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williamtl at 9:31am 11.20.16
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Hey All! I am planning a trip to the Bradenton area late this year, early next year. I'm looking f
Penceler at 9:10am 11.20.16
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Anyone have firsthand experience on the shoal draft version of the 7.3? Was looking for the 4' vers
t054281 at 8:39am 11.20.16
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Just about to install Raymarine Radar on the mast on my 2003 Hunter 356. Mast wiring should be OK, b
dennis newport 23 at 5:36am 11.20.16
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any one have a close up photo of original trail board for venture newport 23? I am refurbishing a 19
All U Get at 2:21am 11.20.16
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Hi all, We've been slowly making our way south when the window was opened up for us. Tuesday we le
CYQK at 2:07am 11.20.16
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Still have an old school XP computer and it shows on the tool bar all the interogations from google
vhoisington at 9:51pm 11.19.16
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Ok, I've done the research, I'm looking at a 40 year old boat. She is well found but old. In doin
Glenn2002 at 8:55pm 11.19.16
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Knew there was some oil residue ending up in the bilge. The pump wasn't really working and the hose
Glenn2002 at 8:42pm 11.19.16
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Duplicate, cant find delete!
capta at 7:15pm 11.19.16
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Had a bit of a scare a few months back when our Raymarine ST-60 wind instrument quit working. Took t
Marlin Spike   (1)
pclarksurf at 6:19pm 11.19.16
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Coolest thing-- neighbors have been watching me work on the boat all summer. Today she jumps out of
DaleZ at 6:15pm 11.19.16
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Hello, I need a source where I can purchase a kit for re-sealing the light windows on my '85 Newport
lpbosch at 1:44pm 11.19.16
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I just purchased this engine to place in my Catalina 30. However I cannot find any cross reference t
capta at 1:20pm 11.19.16
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There is a stainless rod that connects deck fitting to mast step on our boat. Is this a static rod,
MaryEllaRose at 12:26pm 11.19.16
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...in a potential Pearson purchase? Tomorrow I'm going to look at a '73 Pearson 26. Owner states tha
rictalden at 11:36am 11.19.16
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I plan to buy a used Catalina 16.5K fixed keel boat. I would appreciate any advice about towing, tra
SVPardonMyFrench at 5:44pm 11.18.16
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Hi All - Am looking for a used asymmetrical spinnaker or gennaker for my 40.5. Would any of you hav
ArkadiyS at 5:43pm 11.18.16
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Our bronze water strainer is original to our '87 Hunter 35, it is not in great shape, and I am looki
Capri at 5:13pm 11.18.16
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See attached photos. I have a 1982 O'Day 22. I've never sailed a boat with a head sail. I use the st
atrometer at 5:06pm 11.18.16
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we will be cruising with our newly acquired 1998 Beneteau 36 CC. It came with a 3 step set of stairs

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Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 7:28am 03.25.24
In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Adding Solar to Hunter 466
Johann at 7:25am 03.25.24
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ward H at 7:12am 03.25.24
In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Adding Solar to Hunter 466
pdrisc at 6:57am 03.25.24
Rode for Desolation Sound
jssailem at 6:55am 03.25.24
Those Imtra markers look very interesting. Fit in the chain link. Nothing to rub against the gypsy (
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install...   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:50am 03.25.24
I had phone call with @knotclewless . Here is his set up.
Boom
AngelM at 6:37am 03.25.24
Lots of boats were totaled iin your area a couple of years ago you can probably find a used boom if
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 6:36am 03.25.24
Pricey little beggars but I have used these chain markers for 12 years and never lost a one. A guess
Boom
AngelM at 6:36am 03.25.24
Yes a blast, and no-one will offer ideas and local riggers kinda useless. You have given me a great
Boom
kloudie1 at 6:34am 03.25.24
Lots of boats were totaled iin your area a couple of years ago you can probably find a used boom if
Adler Barbour Power Plate
kloudie1 at 6:25am 03.25.24
The Power Plate is the (replaces) evaporator.. The gurgling is a solution inside that freezes when t
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install...
smokey73 at 5:59am 03.25.24
I chose to use a stainless steel main sprocket, drive socket on the drive and stainless steel chain.
Hunter 420 below deck autopilot install...
smokey73 at 5:50am 03.25.24
There was an extensive discussion about it awhile back. There is picture of the Rotary drive in the
Boom
jssailem at 5:34am 03.25.24
Not sure what reply you seek. It appears you are rebuilding a boat that was manufactured in the late
Simpson/Lawrance Horizon 1500 Windlass   (1)
jssailem at 5:18am 03.25.24
It appears to me that the chain specification is supplied in the manual. It is dependent on the Gyps
Rode for Desolation Sound
dLj at 4:54am 03.25.24
Rode for Desolation Sound
jssailem at 4:44am 03.25.24
Replacing a frozen autopilot
Terry Cox at 4:26am 03.25.24
Has anyone replace one of these before and which model did you use? Our 1991 P42 original Autohelm
Suggestions on South Florida Towns to Retire To?
IWannaGoSailing at 4:02am 03.25.24
@Tally Ho That's a great suggestion! I'm heading to Fort Myers next week and plan to scout out a few
M-12 Oil Change
StanleyJ at 3:56am 03.25.24
Jssailem: Is your Universal engine a M-12? It was my understanding that the alternator bracket upg

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