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I have a worn and bent Rutgerson outhaul car for my 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 55 sparcraft boom. The dan
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Hi folks has anyone replaced the coolant hoses that run from the engine to the water heater. I am lo
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Always ensure you have enough scope out and that your anchor is set well. you never can tell what m
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So I had to open up the compartment on my 94 Cat 30 where the steering radial lives to adjust the ca
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I was looking for an anchor alarm app. There are many choices out there. I'm curious which ones pe
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While not specifically addressing recreational boats, the Marine Safety Alert issued yesterday by th
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Here's one for John Shepard. I just got a notice from SAIL Magazine that a Cal 40 won the race. Th
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Ahoy! Newbie here, wondering if any owners have had their Oceanis Yacht 54 (the most recent generati
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The ceiling on our boat was installed in 1975 when popcorn ceiling still seemed like a good idea. Th
Davenport at 11:46pm 07.14.25
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H260 from 2001 the "T-ball" connector pulled away from wires of jib, up top, what replacement connec
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Looking for a replacement for the galley sink. The drain to the hose connection.
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Has anyone replaced the holding tank in an O'day 302. What was involved? How was it accessed? What a
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What would be required to route the jib sheet aft for solo sailing? Suggested traveler length, posi

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Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:28am 09.29.25
No, Someone add an air conditioner and used the kitchen sink overboard drain for the raw water cool
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl
Woodworks1 at 10:21am 09.29.25
No, Someone add an air conditioner and used the kitchen sink overboard drain for the raw water cooli
Running light corrosion
dLj at 10:19am 09.29.25
I just replaced a new, cheap stern light after too many connection issues. To my surprise, the SeaF
Running light corrosion
marcham at 10:16am 09.29.25
It's not just slapping new fixtures on. The new fixtures have a different attachment footprint. So
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kappykaplan at 10:05am 09.29.25
Lastest Info muda)! :beer:
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shemandr at 9:31am 09.29.25
I have a hand held with GPS, which gives me position, course, speed, and it has duel scan and other
Running light corrosion
Project_Mayhem at 9:13am 09.29.25
I just replaced a new, cheap stern light after too many connection issues. To my surprise, the SeaFl
Seal tiny leak portlight caulk
Project_Mayhem at 9:10am 09.29.25
Goo Gone is a type of mineral oil. You can clean it off as you would oil. You cannot use butyl wi
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Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 09.29.25
Hello, VHF? Who really cares about that anymore? I have a fixed mount unit down at the nav statio
Running light corrosion
dLj at 8:49am 09.29.25
Maybe. From the pic, it looks like they are clamped to the rail. Not sure what you are looking at
Seal tiny leak portlight caulk
JBP-PA at 8:45am 09.29.25
Goo Gone appears to contain oil and ironically enough, it does leave a film. It worked great at rem
Only 4 through hulls on C30 MKl
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:45am 09.29.25
That anyone would want the sink to drain into the bilge astonishes me. Did Catalina design that? Ins
Goosneck corrosion - how bad is this?
rgranger at 8:38am 09.29.25
You could build a wooden boom.... that would look very salty..... Here are some plans I found onlin
Running light corrosion
rgranger at 8:30am 09.29.25
It's not just slapping new fixtures on. The new fixtures have a different attachment footprint. ...
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BarryL at 7:59am 09.29.25
Hello, VHF? Who really cares about that anymore? I have a fixed mount unit down at the nav statio
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JamesG161 at 7:32am 09.29.25
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dmax at 6:59am 09.29.25
If you have stainless steel shift levers, they can be bent a little very easily so they don't hit th
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Rumbero at 5:51am 09.29.25
Thanks to Angus for the described solution for preventing the rudder from riding up. I am going to
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dLj at 5:24am 09.29.25
How much is your time worth? Do you prefer crimping 2x new heat-shrink spade connectors to a new f
Replacing a mast step on a Princess 18
jamesshepherdturnbull at 5:21am 09.29.25
My Goodness was I glad to see youre post! I have the same boat and the same issue. I really want to

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