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Vegas at 5:56am 07.02.17
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How long should I run the engine to see if the impeller will prime and pump water, knowing that runn
Beneteau at 2:52am 07.02.17
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Looking to install a wheel pilot on our 1997 Beneteau 321.Will the latest version of the Raymarine w
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Has anyone successfully ripped out the salon cabinets on a Beneteau First 47.7 and built pilots bert
Jacomo Sailor at 9:04pm 07.01.17
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So the other day I rowed out to the boat and immediately noticed that something was wrong when I tri
Captn Scotty at 8:20pm 07.01.17
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Some pictures of the current running into the lagoon, great fun, and of the crystal clear pools of t
Sefuller at 8:08pm 07.01.17
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Before launching this spring I ordered a Spartite kit, which I have yet to install. I thought I may
Captn Scotty at 7:59pm 07.01.17
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Well, after several years being on the hard we finally got to go on an adventure. After dreaming of
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Have you checked the Tattoo yachts Facebook page lately? :biggrin: Like, the post from last Thursday
tbilyeu at 6:23pm 07.01.17
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I have a 2014 OC 45. The electronics are the B ' G Touch. The radio is the Simrad RS 35 and HS 35.
CloudDiver at 2:33pm 07.01.17
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138182 My Dinghy outboard is cutting out at low idle. 2012 Suzuki DT6 standard shaft, bought from P
NYSail at 2:19pm 07.01.17
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so new boat has a house bank of 2 4d lifeline agms 410 ah total. P/o said they were 5/6 years old. I
Jimongee at 2:19pm 07.01.17
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Suddenly we have occasional air bubbles and waste flowing back into the toilet bowl. The lever for
Waandderer at 12:03pm 07.01.17
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Hello All, I recently had my 1985 citation pulled out for repair. While it was out I changed the sha
caguy at 10:51am 07.01.17
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I've seen some pretty impressive videos on YouTube but was wondering about how it holds up. I was a
Ted Grand Lake at 10:18am 07.01.17
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I bought this used, and wonder if there is a manual? 1975 12ft Jester. Thanks
Leeward Rail at 9:28am 07.01.17
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Good morning everyone, In the time that I have been looking at switch to a different outboard, I ke
Bill Ernst at 8:54am 07.01.17
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Not sure if this is OK to post, but here goes. 1. Anyone have a poptop cover that they want to
Jimongee at 8:47am 07.01.17
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Ha! Ha! . I have a 2002 356 I have owned for 5 years. I have never noticed an hour meter anywhere
Jimongee at 8:38am 07.01.17
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It is past time for me to do a valve lash adjustment. I am a former automotive technician so adjusti
Jimongee at 8:33am 07.01.17
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It is past time for me to do a valve lash adjustment. I am a former automotive technician so adjus

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Impellers - aftermarket or OEM?
jviss at 1:36pm 07.13.24
Follow up. So, I have three spares now! One new Westerbeke OEM 34440 impeller kit, $44.10; one S
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 1:28pm 07.13.24
Driven, yet again, by compulsive DIY frugality (aka, too cheap to buy one), I don't blame you. Th
Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306
Crazy Dave Condon at 1:16pm 07.13.24
@Brinky63 call back the forum store and ask. For Al Fooks. If he cannot help, follow up @rgranger
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 1:08pm 07.13.24
So far, this is about the most workable thing that I've found. I would attach one half to each of t
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 1:07pm 07.13.24
I would try to mount the magnets as far away from the compass as possible. That's impossible, sinc
charging problem with new batterie
ggrizzard at 12:17pm 07.13.24
Good point Jviss.
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
Sailor Sue at 12:06pm 07.13.24
How about cutting a round recess in the top of both leaves and also in the main table. Insert magn
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Ward H at 11:35am 07.13.24
John, looks like you are getting much closer to dropping the lines and setting sail. Glad you came
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
SoSound at 10:28am 07.13.24
What holds the table in the vertical stowed position and keeps it from swinging about in a seaway?
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.   (1)
SoSound at 10:23am 07.13.24
Thanks, @RobG, I'm sure your project will also look great! Especially if you figure out how to get
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
JamesG161 at 10:08am 07.13.24
John, you are eating too many pancakes, noting your tummy size. :cowbell: I thought the Heat wave
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
jviss at 10:08am 07.13.24
...Insert magnets into the recesses... 1. Magnets that close to the steering compass? 2. Magnets
23-2 Where to place the bilge pump hose?
jssailem at 10:07am 07.13.24
Great for you, @AndrewJillings. Discovering a boat's various functions and idiosyncrasies takes time
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
Rich Stidger at 10:04am 07.13.24
How about cutting a round recess in the top of both leaves and also in the main table. Insert magne
What Starter Battery???   (1)
JamesG161 at 10:04am 07.13.24
I have. Completely clean; look new. HunterOwners.com downloads Select the last manual in the list.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't   (3)
jssailem at 10:01am 07.13.24
While at the boat yesterday, I was distracted by a couple with their new to them, Catalina 36. "Hey
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
kappykaplan at 9:56am 07.13.24
I was asked, "When will you be out on the water again?" Soon. You're definitely making good progr
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't   (5)
jssailem at 9:52am 07.13.24
I was asked, "When will you be out on the water again?" Soon. Here is a glimpse at some of the wo
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part.
RobG at 8:51am 07.13.24
SoSound, I'm doing the same project. Curious. Did you use a single 1.5" router bit for the hinges? I
Yanmar 20gm starting issue
3GGG at 8:34am 07.13.24
I will. Every time since replacing the cables it has started in idle position.Hoping that I have fix

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