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Scott T-Bird at 11:54am 12.28.18
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On one of MaineSails wiring diagrams, there is an On/Off switch that is labeled "Alternator Service
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I've been watching their You Tube channel for several episodes and enjoyed the tours on all of their
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valcour at 8:02am 12.28.18
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Does anyone know who manufactures the folding blinds that were used on 2003 model Catalinas?
Will Gilmore at 5:31am 12.28.18
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https://amp.businessinsider.com/images/54ab07386da811ac68a063a5-320-240.jpg Is this the future of s
Avi at 8:29pm 12.27.18
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Helo everyone, I am new to this forum. I recently purchased a 1979 S2 9.2 C sailboat. I started sail
Leeward Rail at 8:18pm 12.27.18
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This either reminds me of my neighbour's friends, or Bob ' Doug MacKenzie... LiSg62cTzPE It's fr
Brian D at 7:46pm 12.27.18
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...wait for it! :laugh: Ig1E9WhVi44
Brian D at 11:57am 12.27.18
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If this has been posted before, sorry! E0gb0Lb2gzM
Wakulla212 at 10:55am 12.27.18
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On my 1985 Mac 25, inside the lazerette there is a fairlead and a cleat. (see photo). I can't for
jssailem at 8:55am 12.27.18
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From a recent weather seminar this message from Ken Campbell captures the ideas of planning for a pa
Oceanis 440 NY at 5:51am 12.27.18
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Scott Walker at 9:53pm 12.26.18
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have a broken forward car stop on my 393. Have not had any luck finding a replacement car stop HELP
Brian D at 9:47pm 12.26.18
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Everyone was reported safe and picked up by other boaters! xSb3M6lJ0Us
Montana12m at 5:40pm 12.26.18
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I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 2007 BENETEAU 12 ANTARES AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A BAD ODOUR INSIDE THE BOAT WH
VanIslandGuy at 4:52pm 12.26.18
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I joined this forum after reading it only for several months. Since I read only up to that point I
Ken Cross at 4:44pm 12.26.18
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We'll the Admiral must have been in a great mood because under the tree was a new 9 inch Garmin plot
DianaOfBurlington at 4:43pm 12.26.18
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Does anyone have a good recommendation for painting the vinyl cowl vents? I have several of the oth
bwwooster at 2:41pm 12.26.18
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Greetings! We've just got a '91 MkII after sailing an '81 Mk1 for 14 years and there's a bit of a pr
CrispyCringle at 1:32pm 12.26.18
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Edit: I changed the title from "When to rebuild rudder hinge" because this project evolved into redo

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quadrille38 at 6:35pm 09.26.24
i would be afraid if using Ozone. If I remember correctly it deteriorates rubber. I will check thou
Fan inside fridge/icebox
jmarty32 at 6:01pm 09.26.24
Hi, Does anyone know what size fan. i am far from my boat and would like to take a replacement when
1987 Hunter 31 boom insert replacement parts
BMercer at 4:50pm 09.26.24
Thanks everyone!
Looking for Raymarine EV-100 Autopilot
Tally Ho at 4:39pm 09.26.24
Sorry for the stunning lack of info in my original post. It's for a Hunter 34 with a wheel, and I c
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine   (1)
JamesG161 at 3:33pm 09.26.24
Hurricane Helene Just made Category 4
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine   (3)
JamesG161 at 3:15pm 09.26.24
227773 227774 And final hold outs. :facepalm: 227775
Engine Compartment Blower   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:09pm 09.26.24
even with the belt manager set to 3 (about 70%). You're a real slave driver at 70%. My alterna
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine   (1)
JamesG161 at 3:05pm 09.26.24
This was just posted and what happened After Hurricane Katrina. 'd. DAMMIT Jim...
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
shemandr at 2:24pm 09.26.24
Here in Jensen Beach we have 22 mph from the SE. When a plume of rain hits us it is hard rain - she
Whos Mast
dLj at 2:17pm 09.26.24
Also i have a Yanmar 4jhe engine aboard her an just had a mechanic replace all the major system o
Engine Compartment Blower
Hello Below at 1:48pm 09.26.24
Completely incorrect. :plus: My Balmar alternator would quickly complain without the exhaust fan
Engine Compartment Blower
Ralph Johnstone at 12:48pm 09.26.24
Intent of an engine room blower is only to control fuel vapor, not cool the space. Completely inc
Random Yanmar instrument warning light and buzzer   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:32pm 09.26.24
appreciate your input, but I still don't get it since the buggered up hole still needs to be drille
Engine Compartment Blower
George Braun at 11:47am 09.26.24
Blower unit is under the berth on our 36 as well. Intent of an engine room blower is only to contr
Random Yanmar instrument warning light and buzzer
Moondawg at 11:31am 09.26.24
ts and bolts. Your flanges were held together with one of the flanges having two threaded holes.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine   (2)
JamesG161 at 11:19am 09.26.24
Hurricane Hunters in Storm now. 2036 that has a Camera too NDBC - Station 42036 Recent Data Late
Replace universal 25xpb exhaust riser
Stu Jackson at 11:10am 09.26.24
My C30 has 930 hours. Can this be rewelded? As in more material added to this joint as a preventati
Random Yanmar instrument warning light and buzzer   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:44am 09.26.24
227765 The above two flanges are held together by nuts and bolts. Your flanges were held togethe
Random Yanmar instrument warning light and buzzer
Moondawg at 10:16am 09.26.24
My thoughts exactly. Can you take a picture of the flange on edge and lets' see if there is any ro
Random Yanmar instrument warning light and buzzer
Moondawg at 10:03am 09.26.24
In looking at the picture of the broken bolt/damage, it appears like you have attempted to drill it

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