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Caspurr at 8:01am 04.20.17
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Has anyone mounted their Radar Dome on the SS Arch of a 2007 (or similar) Hunter 33? Looking for opt
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Our Beneteau 46 Oceanis Main sail is at the end of its life. Bacon Sails have been recommended as
BlowMeAway at 7:21am 04.20.17
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I discovered a shocking requirement in the owners manual for my Duramax XP4400E. Do I really need to
gillesgiv at 7:10am 04.20.17
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Hello everyone. The rudder on my 456 cc 2003 is split open in the forward bottom part. There is wate
rswift at 6:36am 04.20.17
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Upon inspection after winter storage, I noticed that one of the stern cleats is a little loose. It i
polac at 11:12pm 04.19.17
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Hello, The black water tank seems cracked and it is not possible to move it Do you know if the rear
SailorguyRob at 10:26pm 04.19.17
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Hello fellow sailors! After a rainy start to the year, the summer sailing season is arriving soon.
ramigazit at 9:52pm 04.19.17
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Hi I have a Sense 50 with Yanmar 4JH4-TE engine , 1350 hours. what is the normal oil consumption un
Twille at 6:02pm 04.19.17
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135515 I found this part buried in a locker on a new to me 2006 H38. Anyone have an idea?
Tim22 at 5:23pm 04.19.17
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I'm in the process of installing new electronics which necessitated the temporary removal of the Tac
Friscokid at 3:21pm 04.19.17
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Need to restore the water pump and as this boat has been idle for one of more years, I'd like to get
Brian D at 3:20pm 04.19.17
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Jimongee at 3:17pm 04.19.17
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I have a 2002 356. I did not like the in boom reefing system. So I want to install reef hooks ont
Marc14857 at 2:35pm 04.19.17
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I'm posting this as a curiosity item for others to comment on. I've had a PSS shaft seal on my boat
Tattoo 22?   (5)
rgranger at 12:04pm 04.19.17
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Has anyone seen the new Tattoo 22? Apparently when Roger MacGregor retired, his daughter founded Ta
Jackdaw at 12:00pm 04.19.17
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While getting BlueJ's bottom done, I got to see how much her Gelcoat had faded. The picture shows th
svlazzarone at 11:16am 04.19.17
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http://unipas photo does anyone have a unipas autopilot electric actuator for 2121 913A?
jhogle at 10:58am 04.19.17
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I am looking to get a pressure washer for cleaning the deck of my boat. I really don't know much ab
eherlihy at 9:05am 04.19.17
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Just for grins I looked up the cost of a new O'day 34 rudder at shop.odayowners.com; Oday 34 (rudder
David Hopkins at 8:20am 04.19.17
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When I ease my Genoa sheet out it chafes against my lifeline. It seems this would cause accelerated

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Compasses don't agree
elink at 6:30am 06.03.24
When was the last time you swung the compass. Here In Maine with thick fog I had it done pretty ro
Fuel Tank Algae
dlochner at 5:57am 06.03.24
Good Day to you. I will try to be brief about your question BUT it will be worth it. I have a 2003
Fuel Tank Algae   (6)
cadilaccb at 5:37am 06.03.24
Good Day to you. I will try to be brief about your question BUT it will be worth it. I have a 2003
Replacing exhaust hose
Jkutyna at 5:33am 06.03.24
I found I had to have the access hole in order to be able to work the hose off the exit. Then, if y
Chain plates Hunter 49
Screen Saver at 4:39am 06.03.24
Here is what ours looks like For comparison. It's the same all the way around on both sides. Thank
Fuel Tank Algae
Tally Ho at 4:37am 06.03.24
I had a Hunter 280 for about 5 years, and never had a problem. I did add some fuel treatment (biob
Fuel Tank Algae
dlochner at 4:34am 06.03.24
The problem is bacteria, not algae. Algae is a plant that requires sunlight, I doubt sunlight reache
Fuel Tank Algae
kappykaplan at 4:11am 06.03.24
Use a product like Biorbor each time you add fuel to the tank.
Replacing broken forestay
dlochner at 3:44am 06.03.24
I guess I should have mentioned, the mast is down, and I have already removed the bottom portion of
Portlight Polish
dLj at 11:05pm 06.02.24
Thanks, I had no idea/ Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Bulk-Buy-Resistant-Acrylic-Coati
Shrinking rudder foam?
twalker H260 at 10:10pm 06.02.24
My understanding is that foam rudders should be painted light colours in order to avoid delamination
Portlight Polish
Skipper J at 9:33pm 06.02.24
Thanks, I had no idea/ Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Bulk-Buy-Resistant-Acrylic-Coatin
Chain plates Hunter 49   (1)
Georgedoyle at 9:05pm 06.02.24
Here is what ours looks like For comparison. It's the same all the way around on both sides.
Portlight Polish
dLj at 8:27pm 06.02.24
After polishing you need to use clear spray paint that has UV resistance. dj
Need to replace sea cocks.   (2)
rgranger at 7:51pm 06.02.24
This is a sea cock a seacock 225208 ;)
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast?
scouper at 7:49pm 06.02.24
Are you getting fourplex wire? I actually have 2plex to the top and 3plex to combo light above sp
Chain plates Hunter 49
Screen Saver at 7:27pm 06.02.24
It's with a stainless steel company now and he asked me today what grade SS it is, whether it was st
Replacing broken forestay
Sailor Sue at 7:25pm 06.02.24
I guess I should have mentioned, the mast is down, and I have already removed the bottom portion of
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast?
...3TacksontheWater at 7:23pm 06.02.24
Thanks for the tips! Solved it. Actually, my hole is in the right place, and no, there is no wirin

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