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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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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
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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
Slider at 3:24pm 08.26.25
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Our Beneteau 37 2012 has a control panel that includes fuel, water, volts plus. Can the lights for
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quiggers at 7:24pm 08.25.25
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A boat sat on a trailer with the swing keel up, obviously... How much play is expected on the keel
novodka44 at 5:12pm 08.25.25
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I am a new owner , I am sure the oil needs to be changed. So before I start sailing I am going to ch
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I have an 84 Starwind 22 that was leaking from the pry out hatch in the anchor locker. knows how l
FOLLOWING SEAS at 4:03pm 08.25.25
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Hello, I have 1999 Hunter 310. GREAT BOAT. I need to replace the piston on the Selden Rodkicker. It
Foswick at 3:24pm 08.25.25
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I dig our old-style wooden wheel, but it is time to refinish (this winter). Trying to sand it as-is
duanelorenz at 2:54pm 08.25.25
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Electrical diagram for Catalina 34 my 1.5 1990
dmmlyons at 12:58pm 08.25.25
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I have an 1980 hunter 33 which does not have any clutches, organizers or winches mounted on the cabi
trevorharris at 11:15am 08.25.25
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Hey all, I'm building a cradle for my Beneteau First 345 (1985, deep keel) but it's currently in th
SteveHughessails at 10:08am 08.25.25
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Towing the 240 is ok. It is on the wider side but you get used to it. Keep the left wheel close to t

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dlochner at 7:33am 11.16.25
Hatches are usually generic, meaning they are off the shelf from other manufacturers. Can you post
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging
dlochner at 7:30am 11.16.25
The last couple of posts by @Jan_H and @Big Easy are alluding to the notion that the battery and alt
Outboard transom mount repair
JBP-PA at 7:25am 11.16.25
The top left bolt is obviously pulling through. Is that a cored hull?
A day at the beach
shemandr at 5:32am 11.16.25
That could take awhile. I'm thinking of a beached 24' boat in Cutchogue NY that was on the beach f
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging
BigEasy at 11:14pm 11.15.25
After researching conversion of a Hitachi internally regulated alternator to an externally regulated
Looking at new sails
garymalmgren at 11:09pm 11.15.25
Has anyone dealt with or purchased sails from South East Asian Sails out of Thailand? No. but thre
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
DArcy at 8:10pm 11.15.25
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Water tank over flowing when tap (to pump) on/open
smokey73 at 7:54pm 11.15.25
@Ruthine My Hunter Legend 40.5 is a 1994. Each of your tanks has its own separate vent line. One o
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 5:53pm 11.15.25
I've never done this, @Ralph Johnstone has, perhaps he can explain in more detail. I've HAD it do
Hunter 37C Rudder Drop   (7)
Rumbero at 5:12pm 11.15.25
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 4:44pm 11.15.25
Is that where Jim Henson went? t-yk51hhhyA -Will
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging
GeneraiT001 at 3:56pm 11.15.25
The alternator has to be opened up and the regulator removed or disconnected. I've never done this,
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging
dlochner at 3:46pm 11.15.25
How do you disable the IR of the OEM alternator....or is it somehow negated by the external regulat
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging
Ralph Johnstone at 2:49pm 11.15.25
OEM alternators are about 14.4. My original Hitachi ex. reg. was 14.2V max. and never got much ov
Looking at new sails
ShawnL at 2:17pm 11.15.25
I believe that Rolly Tasker has a factory in Thailand (Sam Holmes Sailing youtube). I've purchased
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging
GeneraiT001 at 2:09pm 11.15.25
Yes, a programable external regulator is necessary as the max charge voltage is usually around 14.2
MarineMaster Pro - Free Route Planner
sea_zone at 1:19pm 11.15.25
The route setting function itself is performed by the user by specifying the start/end points, as we
MarineMaster Pro - Free Route Planner
sea_zone at 1:17pm 11.15.25
You have a lot of work to do to make this a viable route planner. The route you show is possible if
Help Me Understand The Basics Of Boat Battery Charging
dlochner at 1:00pm 11.15.25
Do you still use an external alternator regulator to control the charging rate of the alternator ?

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