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Hello, can someone suggest where I can buy replacement for 1994 HP42 swim ladder. Mine is broken, I
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I've taken my mast down twice over the years but it's been a long time ago and I always had 'supervi
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Need some help, please..... I'm trying to repair an old Valiant D-300 RIB dinghy. Valiant isn't so
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Hi all hope everyone is out there sailing and enjoying all our boats... time is way too short in the
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We arrived yesterday afternoon. Had the best sail to the island yet, and probably one of the best sa
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During my refit I am putting in a 2nd reef. My question is how should I run the reefing line to the
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Hydro Therapy at 1:06pm 07.22.14
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I'm considering moving up to a 240. I have been corisponding with a gentleman that has one for sale.
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Hi: Had a incident yesterday in which the engine faltered and then died. Was able to restart but the
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I've posted before that I don't know anything about motors. Now I'm about to prove it. I bought a
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I see the ad for Raritan's new fresh water head (pressurized), but I can't find any info on it. I am
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I posted this earlier on the Catalina 310 owners group. It was suggested by a wiser SOer that I mig
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Hello everyone, I just sold by C'C ' bought a 1995 Legend 355, a very nice boat. Its moored in Ports
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Just bought a 1968 Coronado 25. She sails like a dream, but has such a finicky engine that we have h
Mike Dub at 9:25am 07.22.14
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Hi all- We, unfortunately, had a deck/chainplate failure on our daysailer awhile back and the mast
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RAD88 at 8:57am 07.22.14
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Well the starter finally went . Not bad for 37 years of use. How difficult is it to replace? Any tri
BrianW at 8:18am 07.22.14
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My H26 does not have stern rail seats. Ever since I bought my 1994 H26 and afterward learned of the

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Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging.
Scubagirl62 at 3:00pm 07.31.23
Had a 23.5. We ran it through the third sheave and cleated it on the side of the boom. Done. And is
Traveler Car Replacement - 73 Sabre 28-1
dlochner at 2:35pm 07.31.23
The best source of information for a question like this is the Sabre Sailboats FB group and/or the S
Aluminum winch on a saltwater boat - Good or bad idea?   (1)
jssailem at 2:29pm 07.31.23
I bought the Grey Alloy.
Yanmar 3JH3E clutch slipping
dlochner at 2:04pm 07.31.23
Anyhow, do you know if I can decouple the Kanzaki trans without shifting the propeller shaft back?
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising   (1)
skunther at 1:51pm 07.31.23
How much oil consumption is normal for a 3GM? I just checked my oil and after 90 hours of use the oi
20" or 25" shaft for Chesapeake Bay?
tfox2069 at 1:36pm 07.31.23
When I had my 23 foot Clipper Marine with an outboard the propeller coming out of the water in roug
Bow thruster and electric winch iestion
tfox2069 at 1:31pm 07.31.23
The thing is, I'm not anti thruster. I'm just suggesting that any boat owner learn to handle their
Selden - Furling Main
Sailgunner at 1:15pm 07.31.23
Replaced my furling line a few years ago with Sta Set 7/16" line. bought 45'. You can hire a rigger
Yanmar 3JH3E clutch slipping
Gary Ryan at 1:14pm 07.31.23
I talked with local Yanmar service here ( St. Clair Shores, Lake St. Clair MI). They are backed up
25' O'Day Swingkeel
Timm R Oday25 at 1:11pm 07.31.23
Welcome . We also own a 25 Oday . You might get more help if you posted your questions on the Oday O
Cockpit shower replacement head
kloudie1 at 1:00pm 07.31.23
Looks just like the indoor shower head that came on my '85 H-34. ya might be able to find one on thi
Cockpit shower replacement head
envisionvenicefl at 12:58pm 07.31.23
Google "outdoor shower head". Plenty in the $20+ range used on camping trailers.
Winch sizes   (4)
SpencerMarchant at 12:46pm 07.31.23
Greg Probably a small plastic winch handle shaped device with a hole in the middle of the socket. T
Edson Wheel Storage
Don Crowther at 12:44pm 07.31.23
I've called around and the only company that I've found so far that has stock for this part is Edson
Catalina 30 push-button start mystery   (1)
jonelli at 12:44pm 07.31.23
this sounds like the classic wiring harness problem. There've been many threads about this. Basic
Aluminum winch on a saltwater boat - Good or bad idea?
Rich Stidger at 12:36pm 07.31.23
I purchased my ST45's during a WM BOGO event. I am very pleased with their performance. Mine have s
Shore powered vent fan?
Ralph Johnstone at 12:21pm 07.31.23
Depending on how you and electricity get along, you could wire the Marinco into you 12V system. Use
Solar water heat exchanger
dlochner at 12:12pm 07.31.23
His heating "coolant" wouldn't need to be pressurized or sealed like an engine. That depends on a
Sailing in higher winds.
zinahewitt at 12:11pm 07.31.23
+1 for everything Stu said. Generally a reefed main has a much more efficient shape and is better
Sailing in higher winds.
zinahewitt at 12:10pm 07.31.23
Buy and use Don Guillette's Sail Trim Guide available in books right here. Best sail trim book kno

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