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looking to upgrade to G43 chain and I am looking for a new gipsy for my Simpson Lawrence sprint 1500
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This came up tonight while accessing SBO. Anyone else getting these?
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The fuel gauge wasn't working and I suspect the sender. There was voltage at the gauge and inlet vol
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Hello, I have a 1979 San Juan 26 available, and will plan on posting it in the classifieds. It is
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Was going to post a new thread with the listing of our C310 for sale. But there's a big red warning
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Does the H49 2009 has the hull # written or engraved in the hull? Does it have a plaque somewhere?
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I'm looking for a black butyl tape. Bed-It does not come in black. 3M Weatherban is too pricey. Has
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So I have a 1975 Jensen Cal 25 and it has an outboard 9.9 engine. Do they make dual swim platforms t
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Looking for recommendations for Beneteau 343 dinghy davits. What worked best for you?
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im looking at a 3 instrument helm pod for auto pilot and wind. the extra space for a vhf. i cannot f
JRT at 11:23am 02.05.24
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My wife and I are thinking of moving my Catalina 310 from Lake Guntersville to a gulf location. The
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Does anybody know the color code or name for the corian conther tops in the 2004- 2008 41ac? I am tr
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I would like to know if anyone has disassembled their Furlex furler to inspect their forestay. I've
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Does anyone know where I could get a copy of the MacGregor 65 Pilothouse owners manual?
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We finally got some warm weather this weekend and I went to the lake to check on the boat. All was
SV dragonfly at 1:15pm 02.03.24
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Looking to find a new gypsy for a S.L. Sprint 1500, currently it is a 3/8 BBB chain and I want to re
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I've been watching the AT'T golf tourney at Pebble Beach. Every so often they show some sailboats o
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Looking for any info pictures patterns on a drop keel for a Gloucester 22 1992. Thank you.
Bob_S at 5:22pm 02.02.24
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Hello All, and yet another question. In my 83 O'day28 I have the standard Edson chain and cable stee

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azambella at 6:19pm 04.29.25
by 18' you mean, mast sticking up ? or 18' to the top of the mast? either way that should be somew
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess?
Davidasailor26 at 6:11pm 04.29.25
I may just postpone the others until I've had some water over the keel. Probably better to do the
Cleaning boat deck - recommended products and process
Davidasailor26 at 6:06pm 04.29.25
Local stains and problem areas: Now, the deck is basically white, but with some areas and local st
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess?
TrapperJohn at 6:05pm 04.29.25
Did I miss something? I saw that all of the valves except one were mounted in a teepee of...well,
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point
Davidasailor26 at 6:00pm 04.29.25
Cool! Do I need to furl the jib before I hoist? That would put us at a disadvantage in a race, but
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
fred1diver at 5:50pm 04.29.25
Haven't thought of using magnets. Any problem with high winds? I assume you remove them and store
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
heritage at 4:59pm 04.29.25
I would not limit your search for solar panels to marine or RV stores. Panels meant for homes and l
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
kappykaplan at 4:52pm 04.29.25
Interesting idea to rely on the panels rather than shore power to maintain the change at the dock.
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
FLWestCoast at 4:43pm 04.29.25
I've used Hamilton Ferris products on my boat and my RV. The boat had two 135W panels mounted on t
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
FLWestCoast at 4:40pm 04.29.25
I have four Panasonic 335W HIT panels and they are super. On a good summer day in Florida I will ge
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
FLWestCoast at 4:38pm 04.29.25
I have a pair of Kyocera 130 watt panels mounted on the bimini - don't recall what controller I got
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
FLWestCoast at 4:37pm 04.29.25
So far on mine, I have 2 100w flexible panels attached with magnets on top of the dodger and a 40 a
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
FLWestCoast at 4:36pm 04.29.25
I have 4 100w (eco worthy) rigid panels and 1 200w flex (renogy) and 4 100ah lithium batteries (eco
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
FLWestCoast at 4:31pm 04.29.25
Rigid panels are much cheaper than flexible ones on a Watt to Watt basis, although this might not b
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours?
FLWestCoast at 4:28pm 04.29.25
I have a 380 watt ridged panel on my boat. I'm very impressed with how well it functions. I don't
Cleaning boat deck - recommended products and process
BigEasy at 4:21pm 04.29.25
Power wash to remove the mildew & crud. Fiberglass stain remover if any persistent stain remains in
Teak Half-Round
dLj at 4:18pm 04.29.25
I have a very similar head band on my boat - I'm milling my own. dj
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Grumps at 4:13pm 04.29.25
I am curious.. How deep is the water where this boat is down? Do you intend to bring her up on you
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Grumps at 4:12pm 04.29.25
I am curious.. How deep is the water where this boat is down? Do you intend to bring her up on you
Insurance assistance needed
BigEasy at 4:12pm 04.29.25
Interesting, I didn't realize that State Farm insured anything larger than approximately 28 feet.

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