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Richard19084 at 8:35am 05.10.14
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The Westerbeke spares kit for the M25XPB includes 2 fuel filters. One I recognize as the normal spin
rettop at 7:51am 05.10.14
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I have a MacGregor 26 built in 1990. I don't have the original invoince but do have serial number a
jazzyjd09 at 7:43am 05.10.14
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What a fun boat! Im two years in, and loving it. Everything except the engine. Looking for advice. I
YVRguy at 7:09am 05.10.14
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On a recent trip we had some bigger winds and we decided to deep reef the main. The reef looked per
New Canvas   (2)
rpwillia at 6:12am 05.10.14
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After listing to the chatter about wants and such on canvas and having a desire to learn new things
sailingbluewaters at 5:22am 05.10.14
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I am looking at buying a 1998 Benneteau Oceanis 461. I want to sail the Caribbean for the winter an
Logan808 at 2:16am 05.10.14
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Does anyone have experience in installing secondary winches on a Beneteau 393? I'd like to instal
Blue Buddha at 9:07pm 05.09.14
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Done.
Oliverhg at 8:46pm 05.09.14
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I am in Vancouver, Canada and find that the Yanmar part price here are double or more than in the US
Genesis V at 8:40pm 05.09.14
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Ok the job is done a Johnson 5.2 washdown pump is in and 3/4" hose run starboard side from under g
gregorybross at 8:27pm 05.09.14
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Hello Boating Friends- I have a 1996 Catalina 30 with a universal 25XP that has just started to hav
rpwillia at 8:20pm 05.09.14
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We had a marine safety guy come in and talk to my YC about safety equipment. One thing he mentioned
kpgraci at 8:00pm 05.09.14
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Thomasjbrothersjr at 7:58pm 05.09.14
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Am I missing something... There seems to be no way to get to the attachment point on the keel while
Finally In   (1)
Hydro Therapy at 7:09pm 05.09.14
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I've been ready for a month. The marina finally gave me the green light so I dropped her in today. I
janiceandcraig at 7:07pm 05.09.14
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I am trying to find out what a piece of material is on the used 2003 hunter we purchased. It is a p
luv2sail67 at 6:04pm 05.09.14
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I'm hoping the forum can help. This is a pic of our keel. The keelbolts have no sign of rust. So
holdech at 5:07pm 05.09.14
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Rick D at 4:44pm 05.09.14
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Here's an article concerning this year's race which is a SoCal tradition and once attracted over 600
Bill1565 at 4:44pm 05.09.14
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25? 27? Been here ( Marathon) more than a week. Just noticed this boat.

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Tide Clock
rgranger at 12:58pm 08.17.23
Although we have seen some real dumbbells here recently, not you granger. I have my moments.
Expectations from solar
Stu Jackson at 12:57pm 08.17.23
never seem to be able to get any more than about 3 amps at any time in strong direct sunlight. Am I
Tide Clock
Stu Jackson at 12:54pm 08.17.23
Wow, that's weird. I never heard of that. I'm going to look into it. as I never knew about this
Expectations from solar
Captain Larry-DH at 12:48pm 08.17.23
What type and size batteries do you have? Are they flooded lead acid? AGM? Are they in good conditi
Cutter 37 Refit
jon hansen at 12:31pm 08.17.23
you do beautiful work
Cutter 37 Refit   (2)
PhilaSailor at 12:01pm 08.17.23
Never had the drawers come out even in very rough weather. To open the drawer, I have to lift the
Whisker Pole Install
shemandr at 11:50am 08.17.23
I put a ring on my H356 but no track. If you have multiple headsail a track may be indicated. But
Cutter 37 Refit   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:49am 08.17.23
Do you have a catch to keep the drawers from flying out when underway ? ves and forks all over the
New vang to Beneteau Oceanis 50 (2009)   (1)
elvio at 11:45am 08.17.23
218954 I got this diagram from Sparcraft. Item #1 is broken. The plastic is completely torn. I am c
Cutter 37 Refit   (1)
PhilaSailor at 11:43am 08.17.23
Another thought on the vanity. If you are replacing teh 40 year old vanity faucets, do the shower t
Cutter 37 Refit   (1)
PhilaSailor at 11:39am 08.17.23
Re the 40 year old vanity. The pic is a Corian countertop since I did a Corian galley too. The fau
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
capta at 11:38am 08.17.23
Having a piston hit a valve is a rather unpleasant experience. All suggested engine maintenance is s
Tide Clock
jviss at 11:37am 08.17.23
Cutter 37 Refit
PhilaSailor at 11:33am 08.17.23
For many years I sailed Block Island to Atlantic City or Cape May. Furthest Point offshore is about
Invest 99L
capta at 11:31am 08.17.23
"It is far better to go out on the water knowing what to expect in weather terms, than to be out on
Cutter 37 Refit
Johnb at 11:30am 08.17.23
Did you refit the vanity basin? Mine looks 40 years old.
Tide Clock
Davidasailor26 at 11:30am 08.17.23
Need source for winch parts
Rich Stidger at 11:25am 08.17.23
I'm an industrial maintenace mechanic . Almost everyone in my field does "government jobs" during t

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