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gjaffess at 6:12am 09.21.17
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I AM HAVING POSTS WELDED ON TO A TRAILER FOR MY ODAY 23 TO MODIFY THE HEIGHT OF THE BUNK BOARDS. I
gettinthere at 6:08am 09.21.17
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My engine blower is very loud. Very. Typical 4" tube style marine engine blower. Are they all like t
BAB97TIE at 5:11am 09.21.17
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The mast on my Oday 222 was ripped off the boat in Hurricane Jose. The foot of the mast is damaged
grandview846 at 7:07pm 09.20.17
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All U Get at 3:58pm 09.20.17
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Hi all, Any cruisers out there have a safe aboard? I've been considering one from Cabela's. All U
LeslieTroyer at 3:14pm 09.20.17
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Darin Stubbs at 2:38pm 09.20.17
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For those of you that use a 90 HP outboard, how many knots can you get her to go with the mast still
Bob S at 10:03am 09.20.17
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Are there any sources besides Yanmar direct? Also researching the oil and fuel filters. I am new to
JTP at 10:02am 09.20.17
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Hi. I have 1969 Balboa 20. Hatch blew alway years ago. Had temporary solution but like to fine o
Ron20324 at 9:19am 09.20.17
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If you are coming to Annapolis for the boat shows, be advised of this hidden hazard. From active Cap
Kommy000 at 9:07am 09.20.17
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Sorry if this is stupid question. Is there a place that anyone can recommend to order something simp
jviss at 8:31am 09.20.17
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My T3800 has an e-tiller. There's a plate that unscrews right over teh rudder post, in the center o
tyleroday at 6:48am 09.20.17
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http://junglepirate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-damage.jpg Some pictures from Irma's wrath
LakeShark at 6:24am 09.20.17
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Just a couple of quick questions for the group. I am considering replacing sails while CD is having
JRT at 5:30am 09.20.17
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Really love the simple easy systems of my O'Day 25 but would be interested in a larger cockpit and c
catalanc at 5:11am 09.20.17
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Anyone have advice on replacing a window on a catalina 22 mk II? I was knocked down last season and
Leeward Rail at 4:46am 09.20.17
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The question of how to tune the rig of a C22 comes up occasionally, so I have decided to compile all
Trent Lindsey at 12:13am 09.20.17
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Hello! I recently purchased a 1978 Catalina 22 swing keel. I have launched it once at a local lake
Nick B W at 9:34pm 09.19.17
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I am new to owning a Sailboat. I purchased an old 1971 Cal 25, and I'm simply looking for info on i
Reverie2016 at 8:33pm 09.19.17
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Hi! We have a 2008 hunter 36...the wheel is suede with machine stitching holding it together. The c

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Clamp on meter recommendation?
JamesG161 at 6:02am 03.12.24
Have you had it long ? How well has it held up ? Used on my boat since Summer of 2023. I bought 2
Clamp on meter recommendation?
Leeward Rail at 5:55am 03.12.24
I have this meter. the cheap clamp ones I have seen dont have that, without buying an extra set.
Clamp on meter recommendation?   (1)
JamesG161 at 4:51am 03.12.24
I have this meter. ps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKVVFP21/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UT
Spreader Replacement bolt seized
danooxnard at 4:02am 03.12.24
Try heat and beeswax! Heat from a mapp gas torch. don't get the mast too hot. Beeswax and heat is a
House Battery Upgrade Help   (1)
gouldx at 10:24pm 03.11.24
I appreciate the replies. It sounds like I should probably look into golf cart batteries, or possib
Clamp on meter recommendation?
KCofKC at 10:08pm 03.11.24
Make sure you verify that it is DC, AC's are the more common so read the fine print.
Portable Battery Charger   (1)
marcham at 9:11pm 03.11.24
Another vote for the small victron portable chargers. However, to equalize, you'll need at least 10%
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Ted10028 at 8:08pm 03.11.24
So, enough with the generalities ... what's the plan? Where are you going to mount a bracket? Do
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
jssailem at 8:07pm 03.11.24
tow insurance won't do any good if you are too close to big rocks when your engine fails That is a
House Battery Upgrade Help
Scott T-Bird at 7:39pm 03.11.24
I'm not understanding everything you are saying. What is a v-berth engine? Is your engine actually
House Battery Upgrade Help   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:20pm 03.11.24
Portable Battery Charger
Blitz at 7:17pm 03.11.24
I invested in a bench top power supply years ago and feel it was well worth it (less than the cost o
Compression Post - way to stop the bleeding?
mjsb at 6:11pm 03.11.24
I dropped my mast this past summer and then replaced wiring, standing rigging, sheaves, antenna, win
Portable Battery Charger
dlochner at 5:58pm 03.11.24
Take a look at Victron. I have a small Victron for home use, can't remember if it has an equalizatio
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points
dLj at 5:51pm 03.11.24
Anyway the transom is 1 inch think marine plywood covered with plastic - for sure any holes will ne
Portable Battery Charger
Don S/V ILLusion at 5:38pm 03.11.24
I have a small Victron charger which has a equalization cycle feature I bought for less than $150 a
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points   (4)
Stephan at 5:19pm 03.11.24
It is do-able, but you MUST keep the tubes fully inflated at all times or you will have a big rain c
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points
kappykaplan at 4:46pm 03.11.24
suggestions on bedding that won't be super-permanent Bed-it butyl will work well for this applicat
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points   (2)
spadaforaj at 4:18pm 03.11.24
Hi - took a while - but advice appreciated Thee are views of the transom and eye bolts I'm planni

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