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Atcer1 at 6:19pm 08.21.13
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Does anyone know how I should go about fabricating a centerboard or where I can buy one for a 1993 2
Buoysmom at 6:08pm 08.21.13
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On our 1984 hunter in the head we have tiny hooks attached to a small rail to hang a shower curtain.
ehudm at 6:07pm 08.21.13
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I found out that beneath the vinyl floor there is a terrible smell, I decide to make the new floor,
StevenL at 5:50pm 08.21.13
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Hey everyone, I am brand new to this realm, It has been a dream for me to sail and I finally came ac
eianm at 5:27pm 08.21.13
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A friend came sailing with me recently and commented on how very heavy my helm became once underway
MrBee at 4:37pm 08.21.13
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Good evening all. I have done some searches and I did find loads of info on what hose to use... but
tlepard at 4:21pm 08.21.13
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I have a Nonsuch 30 1981 with Paloma Water Heater and pressure freshwater system. Over the last thre
Jared1048 at 4:12pm 08.21.13
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Hello! I've heard many good things about Kyocera and decided to go with them. Kyocera KD140SX-
bryan crites at 1:26pm 08.21.13
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my 3gmf yanmar engine is overheating. just replaced the raw water cooling pump , plenty of flow out
JaySauls at 1:24pm 08.21.13
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Anyone have any links/contacts for replacing/repairing entry hatches? The one on my 1970 24' Magrego
Bedouin at 11:51am 08.21.13
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Once more while I'm at it... Could anyone recommend a good ice box-to-fridge conversion kit? In my
dandydon77 at 10:53am 08.21.13
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I need info on the check valve for the 270 hot water heater. Why is it necessary? Where can I get th
Derf123 at 10:06am 08.21.13
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H26 Compression post problem - help please Well, I figured it would be an easy job of sealing the c
rgranger at 9:42am 08.21.13
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I recently noticed that Hobies are not listed in the Brand Specific forum. The reason I noticed is
brian3820 at 8:55am 08.21.13
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Hello All, Hope everyone is having a great 2013 season. My question is simple. I have just purch
Maine Sail at 8:32am 08.21.13
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Hi All, I recently came across an issue with a set of Lewmar Ocean Series self tailing winches that
Lost Parent at 8:23am 08.21.13
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newsailor72 at 8:12am 08.21.13
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engine is a 1981 2 hp evinrude. when I removed the engine cover, the pull rope spring came off. It
Bedouin at 7:59am 08.21.13
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Hello again! So, based on the manuals I take it that only the international version of the 306 come
IanJ at 7:58am 08.21.13
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Ok, heres the biggie. I need to replace my battery bank, which up to now has been two Costco Deep C

Recent Replies

Weird Electrical Experience
jviss at 2:04pm 05.21.23
Consider removing your sagging plaster ceilings and rewiring all. Hey, Roy, just bored and strolli
What used to be here? Vent in head.
jviss at 1:43pm 05.21.23
I thought it looked like a heater too. But seems very specific to have a heater in a small 35 foot
Engine Alinement
jviss at 1:42pm 05.21.23
To the O.P., when you say 'skeg,' I think you mean 'strut.' The fact that the prop shaft was bent i
Engine Alinement
Dan Anthony at 1:26pm 05.21.23
It is always prudent to determine the level of experience or competence of someone before you addres
Beneteau USA
Davidasailor26 at 1:26pm 05.21.23
Mine draws about 0.2A with everything off. Much of that is the DC panel itself (with things like the
What used to be here? Vent in head.
Joe at 1:11pm 05.21.23
Any other evidence of ducting or some type of appliance connection. A holding tank vent, perhaps, o
Wind Song launched
kappykaplan at 1:03pm 05.21.23
Lookin' good, TaborKP! :beer:
Starter replacement
jviss at 1:02pm 05.21.23
If it's a genuine Nippondenso, that's a good starter! However, you have to be very careful of count
VHB Tape: Need a primer?
BigEasy at 12:52pm 05.21.23
When I re-bed my deck fixed skylight with 3M VHB tape & Dow 795 adhesive/sealer, I also used 3M 94
Compression Post--1978 30 foot
ggrizzard at 12:50pm 05.21.23
I wonder if he got the part I sent?
How many have serviced your Winches
jviss at 12:46pm 05.21.23
winch covers help keep the lube in place during the rainy months This makes sense!
How many have serviced your Winches
DinghySailor at 12:22pm 05.21.23
I'd never serviced a winch before we bought our boat three years ago. The 40 year-old Barients were
Beneteau USA
BigEasy at 12:11pm 05.21.23
That is very disturbing that the dealer is not addressing problems with a new boat. You can try con
Beneteau USA
Ralph Johnstone at 12:11pm 05.21.23
I charge the batteries up to 100 % and 4-5 days later they are doown to 62-64 % with absolutely not
Beneteau USA
Benny Mike at 12:07pm 05.21.23
Ddefinently wrong batteries for the purpose. If they do change them, try negotiating AGM batteries.
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block
BigEasy at 12:01pm 05.21.23
On my hatch, the toggle had a thin gasket material between the hold down and the plastic lens. I re
Beneteau USA
747fullscale at 12:00pm 05.21.23
My boat is brand new. The house batteries are START batteries. They should be deep cycle batteries.
Reefing lines jamming   (1)
jssailem at 11:55am 05.21.23
This is image represents the proper diameter of wire rope in a sheave. When choosing a fiber line, y
Buying new flares this year?
jssailem at 11:46am 05.21.23
Not a great idea @dj... The $20 pointer is just that a focused beam... It would not serve well to r
Buying new flares this year?
Rick486 at 11:38am 05.21.23
Not all lasers are the same. The one James referenced is a Laser Flare. Federal Aviation Administr

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