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dzl at 7:46am 06.24.16
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NEED HELP! I have a Bombard (Zodiac) 265 Rollup Dinghy with a broken Bravo Valve that needs replace
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I'm looking at a 2005 h31 to buy and need to know any thing I need to pay special attention to?
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All: I've had some good fortune with people helping me out on here, and now it is my turn. I have
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I am trying to trouble shoot a non-working windlass(QUICK). Worked fine then letting out anchor. A
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Hi All, I have a 2009 Hunter 41DS and want to install a boom brake. There are these u-bolts between
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hey everyone I'm redoing the side rails for my companionway, the rails that hold the crib boards, th
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hey everyone, I bought a tube of 4200 about 3 months ago but now it's all cured inside the tube, wha
Jiim at 9:33am 06.23.16
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Anyone ever mount a battery box on a 170? How did you mount it? Can it be mounted to the motor brack
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I replaced the mast on my 1994 h26 this spring and wondered if there is any value in trying to sell
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I am thinking about installing a remote switch at the helm location to control my electric cabin top
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Greetings, I have a 1980 O'Day 30 and the metal prop that holds open the forward hatch apparently ha
jonelli at 7:47am 06.23.16
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Sorry. that was really bad. lol So, my head pump seems to be acting up, and not sure what it is ju

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Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 3:10pm 03.26.24
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Fridge: 12V or DC
dlochner at 3:09pm 03.26.24
Why would the OP, invert his power when he has 120 VAC? Well Jim, I'll just quote the OP on this:
Welding Flaw?
capta at 3:04pm 03.26.24
It looks to me that the mixture and/or scope of gases was wrong during welding. This means that the
Fridge: 12V or DC
JamesG161 at 3:04pm 03.26.24
Storing electricity as DC in a battery, then inverting it Why would the OP, invert his power when
Welding Flaw?
LakeShark at 2:52pm 03.26.24
@dLj thanks for your help. Unfortunately it looks like I might be in for a little battle on this on
M25XPB eng/battery fuse size   (1)
Tom J at 2:45pm 03.26.24
I looked at the owner's manual and the DC circuit schematic doesn't even show the fuses. No wonder
M25XPB eng/battery fuse size
Tom J at 2:39pm 03.26.24
Tom thank you. Have had boat for eleven years and fuse size worked for me. My boat has electric w
Balmer sg200 problem
dlochner at 2:19pm 03.26.24
I'm perplexed by your problem. I've had he SG200 with the smart shunt for a couple of years and it h
Tiller pilot ? Raymarine
Alan Gomes at 2:07pm 03.26.24
Yea, that's a tough one. If you're a full time cruiser, that makes sense. If you only use your til
Companion way H26   (1)
DRhoads at 2:06pm 03.26.24
I made this one w/ cabinet grade plywood and lots of varnish. Easy, works, matches interior wood (Te
Fridge: 12V or DC
dlochner at 1:51pm 03.26.24
Sorry Dave, not True. Try to run a DC air conditioner.;) It is all in the Amps it pulls and resis
Tiller pilot ? Raymarine
JBP-PA at 1:51pm 03.26.24
Go with the Pelagic. The Raymarine pilots are toys by comparison. Yes, the Pelagic is more money in
Fridge: 12V or DC
JamesG161 at 1:41pm 03.26.24
DC is better because it is more efficient. Sorry Dave, not True. Try to run a DC air conditioner.
1967 Morgan 34 shaft removal
TimFromLI at 1:38pm 03.26.24
would removing the cutlass bearing give you enough wiggle room?
Fridge: 12V or DC
JamesG161 at 1:36pm 03.26.24
Mine is AC only, but since I have Generator not big issue. When set just right, the beer has an ice
Ray marine Smart pilot st6002 error message question?
LloydB at 12:26pm 03.26.24
galvanic corrosion ? just a thought
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
BAD ORCA at 12:14pm 03.26.24
I like the M-803. Icon has a good record of radio manufacturing. I agree with the simple approach
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
jssailem at 12:01pm 03.26.24
I like the M-803. Icon has a good record of radio manufacturing. I agree with the simple approach
Tiller pilot ? Raymarine
Alan Gomes at 11:41am 03.26.24
Go with the Pelagic. The Raymarine pilots are toys by comparison. Yes, the Pelagic is more money ini
SSB/HAM beginners study guide?
BAD ORCA at 11:40am 03.26.24
Assuming this hardware is to enable you to get weather information while off shore, you might also

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