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I have been unable to locate sheaves for the Kenyon boom on my 37 cutter. A company named Rig-Rite
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From what I've read on this site, it seems most prefer to run the alternator output to the house bat
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Am having great difficulty raising mainsail for the final 10' or so. Work easily and fine up to that
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I am looking for suggestions in regards to installing an anchor wench on Catalina 30. The deck spac
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I currently have a 10 year old, 40 amp AC powered battery charger (Sentry) breakered from a 30 amp A
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Hi, I am a brand new Beneteau 285 First Liberty Cup Edition and would like to find a source for the
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Looking to replace the rigging on the boat while the mast is down Any input on this? Length, s
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We had an amazing show of bald eagles at our lake this weekend! They tend to spend time out there du
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We have 2 issues with our mast: 1) the triangular pivot on the mast that the boom attaches to
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We just returned from the Vancouver boat show, and had a very nice walkabout of the in-water boats.
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I am loosely planning on heading up the coast from Brunswick, Georgia sometime late March-ish. Any s
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thinking about "upgrading" from my cat 30. by upgrade meaning size and quality are both considerati
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Greeting, If I understand the engineering behind the bilge layout, my packing gland drippings will
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Considering adding A/C to my 323. I would prefer to have the unit in the main cabin vs. in the cockp
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Help. 26M. I'm collecting water in the starboard hatch -- the hatch under where the radio is---under
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Hello, this past weekend while I was installing 2 Interstate GC2-XHD-UTL 6 volt batteries as my new
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Is there any way to fill in spider cracks and somewhat cover them up?:neutral:
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I am thinking that some advise would be good. I put my boat on the market back in June of 2013. I

Recent Replies

Recommendations for a new head
plenny7 at 11:12am 06.27.23
Raritan SaniFlex RaritanSaniFlex hose is the top rated hose because it has a 10 yr warranty against
Beneteau Cockpit Speakers Original Replacement
BigEasy at 11:10am 06.27.23
Our original cockpit stereo speakers that came installed I think by Beneteau or perhaps the Dealer
1x19 cable for standing rigging?
capta at 11:09am 06.27.23
It has to do with the number of strands and their size. Obviously 7X7 strand will be lots more flexi
ampacity of disconnects
Rick Webb at 10:54am 06.27.23
You could make the pigtail longer and the final connection somewhere for convenient. An additional
Keel position from winch view
HeelBoy at 10:36am 06.27.23
I share the concerns and it drove me to completely redo that area of the boat with anew companionway
ampacity of disconnects
Richard19068 at 10:35am 06.27.23
Thanks everybody for the responses. I appreciate the time and the insight. The pump is rated at 16
1971 Hull #473 Restoration & Refurbishment   (10)
Chase Hartzell at 10:00am 06.27.23
217316 Judgement day. First day raising sails since I took ownership. 217317 Teaching the young ho
34Mk2 back stay adjustment
Stu Jackson at 9:49am 06.27.23
Your question is somewhat boat-specific, so ask here: https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/board,11.0.html
1971 Hull #473 Restoration & Refurbishment   (8)
Chase Hartzell at 9:48am 06.27.23
217303 Rub rail vinyl is STIFF and not interested in being told what to do. I knew this going into
1971 Hull #473 Restoration & Refurbishment   (10)
Chase Hartzell at 9:33am 06.27.23
Whelp, I'm probably due for another update, and this feels like a big one for me. After two years o
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more??
Ralph Johnstone at 9:12am 06.27.23
"I'm not exactly sure what you mean, I'm nearly in perfect alignment now. What I meant to say is tha
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
Rich Stidger at 9:09am 06.27.23
After an overnight, there were the slightest spots of fuel. In fact if I had my absorb sheets under
Dissimilar Metals
Maine Sail at 9:00am 06.27.23
I am considering putting a jam cleat to my aluminum boom. My concern is attaching it with stainles
Dissimilar Metals
markwbird at 8:53am 06.27.23
Stainless screws are fine.
Request Help Deciphering Trail-Rite Capacity Decal
Chase Hartzell at 8:36am 06.27.23
They do not. There doesn't appear to be any vin on this trailer or documented anywhere in the regis
Request Help Deciphering Trail-Rite Capacity Decal
Rick Webb at 8:35am 06.27.23
Do those numbers match up with a VIN or serial number on your registration?
Trailer Capacity Estimates?
SantaCruzin at 8:30am 06.27.23
Piece vs peace. Totally different meaning in this case! I feel bad for anyone learning English as a
Request Help Deciphering Trail-Rite Capacity Decal
Jacktar at 8:20am 06.27.23
Might just be the serial number of the trailer, it is next to manufacture date on same line, all lo
Request Help Deciphering Trail-Rite Capacity Decal
Chase Hartzell at 8:15am 06.27.23
Interesting. I'm trying to understand how your GAWR is 1/2 your GVWR unless it was either dual axle
Rebuilding a Water Filter.
dLj at 8:12am 06.27.23
Well, I would not rebuild it - I would chuck it and install a modern filtration system. The advances

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