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how do u remove stripping from the hull without marring gel coat
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My 2GM20F went racing twice, so a service tech overhauled the cylinder head and installed new inject
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I have a Benneteau 393 in the BVI's and am looking to have a new bimini and sail cover made. Any re
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So as with nice weather i was able to unwrap the boat a little to do some work. Im ripping out every
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Just bought a Garmin 546s GPS for my 1988 Catalina 34 sloop. I would like to use an in-hull transduc
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What is the single best or your favorite upgrade you have done to your boat?
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hi i have just bought a 240 which needs a petrol tank for the tohatsu 5 hp outboard does anyone know
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The big question: No MMSI outside of US waters? I finally broke down from the worrying wife badgerin
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Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM
SycloneDriver at 10:51am 07.17.23
The engine in the photo is M2-12, not M25 though? Does the same alternator bracket problem apply?
two questions - 2008 H36
George Braun at 10:51am 07.17.23
Mine is a short 2/0 cable. Jim... thanks Jim - i just need to add a very short piece on the negati
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount
Johnb at 10:42am 07.17.23
I don't know how authoritative the below is but it does make interesting reading. https://homeard
I have an 21' American Fiberglass
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:40am 07.17.23
First what year is your boat? There is a company named called American Sail but they did not buil
Vacu flush bowl seal deforming   (2)
discovery at 10:38am 07.17.23
That still can indicate a defective Teflon "plate" 'cuz it shouldn't be happening. So I'd get the
Source for 2" Sink Stoppers
Johnb at 10:30am 07.17.23
I googled "2 inch rubber drain plug" and got "About 54,600,000 results (0.66 seconds)".....
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:30am 07.17.23
Sounds like you may not have used bleach labeled "non-foaming." I have no idea what's used in bleac
Vacu flush bowl seal deforming
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:20am 07.17.23
That still can indicate a defective Teflon "plate" 'cuz it shouldn't be happening. So I'd get the
Water proofing zippers....
arf145 at 9:28am 07.17.23
My bimini zippers have flaps, but they leak a bit and I kinda expect that. When you think of the she
In boom reefing design
Hayden Watson at 9:07am 07.17.23
Rehoisting is certainly harder than pulling in the reef period but as long as I remember To release
Clean main sail cover
DaveJ at 8:39am 07.17.23
To the cleaners? What do they do to it? And do they waterproof if after. Never heard of this! Also,
In boom reefing design   (1)
Hayden Watson at 7:54am 07.17.23
And another way to rig the ball bearing block to the cringle. I like the soft shackle because it al
two questions - 2008 H36
JamesG161 at 7:53am 07.17.23
anyone know the AWG of main battery connection cables offhand? Mine is a short 2/0 cable. Jim...
two questions - 2008 H36
JamesG161 at 7:49am 07.17.23
2 - is there a check valve or backflow preventer built into the fresh water pressure pump or plumbi
Marine aire 16 k btu unit will make loud buzzing sound after shut down   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:35am 07.17.23
Here is the Troubleshooting guide for the 16k BTU unit.
Water proofing zippers....
dlochner at 7:34am 07.17.23
Are the zippers exposed on the outside? Mine all have a flap of fabric that covers the zippers. That
In boom reefing design
Atlantic Phil at 7:22am 07.17.23
Some great info here and by the sounds of it, I'm not the only one with this issue. I don't do long
Marine aire 16 k btu unit will make loud buzzing sound after shut down
JamesG161 at 7:14am 07.17.23
exhibits loud buzzing sound that won't stop even if power button is pressed on display Normally th

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