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Rob2435 at 5:17pm 04.19.16
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So, I have an issue or at least I think I have one, my boat squats. As in the description it is a 1
RichieR at 2:40pm 04.19.16
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Hi, I'm going to be checking out the swing keel on my v21. There seems to be some rust bubbles. Re
JJShockley at 2:26pm 04.19.16
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Anyone know the "hanging weight" of a 23? Regards to all...
Bruce Maxwell at 2:09pm 04.19.16
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I am trying to hook up an anchor chain to an anchor running thru the roller on the bow. I can fit th
marchem at 12:09pm 04.19.16
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Just started playing with the asymmetric chute on our C310. First big question is to run the sheets
MDS64 at 10:45am 04.19.16
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Has anyone had any luck installing a guard around their propeller? I have a 1979 28 and we catch a
Stan Linado at 8:52am 04.19.16
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Previous owner(s) of our boat have, over the years screwed many pieces of stuff to the mast and boom
richard lulik at 8:21am 04.19.16
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PGIJon at 7:51am 04.19.16
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Is this or is this not an issue? I've seen MaineSail and other mention that the H34 cable is out of
Justin_NSA at 7:44am 04.19.16
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Does anyone know what the 3 fixed windows on my '91 30T are made of? When we bought it we had them a
galynd at 7:31am 04.19.16
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My model 2000 Beneteau 36cc has a volvo-penta dripless shaftseal which is leaking. It generally drip
tmjb at 6:05am 04.19.16
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I guess I overfilled my fuel tank with diesel at the end of last season. With the warmer weather t
realst at 5:49am 04.19.16
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Anyone have a Buyers Broker they can recommend in the Annapolis/ Baltimore area?
lpbosch at 5:24am 04.19.16
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i am thinking of repowering from 5411 to M20 in my C30. Has anyone used the M20? Will it fit in the
Dwayne Anderson at 8:44pm 04.18.16
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I'm happy to share we have just purchased are first Hunter sailboat it is a 44ds 2003. It is in exce
gfroch at 7:06pm 04.18.16
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Hi all- Another question on our "new to us" 1987 Catalina 30. We had a major deck re-hab job over t
dennisv at 7:01pm 04.18.16
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There has been many changes with the marina I have my boat (1984 Oday 28) at this last year. The ow
Mark Maulden at 6:39pm 04.18.16
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I installed a Jabsco deck wash last year. A "springy" hose and a nozzle came with it. Used 4-5 tim
jleblanc31 at 6:23pm 04.18.16
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I ve decided to paint Philter when I get her white is boring . the bottom and above the water line n
e714753 at 5:20pm 04.18.16
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I am planning to bottom paint my 2012 250 WB. I just purchased the boat this year and stuck it in th

Recent Replies

Tiller pilot ? Raymarine
JBP-PA at 5:23am 03.27.24
Aw man, that's rough. I guess I'm lucky, my ST2000+ is over 10 years old and still rocking. The ST2
Fridge: 12V or DC
Timm R Oday25 at 5:09am 03.27.24
By "off grid " I think the poster is on a mooring at McKinley Marina
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22
mashmaster at 9:34pm 03.26.24
Need to replace keel winch???? Northen tool carries them it is a Dutton Lainson 800# brake winch f
Baltimore's key bridge down , hit by ship in early morning . . .
MitchM at 9:03pm 03.26.24
Later reports say this cargo ship had questions raised about sufficiency of its engine mainten
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
PaulK at 7:25pm 03.26.24
While the drawing shows the paths of the two boats it does not indicate where each one was at differ
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
DArcy at 7:23pm 03.26.24
I'm guessing in your situation the power boater had no idea you had a keel, or had any sort of issu
RECOMMISSIONING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17pm 03.26.24
bleach for a short while followed by a vinegar rinse make a lot of sense. Be sure to rinse ALL the
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:07pm 03.26.24
You're definitely on the right track, but not quite how I'd do it. 1. Triple M Plastics is a great
Boom
rgranger at 6:49pm 03.26.24
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24
Rick D at 6:40pm 03.26.24
FWIW, I think I would avoid pulling the top of the belly water tanks off and simply use the access t
Welding Flaw?
dLj at 5:38pm 03.26.24
your correct on the electropolishing and yes sir its been paid, shipped, and delivered. Approx a
Welding Flaw?
LakeShark at 5:05pm 03.26.24
Electroplater? Likely electropolishing. The battle - is it worth fighting... have you paid for the
Welding Flaw?
dLj at 4:17pm 03.26.24
@dLj thanks for your help. Unfortunately it looks like I might be in for a little battle on this o
Welding Flaw?
LakeShark at 3:53pm 03.26.24
Is that chrome plated? The second photo of the weld filling in a hole certainly looks plated. gary
Welding Flaw?
garymalmgren at 3:48pm 03.26.24
Is that chrome plated? The second photo of the weld filling in a hole certainly looks plated. gary
Funny Friday!!!   (2)
JamesG161 at 3:27pm 03.26.24
I love funny Signs. tom right of this sign. and 223797 Jim...
What did I do wrong? - Navigating around another vessel
ShawnL at 3:21pm 03.26.24
No one here follows the regs, except the sail boats. I've had ski boats pulling tubes cross so clos
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

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