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BDRogers at 1:36pm 09.09.16
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Does anyone know what kind of windlass this is? I would like to find parts for it if possible. Image
jyjohnson at 12:51pm 09.09.16
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I have a battery/AC question: When on AC/shore power: 1. I want the 12v panel to be powered by a 12
Light Nite   (1)
cb32863 at 12:43pm 09.09.16
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Was a very light air night "racing" last night. We had about 6kts at the start but it quickly shut d
Megaro76 at 12:39pm 09.09.16
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When you buy a boat that hasn't been in the water for a long time in my case a 1976 Catalina 22-Hull
Marty at 12:33pm 09.09.16
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i need to replace the block on the Center Board. How do I remove the Bail without damaging those rub
dvantong at 12:09pm 09.09.16
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Does anyone have or know where I can get replacement pulleys for the Lewmar traveler on a 1996 Benet
JohnVTX at 10:51am 09.09.16
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What do you all use to keep boom and mast looking good?
Justin_NSA at 10:10am 09.09.16
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Which model multifunction tool is found to be most usefull around the boat? I have a good folding bl
newyorker at 10:10am 09.09.16
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Can I cut the keel of my 1979 Hunter Cherubini fin keel? I want to go from 5'3" to 3'6". Does anyon
QCI at 9:59am 09.09.16
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I have repairs needed to be done to the deck gelcoat of 1984 Hunter. What is the best way to match t
frankies56 at 7:50am 09.09.16
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Hello friends, last weekend I took the boat out on a sail nice blow at 15 knots. great day on the wa
Mystic on Otter at 7:46am 09.09.16
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I need to replace the centerboard on my MacGregor 26X built in 2000. Other than factory replacement
Kings Gambit at 7:07am 09.09.16
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Has anyone here bought a new sail or two from Precision Sails of BC? If so, have they performed to
Jfelkins at 5:17am 09.09.16
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I'm going to look at some used cushions for my ODay 23. I have no idea what cushions cost and my boa
TheTY at 7:58pm 09.08.16
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I have a Hunter 380 and according to the manual the diamonds are to be located behind the intermedia
John Lindgren at 6:34pm 09.08.16
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My dad just bought an O Day 39. We love the boat, she sails well. Need to add an electric windlass
linnylee at 6:05pm 09.08.16
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Does anyone know the shroud tension numbers for a 27'2" Pearson 1990? Can't find them anywhere. Th
Larry737 at 5:55pm 09.08.16
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I am considering the purchase of a 2000 Hunter 380. Any input about the good, the bad, and the ugly
Puesta del sol at 3:28pm 09.08.16
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Mine seems to hover around 57 degrees
Kommy000 at 3:14pm 09.08.16
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Got a new chart plotter for a "new" boat. It did come with transducer and I really don't want to mou

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Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 3:03pm 03.12.24
Venting is an issue with Flooded Lead Acid batteries, it is made worse by old battery chargers. AGM
Black Butyl tape?
Project_Mayhem at 1:19pm 03.12.24
That looks great to me! The 3M stuff is similar to how you described the XFasten
Black Butyl tape?   (1)
JBP-PA at 1:15pm 03.12.24
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Black Butyl tape?
JBP-PA at 1:11pm 03.12.24
My windows are in. I found the gray bed-it much easier to use than the black Xfasten. The Xfasten w
Simple Anchor rode markings
JBP-PA at 1:06pm 03.12.24
I use a different mark every 20 ft and a distinct mark every 100 where I start over, e.g. 3 orange m
Simple Anchor rode markings
jon hansen at 12:58pm 03.12.24
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Simple Anchor rode markings
Michael Davis at 12:42pm 03.12.24
I do much the same: start at 100 feet, then every fifty feet to 300 feet. I usually drop/ raise the
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
captcoho at 10:35am 03.12.24
Or why they drilled at least 6 extra holes (not filled?) in the transom. Greg LOL... just trying
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
captcoho at 10:19am 03.12.24
My Yanmar 3GM30 has 4000 hours ( 20 years old) on it. I'm thinking with an outboard too I'd have a
Solar wiring size
billjoye at 9:14am 03.12.24
Easy: 10 awg. default size of mc4 solar connectors are 10 awg.
Is it real or not?
Roland5048 at 9:08am 03.12.24
My dad always told me as a child, "Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see."
House Battery Upgrade Help
gouldx at 9:04am 03.12.24
Thanks all--this has been illuminating. @Ward H Unfortunately, it appears the golf cart batteries w
Splicing sta set 8mm
Joe at 8:55am 03.12.24
With smaller diameter line it is easier to push the fid through a small section at a time. The best
Clamp on meter recommendation?
BAD ORCA at 8:53am 03.12.24
I have this meter. o_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 $35 Jim... Oh nice. Great price. I en
Solar wiring size
SPLETS at 8:34am 03.12.24
Thanks for clarifying that. :)
bow stemhead 351
Joe at 8:21am 03.12.24
I suggest contacting a dealer. Start here
Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points
Rich Stidger at 7:20am 03.12.24
I have an Achilles air floor dinghy that I hang from my davits exactly like you are planning. I put
Radar Data cable in mast of Catalina 30   (1)
Ward H at 7:11am 03.12.24
My C30 had a mouse line in place but I used the old antenna line to pull a new one up the mast. T

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