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mr. Kempsville at 2:35pm 01.24.14
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how much difficulty is there installing either a reverse cycle or and ac with heat strips (not one o
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I hope someone can help me. I have a 1995 336 hunter. One of the windows is leaking. It is one of th
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I am pulling my mast this coming week to install radar on my 1998 376. I am wondering if there is a
doug fulp at 10:56am 01.24.14
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I have a 1985 Mercury extended shaft 7.5 hp motor on my 22. The motor runs great but I was thinking
Dark_Horse at 10:12am 01.24.14
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I have a Beneteau Idylle 51 with a 75 hp motor that needs a new CV joint. Any one know where I can
Swan at 10:04am 01.24.14
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I had the displeasure of speaking with someone at Rigrite this morning and I'm not to thrilled about
carlager at 11:56pm 01.23.14
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We have a fresh water leak in our Oceanis 36cc with the water beeing gathered in the bilge. I suspec
plodder at 11:31pm 01.23.14
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Stave (Cutlass) bearing problem 309 Lost a bearing around propeller shaft - need help and advice.
Willemvan at 9:57pm 01.23.14
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I am looking at buying a 2006 Hunter H25. I am concerned about the very shallow keel and would like
wufibugs at 8:53pm 01.23.14
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OK, I've worked up the courage to ask. In Maine Sail's schematic using 2 boat switches, http://www.
smokey73 at 8:04pm 01.23.14
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Does anyone have any experience with Farymann Diesel Generators, particularly the 4.3 KW Farymann?
Jtacqua at 7:10pm 01.23.14
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Hello all, Just purchased a 2005 model year 310. The boat did not come with a Bimini or a dodger.
JoVar6 at 5:15pm 01.23.14
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Hello, I am new to this site seeking help. Does anyone know the eact number of keel bolts on the Che
Puesta del sol at 5:09pm 01.23.14
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I am replacing the reefing lines and sheaves on a passage 42. I have the ends off and I am looking a
Sanford H. at 11:25am 01.23.14
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Hi all, heres another question: On my '87 Cat 30 MkII, the engine kill is located below the port c
scald1100 at 9:22am 01.23.14
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I've been told it's not possible to use a head sail larger than the 110 because the B'R rig shroud g
mrudman850 at 8:07am 01.23.14
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Replacing my 1970's multi-colored sails on our Bayliner Buccaneer 180. Finally got a mooring in Ply
Maine Sail at 7:57am 01.23.14
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Worked on a couple more articles during the recent cold snaps.. I will try to get these posted over
Ron20324 at 7:20am 01.23.14
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I saw a home DIY show about installing a kitchen faucet- the kind you just touch to turn off/on. The
Chris Patterson at 4:36am 01.23.14
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Before I even broach this subject, I have zero interest in using this as a primary navigation tool;

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Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something?
kloudie1 at 2:22pm 06.26.23
If I remember correctly, that pump has a filter screen under that bottom cap. I think the cap does a
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
jviss at 2:20pm 06.26.23
Seafoam Seafoam = snake oil, IMHO.
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake   (1)
JamesG161 at 2:06pm 06.26.23
CONCLUSION: The fuel isn't coming from the air intake :biggrin: Almost all diesel lines and conne
ampacity of disconnects
dlochner at 2:00pm 06.26.23
I plan on using one continuous piece of shrink tubing to cover both ends of each connector so they
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something?   (1)
High Current at 1:24pm 06.26.23
It's a Facet...I'm afraid I don't now the model number and won't be back to the boat for a couple of
Is my fuel pump trying to tell me something?
Ralph Johnstone at 1:09pm 06.26.23
We need to know the make and model of the electric fuel pump before we can tell you anything about i
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
Ralph Johnstone at 12:59pm 06.26.23
This spot is located under the secondary fuel filter, but the filter, joints, and surrounding area
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
Project_Mayhem at 12:55pm 06.26.23
NOT PC: I always thought sailboats should come with a midget contortionist with 10 inch fingers. I
Trailer Capacity Estimates?
Project_Mayhem at 12:51pm 06.26.23
Those older, hot dipped galvanized trailers hold up really well compared to their iron alternatives.
Flimsy deck on bow and tabernacle. Backplate
Tsatzsue at 12:34pm 06.26.23
I have never locked my keel down.
Sorry been missing for this group
BigEasy at 12:34pm 06.26.23
Anyway can I get a Cliff Note update on the status? I really haven't noticed any changes. I u
Keel position from winch view
Tsatzsue at 12:33pm 06.26.23
Just crank till tight. You will know. Release the winch and drop it onto the trailer once Mac bumped
ampacity of disconnects
Richard19068 at 12:31pm 06.26.23
Thanks, I have a decent ratcheting crimper. Probably not one that Maine Sail would approve but it do
Racing Handicap
poco505 at 12:09pm 06.26.23
Yes, I'm not asking to be favored but still can't find the rating for my Hunter26. Just to make sure
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
captcoho at 12:08pm 06.26.23
Thanks. If the motor has been sitting a long time, probably best to put it in a bucket, or get the
Safe to start outboard while out of the water?
captcoho at 11:58am 06.26.23
I was given a 1989 22 Catalina with an outboard motor. I would like to make sure that it runs. Is
ampacity of disconnects
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:58am 06.26.23
The weakest link here is improper crimping, not the butt connection itself. If you lack the proper s
ampacity of disconnects
Richard19068 at 11:58am 06.26.23
Also use heat sealing connectors. I plan on using one continuous piece of shrink tubing to cover b
Replacing spreader end. Locktite?
Tsatzsue at 11:54am 06.26.23
Venture 25 1975 Recently broke a spreader end cap and ordered new ones that are metal. They are two

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