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Mac Bentley at 6:07pm 04.19.18
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I have a Tohatsu 5hp 4-stroke, just a few years old. Having carb problems I think. I use real gas. I
splax at 5:29pm 04.19.18
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During a period of high wind and high tide my boat was pushed far enough over to catch the upper lif
CharlesWashburn at 4:50pm 04.19.18
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Hello, We are trying to figure out how to remove and access our waste tanks. I removed the obvious
NYSail at 2:44pm 04.19.18
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I need T fittings for 1 1/2" sanitation hose (Raritan Sani / Flex). Where is the best place to get
Ted Pinelli at 1:04pm 04.19.18
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The waste tank is listed at 17 gal, however it seems to fill up too frequently requiring us to pump
RobG at 12:26pm 04.19.18
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After power-washing at haul-out last fall the bottom paint condition and thickness still looks very
ToddS at 8:47am 04.19.18
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I am new to my Beneteau 373 (2004) and am in the process of upgrading/swapping all the bulbs out for
sailnoproblem at 8:02am 04.19.18
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I am looking for suggestions. 4 years ago I put a pair of TACO LED brand spreader lights on to repla
Catsail at 7:52am 04.19.18
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Hello, I want to stow my Mantus anchor on the bow, but the factory roller is much too short. Has a
glennmul at 6:37am 04.19.18
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Hi All, My keel on my 1997 40.5 has a moisture line where the stub meets the bulb on the bottom. I
Delawaredave at 8:03pm 04.18.18
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1984 Hunter 27. Hard plastic hatch windows are oxidized. What kind of plastic are they ? polycarbo
Manny at 7:55pm 04.18.18
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Anyone have pictures of how the vang sheet is configured on the 37? Is sheet the proper term for the
Biobob Catalina 27 at 7:26pm 04.18.18
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Recently purchased a Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS GX2200 and trying to connect it to my Lowrance
Plymouth Sailor at 2:02pm 04.18.18
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Does anyone have anecdotal evidence from their experience of the best brush (bristle/foam) to use fo
Chris Flanagan at 12:45pm 04.18.18
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I tried the obvious way to replace the halyard by cutting of the shackle on the old line and attachi
HD74 at 8:53am 04.18.18
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i want to make a board to attach my batter charger. Just a simple set up so that I can attach the bo
CYQK at 2:54am 04.18.18
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Mornin Started experimenting with some dried soups to find the best to store on the boat. Anyone exp
daverippetoe at 1:16am 04.18.18
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I have an O'Day 25 and my cable halyard is hanging up. I just bought a new main sail for her and be
My winch   (2)
paulj at 7:06pm 04.17.18
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Ed When you reach your 80's you have to have a winch...........:plus: paulj :hook2:
markwbird at 6:47pm 04.17.18
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I recently replaced the prop shaft on my Hunter 34. Much better but I still cannot get rid of all of

Recent Replies

O'day 20 Centerboard
Project_Mayhem at 1:23pm 07.23.24
Use new screws and seal them with 4200. This should make them removable in the future. @twodzusfitti
Electric Winch on a 42 Passage
Nauti Laopo at 1:06pm 07.23.24
I'd like to have at least one electric winch on the boat. A drill motor would just be in the way in
Fresh Water Leak
Rich Stidger at 1:03pm 07.23.24
I will throw in my 2 cents...... You began with the premise that you had a fresh water leak. Have y
Mid-ship cleat location for O'Day 34/35
SailingCal21 at 12:57pm 07.23.24
Thanks for the follow up.
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base   (1)
dlochner at 12:50pm 07.23.24
Here's the photo with a reference line added. There appears to be a subtle but definite curve to the
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base
dlochner at 12:47pm 07.23.24
What caught my eye was the silicone sealant around the mast step. It suggests a Prior Owner had a le
Compartment under bow berth on 285
dlochner at 12:40pm 07.23.24
I noticed there is a compartment under the bow berth that has multiple screws holding it down and a
Fresh Water Leak
dlochner at 12:38pm 07.23.24
The only way you will find the leak is to start at the water pump and follow the plumbing inspecting
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on?
dlochner at 12:33pm 07.23.24
I might not be understanding the problem completely, but do know that old master switches can fail.
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on?
FastOlson at 12:29pm 07.23.24
I might not be understanding the problem completely, but do know that old master switches can fail.
Fresh Water Leak
Project_Mayhem at 12:22pm 07.23.24
They make UV dye for leak testing in houses. It's available at most hardware stores and is safe for
Compartment under bow berth on 285
GGTaylor at 12:06pm 07.23.24
You should find the transducer in a small compartment just above the end of the flooring forward. Mi
My boat stinks!
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:54am 07.23.24
I used the word "extreme" as it would kill off both good and bad bacteria I may be wrong (yes, it
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on?
Scott T-Bird at 11:43am 07.23.24
We still don't know what kind of switches you have. Right now, I'm assuming that you have ON-OFF sw
Couple found dead in life raft
Ralph Johnstone at 11:25am 07.23.24
I can't imagine a worse way to go than two people slowly dying in a life raft. I sincerely hope the
Considering Teak Cockpit Makeover   (1)
Foswick at 11:10am 07.23.24
When I built a new cockpit for my fiberglass Alden, I used Ipe. I don't believe I paid more than 1k
My boat stinks!
Project_Mayhem at 10:51am 07.23.24
nuclear waste material A perfect solution to end all of lifes issues ...and life itself ;)
Hunter 26 mast foot not flush to mast base
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:47am 07.23.24
I spoke with him and he is providing photos and additional information
My boat stinks!
Ralph Johnstone at 10:43am 07.23.24
This sound intriguing. I believe that many of these products are a mixture of sulphuric acid and
Fresh Water Leak
Ralph Johnstone at 10:38am 07.23.24
Takes at least overnight to get 1 to 11/2 gallons of water in the bilge so more than a seep. You'

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