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Skipper at 6:43am 03.06.17
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When I turn on the charger breaker, the charger starts its routine beginning with bulk charge. Side
Gene Neill at 5:17am 03.06.17
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I'm thinking about copying this Albin Vega's solar arrangement (minus the loose panel bungeed to the
Cajun Rory at 7:18pm 03.05.17
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Looking for recommendations for installation of Air Conditioning unit on a Hunter 32 Vision. Recomm
Cajun Rory at 7:15pm 03.05.17
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Looking for recommendations on replacements for Port and Starboard side windows on a Hunter Vision 3
Ilanortho at 6:24pm 03.05.17
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Hi; At the local big box store today; anybody ever use Rid-X in their holding tank? Thanks. Ilan
Rick Uliano at 5:03pm 03.05.17
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Has anyone added a bowsprit to a Catalina 25? I am going to get a new spinnaker and want to improv
TooCoys at 4:41pm 03.05.17
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The bilge covers on my 1981 Hunter 27 were replaced by a previous owners son. They are "ok", but don
Nearside at 3:44pm 03.05.17
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Just converted all my lights to LED. It took a bit of research and I thought maybe I could save some
Full Circle 473 at 3:14pm 03.05.17
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How often do you inspect you zincs and bottom paint, and how often do you clean the hull? When we w
Full Circle 473 at 3:04pm 03.05.17
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One of the house batteries exploded. Would like some advice as to what I can check before I replace
freeheelbillie at 1:56pm 03.05.17
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I know there's no such thing as a free boat...but when I went to look at this https://detroit.craigs
ranman at 9:41am 03.05.17
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Can anyone help me find some? ran2man@earthlink.net Or text (850) 685-1934
Bob S at 7:06am 03.05.17
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How long time wise do you think it would take to sail form Cape Cod Canal to Harpswell ME. would hea
Cado at 6:56am 03.05.17
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I'm the owner of a Beneteau 393 2004 (since 1 year) I noticied that, at anchor, in calm water, this
Rodd at 6:54am 03.05.17
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Maine: Still wondering if you might be getting around to a tutorial on proper install practices for
peterbud at 4:38am 03.05.17
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I am looking for a complete fuel pump assembly for a universal M320 diesel. If anyone has pulled an
TomY at 3:53am 03.05.17
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CHRISTMAS, a 1961 Challenger - on her third engine, has the original exhaust. A drawing dated 1958 s
shemandr at 8:01pm 03.04.17
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OK. I've done winter without diagnosed insanity. But March looms dangerously ahead. I've read all
Puesta del sol at 7:23pm 03.04.17
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Went to work on the boat today :-) Max Prop Feathers are stuck in place :-( Any suggestions? I di
Brian D at 7:08pm 03.04.17
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So here we go again. Seems that I have somewhat neglected my Suzuki DF2.5 outboard. I "think" the la

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Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 2:40pm 12.03.23
Thanks for all the replys so far. Bottom line is I have to address this.
Hydronic heater installation
DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23
What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23
I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
Slow Leak
Johnb at 2:24pm 12.03.23
Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
NYSail at 2:03pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it w
Slow Leak
dlochner at 1:59pm 12.03.23
It is called a Limber Hole and its purpose to drain bilge compartments into a central place for the
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
dlochner at 1:51pm 12.03.23
It is likely the corrosion and rot extends up past the visibly damaged area due to water wicking up
Hydronic heater installation
dlochner at 1:40pm 12.03.23
Yes, absolutely you must bleed the system. Air will get trapped and impede or block coolant flow and
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank?
Justin_NSA at 12:39pm 12.03.23
Keep a close eye on that tank for leaks, Justin I have taken that advice many times Peggie. In fac
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Davidasailor26 at 12:34pm 12.03.23
I know it won't be a fun or inexpensive job, but what you're seeing is significant decay of a 20+ ye
Cutlass bearing replacement on 2004 Hunter 36
AndyL at 12:29pm 12.03.23
Thanks - that's very helpful. I didn't completely understand how you removed the old bearing. Soun
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink
smokey73 at 12:26pm 12.03.23
I would not be at all surprised if the wiring is "variable" at least to some extent based on who is
Pearson 36-2 center board maintenance
Harald at 12:12pm 12.03.23
Hi, I had one of the shivs rebuild by an machine shop but still had problems raising the cb. I dropp
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 11:56am 12.03.23
That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
rgranger at 11:49am 12.03.23
That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you n
Slow Leak
rgranger at 11:47am 12.03.23
There are so many possibilities. Is the boat in the water now? Is the air warmer than the water? If
Replacing compass in Hunter 45CC
Rick at 10:42am 12.03.23
Well I tried to get a replacement. Not available. On the website here you can get something close.
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink
twalker H260 at 10:02am 12.03.23
Just had a Quick Look at the wiring diagrams for our 260 and a few other models. It appears at some
Storage cover for Catalina 320
Scott T-Bird at 7:56am 12.03.23
Some of the best covers I see in our area are Lippencott. Covers - Lippincott Marine Canvas Many
Beneteau Spare Parts
e_costin at 6:40am 12.03.23
Hi, I have recently bought a Sense 55 and I'm facing the old problem, how to obtain access to the sp

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