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George Da Porge at 8:36am 01.21.15
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Saw this lid support at a boat show recently. It's 2 pieces, one fits into the other and are held to
bigman99 at 6:14am 01.21.15
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I have access to a brand new Doyle in mast furling Mainsail for a B321 at a great price. Problem is
sailnoproblem at 6:09am 01.21.15
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It's time for a new sail cover. My old one is made with Sunbrella, but I've heard about Weather Max
rbjenterprises at 3:38am 01.21.15
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I am considering installing a composting head in our 1990 C30. It will be used on the weekends. I am
tacanno at 6:17pm 01.20.15
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I wanted to replace the burlap looking hull liner in the V berth. I noticed there were some leaks so
NiceBeny at 4:34pm 01.20.15
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Looking for some crew wear
All U Get at 4:16pm 01.20.15
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Hi all, My wife found this filter on another boating blog and asked again about our filter.
Bad Obsession at 4:09pm 01.20.15
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Have you ever noticed that when you buy a boat there is a substantial cost to refit it? Even if a b
YVRguy at 2:33pm 01.20.15
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When I bought my boat a couple of years ago I noticed she had a slight list to starboard. I didn't
Mark48 at 2:27pm 01.20.15
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I have been a day sailor for several years and now I am preparing for longer journeys beyond the cit
John R at 1:58pm 01.20.15
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Anybody know what this is? It's about 24" x 24" canvas material. What you see in the corner is a cha
mr c at 1:45pm 01.20.15
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84145.vB If you have. Any problems? Is it stainless steel? Does it get clogged like the original on
sollenburg at 12:21pm 01.20.15
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I've been looking for a place to purchase the keel bolt, washers and nut if anyone could help with
Blue Hull at 11:50am 01.20.15
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I pulled the original 5411 diesel out of my 1981 C-30 for a complete overhaul. I sourced all the
Bloodline at 11:17am 01.20.15
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Appears to be stainless. Found in the engine compartment of my 373.
Early shine   (1)
Hydro Therapy at 10:48am 01.20.15
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Nice day today so I decided to shine up the port hull side of my O 240. I bought her in the middle o
sunset lady at 10:41am 01.20.15
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Where Would I Find A Boom For A 1986, 272 O'day?
Harry1110 at 9:45am 01.20.15
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I am the proud new owner of a 1990 Hunter 30 but the "owners manual" on board is little more than a
Don Lucas at 9:27am 01.20.15
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My house batteries are 4 years old and I want to capacity test them this Spring. But I don't really
allen-deckard at 9:20am 01.20.15
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Not big deal nothing spectacular just went sailing for around 10 hours yesterday weather was great w

Recent Replies

Leaking Lewmar Porthole
Ralph Johnstone at 10:10pm 06.09.23
Isolation of the leak would be where so start. Can't begin to suggest any solution until YOU find
Making curtains   (1)
thinwater at 10:03pm 06.09.23
Fittings are required, just as they are for curtains. The fittings can be snaps or even something g
YSM12R Mixing Elbow neck   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:00pm 06.09.23
Should I be concerned? I'd want to take the riser off : e will be no signs of corrosion from the
Leaking Lewmar Porthole
jssailem at 9:26pm 06.09.23
Isolation of the leak would be where to start. Is it the gasket, Handle Frame Cracked lense All of
Adding a 2nd Bilge Pump to a 310?
Tom J at 7:27pm 06.09.23
My second bilge pump was the raw water pump itself. I installed a three way valve at the strainer s
Making curtains
dLj at 6:19pm 06.09.23
I encourage people to consider external covers. Yes, you have to go on-deck. But they keep the wind
Non Skid; Black Spots
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:32pm 06.09.23
use non skid deck cleaner. spread with a deck brush and let sit 5 minutes. scrub with a stiff ha
Found a 2003 C310   (4)
JRT at 4:59pm 06.09.23
Out for 2nd race of the year. This is the 1st Mayor's Cup Race for Lake Guntersville. Start is tom
Non Skid; Black Spots
DaveJ at 4:48pm 06.09.23
Home Built Stack Pack
nightowle at 4:41pm 06.09.23
That looks like a super pro job.....impressive!
SPLIT WATER TANK
fred1diver at 4:31pm 06.09.23
Look for a plastic welder near you, I just had mine done, he put 3 3x3 patches and only charged me 8
SPLIT WATER TANK
Tally Ho at 3:58pm 06.09.23
Check my wiring diagram?   (1)
Beth G at 3:56pm 06.09.23
Ok, so taking everything into consideration, here's my brand new diagram!
Check my wiring diagram?
Beth G at 3:49pm 06.09.23
Haha well it is we, but I'm the one who put my foot down and said the batteries don't get connected
Check my wiring diagram?
Beth G at 3:33pm 06.09.23
Hi Scott, and thanks for the compliment! This isnt my first foray into the world of electrical, but
Making curtains
thinwater at 3:28pm 06.09.23
I encourage people to consider external covers. Yes, you have to go on-deck. But they keep the windo
Check my wiring diagram?
Beth G at 3:22pm 06.09.23
Everything dlochner stated is correct. The charger has a 3-prong plug that goes into a 110V outlet o
Non Skid; Black Spots
SPLETS at 3:00pm 06.09.23
if it is not damage, I cannot tell from the pic, but I had something very similar and tried everythi
Home Built Stack Pack
Hollyberry at 2:58pm 06.09.23
That sound really convenient. Can you share a photo? Greg Greg... will try to snap a pic next
YSM12R Mixing Elbow neck
Tally Ho at 2:23pm 06.09.23
HDI makes the mixing elbow, but not sure about that neck / manifold that mounts on the engine. I di

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