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Hello to Beneteau owners. I have a 2000 Beneteau 46 Oceanis (beautiful boat!) but have problems with
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I wonder if the FL legislature realizes the position they are in now that relations are looking to b
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Considering replacing companionway door/hatch. Any experience with Zarcor Companionway Doors?
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Anybody had installed a "genaker furler"? I think I would use it more and leave more space below.
Terry Cox at 9:09pm 12.19.14
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A few years ago during one of our two month cruises into BC, our flotilla consisting of Bob's Cal T2
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Almost all the walls and cabinets on the H31 are come kind of white plasticized coating over plywood
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planning on motor sailing to catalina island from long beach this Sun morning, coming back Mon. Che
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I have a raymarine setup. 2000yr Hunter 460. 2 chart plotters, color and green screen, 2 sets of st
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I have a 1987 Watkins 25 Sea Wolf. Brand new dodger this year. I was hoping someone could give me an
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I have received a new/replacement teak panel for the swim platform on my B411. Could use advice on
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Hi all I'm looking at a 1989 Hunter 30 with a possible Stanchion leak. Here is a picture of the sta
Jaybus at 2:58pm 12.19.14
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What is the part name so my pump toilet does not malfunction and pump fresh water into my drinking w
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Hello! We are thinking of moving to the Eastern North Carolina area. Looking for the best area for b
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Jake and Deb at 12:19pm 12.19.14
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Recently purchased 93 40.5 and would like to remove ladder for easier winter access. Any info on thi
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Hi all The time has come to change the sheaves at the masthead on my 93 40.5. I tried looking at
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New owner of 1986 catalina 25 swing keel. Is there a problem sailing with the swing keel partly down
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Should I use this outboard for my Dingy, or sell it as an antique, and buy something else. https:
drpaoletta at 10:04am 12.19.14
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Looking for some advice on faucet-shower combinations for my Catalina 30. I want one with a combinat
McIntoshUSA at 9:57am 12.19.14
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Our boat did not have stern rail seats so I decided to make my own. The actual seat is small, for on

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Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses
Gary Ryan at 2:56am 08.31.23
Thanks Ralph. In light of me having to remove the transmission to send in for a refurb, I think I'l
New to the forum
kappykaplan at 2:31am 08.31.23
Welcome to the forum! @Will Gilmore is your go-to-guy for the Mariner. :beer:
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING
Will Gilmore at 2:28am 08.31.23
Fantastic information, js. Thanks. -Will
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:13am 08.31.23
Be sure to use the small diameter hose clamps for a smooth grip on the 1/4" ID fuel hoses.
Weathermax for genoa
Dalliance at 11:57pm 08.30.23
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
Ralph Johnstone at 11:39pm 08.30.23
I think Rich is talking about his "tape" over the joint as the wrapped temp fix, not the teflon tap
Gulf Storm Potential   (1)
JamesG161 at 10:07pm 08.30.23
how are you seeing that? You look at the raw data file
Weathermax for genoa
Drinky Crow at 9:00pm 08.30.23
Do you have a sun shade that protects your sail when furled? No. That's why I'm asking about using
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust?
Stu Jackson at 8:38pm 08.30.23
Your comment makes no sense ... my Catalina 320 has a YANMAR 3GM30F engine Then of course it makes
Weathermax for genoa
jssailem at 8:37pm 08.30.23
The sock is a positive tool to protect your sail. It keeps the furled sail wrapped when exposed to s
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
smokey73 at 7:45pm 08.30.23
@Ralph Johnstone I think Rich is talking about his "tape" over the joint as the wrapped temp fix, no
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
SycloneDriver at 7:43pm 08.30.23
Are you sure copper ferrules are used? I have worked on several diesels (John Deere & Cummins) that
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment
dlochner at 7:26pm 08.30.23
@Benny17441 my engine seems relatively smooth but is shaking too much to bleed the screws when runn
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized
Tally Ho at 7:01pm 08.30.23
You need to be very careful with ammonia. Make sure they is no bleach left over and all the chlorin
Raritan PHII long term review   (1)
Tally Ho at 6:59pm 08.30.23
219399 Just plain bad Juju :laugh: . Mine is on the right, and still the best dang toilet I have h
Square top main on water ballast?
rgranger at 6:58pm 08.30.23
Also, just having a new sail with proper shape will help a lot with heeling vs an old baggy sail.
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust?
Scott T-Bird at 6:26pm 08.30.23
There is absolutely NO reason for you to have done that. You don't have a mixing elbow, you have a
Problems with cdi furling jib
jssailem at 6:25pm 08.30.23
No clue. Could someone have removed the pin shackles.
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 6:19pm 08.30.23
Ensure hoses which are subject to suction are wire wound so they stay round. Ensure hoses to and fr
Stowing Winch Handles
Dalliance at 6:15pm 08.30.23
Dual Lock is sort of a snap-into-place product. Very strong and stable, good for mounting things th

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