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Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen.
Muttondressedaslamb at 11:19am 03.17.23
Is this a long term solution or an emergency solution? Didn't your insurance company pay to repair
Defender Marine
AdamjB at 11:19am 03.17.23
Does anyone know if Defender still has a warehouse sale? I used to take advantage for spring commis
Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen.
Muttondressedaslamb at 11:09am 03.17.23
That's pretty cool. Thanks for sharing! You are most welcome. Mutton Dressed as Lamb. It's what'
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached?
Brian NC at 11:05am 03.17.23
I've rigged Lazy Jacks and rerigged the Topping Lift on my boat. For the Topping Lift I added a ch
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
BigEasy at 10:57am 03.17.23
ves, etc. with BSPP threads are available in the USA; you can order them on the Groco website. Th
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Roland5048 at 10:55am 03.17.23
A few years ago had a chainplate on my '77 h30 snap while under load. That's when it is going to h
Macerators
Hayden Watson at 10:35am 03.17.23
...But thered be no reason to rinse out the macerator pump unless it has been used 'cuz there'd be
Everett Fuel Dock
Terry Cox at 10:07am 03.17.23
I do not have a mid-ship cleat so idling into the dock while steering away did not pull us in. Tim
Defender Marine
dlochner at 9:58am 03.17.23
Hard to say. The Lance family sold the business to a Canadian firm who appear to be making some big
Macerators
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:54am 03.17.23
Because waste is sticky, it's important to rinse it out the macerator after use, if not immediately
Defender Marine
tfox2069 at 9:43am 03.17.23
Does anyone know if Defender still has a warehouse sale? I used to take advantage for spring commis
Defender Marine
smokey73 at 9:41am 03.17.23
Don't know if Defender is having their sale, but West Marine is having their BOGO winch sale.
Hunter 326 rudder issues
Breezy1 at 9:29am 03.17.23
My Hunter 326 rudder....... According to the manual the bearings are nylon tubes encapsulated in la
Best backup source of 12 volt power I have ever seen.   (1)
tfox2069 at 8:53am 03.17.23
EGO is another company that makes electric mowers, snow blowers, weed trimmers, etc. and offers two
another keel lockdown bolt discussion....
Jacktar at 8:26am 03.17.23
same here, and by the way you do have a bilge in a c22 actually two of them one on each side of the
Yamaha 30 - rudder - drop / inspection / maintenance
Breezy1 at 8:20am 03.17.23
For clarification I'm speaking of the lower Rudder Bearing not the cutlass for the shaft.......
Yamaha 30 - rudder - drop / inspection / maintenance
Breezy1 at 8:19am 03.17.23
I have a Hunter 326 (2003) and I pulled the rudder to get the prop shaft out. I did notice a slight
mast lights
JBP-PA at 7:58am 03.17.23
In the photo it looks like that light is below the exit of your spinnaker halyard? I can't zoom in
mast lights
JBP-PA at 7:56am 03.17.23
Ah, I see what you mean. It is VERY tiny in the photo and I did not see it. It is not the typical lo
mast lights
Duluthwinger at 7:47am 03.17.23
Hi, I know the steaming light is the one just above the deck light but I was wondering what the ligh

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