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I dropped my cowl vent overboard. Anyone know where I can find a replacement?
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We are planning an offshore trip. It it possible to empty our (waste) holding tanks overboard (once
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I've been chasing an issue with my 2009 Mercury 9.9 4 Stroke since last year. Sometimes it will run
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Electrical guys please enlighten. This little gizmo was between the ground wire and the negative bus
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Hello all, I haven't posted here in quite a while. So by way of introduction, my husband and I r
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Recently, we were sailing with the engine (Yanmar 2GM) OFF and no key in the ignition, when the engi
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How do you by pass the Seaward 600 Water-heater when you winterize? I am currently in the process
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I'm looking to change the bulbs in the cabin of my 2007 Beneteau 343. Before doing this, can someon
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The kid at the marina was more interested in girl then fuelling this evening, the result being a few
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Hi everyone. I bought a '78 C30 MkI TRBS a few months ago and have been having a blast sailing her.
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anyone know what size the O'Day 27 takes and where to locate one Previous owner replaced steering a
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I'm brand new to sailing and got a free Sun Cat that has been swamped. I have it cleaned up and sai
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I have had two instances where I have motored out to sail, and when I attempt to restart after a sho
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Does anyone have any experience with minor blistering in the gelcoat of a large Hunter? I believe
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I am installing MRBF fuse blocks on my battery. Does anyone know what size fuse (they come from 30
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The primary regulator on the CNG stove/oven has a bad diaphragm and spring. We replaced the seconda
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Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 4:09am 01.18.24
St.Pete boat show.....You goin?
CYQK at 1:12am 01.18.24
Will report after the show
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 8:27pm 01.17.24
Talk to them ? I was thinking, chloroform, but now I'm thinking you're on to something. I have ju
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems   (1)
Dalliance at 6:50pm 01.17.24
Recommended, reasonably low-cost upgrades?
dlochner at 6:44pm 01.17.24
If you are up for making your own, Sailrite.com has instructions and the material for a Bimini. A s
Recommended, reasonably low-cost upgrades?
piratesnail at 6:16pm 01.17.24
I forgot to ask about biminis, which were probably the most common answer on the Starwind FB group.
Recommended, reasonably low-cost upgrades?
piratesnail at 6:10pm 01.17.24
Where the heck do you sail 10 day cruises from West Virginia? Haha we just drive. Our big trip l
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations
danooxnard at 6:05pm 01.17.24
i would stay away from the Behr paint in my earlier post. . It did not hold up well after a few yea
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls?
Project_Mayhem at 5:52pm 01.17.24
@roy has a great idea and it really does cost nothing, not even time! Another idea is if the nipple
California King Tide Fail
fstbttms at 5:34pm 01.17.24
Per month, year? If you know of a marina in a major metropolitan area that rents a slip for $270/y
California King Tide Fail
Terry Cox at 5:24pm 01.17.24
$10/foot Per month, year?
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
Middle aged New Noobie at 5:07pm 01.17.24
Photos would really help us diagnose the issue. Overall phot of the rudder, including the top wher
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
Middle aged New Noobie at 5:05pm 01.17.24
my rudder binds up when its in the straight position enough to knock the paint off of the top of t
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
ggrizzard at 5:02pm 01.17.24
It's binding on the small extension of the hull directly amid ship. Once the rudder passes to the l
Hunter Legend 35.5 Spinnaker?
acboudrMN at 5:00pm 01.17.24
I believe I got a 153 without it and have seen 138-147 range in some forums, with Spinnaker. I thin
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems
Tally Ho at 4:45pm 01.17.24
Photos would really help us diagnose the issue. Overall phot of the rudder, including the top where
California King Tide Fail
ggrizzard at 4:42pm 01.17.24
fstbttms That is $10.00 per foot a year, right? :laugh:
California King Tide Fail   (1)
Tally Ho at 4:41pm 01.17.24
And no tides. :beer: sucks. Greg
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Justin_NSA at 4:27pm 01.17.24
It's not Friday, but I saw this on Facebook and needed to share:

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