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Hi all: It's always something. Just installed a new starter and feel filter/water separator, yay! No
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I was told that 3M 5200 will no longer be accepted in California as of 2025. Do you know all this to
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Putting the rudder down all the way is a two hand operation. I to push the rudder down and 1 to tigh
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I wonder if anyone is familiar with the aforementioned yacht builder? I had never heard of Cascade
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Hello, I am a new sailor and want to understand how to chart a course. I understand that it is rath
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We have a standard Cockpit table that folds down but when it's up it extends right to our cushions.
Boiler at 4:30pm 08.30.24
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My h49 has Wema tank sensors. The water tank sensors have stopped working. I used a magnet to test
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For example, if you use a Raymarine ITC-5, where is it located? I'm not crazy about the location it
Clydo at 9:54am 08.30.24
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Thought since have boat hauled would use Q tips and lubricant to lube valves. Don't want too heavy
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Has anyone installed dinghy davits on Hunter 306 or other Hunter with a sugar scoop stern? Would app
Still-at-it at 10:13am 08.29.24
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Can anyone tell me who the source is and what the aluminum extrusion # is for my 216? Yes I broke i
charisma850 at 8:46am 08.29.24
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I have a Morgan 41 Out Island Ketch and I was sailing yesterday and noticed I was getting pretty bad
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Hello and happy Thursday all, I have a rather strange issue where the boom on my 2001 Catalina Capri
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I noticed there are 2 types of wings. The front (leading edge) is different. we got the early typ
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1984 Hunter 31 What is the diameter of my lifeline size I need to replace my Pelican hooks
Oldskoolguy at 3:05pm 08.28.24
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Just finished my DIY mast support for travelling. We just purchased this boat and I found the mast
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I have discovered that my propane regulator is leaking. So I ended up at a RV dealer and bought a re
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I have a catalina 250. Would like to replace the wheel with a tiller. Can I just use the emergency
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I'm new to the forum, and the boat. I bought it sight unseen and went out and took a look yesterday.

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