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I cleaned the keel 2 years ago. The keel had 4" of growth on it. I cleaned the keel, went down to
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Our 2002 Catalina 350 has a Acu-Guage Ultra 8 in it. It does not work and when you turn it on it ju
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I have a 9.9 mercury 4 stroke long shaft on my sailboat, and am trying to make sure I have the corre
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Hi, I want to change the oil in my Atomic 4 and have looked at the engine manual from Moyer Marine h
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Ok I've put on my helmet and riot gears. I've shaft packing gland for last 14 years. Now I want a dr
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So I finally took the time to really look at the serial number that is on the transom of my boat. I
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I got me a new Hawkeye depth finder, I can either mound it on the stern or I can glue it on the insi
sailors2 at 2:20pm 04.09.16
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About to get involved in 1st Maintenance on my 1989 M18. 1st question concerns the oil used. I see
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I purchased 6 NFM Tri-Matrix port lights for the boat at the Miami Show. The first replacement in t
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I wanted to add a tiller extension but felt that the prices were a bit high. I spun a piece of oak s
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Has anyone ever cut a small hole in the hull of the stern to run the fuel line out to the outboard?
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I sometimes amuse myself while fixing yet again something on the boat, the construction or installat
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Can someone recommend a windlass for a Hunter 320? Stephen Dale
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Hi all. Can anyone give tips on removal of the glass mirrors located in the head of a C310 ?. I thou
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Have you ever seen a Polar Diagram for the 9.2a? I've searched, and I'm not sure one exists. If yo
Jammin jr at 3:34am 04.09.16
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Just checked FedEx tracking and my new sails are out for delivery!!!! So to update, we have a workin
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121604 Hi, This is my first post and wish to thank members in advance for any answers received. I a
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The 3-4 times we've trailer sailed so far in 2016 it seemed the wind was always just right during se
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Help with what to look for over the obvious on 1979 O'day 23... any known problem areas... we are g

Recent Replies

Black water seacock
jcrewser at 5:20pm 03.06.24
It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I ha
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
dlochner at 2:59pm 03.06.24
Certainly can find requirements for commercial vessels but what are the chart requirements for a re
Midship spring line cleat on 315
bulbcreekfarm at 2:27pm 03.06.24
bought 2 direct from the garhauer website. it was about $150 with shipping
Windlass
kenvail at 2:24pm 03.06.24
Speaking of the Simpson Lawrence windlass in Hunters, I'm looking for the Sprint Atlantic model, eit
Boat transport
DArcy at 2:12pm 03.06.24
A friend of mine moved his Viking 28 on a trailer behind a pickup truck. He strapped the cradle to t
Black water seacock
Rick D at 1:47pm 03.06.24
It depends on what kind of through hull valve it is. However, when my ball valve shaft failed, I had
Hunter 376 main halyard electric winch broke
Rick D at 1:43pm 03.06.24
Check this link: servicing a lewmar electric winch OK, I see the link wasn't working. Let's try thi
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel.
JR19454 at 1:19pm 03.06.24
Thank you very much for such a detailed reply. Yes, it is the 4JH4-HTE and only has 600 hours on it
How do I Clean Hunter 49 Fuel Tank, or the Fuel.
Screen Saver at 12:56pm 03.06.24
Many boats have difficult spots and the H49 is no different. For oil changes mine has an oil drain p
Black water seacock
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:08pm 03.06.24
As with any stuck seacock, there is nothing unusual with this one. Dissembling is the best approach
Advice on transcontinental shipping
MitchM at 11:11am 03.06.24
if your boat is on a cradle it can be flat - bed shipped on a trailer . I had g
GOB Gone?
MitchM at 11:04am 03.06.24
wow, that's bad news. I better keep all my paper copies of GOB . I hope the
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
dLj at 10:54am 03.06.24
Is a chart required equipment on recreational vessels? I can find references for requirements on c
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
JoeWhite at 10:15am 03.06.24
Jssailem, I know exactly what you mean by underwater hazards not be displayed on electronic chart ex
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
Davidasailor26 at 9:37am 03.06.24
The CG only says you must have an official chart. Is a chart required equipment on recreational ve
GOB Gone?
Alan Gomes at 8:43am 03.06.24
They did. They offered digital only subscriptions for less than the print version. Yup. That's wha
Dinghy hoisting from solar arch with winch
Captain Larry-DH at 8:23am 03.06.24
Just use standard rigging blocks. Anything rated to carry the load. Just make sure you place a cam a
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
jssailem at 8:21am 03.06.24
There is no limit to what you may buy from a commercial producer. The CG only says you must have an
Charts? Charts? We don't need no stinking CHARTS!
ggrizzard at 7:17am 03.06.24
So, is buying commercially produced charts kosher?
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date!
dlochner at 7:15am 03.06.24
Further reading of the original attachment .. the boat was in a collision and run aground... We don

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