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Does anyone know where the holding tank is located on a Vision 36? I know they were aluminum, and I
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Anybody has experience with cleaning tank on Bavaria cruiser (37ft) by opening and getting acces thr
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Ahoy from balmy Canada, Trying to understand a new boat (LM 28) and need to asking what the deco
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I have a macgregor 22 that I am working on the trailer looks a bit short got about 6ft of boat not o
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What length of lower end of the outboard can I get away with? I need inches not "long shaft" or "nor
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have 1988 pearson 31-2, blue stripes down sides, looks like 2 or 3inch with 1/4 inch lines above and
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I seem to have about nine expendable inches on the end of my boom. Twelve inches from the sail to th
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This doesn't pertain to my boat, but twice over the last year I've been on 36-42 ft cruising boats w
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Two of my hatchboards are smoked plexiglas. One or both have bowed slightly so they don't fit as we
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Hi everyone, How would you fix a two/three inch gap on the bottom/front side of a lead keel? Do
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I want to install a seperate shower pump in the bilge of my Catalina 30 and need to know the hose si
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I have a 1979 Catalina 22. The Gooseneck that attaches the boom to the mast was damaged and I am h
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Came in from the east on the ICW. Wondering if I need to stay in the marked channels or could I cut
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I pulled the shaft on my Pearson 34 for propeller service, to replace the cutlass bearing, and also
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here are some upgrades I have done........if you care at all......... I have completed the instal
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I have a 2005 Catalina 400. The rear shower has an electric pump to pump out the water that accuml
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Looking for window frames and plexiglass for my 35mk2 any ideas?
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I have searched with several words on this subject. My port bunk mattress is recently getting wet an
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I want to install a solar powered vent on my Oday 25 before winter sets in. I have read pros and con

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First time sailboat owner
hatchclan at 3:49am 03.06.23
I did check the other side :D. The problem I had was that when I finally got the main completely unf
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25
rgranger at 2:44am 03.06.23
I have constructed SS rigging on a Mac 22. I had considered dynema. My conclusion regarding the tr
MPPT controller location   (2)
john2 at 1:43am 03.06.23
i placed the controller in the bathroom, wiring through the vent in the roof. and the panel lies i
Hunter 386 Salon Table   (1)
JamesG161 at 12:33am 03.06.23
213532 you can find full manual here HunterOwners.com downloads Jim...
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25
whudatt at 11:05pm 03.05.23
Thanks again for your suggestion about seeking the advice of a rigging company but there aren't any
Chainplates
AaronD at 9:15pm 03.05.23
...I'd use high quality butyl tape to reseal it. Check out marinehowto.com for information on that
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25
stickinthemud57 at 8:53pm 03.05.23
Thank you for your reply. I do have some experience with ss standing rigging, I rigged & swagged th
Chainplates
Joe at 8:37pm 03.05.23
The important part of the chainplates is below the deck. Chainplates should attach to an interior b
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini
Joe at 8:16pm 03.05.23
There are literally a million marine oriented scarecrows. There's the spikey things to keep them of
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini
SV At Last at 8:09pm 03.05.23
I have used the Bird-B-Gone repeller 360 with a rail mount on the back of the bimini for several yea
Drinking water filter
buddybear at 7:55pm 03.05.23
Quick question. Do any of you use an in-line water filter for your galley faucet so that you drink
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on
leo310 at 6:13pm 03.05.23
dose the buzzer even work? Mine failed.
DIY leather steering wheel cover project
jssailem at 5:49pm 03.05.23
From the picture I saw you did a wonderful job on your boat helm.
Bene First 42 open sea?
jssailem at 5:47pm 03.05.23
I bought a solid 40 plus year boat that has the structure and size that I wanted. I have been refitt
First time sailboat owner
jssailem at 5:37pm 03.05.23
Is that where you pulled the sail out of the furler? If so that is where it goes back in. Just for
Salish Sea... Anchoring ideas
jssailem at 5:30pm 03.05.23
Of the two inspections that we've had over the years, none asked to see the placard My Certificati
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini
jssailem at 5:22pm 03.05.23
You could put food on the foredeck.. But that may just invite friends. There is always hope. Hope th
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey
jssailem at 5:15pm 03.05.23
Welcome to the Forum @Geardunkin. The Keel cracks look to be fiberglass cracks on an iron keel. Can
Boom Vang
D Swanson at 5:13pm 03.05.23
Welcome aboard and congrats on your boat. A cool thing about sailboats are all the ways they can be

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