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I have a Thetford port-a-potty with the five gallon holding tank. This has served us just fine for
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My name is Mac......I own a 1979 Hunter 30 and I recently had to replace the steering cables. I pul
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Hi. I am planning to commence my circumnavigation in 2015. As a gift for the locals that show me a r
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Going to update the 12v system on my new, to me, Beneteau First 305. Would like to get feedback fro
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Does anyony know where I can find ferules for my stanchions on my 83 H30?
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Hi I have an '81 Spindrift DS I. I am missing the main sheet rigging. My question is, should I rig t
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I made stainless bushings which I pressed in the aluminum rudder stock. http://youtu.be/KVm-Co0gkfM
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There was an "eduction" question posted on SBO in late 2013 that I could not locate. It was looking
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Stove and Galley together. Light blue paint is gone.
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This in my opinion, is the best location for a large cooler. Mine is a 5 day Igloo with the high top
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I have a Paceship 23 (although this question is universal). 1) Mast Reduction?: The mast isn't o
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I have a macgregor 25. I just bought a sail on ebay, which does not have any reefing points. Just w
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Has anyone replaced the original rudder on a catalina 27 for the high performance rudder offered by
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Hi All, Does anyone have the exact dimensions of the bezel which covers and surrounds the cabinto
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Can anyone please tell me the size of a storm jib for my Beneteau 461? Thanks, Alan.
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What's the largest/best alternator I can put on my '89 36 Catalina with the 23hp diesel? Thanks
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Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22   (1)
Jacktar at 1:49pm 09.11.22
For those seeking ideas, here is my 4 line mainsheet setup on my 83 cat 22.
Westerbeke questions
Syversens at 1:40pm 09.11.22
Excellent, I'll assume one until another is found. Thanks!
Hoist Bridle for Hunter 170
sail sfbay at 1:09pm 09.11.22
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Suggest starting here: Boat Slings
Fischer panda generator Question
artboas at 1:06pm 09.11.22
Art: I have FP 6000. It was installed with the fuel pump pulling fuel through the filter. Racor
Underrated marinas
sail sfbay at 1:01pm 09.11.22
Brickyard Cove Marina (now Boardwalk Marina) in Point Richmond, CA...............no pump out or fuel
Westerbeke questions
RitSim at 12:57pm 09.11.22
on our B411 I only know of one engine zinc. There is one on the prop nut. I added a teardrop zinc
GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)?
dlochner at 12:27pm 09.11.22
Thanks for the additional info, it is helpful.:) For depth, you can get a through the hull transduc
Westerbeke questions
JoeWhite at 11:58am 09.11.22
I have one zinc on heat exchanger 3/8" and 2" long on M35B
GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)?
MarkHejtmanek at 11:49am 09.11.22
Thank you for all the responses - great information here! Also lots of questions from the Forum, so
Stuffing box repack
Richard19068 at 11:03am 09.11.22
If it helps, I did This job a couple of years ago. Interesting comment about packing size in the l
Fischer panda generator Question
ice breaker at 10:59am 09.11.22
Art: I have FP 6000. It was installed with the fuel pump pulling fuel through the filter. Racor l
Holding tank, stud finder
rgranger at 10:59am 09.11.22
Read an old post about checking holding tank level (to see how full it is). A few responses suggest
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum
rgranger at 10:58am 09.11.22
Reminds me of the penquin with car trouble...
H280 To Winch or Not To Winches
Jstonge at 10:33am 09.11.22
I did look at mine and they are size 16. Look luck with the install.
Holding tank, stud finder
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:48am 09.11.22
I wonder if a capacitance tester meter, aka, moisture meter, would be preferable.
Holding tank odour (Peggy ?????)
artboas at 9:46am 09.11.22
Shields doesn't make SaniFlex...Their super pricy hose is Poly-X. SaniFlex is Raritan hose. --Pe
Holding tank, stud finder
JamesG161 at 9:18am 09.11.22
using a stud finder. I have this one and it might work, if you calibrate the tank Empty and Full.

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