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I have a westerbeke 10-2, diesel inboard. It is cooled with both fresh water and sea water. the int
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Hi all, We've been using Windfinder and NOAA as we are traveling back to Maine. We're in Long Is
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I want to put a larger alternator on my 1991 H42- I believe the factory original is 55amp- I have be
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Hi Folks 2009 Beneteau 40 4JH4AE engine .... 1100 hours Yanmar KM35P transmission (also called
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I have '76 Catalina and am getting a little water in the bilge. It is probably rain water that has
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I have jus fitted a CDI roller furling unit for my jib. Need ideas on how to guide lines aft for fur
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Help - How do I rig the boom on a Mac25? I just purchased a project boat. Have been working on h
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Consider if you will a cruising vessel with a center cockpit and a bedroom aft. I carefully insulate
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i am interested in installling a topping lift on my capri 18. my backstay has a pigtail clip for the
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Need new cabin curtains for a 1983 Pearson 303. Anyone know of a vendor that might sell them?
Calvin1Calvin at 6:18pm 06.03.14
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I recently purchased a 1983 Cherubini Hunter 27 and am looking for photos, dimension, hinge hardware
rlamb at 6:17pm 06.03.14
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All, On my 2004 466 (bough last year) I have 3 4D size Lifeline AGM batteries in parallel. For the
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I've read lots of info on forums - some conflicting. So now I know EVEN less. I'm replacing a Guest
David G at 3:33pm 06.03.14
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I purchased Hunter 33 2006 a couple of months ago and learned the workings of the boat through tri
Mustang66 at 3:23pm 06.03.14
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A couple of questions for those of you who have experience with the Catalina 30 universal 25hp heat
ccrouch at 3:21pm 06.03.14
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Can anybody suggest where I can get my hands on an owners manual for an '83 Oday 34?
planoron at 2:41pm 06.03.14
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I am looking for some sunbrella hatch covers for our boat on the lake in Dallas. No problem with sh
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I have a 1984 Hunter 31. Time to update the wind transducer at the mast head. Raymarine says I have
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I cannot find the deck plan drawings in any of the PDF downloads for my H34. I purchased this boat l
gmcairns at 1:13pm 06.03.14
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We own a 2005 41 foot Hunter DS and need to replace the propane tanks. There are two that fit in th

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PEX sizes on a Hunter 38.
jdrutten at 6:21am 05.20.23
What color are your fittings? My 2004 Hunter has black Seatech (aka Watts Aqualock) fittings, which
O'Day Sprite Sail?
Skip Masback at 5:29am 05.20.23
Thanks, these are great suggestions. Does anybody have any more suggestions for used sails?
2008 B43 Traveller Issue
Dave9854 at 5:25am 05.20.23
Yes, that looks close to mine. Guess I will be pulling down some ceiling liner and hope for the best
Searching Forums for topics
jviss at 4:04am 05.20.23
Look up! :) Top of the page there's a search bar. When you click in there you'll get a drop-down
Adding a 2nd winch and more
Joe at 2:33am 05.20.23
Spinnaker sheets should go as far back as possible. A BLOCK (don't call them pulley's, please) clipp
PRIMARY FUEL FILTER INTERVAL?
NYSail at 11:56pm 05.19.23
With my racor 500 I inspect the bowl throughout the season and typically change the filter every 3 y
PRIMARY FUEL FILTER INTERVAL?   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:11pm 05.19.23
PSA - Check your through hulls BEFORE launch
LouisMK at 9:14pm 05.19.23
Stainless probably works though you need to make sure they are securely connected to the bonding sys
Significant hull deflection indented near bunks - Hunter 26
spencersea at 8:57pm 05.19.23
Thanks! I did chat with Dave and he had a lot of good suggestions. We ended up passing on the boat.
Significant hull deflection indented near bunks - Hunter 26
rgranger at 8:51pm 05.19.23
Get @Crazy Dave Condon to weigh in. He is the resident expert on these boats.
Cajun Ropes
BigEasy at 7:23pm 05.19.23
I have ordered from them in the past and was very pleased with their products & service.
Adding a 2nd winch and more
dlochner at 7:10pm 05.19.23
The pad in Photo 2 is for a turning block. In order to get a better feed to the winch, the jib sheet
How many have serviced your Winches   (1)
zinahewitt at 7:06pm 05.19.23
I have a 1975 Dufour 34. I just dismantled the winches. They are from 1975 and there was very littl

Will Gilmore at 7:05pm 05.19.23
I like beer AOiyksNlrY0 -Will (but not all of it)
Salt Water Swing vs. Wing in Water Year Round
...3TacksontheWater at 6:46pm 05.19.23
We sail the gulf of Mexico with a swing keel, but the boat lives on a trailer. (Snip)... You could
O'Day Sprite Sail?
Voyager1 at 6:44pm 05.19.23
Might try Martin at Somerset Sails. He does new and use at reasonable prices.
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES!
Leeward Rail at 6:23pm 05.19.23
Using the old V shaped wire sheaves and 10mm 2 part Dyneema core with a polyester braid cover line.
Holding tanks q's
fred1diver at 6:03pm 05.19.23
Just sent Ronchi an email for a replacement tank, waiting for a reply
Engine Alinement   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 5:47pm 05.19.23
Hi @Dan Anthony and welcome to the site. You're in the right place. I don't mean to piss on your c

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