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rpell46 at 8:45pm 04.26.14
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I recently completed an end to end splice on a new 1/2" continuous furling line for my Hood furler o
donvanv at 8:37pm 04.26.14
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I am adding new electronics to my Beneteau Oceanis 36cc (1998) I just purchased. I am starting to u
rblevens at 7:24pm 04.26.14
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Hi everyone! I am going to paint the insides of the cabin and I was wondering if I should use any sp
choover at 6:35pm 04.26.14
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I am just before buying an '84 Hunter 31. This will be my fourth boat (2 power boats and 1 sail boa
allainhenry at 6:23pm 04.26.14
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While at dock, last season, wind storm tore a rip in my headsail. It was on furler but not tight en
HLWinesett at 6:13pm 04.26.14
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I just hauled out my 1990 hunter 30 and noticed a rather large soft spot in the hull located under t
wesleysherman at 5:39pm 04.26.14
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Painting project,updated Need advice (pictures) I have started the awful job of paining my cherub
Concerto at 12:17pm 04.26.14
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Getting ready to launch Concerto for our first full season. Does anyone have a list of the proper te
agprice22 at 10:50am 04.26.14
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Here is an idea I have for a home crane (yardarm) for stepping my 272 mast. I want to be able to fu
Jerica Carsberg at 9:40am 04.26.14
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I am looking at an Aquamarine fiberglass transom, 11' dinghy. Can anyone give me pros and cons of th
Ronald Joseph at 9:20am 04.26.14
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I chunked out a piece of the keel including the lead when running aground. How can I adher lead to
upslims at 8:50am 04.26.14
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On my boom I have a cleat, a ring and a pulley on it. Can anyone tell me what the rigging is for? M
upslims at 7:38am 04.26.14
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I ordered the wrong ones if anybody needs these I have 10 of them and will send them to you for free
hunter235 at 7:29am 04.26.14
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I'm working on getting my boat ready to put back in the water and noticed a problem. At the stern th
kbrown1593 at 7:18am 04.26.14
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I recently purchased "Sweet Dreams", 1997 Hunter 26. I have the owners manual but cannot figure out
YVRguy at 7:13am 04.26.14
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Hi folks. I have a different twist to a common problem. Every time I pump out the head when I retu
rschultz at 6:06am 04.26.14
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Recently purchased a 2004 Beneteau 323. My question is in regards to the shower drain. There are t
pdachnowicz at 5:30am 04.26.14
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Interested in utilizing a Lifepo4 battery this season. Not sure what size. Also looking for somethin
carlager at 2:50am 04.26.14
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The idling on our Yanmar 3gm30f has suddenly increased to 1.600rpm when starting the engine with the
johnareeves at 12:15am 04.26.14
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Fixed one water leak - failed macerator pump. Now seem to have some water flowing into bilge from dr

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Let's Buy A Sailboat
Don Guillette at 1:14pm 07.18.23
One of my many experiences was years ago. I had sold a Mac22 and purchased a Catalina 25. We only ha
Catalina Metal Plaque
kappykaplan at 1:13pm 07.18.23
it will do :plus:
Let's Buy A Sailboat
BarryL at 12:44pm 07.18.23
Hi, I started sailing on a Catalina 22 in 2003. I read books and articles, then sailed and practice
Catalina Metal Plaque   (1)
Rltgold at 12:33pm 07.18.23
Not perfect but it will do
Bulb Questions and Confusion - Automotive-type Bulbs
jviss at 12:21pm 07.18.23
As I recall, the bulb base rotates 90 degrees when you insert and turn it into its bayonet base. T
Bulb Questions and Confusion - Automotive-type Bulbs
FastOlson at 12:14pm 07.18.23
As I recall, the bulb base rotates 90 degrees when you insert and turn it into its bayonet base.
Universal diesel M18 v belt replacement
jviss at 12:12pm 07.18.23
It might stop squealing if you tension it; maybe it has become loose.
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.   (1)
chriscampbell at 12:09pm 07.18.23
Here is the only photo I have
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
jviss at 12:07pm 07.18.23
Your holding tank could have a clogged vent. Or, you could have a Y-valve somewhere, set to pump ov
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
chriscampbell at 12:03pm 07.18.23
A manual toilet has a lever on the top of the pump that lets the user choose between WET and DRY mo
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:56am 07.18.23
A manual toilet has a lever on the top of the pump that lets the user choose between WET and DRY mod
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
chriscampbell at 11:28am 07.18.23
I thought the joker valve controlled backflow? This feels like blockage of some kind. Is it possible
Vent Hose
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:28am 07.18.23
You needed to specify #148 sanitation hose. Although the fuel vent hose may be the same thing. Try
Against the wind - in the docks
sbrogden at 11:22am 07.18.23
No boat is too small to begin to learn how to use spring lines. One can spring the bow out, the ste
Against the wind - in the docks
capta at 11:08am 07.18.23
No boat is too small to begin to learn how to use spring lines. One can spring the bow out, the ster
Vent Hose
Project_Mayhem at 10:52am 07.18.23
5/8" is the standard size vent line. You can use Shields or Trident #148 sanitation hose (the che
New Seaward/Whale S-600 water heater leaking fresh water?
jonelli at 10:39am 07.18.23
I guess this will give me opportunity now to install the magnesium anode I bought.
There is lust in my heart   (3)
rgranger at 10:16am 07.18.23
@rgranger that is an amazing boat! they've done some magic on the design of this one. 217919 I'v
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank.
kappykaplan at 9:46am 07.18.23
The "joker valve" is the most common failure. :plus:
Universal diesel M18 v belt replacement
Richard19068 at 9:45am 07.18.23
+1 on dlochner's post. The belt jack he suggests will make it a lot easier than trying to tension t

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