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RWSlater at 7:56am 12.18.16
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Can anyone provide manufacturer(s), and model number(s) for the all-in-one washer dryer units for sa
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Battery Woes... Well, Dang! I installed new Deka L16 batteries (4x370AH, bank 740AH in April 2014.
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We wanted to take some space to Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe,healthy and Happy New Yea
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Hi All, I have a Catalina 22 MK II (currently under wraps) and have been thinking about how to set u
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Mark Maulden at 7:24pm 12.17.16
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Took this at Hanalei Bay yesterday. Boat is still there today!
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stunning lack of progress
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Our Marina on Lake Michigan (owned by the City of East Chicago, IN) is under going a renovation. The
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Curious. I use my iPad with the Navionics app as my GPS. I'm going to use a Ram mount to secure it
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Charlie D at 8:59am 12.17.16
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Does anyone know where I can get parts for a Westerbeke 10-2 Hydra Muffler. I need the plastic drai
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Hi does anyone know a good upholstery co in the Toronto area. I would like to get my interior cushio
Monty VM at 6:19pm 12.16.16
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does anyone know if the jabsco manual toilets installed in these vessels is the compact or standard
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Can't find a post about a Mac 25 owner who added a second rudder with the motor in the center of th
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Ahoy there! I'd love to have a tour of your boat if you live in the southern part of the Chesapeake
sdstef at 12:48pm 12.16.16
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I am upgrading some electronics on my boat. Looking at going with the Raymarine T100 wirleess knot
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Well - It's about time to repaint the bottom (my first time here) -- based on the last in water boat
Quade at 9:24am 12.16.16
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Attention: Do not use any metal instrument. The hour meter works properly since this action. Obviou
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Jackdaw at 7:12am 12.16.16
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OK its winter and I'm looking for a new big boat to replace my First 36.7 ride. I want something sma
TomY at 4:36am 12.16.16
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Fireworks exploding in bone chilling air over lobster boats this past weekend. These boats are still
SteveInMD at 1:24am 12.16.16
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I understand Beneteau makes a inner forestay chainplate kit for Oceanis 45. Does anyone know what t

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Diesel shut off pull
kloudie1 at 2:00pm 10.17.23
I used to sail with a guy who had a 37 and I often wondered why that cut-off was so inconveniently l
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
Scott T-Bird at 1:53pm 10.17.23
Wow, lots of great advice. As far as crossing Lake Michigan, coastal Cruising on Lake Michigan is
Harken Mk 1 furler repair
kloudie1 at 1:39pm 10.17.23
tmjb.. I think that the foil can be removed from the forestay once the turnbuckle inside the drum is
Raymarine wifi or bluetooth radar
Mike H. at 1:18pm 10.17.23
I have been using my Furuno WiFi radar for about 3 years now. Using it on a IPad is about the only
is it advisable or feasable?
shemandr at 1:03pm 10.17.23
I would worry about the stiffness of the deck.
Diesel shut off pull
aikenfl at 1:01pm 10.17.23
My 87 Hunter Legend 37 has the pull switch immediately inside the companionways on the right. Reloc
Diesel shut off pull
Michael Davis at 12:59pm 10.17.23
Sounds very inconvenient if single handing! I think the easiest fix would be a solenoid with a sprin
Hunter 420 Passage Aft Lazarette Latches
Rick at 12:56pm 10.17.23
Yep you can get them here. However, and not SailboatOwners fault, but they are not hi grade. Mine
Whisker Pole
shemandr at 12:50pm 10.17.23
OP doesn't need longer than the foot length by very much. I'd think 12' would be adequate. If I
Whisker Pole
Hayden Watson at 12:39pm 10.17.23
The basic rule of thumb for an adjustable whisker pole is from J to 1.5J. So for your boat that wou
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
BigEasy at 12:02pm 10.17.23
[QUOTE="pgandw, post: 1801793, member: 163560" I owned an ODay 25 on a trailer. When one became av
Raymarine wifi or bluetooth radar
MikeHoncho at 11:51am 10.17.23
I have been using my Furuno WiFi radar for about 3 years now. Using it on a IPad is about the only w
Raymarine wifi or bluetooth radar
MikeHoncho at 11:47am 10.17.23
Great topic! I will be watching this thread. I've been eyeing the Furuno wireless radar since it
Raymarine wifi or bluetooth radar
capta at 11:39am 10.17.23
How far we've come! When I began boating in the early '60s radar signals traveled from the antenna t
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
rgranger at 10:53am 10.17.23
Absolutely incorrect. ...Please don't perpetuate things that are untrue. Wow!:confused:
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
kappykaplan at 10:52am 10.17.23
Ah, mussels! :beer:
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger   (1)
rgranger at 10:50am 10.17.23
Can't help myself, but I don't believe I've ever experienced sour muscles! :beer: :poop: LoL
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
Stu Jackson at 10:31am 10.17.23
Absolutely incorrect. I've owned a Catalina 22, a 25 and for 25 years our C34. When we got the C34
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
pgandw at 10:21am 10.17.23
The thing I'm debating is trailer vs marina. Concerns: 1. I'm not sure if there is a formula, but
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
kappykaplan at 9:50am 10.17.23
sour muscles Can't help myself, but I don't believe I've ever experienced sour muscles! :beer:

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