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SqPeg at 9:46am 06.08.16
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Anyone know where I can get this gasket? It's on a Hunter Vision 32
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I have a 2005 41 DS with a Furlex 300 headsail furler. I know the furling line is 1/4 but am not su
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I am so pleased! My pointing ability has been relatively poor (although I could outpoint a square-r
BayMan at 6:35am 06.08.16
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I am contemplating upgrading my 1997 Raymarine chartplotter (RL70C) with a new Raymarine multifunct
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I want to put my O'day 240 on a boat lift. Need to know how to position the spreaders to the correct
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Bob S at 5:29am 06.08.16
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Can someone explain the difference? I just ordered an Blue Sea ANL fuse holder to replace the AMG ho
Chris & Lenore at 5:02am 06.08.16
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Vela Sailing Supply in Rockwall TX. Just curious before I send off my hard earned money. Their pric
Kermit at 6:32pm 06.07.16
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If you have it, check the drawings of TV screens in the Electrics section. I think Don and I would g
fred1diver at 6:25pm 06.07.16
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hey everyone, when I bought my boat (a 1972 Olympic Dolphin 23) it came with a furler and attached s
CrazyOldMan at 5:10pm 06.07.16
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I know this is a long shot, but are there any geek (not Greek) sailors out there who have successful
Devine Lu at 4:57pm 06.07.16
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone had the original manuals for the Yamaha 33 sailboat. Our sailboat cam
obdoor at 4:56pm 06.07.16
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I'm looking to install solar panels on both the port and starboard side of my stern pulpit where the
Ward H at 4:10pm 06.07.16
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Is it common to need a new bigger main sail cover after purchasing a new main? I cringe every time I
zigracer at 3:40pm 06.07.16
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I know a few of you have installed one or the other. I'm looking to put a set on my MH-40. What sa
Ken13559 at 1:34pm 06.07.16
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I'm planning to repair my mast tang plates myself. So please let me know whether I'm going about rem
ontherocks83 at 1:05pm 06.07.16
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No I am not "afraid" of keel bolts, I just don't like what I can't inspect/see. The situation is:
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Well...I know this may be an astonishing waste of time and energy...chasing the Black Pearl or the M
Alctel at 9:25am 06.07.16
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Hi all, Replacing my chainplates and getting new ones made - just wondering if they are all the sam
jwing at 9:04am 06.07.16
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A thread regarding a non-working anemometer inspired this question: What is the purpose of knowing t

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No core??
Arrgh at 7:05am 03.22.24
Nice changes! Every season I think about changing to a one sink galley also...
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
kloudie1 at 7:03am 03.22.24
two 6 volt batteries wired in series.. A very good way to get real deep cycle performance in lead-ac
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 7:03am 03.22.24
don't we need 12 V batteries? The 6v batteries are arranged in series to get 12v. In my photo, th
Remote oil filter for M25XP
Hayden Watson at 7:02am 03.22.24
I finally found and purchased a remote filter kit for my M25XP. The chalange was finding one that h
Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 7:01am 03.22.24
batteries holding tanks hoses and bathrooms are always going to smell. I just got a quote on changi
Does anybody recognize this?
DRhoads at 6:59am 03.22.24
A bottle of water and leather bag :) had too it was too easy.
Venting 3 compartments at once
thinwater at 6:59am 03.22.24
I think you are venting in the wrong direction. I installed a fan in my cruising cat that pulled fro
Black stuff all over a boat?
DRhoads at 6:57am 03.22.24
Another popular cleaner is ammonia. Mixing bleach and ammonia causes the release of toxic vapors c
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories
Leeward Rail at 6:52am 03.22.24
Good post ! Parts Cross reference for almost anything old, is hit and miss. definitely beware. A r
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 6:49am 03.22.24
I am pretty sure Duracell 6volt batteries are East Penn/deka which are fairly decent quality for fl
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ted10028 at 6:46am 03.22.24
You are treating the symptoms not the problems. Polyethylene holding tanks do not absorb odor. Sani
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories
DRhoads at 6:40am 03.22.24
Had similar issues with filters and adaptors. DON"T TRUST THEM. or leave yourself plenty of time
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 6:30am 03.22.24
I'm on this path too, my system is updated and has been working for the house bank golf cart batter
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
JRT at 6:20am 03.22.24
I'm on this path too, my system is updated and has been working for the house bank golf cart batteri
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.   (1)
dlochner at 6:12am 03.22.24
I think the 12v are/were made by East Penn. The 6v batteries in Greg's photo don't have the right
Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 5:59am 03.22.24
A traditional lead acid battery produces toxic gas when it's being charged and in theory should be
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
NYSail at 4:56am 03.22.24
I am pretty sure Duracell 6volt batteries are East Penn/deka which are fairly decent quality for flo
Venting 3 compartments at once
Ted10028 at 8:31pm 03.21.24
What's the matter with a vent on the outside of the hull? I have never had a boat that vented the
Venting 3 compartments at once
dlochner at 7:43pm 03.21.24
Why are you venting those areas? Passive ventilation is desirable for the batteries. The holding tan

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