me if these button type wire stops on each side o
Captain Larry-DH at 9:07am 06.30.19
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The inflatable PFD makers recommend cartridges and bobbins be replaced annually, but I inspect and n

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Help with a new sail
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:07am 01.09.24
Former Catalina dealer. Just saw this. In the past the stainless steel tack pin was screwed into a
So long 2023...
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:45am 01.09.24
The older I get, the more I become fickle, forgetful and crippled looking forward to all those medic
New Electronics - Is this about right?
Scott T-Bird at 8:00pm 01.08.24
IDK ... I must be missing something. It's not making sense to me. :what:
New Electronics - Is this about right?
rpwillia at 7:56pm 01.08.24
Actually they did come with new transducers. I will have to ask him. I am guessing he liked the look
New Electronics - Is this about right?
Scott T-Bird at 7:50pm 01.08.24
I'm still curious about the reasoning behind this. I'm assuming that he didn't want to buy new tran
New Electronics - Is this about right?
rpwillia at 7:29pm 01.08.24
I know he wanted the dedicated displays so that is good. I will have to check with him. For what he
New Electronics - Is this about right?
Scott T-Bird at 7:18pm 01.08.24
Nope, those are not new i70 instruments. The white ports are (STng) NMEA 2000 and then there are th
Raritan Superflush
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:09pm 01.08.24
The bleach in Clorox household bowl cleaner will will do that. If you're so happy with the Jabsco wi
New Electronics - Is this about right?   (1)
rpwillia at 7:07pm 01.08.24
Scott, Good Question. I am assuming Raymarine got him the new instruments and that those are used to
New Electronics - Is this about right?
Scott T-Bird at 7:01pm 01.08.24
Hi Ray, I'm pretty sure that what I see in your picture (looking at the backs of the instruments) i
New Electronics - Is this about right?
rpwillia at 6:59pm 01.08.24
If he got a bunch of i70s, then there's another step ....as the i70 does not have a direct input fo
New Electronics - Is this about right?
marcham at 6:56pm 01.08.24
If he got a bunch of i70s, then there's another step ....as the i70s (or i70) does not have a direct
150 genoa vs 135
Stu Jackson at 6:30pm 01.08.24
Visibility is a major safety issue, unless you're racing. If you're a recrestional non-racing sailo
New Electronics - Is this about right?   (1)
rpwillia at 4:44pm 01.08.24
Scott, He got all new instruments and they must be i70 or newer. John stated he wanted dedicated ins
150 genoa vs 135
Don Guillette at 2:56pm 01.08.24
Anybody ever replaced their 150 genoa with a 135 ? Considering a 135 to gain a little more visibil
Raritan Superflush   (2)
Guido at 2:29pm 01.08.24
By the way, here are some photos to show you the difference in the hardware used by Raritan vs. Jabs
Prop rotation question
Scott T-Bird at 2:27pm 01.08.24
That does not look like a Max Prop..? Nope! It's Autostream. I'm packaging it up tonight to send

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