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shungi1 at 10:02am 07.09.14
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We have a 2004 catalina 350 and are looking for a replacement pleated shade. The dog chewed one of
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I finally got the mast up a few days ago and returned to adjust the rigging. I found the head stay c
av8erdunn at 8:32am 07.09.14
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What do you seasoned sailors do for the kids when they are on board and while at the dock? I realiz
jpeac2 at 7:17am 07.09.14
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All - Happy Summer Sailing! We sailed from Chicago to SW Michigan last weekend and anchored o
Ckoerken at 7:07am 07.09.14
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I have a 1982 Hunter 25. I am attempting to order a binimi. I was just going to get a cheap one on
Bill Roosa at 6:22am 07.09.14
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Well CNG just became too much trouble to use so I converted to propane. I reused the CNG regulator a
rgranger at 5:52am 07.09.14
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Hello Balboa 26-ers I broke my gooseneck this weekend and need a new one. Does anyone know someone
lifeis4joy at 5:25am 07.09.14
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I have 1979 S2 8.0 . I have removed the wet carpet in the head and see there is a drainage "trough"
John rolka at 5:06am 07.09.14
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I have a catalina 30 tall rig, this last winter i added a bow sprit and bought a doyle ups, which is
rbenyoung at 10:54pm 07.08.14
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Any pointers on changing the table in the salon of a Oceanis 400 to a berth, I have the shorter legs
longterm at 8:59pm 07.08.14
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I've got a 1990 Catalina 30 Mark II that needs a new pair of batteries. I've been trying to find
Thomasjbrothersjr at 8:18pm 07.08.14
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Today we spent a bunch of time getting a few things squared away. I rigged the double reefing lines,
Mark Maulden at 8:00pm 07.08.14
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Another boat fire in Anacortes WA. Two docks away. Google "Anacortes boat fire". Sorry don't know
SailCam at 7:39pm 07.08.14
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I recently purchased a used 343 and am planning to install a marine air conditioner. The boat will b
Whinestopper at 7:29pm 07.08.14
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Hi. I was concerned that I've not read any positive threads about the 170. I took mine out solo th
av8erdunn at 7:24pm 07.08.14
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I am buying a 1999 hunter 260 wing keel and am wanting to add a GPS / depth finder to it. Any reccom
USCG369 at 6:39pm 07.08.14
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My mac Venture 21 has a flexible rubber reinforced hose that allows the keel cable to pass through t
Nodak7 at 6:24pm 07.08.14
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OK...learned a lesson the other day with our 30 amp shore connections. Make sure that they are secur
RAYPALMER at 6:19pm 07.08.14
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auto bilge pump on catalina 28 is not turning off.
smallboatrestoration at 6:06pm 07.08.14
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Just picked up Capri 18 390, a 1989 model. Can someone tell me what the cleats are used for on the m

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Replace section of G4 anchor chain
dLj at 8:02am 09.01.23
Peerless states their USA made ACCO chain is HDG. Is this not true? I imagine it's true. Do they p
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses
Gary Ryan at 7:57am 09.01.23
I have 3 bleeder lines to drain the AF. Maybe I'll video this when I do it. Then I don't have to
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
skunther at 7:57am 09.01.23
While I don't for certain know why the complaints of chain not lasting, I may have some insights.
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
skunther at 7:53am 09.01.23
If only 60 feet of 100 is corroded then the boat was likely anchored in 9 to 12 feet of water (assu
DC panel led indicator stopped working
mdibella at 7:51am 09.01.23
Could be a simple as a broken lead. Send pics of the back of the panel detailing that circuit's sw
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses
Gary Ryan at 7:43am 09.01.23
I have 3 bleeder lines to drain the AF. Maybe I'll video this when I do it. Then I don't have to r
H380 settee table installation   (3)
sailcapt340 at 7:30am 09.01.23
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Here are the photos of the underside of the Settee Tabl
Raritan PHII long term review
Skipper at 7:28am 09.01.23
These are the items I see that would not be under the normal routine maintenance category. On each
Car Accident
jviss at 7:28am 09.01.23
Thanks guys. Yea, just a scratch, from my watch band. I bleed a lot. The fireman wrapped a mile o
Price of Hunter 430?
dlochner at 7:12am 09.01.23
Location. The least expensive boats were in Florida and So Cal. Northern boats and fresh water boats
Yanmar 3JH2E Commissioning run and lost all oil in an hour
Rich Stidger at 7:06am 09.01.23
Before I start changing suspect parts, I try my darnest to confirm the faulty part. If you can't co
Car Accident
kappykaplan at 7:01am 09.01.23
Stay safe out there, jviss!
Car Accident
Rich Stidger at 6:56am 09.01.23
At least you weren't injured I assume. Cars are replaceable, you not so much. Sorry to learn of yo
Price of Hunter 430?
jssailem at 6:43am 09.01.23
Boat price is a fluid issue in Seattle. PacificNW market has a reputation for being higher than many
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30   (1)
Johnny Sails at 6:37am 09.01.23
I ended up buying this set up. there really wasn't a lot of options.
Stowing Winch Handles
jviss at 6:29am 09.01.23
This stuff. 3M Dual Lock tape. https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Reclosable-Fastener-SJ3560-Clear/dp/B07
Gonna pull the boat...   (4)
rgranger at 6:03am 09.01.23
219464 219462 ... and here is a totally unrelated random pic of the same train trussell that I'm
How to replace the rope clutch on a Hunter 336
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:00am 09.01.23
Former Hunter dealer who use to sell your boat. @rgranger is correct about the aluminum plate embed
Thundering water tank?
RoyS at 5:15am 09.01.23
Tank needs a vent to admit air to replace the volume of water taken out. Loose fill caps or small dr

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