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deckedout at 2:50pm 05.02.14
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Does anyone know where you can purchase Beneteau dishes. Tried galley ware and they just have the mu
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I have a hunter 23.5 and am in need of some new slides and plastic shackles. Can anyone steer me in
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Girlfriends Daughter knocked over my companion way sliding top and it shattered. Where can I get
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How do you secure your outboarder when accidentally slipping off the motor mount? The motor my boat
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After going on a neighbors 310 I was shocked how roomy the boat is for only 31 feet. I think this b
BayMan at 12:57pm 05.02.14
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If my plans play out like I hope, this time next year I will be retired, downsized and living more o
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We have just bought our first Catalina 22, 1973. I have discovered two what appears to be bilge pump
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Hello again everyone, still trying to figure out the various cleats, cams, and cables on my Mac 25.
Blue Buddha at 12:06pm 05.02.14
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We just purchased a 1973 Catalina 22 with no apparent equipment for ridding ourselves of coffee and
BillS123 at 11:47am 05.02.14
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We just purchased a 1995 Hunter 23.5 (sails wonderfully, especially in Charlotte Harbor, FL where it
kito at 11:02am 05.02.14
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I found this lock made by Southco. Says it's for cabin doors etc. Just wondering if anyone has used
Kootenay pirate.. at 10:39am 05.02.14
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I have a Raymarine 2000+ autohelm that seems to have a sticky gear..ie It goes slowly when return in
SecondChance at 9:59am 05.02.14
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Hey, Getting sails ready. How do i clean heavily corroded jib hanks?:confused:
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Now you don't need a satellite dish to watch movies at anchor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucz3
LukeButterworth at 9:26am 05.02.14
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Hey everyone, I'm a beginner sailor and I'm looking to buy my first sailboat. I want something that
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Haven't been out in over a month, but I'm getting out on Sunday!!! Here is a picture of today's wea
Walter59 at 8:39am 05.02.14
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I just purchased a 1994 hunter 29.5. When I shift into reverse the leaver interferes with the wheel
FasterHorses at 6:59am 05.02.14
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As a new member to this forum community, I first would like to Thank all the contributors here for m
kito at 6:14am 05.02.14
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I wonder if someone can help me out. I am wanting a cheap bimini for my C22.....the ones on Ebay for
Gene Neill at 5:43am 05.02.14
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The cable was wrapped in white tape when I bought the boat, now I see why! I figured I'd cut the coa

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Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs
jviss at 2:18pm 04.29.23
Update. All of the herbs I'm growing come from those little pots of fresh herbs they sell at the su
Nova Scotia Cruising Guide
jon hansen at 2:14pm 04.29.23
i can't help you, but do have fun. post pictures please, we like pictures.
Wiring solar and ACR's
fred1diver at 2:04pm 04.29.23
Still wondering aimlessly trying to grasp how to complete my system lol Ok so both batteries are con
Bubbles in hot water
dlochner at 2:02pm 04.29.23
Does the water have an odor? A really long shot suggestion, there may be air trapped in the top of
Bubbles in hot water
Rich Stidger at 2:01pm 04.29.23
When water is heated, the heat drives dissolved oxygen out of the water. I am told that this is why
Bubbles in hot water
Tally Ho at 1:33pm 04.29.23
Bubbles may come from your Shore Water supply. Chlorine or Sulphur gases are most common. Jim...
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411
Crusty Ol Salt at 1:26pm 04.29.23
Remember over tensioning a v-belt is just as bad as under tensioning. V-Belt inspection remember to
Bubbles in hot water
JamesG161 at 1:17pm 04.29.23
Bubbles may come from your Shore Water supply. Chlorine or Sulphur gases are most common. Jim...
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats?
Crusty Ol Salt at 1:10pm 04.29.23
This one states it is HSA approved https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Home-Essentials-First-Aid/dp/B00W4
First Aid Training?
Crusty Ol Salt at 1:02pm 04.29.23
Although it is not all inclusive, most red cross offices give basic first aid courses.
Bubbles in hot water
Crusty Ol Salt at 12:59pm 04.29.23
Do the bubbles disappear as you let the water tun? If they do, you could have small leak. As water e
Mast raising ideas...
AaronD at 12:00pm 04.29.23
My experience. Take it for what it's worth: We've always raised and lowered the mast double-handed.
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
jviss at 11:29am 04.29.23
Why didn't she work the radar and make the security calls while you steered? :stir: Ha, ha! Beca
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
dlochner at 11:22am 04.29.23
My dear wife helmed the boat, with one of those fatalistic grins on her face as I worked the radar
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
jviss at 11:12am 04.29.23
There were times on my previous boat, a Catalina 36, on which I had an AH4000 wheel pilot, essential
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
Head Sail at 10:23am 04.29.23
I had the EV-100 for 6 or 7 years. I didn't install the rudder position sensor (not require). I kep
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
JohnShannon at 10:06am 04.29.23
My experience with the Ray Marine was that if the electricity wasn't "perfect" it would beep and dis
First Aid Training?
Skipper J at 9:44am 04.29.23
Hi JV, I have had friends find value in the Wilderness First Responder course. Maybe you can find o
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
MikeHoncho at 9:05am 04.29.23
I did a lot of research while considering the two. I do coastal cruising with a lot of change of dir
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
jviss at 8:53am 04.29.23
For a completely standalone pilot with no desire to steer to the wind I think the CPT is the hands-d

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