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Edwardo at 10:08am 06.25.14
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Hello, I'm new to the forum and need some advise or possibly information on finding a suitable trai
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Anyone ever replace the post 86 frameless windows? They look to be recessed into the hull . Thanks B
superdave501 at 9:30am 06.25.14
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Any help on companies would be appreciated. Anybody know height of hull ? I am moving from Grapevine
rk6johnson at 9:07am 06.25.14
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I recently began repairing the broken SS screws in my Catalina 350. We got saltwater on the sole a f
dgreen1991 at 9:04am 06.25.14
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Nice place this Crooked Island.
dgreen1991 at 8:48am 06.25.14
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Had a great week off in May. Sailed from Panama City to Crooked Island. I was going to go further bu
jeremiah2911 at 8:46am 06.25.14
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Live in southeastern CT. So could visit for help if necessary. Should be simple question. When ra
ancbob at 8:32am 06.25.14
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I am looking for some direction for setting my initial main outhaul tension on a 77 catalina 22. I h
dehler25 at 8:14am 06.25.14
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I am looking for opinions on what is a better and perhaps easier direct replacement for the original
caprice at 7:52am 06.25.14
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HI ALL Refrigerator drain pump is not draining. I cleaned the trap, the drain hose which leads to
weinie at 6:33am 06.25.14
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I would like to update an older Easylock rope clutch on my boat that has been slipping. It appears
Jim L at 4:16am 06.25.14
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Anyone know the bulb size for the replacement steaming bulb?
Jim L at 4:14am 06.25.14
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Can anyone share with me the replacement bulb model number for the steaming bulb in a Hunter 28.5?
78dave at 3:24am 06.25.14
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OK, took a YSM8 out of an AMF boat because it was leaking motor oil between the crankcase and transm
ranchu56 at 3:15am 06.25.14
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Seeking input from the community. We're trying to improve our racing results and got to thinking on
t054281 at 9:21pm 06.24.14
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I am installing two 90 watt solar panels and are confused with the wiring connections to the two hou
PKFK at 9:16pm 06.24.14
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My shore power charger packed it in (electrolyte sprayed all over the inside from the capacitors) -
JS13113 at 8:38pm 06.24.14
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On my new to me 81 catalina 25 I have changed my porta pottie to a MSD style porta pottie. My questi
rclarke246 at 6:31pm 06.24.14
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We're 150 hours in on our 2012 ST44. Bought her new and love her, though she's not without some fai
tmatzzie at 6:27pm 06.24.14
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I'm a new owner of a 2008 Beneteau 40. We're really excited about the boat and looking forward to ma

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Lewmar 42" Folding Wheel
duality at 11:33am 08.04.23
theres a 40" one on the classified $600
VHF Handheld
Richard19068 at 11:21am 08.04.23
Yes, I still hate those damned digital thermometers! Can never figure how to reset them and can
Delayed start.
Davidasailor26 at 11:14am 08.04.23
87 hunter 34 value
George Braun at 10:58am 08.04.23
Comparing JD Powers data on a couple of boats we looked at recently and the Hunter 36 2008 we bought
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash?
kloudie1 at 10:46am 08.04.23
A good machine shop that might specialize in cylinder head rebuilding maybe for performance modifica
Delayed start.
capta at 10:30am 08.04.23
Sounds to me as though the glo-plug is burnt out.
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?
jviss at 10:24am 08.04.23
Ah, the DMI Corinthian Series had NMEA183 I/O.
VHF Handheld
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:04am 08.04.23
Yes, I still hate those damned digital thermometers! Can never figure how to reset them and can
VHF Handheld
BigEasy at 9:52am 08.04.23
My biggest pet peeve when my kids were young was the digital thermometer. WTF:confused::yikes: Why
VHF Handheld
BigEasy at 9:47am 08.04.23
You know, thinking about it...lots of guitar amp makers are doing "reissues" of their classic tube
Looking at a c22 need advise
BigEasy at 9:36am 08.04.23
So, what is the cost of a new keel & associated hardware or used keel?
Delayed start.
captcoho at 9:29am 08.04.23
Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Delayed start.
kappykaplan at 9:26am 08.04.23
You said He said Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug.
Delayed start.
captcoho at 9:23am 08.04.23
A weakly engaging starter relay is almost always a result of insufficient voltage, bad connection,
Solar water heat exchanger
captcoho at 9:18am 08.04.23
This is where I got the idea... Sc78nueDQ64 145d within minutes. He did one with copper tube, sam
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
dLj at 9:11am 08.04.23
@RoyS very interesting - my engine manual specifically says to raise engine RPMS to 3000 for 30 seco
Another What is It?
captcoho at 9:03am 08.04.23
Thank you! This will now be put back to proper use. Once I buy a new anchor and rode setup. I was
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183?   (3)
kappykaplan at 8:57am 08.04.23
Here are the promised photos . . . 218481
VHF Handheld
kappykaplan at 8:54am 08.04.23
MON is a key that triggers the mode to be used to "MONITOR" the currently selected working channel
25' O'Day Swingkeel
SDL at 8:45am 08.04.23
Welcome . We also own a 25 Oday . You might get more help if you posted your questions on the Oday

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