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Cabin Material Question   (1)
Bluebonnet87 at 4:55pm 07.31.24
Could you take a look at this photo. Bilge liner I'm mentioning is like this. Doesn't seem like fibe
Cabin Material Question
isaksp00 at 4:52pm 07.31.24
The floor liner or bilge bottom is most likely fiberglass with gel coat surface. You could fill with
Hull Shield
Tally Ho at 4:18pm 07.31.24
Ultrasonic anti-fouling? Is that the same technology that drives away rats, mice, gophers, chipmun
Hull Shield
Tally Ho at 4:16pm 07.31.24
Has anone ever used Hull Shield ? What is it?
Hose life?
Tally Ho at 4:14pm 07.31.24
Greg, I think you might have pushed it a bit too far with those hoses! :yikes: Agreed! I was not
Hose life?
BigEasy at 4:03pm 07.31.24
My drain hose for the galley sink exits below the waterline and has a thruhull valve. My boat is 36
Pressure in the outboard tank causing issues?
Timm R Oday25 at 3:56pm 07.31.24
E10 is safe to use in 2 stroke motors . If used in a timely manner . The problem starts when the gas
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Don S/V ILLusion at 3:56pm 07.31.24
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base
spencersea at 3:49pm 07.31.24
I slackened my shrouds basically all the way off and removed my topping lift. The mast was 0 with no
Hose life?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:09pm 07.31.24
When making recommendations I tend to follow advice from established pros. Whether you follow thei
Hose life?
Tally Ho at 3:02pm 07.31.24
My drain hose for the galley sink exits below the waterline and has a thruhull valve. My boat is 36
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Check the universal time offset?
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Richard19068 at 2:29pm 07.31.24
I have a boat with everything to fix it on board. It got nick named the floating tool box Funny,
H26 Roller Furler issues   (1)
Chiriqui at 2:23pm 07.31.24
Location of drum sent to me by one of the marina crew
H26 Roller Furler issues
Chiriqui at 2:20pm 07.31.24
Can you identify the roller furler in the photo in my previous message? Yes I know I would have it r
H26 Roller Furler issues   (1)
Chiriqui at 2:10pm 07.31.24
Can you identify? Yes I know I would have it rigged tolowere if I detach the furler that acts as a s
Nissan 3.5B2 outboard shift linkage access cover
Richard19068 at 2:02pm 07.31.24
Actually Rich, that is helpful. Good to know I'm not the only one that ever had it happen and good
Pressure in the outboard tank causing issues?
Project_Mayhem at 1:41pm 07.31.24
d. There is nothing terribly wrong with e10. It works in millions of cars and I have used nothing e
Air and generator
Johann at 1:36pm 07.31.24
I have a Catalina 34 with new air conditioning ..what size generator and where can I put it to be l
Cabin Material Question
Project_Mayhem at 1:25pm 07.31.24
On my O'day, the cabinets are made of plywood with a veneer. Likely marine grade ply. Can you take a

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