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I swear that I'm not a dumb*$$. I have looked around the forums, but was unable to find answers to s
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This is the current condition of the Pride if Baltimore 2. I think that the private foundaion operat
Tinacity at 10:53am 08.02.18
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Need help with Cutlass bearing removel looks like it is fiberglassed in any suggestions also shaft c
DAVA390 at 10:39am 08.02.18
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Sad news, retirement had come for Porter brothers, sort of. I wonder what this means for Bart?
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It is not my intent to start an anchor debate or discussion. Instead I am just being lazy and thoug
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A big thanks to all of you who sent good wishes when I mentioned in a post that I had to go in for o
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I just bought this boat at auction without seeing her. I don't know much about sailboats. I thought
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Hi Folks As "threatened" in another post, I have purchased my new tow vehicle. Looking for a Toyota
sailrj at 6:33pm 08.01.18
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Preparing to install one of the new Raymarine Quantum Radomes on our 351. Using the wifi version of
Rodd at 4:57pm 08.01.18
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front of engine as well as negative distribution posts and external voltage regulator. I had a leak
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I was completely surprised (in a good way) today. I finally broke down and purchased a Honda EU2200
JRacer at 4:14pm 08.01.18
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Anybody know where I can download a PDF copy of the current Chapman's Piloting Book? All the sites t
jhickner at 2:16pm 08.01.18
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I am searching for a blank for the ignition key for my Beneteau Oceanis 35. It is a Perkins engine.
nat55 at 1:57pm 08.01.18
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If you have a Garmin chart plotter read this service advisory: "Garmin is aware of the following is
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JoeRickard at 9:57am 08.01.18
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Yesterday when I was cleaning my Oceanis 45, what I thought were specs of dirt in the non-skid, turn
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Hello Below at 8:40am 03.22.24
Inexpensive and prevents bad smells. That's what it says. And yet only $9.98. Amazon.com for Bad Sme
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JamesG161 at 8:36am 03.22.24
Look here for the Best Answer. Battery Buyers = Good News Jim...
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries
dlochner at 8:29am 03.22.24
do believe in capitalism so I don't understand why the folks who make golf cart batteries don't sla
Can anyone recommend a good surveyor?
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Looking for recommendations on surveyors Try looking here... Society of Accredited Marine Surveyo
Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 8:20am 03.22.24
if you push the air out of the bathroom hatch it is free. Ted, it's your boat you can within limi
Does anybody recognize this?
Scott T-Bird at 8:10am 03.22.24
you remove the seat so you have more room to stand? in my case I think the swim ladder would preven
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries
jssailem at 8:10am 03.22.24
I don't understand why the folks who make golf cart batteries don't slap a marine label on them and
M-12 Oil Change   (1)
dmax at 8:10am 03.22.24
Word of advice: look into replacing your alternator bracket with the upgraded version - the original
Does anybody recognize this?
Ted10028 at 8:07am 03.22.24
I sometimes remove the seat if I'm going to stand at the wheel for a long time ... be sure you remo
Venting 3 compartments at once
Scott T-Bird at 8:01am 03.22.24
The battery compartment under the settee is already open to the space behind the toilet. That's whe
Venting 3 compartments at once
dmax at 8:01am 03.22.24
I would add dorade or some other vents to the cabin top which constantly pull/exchange air from the
Venting 3 compartments at once
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:59am 03.22.24
batteries holding tanks hoses and bathrooms are always going to smell. none of those things/areas
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rgranger at 7:52am 03.22.24
Isn't this also called mustard gas used in WW I? No.... this is mustard gas
Does anybody recognize this?
Scott T-Bird at 7:47am 03.22.24
checked it out and it is now very obvious how are attaches! thanks! I sometimes remove the seat if
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Scott T-Bird at 7:39am 03.22.24
Any AGM that is saying 80% DoD is ok is a manufacturer to run from. Not all AGM batts are deep-cycl
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ted10028 at 7:39am 03.22.24
I think you are venting in the wrong direction. I installed a fan in my cruising cat that pulled fr
Does anybody recognize this?
Ted10028 at 7:37am 03.22.24
I don't get how it attaches yet but definitely will check that out. Thanks! checked it out and it
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
rgranger at 7:36am 03.22.24
No, I don't think most sailors keep a jump starter on board - (snip) I have one... it also will ch

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