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cstonedent at 10:44am 05.15.15
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On our B311 there is a very swallow bilge. What is the best type of float switch for these boats? An
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Anyone out there buy, make, steal a stern arch for a Bristol 41.1 or 43.3?
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Anyone know if the Sidepower 8950g will fit in the cutout for the older SM8800?
Ameseys at 10:25am 05.15.15
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I bought a neglected Yamaha 30 near Seattle. I spent a few months refitting her and sailed to Portla
dhenze at 9:58am 05.15.15
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The manufacture vinyl, which had a foam-type backing, disintegrated on me a couple of years ago. I
braol at 9:13am 05.15.15
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Anyone have a good source for Hunter-logo decals for the hull? I'd like to modernize my '79 H27 wit
rgranger at 7:41am 05.15.15
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Hey All Starting in August I'm going to "live aboard" two nights/week. The "higher-ups" where I
DockH at 7:17am 05.15.15
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I cannot reach into my 8 ft boom to re rig the outhaul. The lines got old and failed. Any ideas,. ti
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Back in Oct of 2013 after I took possession of Mystic, I noticed the low Oil Pressure alarm did not
Bob Mc at 6:28am 05.15.15
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Hello all. I can't get my circa 1993 Universal M3-20 to turn over. I get a very slow "mmwahll", "mm
Doc_holiday at 4:38am 05.15.15
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Will a quart of anti fouling cover a 26S below the boot stripe? Switching from Blue to Black and go
Jackdaw at 3:58am 05.15.15
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First race of the year at WYC. It was cold and blustery. And it rained non-stop. Predictably, we ha
OS2Dude at 3:04am 05.15.15
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We just bought a 1985 Catalina 30. This is my first boat with a marine toilet. Issue - During the
Elton at 10:07pm 05.14.15
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Where would I find a starboard, forward gate stanchion for a 310?
RobTek at 9:24pm 05.14.15
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does anyone have a through hull diagram for an oceanis 350? Even something hand drawn would be ap
Boxie at 9:17pm 05.14.15
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Today after my engine was running for a short time, I noticed water coming out of the air intake on
sailaway78 at 7:21pm 05.14.15
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Any of you guys in the Tampa/St.Pete area. We will be leaving New Orleans Sun. morning. Going to m
ggooch at 7:04pm 05.14.15
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Can anyone tell me what the stud size is on the ProNauticP Series 40 amp charger? Genuinedealz has
YVRguy at 6:52pm 05.14.15
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Recently I had fun reading this post about one of the members who uses a popcorn popper to roast cof
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Looking for suggestions on how to replace a halyard AFTER the messenger line came loose... Obviousl

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Setting Tack on Dipping Lug Sail
Will Gilmore at 11:22am 11.09.23
dovey2500, She is a beautiful craft. I would set the luff tight. That cleat at the base of the mast
winterizing ysm12
142 riverview at 10:51am 11.09.23
Check the forums for winterizing your engine and boat. There has been volumes of how to helpful ide
winterizing ysm12
142 riverview at 10:45am 11.09.23
You'll find complete instructions for winterizing both the fresh water system-- with or without ant
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:51am 11.09.23
Based on my less than zero knowledge of marine biology, I would say that :poop: sometimes happens.
MARINE GROWTH
Davidasailor26 at 9:39am 11.09.23
Looking to buy a Catalina 310
SJN at 8:34am 11.09.23
Hello! I sail the Salish Sea south of you. My Catalina 310 is not for sale. That said I am happy
Replacing main sail halyard
Hayden Watson at 8:33am 11.09.23
Not your direct question but when you are pulling in your new halyard, you may find that an eye spli
MARINE GROWTH
fstbttms at 8:26am 11.09.23
There was plenty of anti fouling ablative on the bottom when it went back in. Anyone? What anti f
MARINE GROWTH
fstbttms at 8:24am 11.09.23
Some bottom paints lose efficacy when dried out. As you were hauled for a period for maintenance, t
MARINE GROWTH   (1)
jssailem at 8:19am 11.09.23
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Kings Gambit at 8:09am 11.09.23
This year, I am amazed at how much barnacles and growth I have on the bottom of my boat. I'm locate
Vented Loop
MaryEllaRose at 7:59am 11.09.23
We flush the toilet with fresh water from a dedicated tank. Do I still need the vented loop between
2013+ MH-40 Discussion
tfox2069 at 7:52am 11.09.23
Thanks for the reply. The M-H 31 seems to be a very rare boat indeed, especially out here on the
MARINE GROWTH
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:24am 11.09.23
Some bottom paints lose efficacy when dried out. As you were hauled for a period for maintenance, th
Hunter 40.5
JamesG161 at 5:15am 11.09.23
I put a cork into each hole to stop cold air from passing out of the boxes into the bilge I use ju
Alden Challenger Chain plate/Hatframe/Backing plate repair.
TomY at 3:27am 11.09.23
Thanks for the followup, Tom. Really glad to hear this repair has been solid! For the ones where
Setting Tack on Dipping Lug Sail
dLj at 12:49am 11.09.23
Sail questions seem addressed above. On your dagger board/swing keel/whatever it's called - there sh

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