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Has anyone added a electric winch on a 42 Passage? Which one and any details would be great.
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2006 Beneteau 393. I'm a bit frusteated. The windlass is fine. It works when jumped to an independen
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I recently purchased a 2008 Hunter 33. We've started noticing some smells (sulferish) around the gal
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I recently parted my jib halyard :facepalm:at top of the mast, right where it goes over the sheave i

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Hunter 376 mast sail track
smokey73 at 6:31pm 08.24.25
I'm not sure the 376, or many boats of that vintage in any manufacturer came with a Tides Marine or
Help with Diesel Tank Cap dimension
Stu Jackson at 6:15pm 08.24.25
Until the misses sees the waste cap on the seat :oops: So put on your Big Boy pants and put it in
Hunter 376 mast sail track
jcrewser at 5:48pm 08.24.25
Smokey, thanks for the response. I had done enough Google searching to identify Tides Marine as a po
Hunter 376 mast sail track
smokey73 at 5:41pm 08.24.25
Is this a Tides Marine track? At the bottom of the tack where the sail slugs do into the track ther
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island   (2)
Michael Davis at 5:40pm 08.24.25
The circle is complete. Home again at Lyall Harbour, Saturna Island.
Why hasn't anyone made a robot to clean our boat bottoms?
Foswick at 5:10pm 08.24.25
I note that all boat yards have stringent regs about collecting any bottom paint sanding dust and p
Keel/Hull Crack on Splash
JoeWhite at 4:50pm 08.24.25
I am always present during haulout and return to water. I placed lables "LIFT" to make sure they pla
Why hasn't anyone made a robot to clean our boat bottoms?
DakineRobotics at 4:19pm 08.24.25
Gentlemen, To start, thank you all for the feedback and thoughtful responses! This community seems
Propane regulations
BigEasy at 4:11pm 08.24.25
Appears that the aft end of the locker is open, so I guess that could meet the vented / overboard dr
Monark M1 14 Buoyancy   (1)
sokotd12 at 4:06pm 08.24.25
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Propane regulations
kappykaplan at 3:58pm 08.24.25
Probably not the safest configuration; however, main criteria is that there are no flame or spark e
Propane regulations
BigEasy at 3:57pm 08.24.25
Is it really a good idea to store gasoline and propane next to each other? Probably not the
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16
cybrdweeb at 3:49pm 08.24.25
Aha! That's all we need. The line simply locks the rudder down using the cord and a clamceat.
Yanmar 3GM30F: Wiring Harness & Aftermarket Panel   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:32pm 08.24.25
Putting a 3GM30F in an O'day 28 is just like the proverbial 10 pounds of excrement in a 5 pound bag
Yanmar 3GM30F: Wiring Harness & Aftermarket Panel
Clutch Cargo at 3:06pm 08.24.25
Thank you Ralph for your reply. Yes, I've read many posts articles etc. regarding changing the star
Propane regulations
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 08.24.25
Is it really a good idea to store gasoline and propane next to each other?
Propane regulations   (1)
patbratton at 2:12pm 08.24.25
My Hunter 240 looks like she was built for propane tanks.
Why hasn't anyone made a robot to clean our boat bottoms?
patbratton at 2:10pm 08.24.25
I have seen large carp in Lake Lanier, Georgia, cleaning the bottom of sailboats. I have not been ab
Yanmar 3GM30F: Wiring Harness & Aftermarket Panel   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:05pm 08.24.25
I understand your need to replace the ratty panel but the one thing I can't agree with is : tart cr

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