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PirateLisa at 8:20am 09.29.13
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New to us boat had a zodiac sitting above the companionway for who knows how long. When we removed
Spence at 8:02am 09.29.13
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I was wondering how a sloop can simply stop for fishing in various weather conditions. I'm not talki
Vegas at 7:58am 09.29.13
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Never had a ceiling light burn out before. Can anyone tell me how I open up the "hockey puck" shaped
jviss at 7:28am 09.29.13
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(Trying this again, because of my faith in most of the contributors to this forum. First, let me th
jscm1971 at 7:27am 09.29.13
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The boat was in winter storage ON LAND at the marina during the storm last fall, the back stand shif
Rich (P303) at 7:18am 09.29.13
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Blindsquirrel at 6:55am 09.29.13
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Boxes of new leftover deck hardware and some unused sails
Apex at 6:54am 09.29.13
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With the recent topics of autopilot: I thought I would ask if anyone has a resource for repair of t
Maine Sail at 6:20am 09.29.13
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Yesterday was one of those Maine fall days you wait all year for. We flew just the 150% and sailed a
Ken Cross at 6:09am 09.29.13
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I really wanted to go fishing again, but our weather looks a bit rough: So where do you draw the lin
Spence at 2:19am 09.29.13
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Hello Everyone, first post. :) First a bit about myself. I'm not new to boats but am to sail boats.
Chucky at 12:43am 09.29.13
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Hi all Please help me decide, which is the better for cruising around the world. A fully kitted ou
Travis at 11:44pm 09.28.13
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Dear Hunter Owners, I am trying to properly tune the B'R rig on my 94' Hunter 29.5. This is an earl
John R at 9:17pm 09.28.13
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I thought people might like this photo of my grandson and me... and it's actually not posed.
artboas at 8:26pm 09.28.13
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Ok, so I'm going to reccomend a product, cause it really works, and I'm very impressed. I replace
sailaway_H36 at 8:06pm 09.28.13
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I am planning to winterize my water system for the first time. I need to disconnect the water pipe f
Sock Puppet at 7:08pm 09.28.13
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I've found threads like this to be a ton of fun, and very informative! Post up here with your lat
Geoff K at 6:49pm 09.28.13
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Searching for a wheel auto pilot I can find only Raymarine. Have all the others dropped out of the c
c and c 30 at 6:07pm 09.28.13
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I am taking my boat from the long island sound to haverstraw on the hudson. We will spend a night a
Sean&Lou at 5:32pm 09.28.13
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G'day Sean here with a first time post. Have enjoyed reading all the great posts. But now have a rea

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New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat?
markwbird at 9:30am 02.23.23
Looks like BS to me. The video is not real so no prototype yet. Also, it doesn't matter that it is
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat?   (1)
jssailem at 9:15am 02.23.23
Why go back to a new type of IC engine when the world is trying to going forward with electric engi
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brockangelo at 9:14am 02.23.23
holy smokes-- totally glad it worked out in the end and humans and boat were ok, thanks for sharing
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AaronD at 9:08am 02.23.23
Anyone have any recommendations for builders on the west coast? Just in case @Gene Neill decides he'
Diesel heater exhaust placement?
SailingSole at 9:03am 02.23.23
From Scan Marine USA In discussion with the engineer at Scan Marine, he suggested the side of the b
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 02.23.23
How it might be used in a sailboat. It would make a perfect anchor. Why go back to a new type of
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat?
Will Gilmore at 8:30am 02.23.23
It looks like a rethink of the old steam engine adapted to combustion fuels. Of courses, smaller an
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jssailem at 8:18am 02.23.23
213243 In discussion with the engineer at Scan Marine, he suggested the side of the boat had worked
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If your engine hour LCD goes blank and you need to replace it for a Volvo Penta diesel engine, you c
Diesel heater exhaust placement?
sail sfbay at 8:04am 02.23.23
In sailboats, it is recommended to install it in the transom. The installation always requires a so-
Diesel heater exhaust placement?
jssailem at 8:00am 02.23.23
Andy, One of the benefits of those Chinese "cheap" heaters is the price. One of the draw backs is l
Diesel heater exhaust placement?
SailingSole at 7:44am 02.23.23
I would follow the manufacturer's recommendations. If they do not have them the look at Espar's rec
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jssailem at 7:34am 02.23.23
EV -100 to old system seatalk
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shemandr at 6:59am 02.23.23
That almost makes sense ...
Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question
Steve_Catalina at 5:42am 02.23.23
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Catalina 315 Isoterm Refrig Question
CaptBob at 9:40pm 02.22.23
Thanks guys. How about some info from Catalina 310 or 315 owners? CaptBob S/V Kimberly
Vitrifrigo BN100BT freezer temps   (1)
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Thanks to Hello Below for pointing out that you can change the battery monitor settings. In the atta

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