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RoyS at 11:42am 07.10.23
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Found this lying on my deck shortly after launching. Any ideas about where it might belong?
rsmithfh at 11:25am 07.10.23
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I ordered a motor mount but haven't heard back on the proper fasteners for the 170. Anyone have info
manufreak at 9:50am 07.10.23
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The floor in our main head is peeling in several places with paint chips showing up in our sump filt
DanMaine at 8:40am 07.10.23
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How, on Earth!..., can you get at the refrigeration unit to clean or check it? mine seems low on 13
sbrogden at 8:26am 07.10.23
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The lake close to me has two ramps with docks - facing SE. The prevailing winds are from the SE. Bot
Rltgold at 8:21am 07.10.23
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I have a 1989 Catalina 22 that has a small etched metal plaque on the inside of the stern cockpit. M
Philly2DC2LBI at 8:20am 07.10.23
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DCourteau at 8:04am 07.10.23
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Hello! I need some assistance. I have an origo 2500E alcohol stove. The burner control slider has
jeff356 at 7:05am 07.10.23
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Have boards for the companion way but really think I want doors, just want to see what people have d
mm2347 at 6:42am 07.10.23
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Anybody know of a source for deck drain hoses?
BTC1984 at 5:59pm 07.09.23
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217683 at idle the boat was fine and leaving the marina was fine but when I increased the RPMs I hea
BulldogTim62 at 5:09pm 07.09.23
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Hey from Tim, after 6 months of YouTube and research, finally at the age of 62 just took possession
GALakesailor at 4:42pm 07.09.23
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I am considering purchasing a 1997 Hunter 310. Currently the boat is not well set for single handin
Redwood707 at 2:40pm 07.09.23
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So I have a new to me Laguna Windrose 18 that Im ready to put in the water for the first time. My qu
SycloneDriver at 10:32am 07.09.23
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I'm working on a 1980 Catalina 38. The boat is in rough shape. We been working mostly on getting
Scott T-Bird at 9:59am 07.09.23
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I was fortunate to survive to see the 4th. On Monday morning, Sue and I woke up on the boat in our
jviss at 7:16am 07.09.23
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Greetings, I have a combination steaming and foredeck light. I think it may be a Forespar, but I'm
Fleet at 4:10am 07.09.23
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Owners manual isn't definitive on whether we have a ground plate and if our mast is connected to the
fred1diver at 4:03am 07.09.23
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Good Sunday morning everyone. last year I changed both my batteries to deep cycle, one of them is a
PeteT at 8:40pm 07.08.23
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I just re- stepped the mast and am kicking myself for not handling the boom. Outhaul has no purchase

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Outhaul modifications
kappykaplan at 9:41am 04.09.25
Can you move the photos to your computer, resize, then post here?
Is my Martec olding prop seated on fully?
4lane at 9:40am 04.09.25
@fstbttms You're right. I think I'll give the prop a couple of taps on the end and see if it moves u
Cabin sole carpet ideas
fred1diver at 9:13am 04.09.25
Thank you everyone As per the hot knife, I have 2, ac and battery powered, use them a lot for my can
Outhaul modifications
fred1diver at 9:11am 04.09.25
Forestay question
dlochner at 9:11am 04.09.25
Do you have a photo of the forestay and the toggle on the turnbuckle? Shock loading the smaller pin
Cabin sole carpet ideas
dLj at 9:07am 04.09.25
If you are going to cut it to shape, buy an inexpensive hot knife on Amazon. Very fast, but more i
Best Furler?
C22BC at 9:07am 04.09.25
Forestay question
Timm R Oday25 at 8:34am 04.09.25
It would depend more on the fitting on your forestay . What size is that fitting ? I wouldn't be com
Cabin sole carpet ideas
thinwater at 8:33am 04.09.25
If you are going to cut it to shape, buy an inexpensive hot knife on Amazon. Very fast, but more im
Best Furler?
Timm R Oday25 at 8:30am 04.09.25
As far as I know CDI is the only one that use any type of pvc extrusion . The others are aluminum .
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
Joe at 7:05am 04.09.25
I'm embarking on the quest to find the "best" sails for my boat. .............................. ...
Cabin sole carpet ideas
dmax at 6:57am 04.09.25
Cabin sole carpet ideas
Project_Mayhem at 6:53am 04.09.25
EVA foam squares is another alternative. My friend used to tediously use his wash down pump. I'd ima
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake!
JRacer at 6:35am 04.09.25
Talk to Mark Smith, "After Midnight". Probably can steer you in the right direction.
Transom repair O'day 22
Project_Mayhem at 9:58pm 04.08.25
Make sure the middle of your transom doesnt have a wet core since you're boat has exposed holes
Hatch boards vents
Project_Mayhem at 9:51pm 04.08.25
I had some solar vents that pretty much solved the humidity issues. I also installed some passive ve
San Juan 23 Owners Manual   (1)
Benny17441 at 9:11pm 04.08.25
The SJ 23 has no large or very active owners association. Even in this forum you may find but a cou
Transom repair O'day 22   (1)
jssailem at 8:32pm 04.08.25
Here is an example of an outboard motor mount with four bolts on a boat transom.
B&R rig tuning take 1
SteveHughessails at 8:13pm 04.08.25
I agree, lots of rain here now; no complaints though we need it. I am confident I will make more p

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