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I am thinking of doing a boat share with my 2006 Catalina 250. Did a share a long time ago with a 2
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126437 Hi, Can anyone tell me how the head ( the part with the transducer PCB inside, number 4
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I just purchased a O'day 240 in Baltimore and brought it back to Michigan. The trailer had a mast bo
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I'm looking to upgrade my electrical 110 outlets to accommodate a 14,000 BTU portable air conditioni
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I have only launched my water ballasted 23.5 twice. I don't remember the difference in the water lin
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After a two day stay on the boat last week in 102* heat we decided it was time to think about the ad
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Hello all- I don't see a drain to the bilge, so guessing it drains over? hooks into galley sink drai
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FOr a Hunter 34 (1983) Kenyon mast, what size slides are on the mainsail? I'm in Toronto, boat is
Ken13559 at 7:57am 07.31.16
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Today I drove underwater and clean ed the hull. While there I changed out the shaft anode. I noted t
JDREHER at 7:23am 07.31.16
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I have a 1995 Oceanis 440 with a house battery bank of 4, 6V batteries that are only charged when pl
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I am posting this forum, since I am an amateur Hurricane Forecaster. I began my study after my City
NYSail at 6:04am 07.31.16
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hello all, I change my fuel filters each year and find little debris, however boat is 30 years old
chaswilson at 5:02am 07.31.16
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Currently refurbishing Day Sailer and I need to replace the vinyl rib moulding between the teak rail
dfischer at 8:35pm 07.30.16
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I have a new-to-me Hunter 326 with the above engine and standard 2-blade prop. The fuel gauge does n
Bradv at 8:33pm 07.30.16
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I'm interested in opinions on the attached photos of the iron keel on this Hunter 31. I'm consideri
Rodsails at 3:09pm 07.30.16
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Does anyone know of who, what or were I can find a replacement for my 1987 45' Legend. The sea gods
brockville_sailor at 2:30pm 07.30.16
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Hello, I am looking at a 1988 322 that has some minor hull deflection in the area of the chainplate
sls11115 at 2:14pm 07.30.16
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Has anyone tried an electric motor conversion for a Hunter sailboat? I have a Legend 35.5 with a bl
Kings Gambit at 1:26pm 07.30.16
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While cruising in southern California I see all the various type of anchors on sailboats--from Bruce
Ropeburn at 12:02pm 07.30.16
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Regarding an S2 9.2 aft cabin; It has been seriously neglected and damaged over time on the hard. T

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Time for a new exhaust riser?
kloudie1 at 6:16am 03.30.24
The mixing elbows on Universals is a lot less prone to failure than on Yanmars but you may have a pr
Moving from Ranger 12 to ??
JBP-PA at 5:57am 03.30.24
There are a lot of 15-16 ft boats that would fit your goals, many by small manufacturers. A few beca
3GM30F Service Issue
Don Crowther at 5:14am 03.30.24
I would check your work order for parts used or replaced. Like David said it could be old washers or
Anyone interested in refurbishing a classic schooner?
ArnoldAlden642 at 5:02am 03.30.24
I am hoping to find someone to buy the boat this year. My father bought it as a project 6 years ago
3GM30F Service Issue
Davidasailor26 at 3:28am 03.30.24
I wonder if it could be something as simple as washers having been reused or connections not having
Rode for Desolation Sound
skunther at 9:39pm 03.29.24
Good point. I have the Lewmar V2 vertical windlass with the size appropriate gypsy. Seems a practica
Rode for Desolation Sound
skunther at 9:11pm 03.29.24
How does a battery selector switch work?
Ted10028 at 8:46pm 03.29.24
If you don't change the battery charger, investing in the Odessy, the Northstar, or the Lifeline wo
Table bases
azambella at 7:30pm 03.29.24
Thanks all. I should have mentioned that my steering pedestal does not have the additional support
Fridge: 12V or DC
dlochner at 7:29pm 03.29.24
ahahhaha Bahamas actually Marinas in the Bahamas typically have metered electric, not flat rate l
How does a battery selector switch work?
dlochner at 7:26pm 03.29.24
that's great information. Thanks . I think I am still stuck with the west marine for $300 The ody
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal.
Fidgit at 7:21pm 03.29.24
just rolled didnt tip. I used the small diameter foam rollers they have at the hardware store. I end
How does a battery selector switch work?
dlochner at 7:20pm 03.29.24
Edit to add - PS I think you tagged the wrong @Maine Sail good catch, fixed the tag.
Fake teak deck glue.....
quadrille38 at 6:50pm 03.29.24
Plasdeck sells an adhesive made for use with the teak products. Very easy to work with and holds we
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal.
Project_Mayhem at 6:31pm 03.29.24
That hull paint looks fantastic! Was this tip and rolled? On a side note, I know a guy that used an
Moving from Ranger 12 to ??
Project_Mayhem at 6:25pm 03.29.24
I set up the mast in the parking lot, back my car up to the ramp, and am sailing 5 min later. More
Moving from Ranger 12 to ??
newranger at 5:29pm 03.29.24
Not sure what a medium size SUV tows but a Thistle is more of a hot rod and a Flying Scott can caps

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