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JamesG161 at 5:34am 08.02.16
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OMG... I just saw it and congratulations.... Wa9FVhrLaOo 7DxMUczzHEE 2RSP28Q6uRw And many more..
Michael G at 4:26am 08.02.16
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I recently had my fuel pickup tube clog due to stuff in the bottom of my fuel tank. My problem is I
Citadel89 at 9:32pm 08.01.16
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I recently repaired a small area in my cockpit floor fiberglass and wanted to add a floor mat, mainl
Zeus2012 at 9:29pm 08.01.16
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We liveaboard a 2012 Beneteau Sense 43. We very recently replaced the head hose and the two joker va
Ben Anderson at 8:51pm 08.01.16
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Recently purchased a 1983 Catalina 27 but having some electrical issues. The issue I'm trying to add
Patrick Damman at 8:12pm 08.01.16
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I have a 78' Catalina 30 with the compass and depth sounder mounted on the cabin bulkhead, With wood
Patrick Damman at 8:08pm 08.01.16
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has anybody installed a fuel gauge in a older Catalina any tips would be help full
Sacto Dave at 7:54pm 08.01.16
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126473 126474 maybe it is my heat intolerance, but this rub rail insert is a pain. Two inches at a t
Citadel89 at 7:43pm 08.01.16
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I know that the outboard rule of thumb is 1 HP per 500 lbs, but is that based on the "displacement l
Rick D at 6:36pm 08.01.16
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I jointly own a pontoon boat. It has a 1994-ish 3 cylinder 2 cycle oil-injection Johnson. Anyhow, on
Captpete12 at 5:48pm 08.01.16
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Does anyone know where I can get a schematic drawing for the 12V system on my 2008 Beneteau Oceanis
jmce1587 at 5:41pm 08.01.16
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have zippers on both Bimini and dodger. Can you advise what is a good product to maintain them for
AaronD at 5:11pm 08.01.16
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So, I'm hoping someone can tell me just how crazy I am (ideally, by providing a simpler solution). W
Tsam at 3:53pm 08.01.16
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Is there a way to tell whether gas has 1:50 2cycle oil mixed in or is just gas? I tried a test compa
Sandy Feet at 3:32pm 08.01.16
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I would like to replace the shaft packing on a 36 2002 MK2 . 1.Can the packing be replaced while th
Edhavana at 3:31pm 08.01.16
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Any owners or brokers with a 1993 to 2000 vintage boat looking to sell in California? Please contac
hunter healer at 3:05pm 08.01.16
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Hi there, I'm getting ready to re bed my thru hull valves it seems the boat sat for some time with w
All U Get at 2:43pm 08.01.16
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Following another post about diesel fuel and wondered if Biobor had a shelf life? I have an unopene
sailnewbie at 2:25pm 08.01.16
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Craigslist Cincinnati ohio the guy is saling a venture 224, I went down to look at it to buy just fo
darryl receveur at 1:41pm 08.01.16
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On a thread I saw someone was asking about 28' Oday and of course got a lot of good response. He als

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Solar / lithium question
Stu Jackson at 9:10am 04.04.24
All battery monitors do is to offer an educated guess as to state of charge. The programming of bat
Ruined mast or not a big deal?
jssailem at 9:05am 04.04.24
No Internet forum can substitute for on site inspection. :biggrin:
Converting 5411 to Electric Drive - removing old coupler   (3)
jssailem at 9:03am 04.04.24
Like Michael, I had to decide about the shaft after I got the engine out of my boat.. It was a slam
Ruined mast or not a big deal?
Scott T-Bird at 8:45am 04.04.24
I'll agree that the 2nd picture looks a little like a dent at the spreader, but It also appears that
Ruined mast or not a big deal?
jssailem at 8:40am 04.04.24
Nice Call @thinwater . Solid advice for @cstan . And I like the new Avatar.. Your boat sailing fla
O'day 192 tidal mooring
jssailem at 8:36am 04.04.24
the keel just barely touches the soft sand at the lowest tide. This will do a wonderful job of cle
Cleaning foam cushions?
Scott T-Bird at 8:26am 04.04.24
Yes, replace foam. You don't want to... yet part of you understands you must. Also I'd suggest to c
Solar / lithium question
Scott T-Bird at 8:20am 04.04.24
What voltage do the batteries read in the morning after discharging all night? Why do you run air c
Solar / lithium question
Johann at 7:37am 04.04.24
I am looking at the Victron screen that shows the data I guess I need a bigger battery bank then W
Water-ballast funny story
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:35am 04.04.24
Thanks. Like I said, it could be excess marine putty that may have separated but the good news no
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger
john6206 at 7:27am 04.04.24
@pgandw Thanks for the info. I'm pretty familiar with the theory. Just haven't done it yet. Pretty
Ruined mast or not a big deal?
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:25am 04.04.24
Former Catalina dealer and I concur with @dlochner good assessment. Take a picture of the dent anyw
O'day 192 tidal mooring
rmilofsky at 7:24am 04.04.24
Adding a new rope clutch
Calif. Ted at 7:22am 04.04.24
As I awoke this morning it literally "Dawned" on me "Garhauer makes an adapter plate for that". I kn
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
RoyS at 7:03am 04.04.24
It is nearly impossible to get all the chlorine out of your hot water tank by simply running the wat
Rode for Desolation Sound
dLj at 6:03am 04.04.24
Never trust a bowline on a floating line that's not under load! :) A trick I learned recently - af
Rode for Desolation Sound
dLj at 6:00am 04.04.24
Nope, but a long standing boater tradition on wallace isl is to make a sign..... a short hike from
Stuffing box question.
jssailem at 5:53am 04.04.24
An interesting idea. It strikes me as a clever high tech idea looking for a problem to solve. I like
Rode for Desolation Sound   (1)
marcham at 3:59am 04.04.24
Intriguing summer cabin marcham, yours? :) Nope, but a long standing boater tradition on wallace i
Anyone interested in refurbishing a classic schooner?   (4)
ArnoldAlden642 at 3:01am 04.04.24
These are the best I have at the moment.

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