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My boat is a 1999 originally purchased from Havencraft who offered the Horizon Multi instrument moun
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i'm so tired of the cold and a bit disappointed that i won't be able to get out much due to limited
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I have a 84 Hunter 25.5 and have a couple of questions I would like help with. I have been putting
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I have a 2009 Catalina 375. Would like to install auxillary refrigeration in galley in a dry box.
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We currently have a barrier coat with West Marine CPP that I have all but completely pressure washed
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Oday35 owners, do any of you know the width of the swim platform on our boats? I know the transom op
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Just got back a few days ago. It was a nice trip and fishing the Colorado river was good with over
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Hi all, Its that time of year and didn't expect filing a tax return could get so complicated. We
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I am very disappointed in the reliability of the two Raymarine products I have installed on my boat.
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Bob 04 H260 at 3:04am 04.01.15
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We are on a cruise in the Bahamas. The raw water pump on our Yanmar failed. I asked questions about
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I just had to post....this is my first "Spring" with a MacGregor waiting in the snow and me on the f
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The pride of ownership of the new to me 1994 26S demands a thorough cleaning and polishing. I just o
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Rusty south at 7:09pm 03.31.15
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So, I was tired of my spare anchor and rode getting all tangled up in the lazarette. I took the leaf
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My 2001 Hunter 410 mainsail has 3 reef point, but only the 2 lower reefs rigged. Near as I can tell
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I have just purchased a 1996 Hunter 336 and I do like it. It's been neglected and so I have the task
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Hello all. Does anyone know the correct size cone-type zinc for a 2007 37' Beneteau Oceanis 371?
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I obtained a Venture 21 that had been neglected for 5 years. When I got it home and blocked up the

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'07 Hunter 27 In-Mast Furler Failure   (2)
VT Fitz at 11:06am 08.29.23
Epilogue: The rigger arrived late this morning and he swapped out the 1/4" line for my topping lift
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks
jviss at 11:03am 08.29.23
It's a wax. You're likely to make it worse as wax traps dirt. Great for zippers though. We use Zipp
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks
jviss at 10:49am 08.29.23
:plus: Never had a problem with McLube not lasting very long. How often do you apply it?
Bad experience with a yacht broker, appreciate some advice
Barnacle Bill at 10:45am 08.29.23
I am a broker and based on your notes, I'd say the person you were dealing with was pretty much usel
No Binnacle Compass on Oceanis 34.1
kappykaplan at 10:42am 08.29.23
Could you post a photo of your existing binnacle?
H34 Mast Rewiring
Dalliance at 10:36am 08.29.23
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25
Stu Jackson at 10:20am 08.29.23
how can this boat be single handed from behind the wheel if the lines, traveler and winches are all
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
tfox2069 at 10:19am 08.29.23
When adding a connecting link, there's one issue I didn't see discussed - sorry if I missed it: The
Gulf Storm Potential   (1)
jssailem at 10:14am 08.29.23
Surge warnings
H34 Mast Rewiring
WasabiRush at 10:06am 08.29.23
My mast on the 1985 model H-34 is a Kenyon BF 5386.. They may have used different ones during the r
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
Rich Stidger at 9:49am 08.29.23
I will wade into this snake pit with my 2 cents of opinion. I have always used ACCO brand G4 5/16"
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25
kappykaplan at 9:47am 08.29.23
I assume one would have to steer from in front of the pedestal? As @Calif. Ted said, let Otto do t
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks
kappykaplan at 9:42am 08.29.23
It's a wax. You're likely to make it worse as wax traps dirt. :plus: Never had a problem with McLu
Gulf Storm Potential   (2)
JamesG161 at 9:29am 08.29.23
This is a finished Recon flight into Hurricane IdaliaNDBC - Station 42099 Recent Data Data now. 21
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25
Calif. Ted at 9:23am 08.29.23
I assume one would have to steer from in front of the pedestal Only if the auto pilot is broke, th
Winchbit driver
Davidasailor26 at 9:10am 08.29.23
Has anyone tried installing one of these? My Catalina 310 has limited access to the area above the
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized
arthur.goldberg at 9:06am 08.29.23
Thank you @Tally Ho , my friend and I will try that.
H34 Mast Rewiring
kloudie1 at 9:05am 08.29.23
My mast on the 1985 model H-34 is a Kenyon BF 5386.. They may have used different ones during the ru
Replace section of G4 anchor chain   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:01am 08.29.23
With everyone so concerned about the addition of a weaker connecting link to a chain rode, has anyon
Winchbit driver
stageboss at 8:57am 08.29.23

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