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I haven't posted in a few months so i thought I'd do an update. Still on the hard. I'm hoping to fin
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When docking my boat , I was going in forward and when attempting to go in reverse, I could not. Som
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Good morning , I have a 1980 Catalina 30 TRBS. I installed new anchor and spreader lites before l
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Here's an idea that worked for me! replacing molding in the corners. See pictures Spent $16 for 5
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Does anyone know the type of end that needs to be on the top of the forestay so that it can be conne
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Know there's been some comment on this in the past but can't remember the verdict on smoke color whe
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I want to upgrade our shore power system from 30 amp to 50 amp. This is what I think is required ne
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Hey guys. Ever since that ONE TIME I ran out of diesel (2GM20F) and learned the hard way how to get
Pennybart at 7:11pm 07.12.15
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My husband and I have purchased a renovation O'Day 25 (1978). This boat was totally stripped of all
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I have a 2001 410 I purchased used last year, on the starboard side, stern of the boat I have an elb
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I have an 85 Hunter 28.5. When I turn on the cold or hot water faucet in the head, I get water and
C Jones at 6:09pm 07.12.15
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Anchor roller on a h23? Finished this morning Any one have a picture of a anchor roller on a h23? I
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Me and my wife have been looking over the last few weeks at sail boats. We looked at a Hunter 34', 1
Pat at 1:04pm 07.12.15
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We had a bit of back-up in the head for a couple of weeks but this has been repaired. I found the
piedpiperIII at 12:18pm 07.12.15
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My boat has no grates, cat direct offers screw on type. What have you used??

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that's great! Do I have an ignition position that is on without an alarm going off? And can I use t
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Thanks, @sesmith . Being retired, I normally have the luxury of being able to time my border crossin
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Sailor Sue at 8:04am 12.05.23
Have you talked with a sail maker?
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As a follow-up .... are you sure that you are trying to turn it the right way? Every once in a whil
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I'm in the wrong business Yeah. You might be, or Not. :) Tough business to succeed in -- with con
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motosail_SD at 7:41am 12.05.23
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Project_Mayhem at 7:24am 12.05.23
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Start with changing the sanitation hoses. You remind me of a marine engine mechanic I once knew whos
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You will be much happier if your replace that wabble pump, that needs a filter, with a Gulper 220.

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