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CYQK at 5:56am 07.30.24
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So i have a Frigoboat system it is used as a freezer Tried to hook up a fan to circulate air in the
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My friend recently bought a Cape Dory 25 D w/ 1QM Yanmar. On the sea trial and one short motor after
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I'm setting up a rebuilt Autohelm ST5000+. Dumb question, but is my 1997 Hunter 376 and Sterndrive o
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For some crazy reason my B'G MFD thinks it is yeasterday. For example, if I click on a tide or curr
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Highfield 290ss
Foswick at 2:24pm 07.29.24
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My 1975 Fuji 32 has seen some history. Despite that, there are a few parts that are suprisingly ori
danm1 at 2:12pm 07.29.24
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I have a 2003 Hunter 356 with an adler barbour cold machine cooling the top loading freezer and spil
Rick D at 2:05pm 07.29.24
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This is now posted in the 40.5 Owner Mods section: Bilge Pump Through Hull Replacement
brianconlin09 at 1:46pm 07.29.24
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Looking to get sails for a Bombardier 4.8, does anyone have measurements or manual?
Foswick at 1:38pm 07.29.24
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@Tiffany recently started a thread about the "good old days" to discuss technology in sailing. This
Slipin Away at 12:17pm 07.29.24
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I have a 2005 Hunter with a fabric headliner that is showing it old age. As opposed to replacing it
Sea Lukin at 8:59am 07.29.24
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Does anyone have a Garmin GWS10 Wind Sensor in working condition that they'd like to sell? If you do
duck21 at 8:18am 07.29.24
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Hi all, While we get out and sail pretty regularly, the Admiral (and our dogs) sometimes get a litt
rcoleman67 at 7:43am 07.29.24
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I've picked up my new-to-me Catalina 25. She's a 1988 and hasn't been sailed much. Sat in a yard the
DStegs49 at 5:16am 07.29.24
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I have a Legend 37 and from the day I bought it, I've had an intermittent problem with the starter.
edbolles at 5:25pm 07.28.24
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Hello Seafarers. I have a 1979 Seafarer 38c and love it. The marina did not winterize properly and
teacherspet at 4:23pm 07.28.24
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Does anyone know the function of the Green and white Corus wire on the Simrad WP-30 autopilot? What
Mike 1 at 3:44pm 07.28.24
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I am looking at replacing my forward hatch. I remember people saying the found a standard one that
ShawnL at 12:32pm 07.28.24
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I have an older Mercury 9.9 (2-stroke), which I had worked on when I bought it (with the boat). Aft
jpeac2 at 9:17am 07.28.24
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Hey Everyone - otor has been running great but this morning something new developed and not sure w

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the 4Th
Mark Maulden at 7:45pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
shemandr at 7:26pm 07.04.25
On another thread I suggested keeping the outhaul all on for a blown out sail. I'll stick with that
Tropical Depression 3
Kermit at 7:11pm 07.04.25
Happy Forth Kermie Happy 4th backatcha!!!
Ranger 12 - rescue   (1)
rhsc912 at 6:38pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
BAD ORCA at 6:01pm 07.04.25
Thanks Kappy. I assumed there is more to keeping the sail on the boom. I have cringles across the
Release outhaul when not using boat?
BAD ORCA at 6:00pm 07.04.25
There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Release outhaul when not using boat?
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:58pm 07.04.25
Same as one that isn't loose-footed. There are reefing points on the leach and the luff. Ease the
Tropical Depression 3
jssailem at 5:48pm 07.04.25
Happy Forth Kermie
No priming after filter change on M25XPA
DaveJ at 5:38pm 07.04.25
Yes, it is a spring return to run position. You have to hold it. Hope this helps Cheers
Ranger 12 - rescue
Michael Davis at 5:23pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
kappykaplan at 5:05pm 07.04.25
Off topic so I apologize in advance but have never had a loose-footed main so - how does one reef i
Tropical Depression 3
Kermit at 5:01pm 07.04.25
Release outhaul when not using boat?
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:59pm 07.04.25
There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others -
Merit 22 owners
Digger1 at 4:55pm 07.04.25
Sadly sold the Merit 22 on May 16th....but bought the Catalina 22 two spots down from mine on the 22
Release outhaul when not using boat?
Davidasailor26 at 4:47pm 07.04.25
There might not be a bolt rope since it was designed to be loose footed. I agree with the others - c
Double the tanks, double the Catalina fun?
Project_Mayhem at 4:22pm 07.04.25
I found a plumbing schematic in the owners manual. If it's correct, both tanks share the same output
Tropical Depression 3
kappykaplan at 4:14pm 07.04.25
I am sorry I forgot @Kermit in South Carolina too.:facepalm: How could anyone forget Kermie? Righ
Tropical Depression 3
JamesG161 at 4:09pm 07.04.25
I am sorry I forgot @Kermit in South Carolina too.:facepalm:
Tropical Depression 3
jssailem at 4:03pm 07.04.25
Lots of rain is coming to relieve any thoughts of a summer drought.

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