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RHUMB RUNNER at 5:29pm 04.13.16
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I have a Jabsco quite flush head. The quite flush is 6 years old and the joker valve had not been ch
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Hello everyone. I have a dilemma and I am looking for some advice. After considerable time and effor
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Ahoy, My re-power is progressing and I am to the point of modifying the engine bed for the new engi
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Is there any new news about Island Packet closing the doors? They were suppose to issue a statement
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I installed the EV 100 wheel pilot on my Hunter 34 a couple years ago. For the most part it does wh
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My tank (rectangular) measures about 2 cf which is should be about 15 gal. Lately on my weekly pump
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Good Captains, I am looking for a trailer to rent from a private individual in North Carolina or su
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from this site, and others, i have heard of minwax urethane spray for my teak but have no idea what
CaptDon01 at 9:31am 04.13.16
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I posted on the C-22 Owners Page on Facebook some photos and my observations on a new design C-22 I
Cmp1110 at 8:23am 04.13.16
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we just bought a boat with a Charles marine charger. Is this a quality unit? It is a 5000 model 30
Nathan57 at 6:40am 04.13.16
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I am replacing the keel brackets on my Catalina 22. I have everything ground, fitting and lined up
atrometer at 6:29am 04.13.16
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In Fort Myers, FL there is posting for a 1976 Catalina 22' worth a look
Mark Maulden at 12:22am 04.13.16
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In the PNW or NE, does everyone take their main/helm covers with them on a 2 mo cruise? Or does the
Zeus2012 at 9:38pm 04.12.16
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Ever since we bought our boat, new, as original/only owners, it has had a strong, sharp, ammonia-lik
SailingGestalt at 7:47pm 04.12.16
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Folks, I'm no electrician and when it comes to battery power and terms I'm lost. The two photos I've
JJShockley at 4:24pm 04.12.16
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Anyone have a good source for a dodgers?
Brian D at 4:23pm 04.12.16
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I realize that this is very subjective, but curious to know what is your preference? I lost (maybe s
Steven Scott at 2:50pm 04.12.16
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My boat sunk. It has been brought back to life. The existing yanmar engine and trans are toast and
wally123 at 2:43pm 04.12.16
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Hi All has anyone used or setup the inner forstay option on a H410 The manual shows the setup which
fred1diver at 2:14pm 04.12.16
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has anyone used these cockpit cushions? http://www.thechandleryonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=34_

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JRT at 1:57pm 03.13.24
Not much to update, have had only a couple of sail days and honestly feel bad about RoseLeigh sitti
Rudder Sensor
mjsb at 12:38pm 03.13.24
Here is what I did in my H-34; similar but not identical to the setup on the 31: it is mounted inve
Jib car assembly replacement
Stu Jackson at 11:11am 03.13.24
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Venting Battery Compartment
FastOlson at 9:59am 03.13.24
I have always found their customer service nonexistent. If you have a telephone number that someone
Battens or no battens?
Davidasailor26 at 9:54am 03.13.24
Neil Pryde claims an unbattened in mast furling main loses about 15% of its sail area versus traditi
House Battery Upgrade Help
gouldx at 9:49am 03.13.24
Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 9:37am 03.13.24
That's a good question, but since our boats are over 20 years old, the previous owner made modifica
Venting Battery Compartment
Scott T-Bird at 9:31am 03.13.24
I have always found their customer service nonexistent. If you have a telephone number that someone
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
BAD ORCA at 9:27am 03.13.24
if by chance you had pictures of the outboard mounted to your 36 ' boat I would love to see them.
Venting Battery Compartment
dlochner at 9:25am 03.13.24
I am surprised the battery compartment is not sealed off with vents leading outside? Apparently ca
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
BAD ORCA at 9:24am 03.13.24
Great story and interesting information. Thanks. PS: today you can get a Chinese outboard 9.9 for $
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Ted10028 at 9:22am 03.13.24
Great story and interesting information. Thanks. PS: today you can get a Chinese outboard 9.9 for $
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Ted10028 at 9:20am 03.13.24
A 9.9 will easily push and maneuver your sailboat. When i first bought my 36' 20,000 lb sailboat,
Venting Battery Compartment
Scott T-Bird at 9:18am 03.13.24
My 1999 320 had a dumb charger and I replaced it (previous owner was on a mooring and never used it)
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
BAD ORCA at 9:14am 03.13.24
that is interesting. If I just lean on the boat when it is at the dock it moves away from the dock
Lombardini marine engine
kloudie1 at 9:09am 03.13.24
I think they are Kohler made engines and not marinized from other manufacturers. Kohler generally do
Venting Battery Compartment
Ted10028 at 9:01am 03.13.24
Under discussion is a popular hull model made by a company still in business, with a long record of
Venting Battery Compartment
Ted10028 at 9:00am 03.13.24
I doubt it. My 2003 C310 had a dumb charger that tended to overcharge the 4D's. At times the gas
Battens or no battens?
Dr. D at 8:54am 03.13.24
Thanks, but that is for standard mainsails. In mast furling has different considerations. Yes, I am

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