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I am having problems with my Teleflex engine control. It works fine controlling the throttle, mooves
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Took Wild Oats out for a sail yesterday and at first my ST-60 Wind Instrument appeared to work fine.
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looks like it's time to replace my old Navico wheelpilot . I've been looking at a Raymarine EV100 an
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On the h41, on the front head, there is a cabinet, if you take 4 screw off you have the access to th
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Hello all, after a short lived experience with a Hunter 23 that we kept at a Marina to learn on in L
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My boat has 3 Deka Gel 8D batteries with a total ampere rating @ 20 hours of 675. Deka states "charg
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Hello all, I'm new to sailing and just bought a 192 that appears to be in great shape. I have the or
mikekern at 2:48pm 05.30.18
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I have a 1979 Catalina 22 with a 2-stage outboard motor mount on it (up for transport; down for moto
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Has anyone ever attached handhold to the cabin ceiling to grab and help enter the V berth feet first
Jimmy at 12:34pm 05.30.18
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Anyone know where to find the plastic tread for hunter 26 thanks
HighCs123 at 11:48am 05.30.18
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Anyone with a 222 know what color your bilge area is? My bilge above the keel area has a smooth grey
HighCs123 at 11:44am 05.30.18
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Are the shrouds long enough to step the mast while they are attached? I've never had the mast up an
GorillaToast at 11:32am 05.30.18
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I hand sanded to 5000. Is this finer?
Secret sail at 9:44am 05.30.18
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I'm looking to add some 24 inch netting to the lifelines to keep the toddlers safe. Anyone done thi
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Yes, it proved, after all, a good weekend on the water here in So. Cal. Our big-time destination th
Sailfish03 at 8:26am 05.30.18
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I'm looking to add some 24 inch netting to the lifelines to keep the toddlers safe. Anyone done thi
GBGraham at 7:20am 05.30.18
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I have the later type Autohelm 1000 tiller pilot to fit to my H260. Can anyone out there please give
Butch23065 at 7:14am 05.30.18
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I need to replace the lens in my Bomar hatches in the saloon and forward cabin. Pompanette will not

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Scott T-Bird at 9:31am 03.13.24
I have always found their customer service nonexistent. If you have a telephone number that someone
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
BAD ORCA at 9:27am 03.13.24
if by chance you had pictures of the outboard mounted to your 36 ' boat I would love to see them.
Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 9:25am 03.13.24
I am surprised the battery compartment is not sealed off with vents leading outside? Apparently ca
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
BAD ORCA at 9:24am 03.13.24
Great story and interesting information. Thanks. PS: today you can get a Chinese outboard 9.9 for $
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Ted10028 at 9:22am 03.13.24
Great story and interesting information. Thanks. PS: today you can get a Chinese outboard 9.9 for $
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Ted10028 at 9:20am 03.13.24
A 9.9 will easily push and maneuver your sailboat. When i first bought my 36' 20,000 lb sailboat,
Venting Battery Compartment
Scott T-Bird at 9:18am 03.13.24
My 1999 320 had a dumb charger and I replaced it (previous owner was on a mooring and never used it)
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
BAD ORCA at 9:14am 03.13.24
that is interesting. If I just lean on the boat when it is at the dock it moves away from the dock
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kloudie1 at 9:09am 03.13.24
I think they are Kohler made engines and not marinized from other manufacturers. Kohler generally do
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Ted10028 at 9:01am 03.13.24
Under discussion is a popular hull model made by a company still in business, with a long record of
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Ted10028 at 9:00am 03.13.24
I doubt it. My 2003 C310 had a dumb charger that tended to overcharge the 4D's. At times the gas
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Dr. D at 8:54am 03.13.24
Thanks, but that is for standard mainsails. In mast furling has different considerations. Yes, I am
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JoeWhite at 8:41am 03.13.24
What is the peacock used for? I disconnected the hose and poured one ounce of olive oil in the openi
Venting Battery Compartment
FastOlson at 8:29am 03.13.24
Under discussion is a popular hull model made by a company still in business, with a long record of
Battens or no battens?
jssailem at 8:10am 03.13.24
Are you more concerned about the furling of your sail, or the sail shape to optimize the boats perfo
Lombardini marine engine
dlochner at 8:08am 03.13.24
Did Kohler build the engine and block or is it a Marinized version of someone else's block?
Lombardini marine engine
dlochner at 8:05am 03.13.24
Just for you. KDW702 | Diesel Liquid-Cooled | KOHLER Jim.... Thank you, I was pressed for time
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dlochner at 7:17am 03.13.24
If I remember correctly the calibration procedure starts with centering the rudder and telling the A

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