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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySDuA3BvkE4 With the help of a fork lift we got the mast off and
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On my Compac 19, which is in the water, I have problems raising the main. It starts and suddenly it
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Getting ready to launch our 240. I have uncovered some loose screws and am inquiring about the best
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Anybody out there have a recommendation. Just bought brand new Genoa 130% and while furling it noti
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alternative foulies has anyone tried using motorcycle rainsuits as foul weather gear? i'm sure it'
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I am looking for an Yanmar compatible N2K engine management system. This model that I have been r
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My life rail stanchions are bolted thru the Fiberglas (FRP) deck. I noticed "Docking Helpers" grab
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I'd really like to find 2 of these, the new ones are HORRID. Can anyone help? Thanks ~ Carolyn

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Universal M25: strange water temp alarm behavior
sorcererdog at 10:23am 09.19.23
Thank you for your suggestions. Will check this out and let you know.
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We looked at the MH 31 yesterday and it is indeed a beautiful boat. But it has a few awkward design
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dlochner at 9:42am 09.19.23
Jim Taylor designed the 15 and a bunch of other boats for Precision. He has a reputation for designi
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Hayden Watson at 9:39am 09.19.23
Of course, the hoisting difficulty is a result of friction somewhere in the system. Maybe in multi
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Wow...that looks better. Thanks for the input.
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Our Oceanis 37 had a leak from the anchor locker drains contributing water to the back parts of the
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Hayden Watson at 8:41am 09.19.23
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Techstyle at 8:22am 09.19.23
here is my a section of my winterizing check list: k list: 220070 that's all I do!!
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Siamese at 8:13am 09.19.23
Of course, the hoisting difficulty is a result of friction somewhere in the system. Maybe in multip
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Scott T-Bird at 8:09am 09.19.23
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Hayden Watson at 8:08am 09.19.23
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twodzusfittings at 7:51am 09.19.23
are you moving thru the water and in gear trying to get up to higher rpm or tied to the dock? In o
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arf145 at 7:50am 09.19.23
Those drains you've identified are the drains for the anchor locker. On my 331, if I remember correc
WATERLOCK MUFFLER QUESTION
twodzusfittings at 7:49am 09.19.23
Have you verified that the prop shaft, and engine/transmission are aligned? Also, the hose that exi
Where to run the solar panel cables on a Hunter 38 ?
firebird13 at 7:26am 09.19.23
@P12nash Thank you for these instructions
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Scott T-Bird at 7:21am 09.19.23
Just curious ... why do you want a poly tank and what's your aversion to an aluminum tank? I agree,
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P12nash at 6:57am 09.19.23
I put flexible panels on top of my dodger. I ran the cables down the frame for the dodger and throu
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...3TacksontheWater at 6:52am 09.19.23
It looks like you're showing us just the starboard stern by the ladder attachment point. Just how ex

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