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john6206 at 9:44am 08.30.25
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Wow! I put off my boat odor problem for a while, but I was in a porta-potty yesterday that smelled b
fred1diver at 1:39pm 08.29.25
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My poop tank was replaced a few years ago, installed the same as before, a bladder, the old one leak
FredW at 8:57am 08.29.25
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My engine alarm starts a few seconds after starting the engine. It would shut off normally , but no
FredW at 8:14am 08.29.25
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My engine alarm starts a few seconds after starting the engine. It would shut off normally , but no
cherub78 at 6:01am 08.29.25
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Hi, I've recently bought a 83 hunter34 and was wondering if the b'r rigged mast will stand without a
Limbo1969 at 1:18am 08.29.25
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Hi, I am interested in a Hunter 45 DS, built in 2008. It has a non screwed teak deck. The owner ( th
STARSHIP at 12:59am 08.29.25
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Dear all, we have a BENETEAU OCEANIS 46 from 2008 (EUROPE) with 3 cabins and 2 heads. We need to rep
Jon Singer at 10:59am 08.28.25
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The boat developed a terrible sour smell with no noticeable water in the bilge and the pump function
jssailem at 10:49am 08.28.25
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Last week of summer for my Grandson. We headed to the boat for his first overnight cruise. We arrive
Davenport at 9:42am 08.28.25
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Forestay in jib furler broke up top. Arg. Generally, generally, is h260 forestay used without modi
lehighsail at 6:48am 08.28.25
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dyelaine at 5:28am 08.28.25
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The mast light connector and the VHF antenna connector on my C-22 are both located near the base of
mcconkd at 5:15am 08.28.25
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My 2 windows on the top of my deck near the mast have developed some crazing and I am looking to rep
fred1diver at 4:35am 08.28.25
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Hello everyone trying to make side panels for an enclosure. Just not sure about the style to go wit
novodka44 at 7:05pm 08.27.25
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So far things that works, include. Air, AC, he going? at hot water, shower drain, cabin lights. Fan
Rich G 1192 at 6:44pm 08.27.25
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zinahewitt at 9:04am 08.27.25
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Hi All, I have a liferaft that can't get maintenance, so I got the pump out of it. The pump works b
Rumbero at 6:10am 08.27.25
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New owner here of a 1984 37C. Will be replacing my rudder and am a bit puzzled by how the rudder is
gotons at 5:54am 08.27.25
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Good morning, everyone! I have a 93 Hunter 33.5...This Saturday, I'm pulling my holding tank and go
ChrisCall at 4:29pm 08.26.25
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I've noticed some water behind the area where my thru hulls are in the little round cutout hole at b

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Loose wing keel repair
kappykaplan at 1:51pm 11.18.25
1993 Catalina 22 wing keel moves side to side after impact with concrete block. Any suggestions for
Reinforcing stanchion
Tally Ho at 1:39pm 11.18.25
Do you have a big backing plate that spans the large bolt and the 2 smaller ones? Or just washers
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection
Tally Ho at 1:27pm 11.18.25
Are you in a slip? Or at anchor/mooring? Is that when the damage occurs? Where are your deck cl
Solar panel on Hunter Legend 40.5
Irek at 1:25pm 11.18.25
Hey Joe, Rich Tku yrs. My H40.5 is of the same year. I want to believe that if I will install a ne
On Aging
Tally Ho at 1:14pm 11.18.25
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
Richard19068 at 12:58pm 11.18.25
... am afraid with the wood constantly trying to straighten itself out, it might not hold. How d
On Aging
kappykaplan at 12:50pm 11.18.25
Beneteau First 235 - Cushions
Tomcat337 at 12:34pm 11.18.25
Hello, I hope everything is well. Do you still own the beneteau first 235? I'm thinking about gettin
Motor Davit for Radar Pole
Richard19068 at 12:24pm 11.18.25
Assuming your radar mount is strong enough for the load you might try calling or emailing Garhauer t
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
LLoyd B at 12:03pm 11.18.25
When you remove the wood that is in place and attached to the fiberglass then inspect what kind of g
Reinforcing stanchion
FastOlson at 11:47am 11.18.25
What is needed at the boarding point is a double brace. After seeing how effective this was on a nei
Motor Davit for Radar Pole
LLoyd B at 11:41am 11.18.25
A little more in depth understanding as to how a lifting davit would be used when attached to your r
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Ralph Johnstone at 11:37am 11.18.25
Inexpensive, battery powered water alarms have saved me a few times. Alarms are the greatest ...
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Project_Mayhem at 11:22am 11.18.25
Inexpensive, battery powered water alarms have saved me a few times. I launched a boat for the first
Adhering wood strips to cabin walls
Project_Mayhem at 11:07am 11.18.25
What about "liquid nails" ? on of it? I could also do a dab every six inches of something that's
Reinforcing stanchion
jssailem at 10:35am 11.18.25
Maybe you could post signs "DO NOT GRAB THE STANCHION"! I have found my "self the docking procedure
Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 11.18.25
Dock water has sunk many a boat in its slip. There was a member here several years ago who was wake
1984 Hunter 27: Bow/Deck Protection
Hunter Enthusiast at 8:34am 11.18.25
Got it. The pics you posted showed, what I assume is line damage. The line damage looks like it occ
What to do first? Sat for 5 years. Old Mercury 4hp Outboard motor
BigEasy at 8:31am 11.18.25
How do I drain the carb bowl? Usually there are two screws in the carb bowl. One is a drain

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