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The Admiral wants a new Main halyard that doesn't kink when the sail is being lowered. Most questio
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Need to replace my jib and found a sail that will fit but says it 2 genoas attached at the luff?? I'
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I have a 36' MKll 1999, I am interested in upsizing my alternator, what size can I achieve as we hav
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My poop tank was replaced a few years ago, installed the same as before, a bladder, the old one leak
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My engine alarm starts a few seconds after starting the engine. It would shut off normally , but no
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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
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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
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Last week of summer for my Grandson. We headed to the boat for his first overnight cruise. We arrive
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Forestay in jib furler broke up top. Arg. Generally, generally, is h260 forestay used without modi
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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
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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
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Hello everyone trying to make side panels for an enclosure. Just not sure about the style to go wit
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So far things that works, include. Air, AC, he going? at hot water, shower drain, cabin lights. Fan
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