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I have a 2011 Beneteau Sense which I have to say is superb. However, it has a Dock and Go mooring sy
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During the hual-out portion of the survey, it was found that the skeg was lose. (The part that hold
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I have a Crack in my mast just where the port spreader attaches. Can that be welded?
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Ok so i have been out of sailing for +10 years and i was looking to get back into it with a little C
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I am trying to locate an Owners manual, for a 1976 Ericson 36C. If anyone knows where I can find one
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Hello , I am trying to find an owneres manual for my 1976 Ericson 36C Freedom Hull. Any ideas , wisd
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Hydronic heater installation
DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23
What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23
I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
Slow Leak
Johnb at 2:24pm 12.03.23
Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
NYSail at 2:03pm 12.03.23
Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it w
Slow Leak
dlochner at 1:59pm 12.03.23
It is called a Limber Hole and its purpose to drain bilge compartments into a central place for the
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
dlochner at 1:51pm 12.03.23
It is likely the corrosion and rot extends up past the visibly damaged area due to water wicking up
Hydronic heater installation
dlochner at 1:40pm 12.03.23
Yes, absolutely you must bleed the system. Air will get trapped and impede or block coolant flow and
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank?
Justin_NSA at 12:39pm 12.03.23
Keep a close eye on that tank for leaks, Justin I have taken that advice many times Peggie. In fac
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Davidasailor26 at 12:34pm 12.03.23
I know it won't be a fun or inexpensive job, but what you're seeing is significant decay of a 20+ ye
Cutlass bearing replacement on 2004 Hunter 36
AndyL at 12:29pm 12.03.23
Thanks - that's very helpful. I didn't completely understand how you removed the old bearing. Soun
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink
smokey73 at 12:26pm 12.03.23
I would not be at all surprised if the wiring is "variable" at least to some extent based on who is
Pearson 36-2 center board maintenance
Harald at 12:12pm 12.03.23
Hi, I had one of the shivs rebuild by an machine shop but still had problems raising the cb. I dropp
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
Rick at 11:56am 12.03.23
That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit
rgranger at 11:49am 12.03.23
That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you n
Slow Leak
rgranger at 11:47am 12.03.23
There are so many possibilities. Is the boat in the water now? Is the air warmer than the water? If
Replacing compass in Hunter 45CC
Rick at 10:42am 12.03.23
Well I tried to get a replacement. Not available. On the website here you can get something close.
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink
twalker H260 at 10:02am 12.03.23
Just had a Quick Look at the wiring diagrams for our 260 and a few other models. It appears at some
Storage cover for Catalina 320
Scott T-Bird at 7:56am 12.03.23
Some of the best covers I see in our area are Lippencott. Covers - Lippincott Marine Canvas Many
Beneteau Spare Parts
e_costin at 6:40am 12.03.23
Hi, I have recently bought a Sense 55 and I'm facing the old problem, how to obtain access to the sp
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink   (1)
fero at 4:23am 12.03.23
Rich Stidger, post: IIRC, the galley sink lights are in the string on the port side of the boat. Ch

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