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MikeHoncho at 9:13am 04.14.23
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I'm away from my boat and need to do a little research. Does anyone happen to have the head platfor
lunaseas at 9:18pm 04.13.23
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Salty Jack at 6:53pm 04.13.23
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xavpil at 5:32pm 04.13.23
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Hi friends 1980 cat27 with a 950GPH electric bilge pump. The pump's OUT hose goes up all the way to
nramsey at 4:32pm 04.13.23
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I'm trying to remove the HBW150 to replace the damper plate. I've removed the bolts holding the ada
xavpil at 1:20pm 04.13.23
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Hello friends. Cat 27, 1980, new owner. Not sure how old the paint is, hence how thick. It looks "ni
Waybad at 1:10pm 04.13.23
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I would like some in put on a ready bag for a try sail that lives at the base of the mast. Thinking
S/V Sideways at 12:58pm 04.13.23
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Please advise. I'm looking for a device to rectify a misalignment issue between the transmission and
TomY at 9:37am 04.13.23
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After using CapCut a bit, this is my favorite so far, and it is free. 1rYt_Ld4ndU
Slipin Away at 8:05am 04.13.23
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Can you leave the boat at Caye Caulker and take the ferry to San Pedro to do an initial check in
jviss at 8:03am 04.13.23
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Hey, everyone. What did I miss? Ha, ha.... jv
skunther at 6:53am 04.13.23
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Boat is hauled out. I am using an orbital sander with 120 grit to clean the prop and strut (is there
skunther at 6:20am 04.13.23
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In the process of replacing my PSS bellows, I had to replace the coupler set screws as they got mang
Greg_D at 9:26pm 04.12.23
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I'm looking at a 2001 First 33.6 and have some questions regarding the systems on the boat. When th
Lfarquhar at 5:48pm 04.12.23
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Any recommendations on installing an aftermarket or custom rub rail on a Beneteau?
SV Bella at 3:50pm 04.12.23
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What color Awl Grip is on my 2005 Hunter 41 DS? How can I determine the color code?
CapefloridaLI at 12:23pm 04.12.23
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Just trying to find a group or link to people that own a Hunter 22 swing keel early 80s so we ca
DArcy at 11:55am 04.12.23
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This is not my boat but I shot and edited the video. This race was a blast! We had a lot of wind and
sailcapt340 at 10:06am 04.12.23
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Have paint roller covers gotten cheaper? Has anyone else noticed a difference in the quality of the
NYSail at 12:09am 04.12.23
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So will be changing the sea water impeller this season. In the past I never used any compounds on th

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Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration
Brian M H23 at 3:17pm 08.12.25
Ralph, The starting point here was completely thrashed everything. Motor mounts entirely disconnec
Mariner 19 Vang vs Gnav   (1)
pgandw at 3:03pm 08.12.25
With my Mariner, I did 2 things: base plate for the mast. However, have to be careful when lowerin
Macerator questions
kappykaplan at 2:56pm 08.12.25
you can put anything I think you meant can't!
Invest 97L
JamesG161 at 2:27pm 08.12.25
This was just posted on uoHCwh0uyng:0 Dammit Jim...
Macerator questions
Richard19068 at 2:19pm 08.12.25
I'm pretty sure that if it got through your toilet pump a dockside pump out station should have no p
Macerator questions
dlochner at 2:05pm 08.12.25
Don't most holding tanks have a vent? If the tank doesn't have a vent, you can't put anything in
Macerator questions
JamesG161 at 1:55pm 08.12.25
Don't most holding tanks have a vent? Mine does, but he better verify his. or :poop:
Macerator questions
kappykaplan at 1:52pm 08.12.25
If you leave a vent to air OPEN or it will collapse your holding tank.:facepalm: Don't most holdin
Macerator questions
JamesG161 at 1:51pm 08.12.25
their vacuum sucks "stuff" out your holding tank. If you leave a vent to air OPEN or it will coll
Macerator questions
Foswick at 1:49pm 08.12.25
If I am understanding your setup correctly, yes, as you said. But ... According to 33 CFR 159.7, y
Replacing injectors   (1)
JamesG161 at 1:47pm 08.12.25
washer between the Injector and Engine. Here mine with clamps too.
Macerator questions
kappykaplan at 1:42pm 08.12.25
My friend says that you have to macerate before you can pump out (one person in this discussion had
Help identifying older sail boat
splorinplaces at 1:40pm 08.12.25
Ah, yeah I see the note from the USGG that MRM used to be Moorman Manufacturing, Inc. in Virginia.
Companionway handle confusion   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:31pm 08.12.25
233672 Take it slow and easy and you've got an identical job to the original.
DockEdge Visa or Thetford 550 MSD Porta Potties on 26' Live Aboard?
saltyfriends at 1:17pm 08.12.25
I'm thinking this process here? Very open to suggestions though. https://www.boatus.com/expert-adv
Companionway handle confusion   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:15pm 08.12.25
This method requires some carpentry skills but wil return the wood trim and cabin exterior to its or
DockEdge Visa or Thetford 550 MSD Porta Potties on 26' Live Aboard?
saltyfriends at 1:12pm 08.12.25
Thanks for the Butyl tape suggestion, looking into this now. It looks like a much easier way to do
Which battery is my bilge pump connected to?
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:08pm 08.12.25
Actually, you have two issues: 1. To which battery is the bilge pump connected, and 2. why is one ba

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