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Blackacre at 12:16pm 06.23.15
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I wanted to install some treads on my swim ladder to both make it more comfortable and safer to use.
smokey73 at 12:11pm 06.23.15
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I was looking at my strut and prop (Maxprop) and I noticed some discoloration on both. In particula
Vegas at 8:25am 06.23.15
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Attached are photos of my multifunction displays on my 2009 B 37. I know fuel and both water tanks
Kitchen Sink   (1)
mbella1 at 7:31am 06.23.15
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Hello, new user here. I purchased a 1975 C22 last year, it came with a kitchen unit that was in pret
Gzito at 7:10am 06.23.15
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Any thoughts : I'm considering a sail cover cradle /stack pack for my main sail. It's similar to a s
atexasex at 7:00am 06.23.15
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The freezer on our 460 tends to frost up. We don't have any food in there right now so maybe that's
davejunk78 at 6:53am 06.23.15
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Hello, I have a 1986 first 26 and would really like to replace the traveler. Does anyone know wha
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All U Get at 5:27am 06.23.15
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Hi all, I wanted to do some soft shackles after reading several posts here on the topic and I nee
seadaddler at 4:58am 06.23.15
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It's that time of year for me closing up the Boat for the next few months when most are just getting
Ken_Smith343 at 3:57am 06.23.15
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I'm in Toronto. Anyone know where I can find the spring for the lifeline pelican hook used on a 200
All U Get at 3:45am 06.23.15
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Hi all, My wife and I have been looking for clothes that are lightweight and still offer UV prote
Hunter 41 at 3:21am 06.23.15
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I have just over filled the boats fuel tank . Now the tank has raised the aft cabin bed panels. .
Jumpstart at 9:05pm 06.22.15
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It looks like I need a new freshwater pump on my 2GMF. The signs are there, tearing up belts and the
Roadking Larry at 9:02pm 06.22.15
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Saturday I filled the freshwater tank on my '76 Cal. I filled it right to the top. Of course when I
SEMPERAVANTI41 at 8:17pm 06.22.15
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I lost a couple of hinge screws when I had to remove some cabinet doors on my 2007 41DS. The screw h
rsotomayor at 8:00pm 06.22.15
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Looking for Roof Handrails for Benetau Oceanis 321.
StargazerP303 at 8:00pm 06.22.15
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Used this and without any reservations this is QUALITY! Capt. Rob
StargazerP303 at 7:52pm 06.22.15
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Just installed my new GPS Garmin 441S on my Edson Pedestal. The problem I had was what to do with t
BLUE MAX at 7:40pm 06.22.15
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How do I select an electric power driven Anchor set up for my 2002 26X......Will cruise mostly in M
sailfree20770 at 7:28pm 06.22.15
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Has anyone been able to view Magellan BlueNav charts on a PC. It seems they don't make a GPS that u

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simple wind/weather app for iphone
Davidasailor26 at 3:10am 07.14.23
I like Windy (Windy.com, not Windy.app) for wind forecasts. For current conditions Iuse Wind Alert.
DIY Electronics?
High Current at 2:53am 07.14.23
I60 wind
kappykaplan at 2:43am 07.14.23
and it should have the capacity to display TRUE wind data as well as APPARENT :plus:
Shooting some video in the harbor
TomY at 2:31am 07.14.23
Tom, Not sure if you have come across this website. There are a few free videos on creating videos
I60 wind
Joe at 12:05am 07.14.23
so I was thinking that wind instruments might help me get a bit more wind (to find it and adjust th
Winch handle safe use
MikeHoncho at 10:50pm 07.13.23
With my non ST I kept them wrapped all the he time with the handle in place. With my ST I tend to do
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
BigEasy at 9:05pm 07.13.23
Everything they. Said about masthead is correct. I still went with a rail mounted vhf when the mast
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna
Grotto at 7:47pm 07.13.23
Everything they. Said about masthead is correct. I still went with a rail mounted vhf when the masth
I60 wind
Ken13559 at 7:11pm 07.13.23
Always good to have more than you usually need, 'cos you never know when that extra instrument would
Catalina 315 Mainsail Furling Problems; Spinlock Clutch
Skipper John at 6:23pm 07.13.23
I should point out that the clutch was replaced under warranty by our Catalina dealer.
ST4000 auto pilot
Ward H at 6:14pm 07.13.23
Yes I did. I did a diagnostic on it as recommended by Raymarine. I believe it has some bad sectors
Advice - Sailing from Phillidelpha to Cape May
Ward H at 5:53pm 07.13.23
@artleyt115 AC to Cape May does sound like a much better, more enjoyable plan. @Scott T-Bird s id
st 4000 and rudder position
Tally Ho at 3:58pm 07.13.23
I've never owned a boat with a rudder position sensor/indicator, other than a tiller, but I can see
In boom reefing design   (1)
Tally Ho at 3:56pm 07.13.23
Bayview Sailor Lost / Drowning
xavpil at 3:51pm 07.13.23
what happened? I donm't quite follow the "heat and smoke" Sad regardless
Trailer Bunk Positioning
Tedd at 3:48pm 07.13.23
So it sounds like, at least in your experience, my understanding that a bunk provides lateral suppor
Potential new Hunter owner
shemandr at 3:45pm 07.13.23
Standing head room on a 26' boat is not a necessity. My Mark 25 (C&C 25 with a fractional rig) had
Universal engine parts, and maintenance schedule, and dinghy davits?
PlaneTom at 3:27pm 07.13.23
Your Universal engine is a marinated Kubota The M25 is a D850 The M25XP is a D950 Most of the engin
Catalina Metal Plaque
Stu Jackson at 3:23pm 07.13.23
Well after getting blown off by Catalina customer service You didn't get blown off, they just told

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