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Meriachee at 3:15pm 05.26.17
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With no disrespect to anybody who has a boat there, its shocking that in and around Monterey, how ma
K Day at 1:47pm 05.26.17
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Has anyone swapped out an A4 gas engine for diesel? What kind did you get? Can you get recondition
rblevens at 12:48pm 05.26.17
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My Yanmar oil idiot light just won't completely go out... (say 98% out) and the tone almost can't be
mcrow33 at 12:38pm 05.26.17
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Hi, Has anybody used Aurora Sure-step? I have a 2000 Beneteau 361 with beat up deck. The previous o
Jackdaw at 12:30pm 05.26.17
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I'm testing out the new Horizon True DAL1000 self-leveling camera mount. Its not a fluid as the $400
chuter at 11:57am 05.26.17
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Need to replace the remaining battens in the Neil Pryde main on our '86 Hunter 23. Anyone have the
jibes138 at 10:39am 05.26.17
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Is it acceptable to connect the battery charger hot wire leads to the battery terminals at the "Off
jibes138 at 10:31am 05.26.17
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Anyone with a 34 or 35 installed a new battery charger and where did you locate it? My old charger
carefree at 10:06am 05.26.17
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RAINMAN WATERMAKER Hard wired our Rainman Watermaker to our 2006 45cc. Great product for a fractio
Coastin at 9:12am 05.26.17
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What does the sl stand for?
Jackdaw at 6:51am 05.26.17
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From our friends in the UK at Yachting Monthly, comes this great illustrated on-line document on how
Hunter 31 at 6:07am 05.26.17
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I have a 1985 Hunter 31. It just went in the water and I am looking for some parts. There is a set o
Terry Cox at 7:04pm 05.25.17
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Amazing devices these reverse cycle heat pumps, how they can extract heat from 40-45 degree water in
Terry Cox at 7:01pm 05.25.17
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Amazing devices these reverse cycle heat pumps, how they can extract heat from 40-45 degree water in
Captaindon1991 at 4:34pm 05.25.17
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alright so i finally took the boat out for the first time. but i dont think i had the lines that con
DAVA390 at 4:25pm 05.25.17
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136983 We don't overnight much at all,in fact not at all last summer. So I am way over charged up ab
DAVA390 at 4:24pm 05.25.17
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On ask all sailors. Fill out message,add photo, hit post new topic button at bottom ,nothing happen
GorillaToast at 4:05pm 05.25.17
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Erie for Florida via the ICW?
berner73 at 3:48pm 05.25.17
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The off season is just long enough that I forget what a racket that place is. Needed 3 items for Sp
Imascootertramp at 3:27pm 05.25.17
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I have given consideration to coating my hull in Rhinoliner or Linex or similar. What are your opini

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Could use some help!
rgranger at 8:01pm 06.21.24
Could use some help!
Davidasailor26 at 7:51pm 06.21.24
Congratulations! Welcome to the forum and to the world of boat ownership. :beer: Do you mean that t
Head treatment
rgranger at 7:46pm 06.21.24
Muriatic (hydrochloric) acid is not a tank treatment...it's commonly used to remove sea water miner
Strange alarm after installing a new battery??
Davidasailor26 at 7:00pm 06.21.24
Results of dusk light test: power on - charging and oil lights come on, alarm sounds turn key - cha
Strange alarm after installing a new battery??
David in Sandusky at 6:49pm 06.21.24
Results of dusk light test: power on - charging and oil lights come on, alarm sounds turn key - char
Strange alarm after installing a new battery??
Davidasailor26 at 6:09pm 06.21.24
Your proposed actions sound as good as any. Narrowing down the source of the sound will be the most
Flickering House Lights   (2)
PeteT at 5:50pm 06.21.24
Hi all just and update. The cabin lights are in parallel. Used just a little common sense and follow
Strange alarm after installing a new battery??
David in Sandusky at 5:49pm 06.21.24
Planned actions: Pull control panel while connected to try to identify alarming item. Observe panel
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences?
thinwater at 4:46pm 06.21.24
How do you feel about a Prusik hitch instead of a fall arrestor device? Levels of risk .... I di
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues
Gene Neill at 4:41pm 06.21.24
Ethanol is at the root of 99% of all small engine problems. If you're not using ethanol free fuel, t
Head treatment
Foswick at 4:14pm 06.21.24
Foswick said: I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" t
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop
Davidasailor26 at 3:39pm 06.21.24
I feel that the feathering prop (at least the MaxProp) is better at providing power in the water (e
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Tally Ho at 3:30pm 06.21.24
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues
Davidasailor26 at 3:11pm 06.21.24
I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Tohatsu Sail Pro starting issues
ShawnL at 2:57pm 06.21.24
I do the same as @morbidfollower -- When I arrive at the mooring ball, or the dock I disconnect the
Install mechanical oil pressure gauge for Yanmar 4JH2E
smokey73 at 1:36pm 06.21.24
@Hello Below Thanks for the link. I'm still a little confused as the article doesn't specifically s
Head treatment
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:32pm 06.21.24
Foswick said: I just want to chime in here with a small thing to add. When discussing the "best" tr
Invest 92L
JamesG161 at 12:32pm 06.21.24
opps @WayneH Update the post for more info on NOAA Aircraft. As a Moderator i was updating withou
Invest 92L
JamesG161 at 12:27pm 06.21.24
So how do they measure wind speed and direction without a dropsonde? That was a Hurricane Hunter f

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