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I have a Hunter 420 with a Whit Lock Steering System. The drive for the Autohelm is a Model DU 145 W
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I have a failed Whitlock Model DU 145 rotary drive for the Autohelm system on my 1999 Hunter 420. I
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I am replacing the corroded aluminum holding tank mid ship on my 430. Ronco makes a plastic one that
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Hi All, I just purchased a fixed keel C22 in Baltimore and I need to move it to my backyard lift
dj2210 at 6:25am 01.10.13
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Time for new lifelines on my C30. Has anyone used the Catalina Direct double deluxe kit? I priced ou
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Gang, Any thoughts or preferences on whether to use a combined chartplotter/depthsounder or keep t
CYQK at 3:49am 01.10.13
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Hey Nigal Calder is set to put on an electrical seminar at strictly sail in Miami in a few weeks.
sailmaster39 at 8:19pm 01.09.13
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I`m sure this has been addessed before but I would like feedback regarding the campbell sailor prop.
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I tried to make some window coverings for my Mac and thought I had a pretty good idea. However, the
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Hi all, My wife and i are (probably) picking up an '82 Cherubini H27 that we found in pretty good
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What is the usual time frame for having to change out a centerboard pin, wedges, and plates on an O'
Jacques C at 6:08pm 01.09.13
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I recently replaced the impeller in the seawater pump and its v belt. (1983 Hunter 34 Yanmar 3gm30f
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Check out this custom Sirius 21 Cockpit Deck. It fits like a glove, and is one Sirius improvement.
Jim 5757 at 5:04pm 01.09.13
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Well folks, it's high time to replace the headsail on our Morgan 28 OI. The original 135% Morgan sa
Kermit at 4:32pm 01.09.13
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There was a boat listed for sale in NY State named Water Colors. Do y'all know if it sold? Dang th
BillCat30 at 3:23pm 01.09.13
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The cable that runs from the binicle to the transmission came loose where it was attached to the tra
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I Recently purchased a 1972 Catalina 22, and after restoring the inside about 50% I'm ready to tackl
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Hello All, Happy new year... Hope all your projects come true!! My 93 40.5 (40513) does not hav
MrBill_FLL at 1:14pm 01.09.13
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nice for small boats: http://forums.macgregor.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=148634
NorthStar at 12:36pm 01.09.13
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Is there a source for the "+" shape wrench that fits the plastic access bungs in the aft water tank

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Port light internal trim gaskets
PK123 at 10:39am 03.27.23
I couldn't really tell if @PK123 is talking about a flexible gasket inside the trim ring or if he i
Raw water pump impeller wings face wrong way?   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:25am 03.27.23
If Calder describes it as going around the long arc, good enough for me. His explanation of WHY it
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions
RitSim at 10:23am 03.27.23
If you do replace them, consider that bottom cushions are generally firmer than back cushions. Also
Water Tank Material
WasabiRush at 10:20am 03.27.23
Thanks Peggie.
Port light internal trim gaskets
Scott T-Bird at 10:17am 03.27.23
I couldn't really tell if @PK123 is talking about a flexible gasket inside the trim ring or if he is
Why are silicone based waxes bad?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 03.27.23
A bunch of racket about nothing. "If you use silicone on gel coat you can't repair the gel coat bec
Port light internal trim gaskets
dlochner at 9:59am 03.27.23
I'd start by identifying the ports? What make? They may be a custom fit for the port manufacturer
Why are silicone based waxes bad?
dlochner at 9:57am 03.27.23
Silicone embeds in the porous gel coat and inhibits the adhesion of paint or gel coat. It can not be
USA iPadAir with Navionics didn't work in Europe
jssailem at 9:55am 03.27.23
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jssailem at 9:52am 03.27.23
A halyard knot or even a couple of half hitches would surfice. But then to really make it simple ben
Heart stopping drone footage
Richard19068 at 9:30am 03.27.23
Wow again! That was the most exciting sailing footage I've seen in a long time. I loved the deadpan
Heart stopping drone footage   (2)
jssailem at 9:18am 03.27.23
Exciting video for sure. The Malizia team appears so calm at 27knots in the Southern Pacific. Roar
Water Tank Material
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:12am 03.27.23
All boat builders OEM and "stock" (not custom one-off) plastic water and waste tanks are actually L
Second Battery
drewlamparello at 8:33am 03.27.23
I have two Group 27s installed. As you know the 275 came with just one forward of the sink below th
Looking for a day 23 mast around providence RI
jssailem at 8:11am 03.27.23
I'd reach out to Dwyer. A solder job will not serve the needs. A sleeve could work, but I believe th
Why are silicone based waxes bad?
jssailem at 7:54am 03.27.23
I am sure there are scientific reasons that silicone polymer as a gloss enhancer and the Organo-modi
Port light internal trim gaskets
jssailem at 7:41am 03.27.23
ARJ is a window manufacturer up your way in Port Coquitlam, B.C. Canada. https://ajrmarinewindows.c
Port light internal trim gaskets
Scott T-Bird at 7:25am 03.27.23
I'd start by identifying the ports? What make? They may be a custom fit for the port manufacturer.
Why are silicone based waxes bad?
Scott T-Bird at 7:21am 03.27.23
Good question!

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