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Hi all, been looking around on the internet for a manual for the O'Day 39, and it seems that Ihearto
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Hi folks, We have a 94 Hunter Legend 35.5. I'm attempting to service the exhaust elbow. Can a
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I'm an instructor with outward bound and looking to co-instruct sailing courses with them in Maine.
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I spent quite a bit of time redoing the vanity and head in our boat last winter . I chose a formica
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About 4 months ago I came across a link for a smartphone app that will run nav equipment. I have a d
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My friend is new to sailing and I am helping them winterize their US-built 2005 Beneteau 323. Does a
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At the request of member @DRhoads im going to make an attempt to provide some thoughts about the fut
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My 1985 O'day 28 was re-powered with a Yanmar 3GM30F. The engine has a DOM of 1994, so I'm thinking
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Which do you prefer for getting rid of gelcoat blemishes?
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I have a 1993 Cat 30 MKII and it has a heat exchanger that uses the engine cooling/exhaust water to
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This youtube claims that PT Loos gauges are not accurate at the lower end of the scale. true false?
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I hate my galley sink. The double basin is useless thinking about this for replacement. It's less
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My friend and I have been trying to buy a V32 slipped at our marina. Now the salvage company with th
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I am looking for standing rigging detailed specifications.
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When I pulled apart the extrusions of my hood furler, I found that someone or maybe Catalina had use
Project_Mayhem at 8:16am 11.21.24
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I need to cut off a couple inches of muffler hose in a confined space. What's your preferred tool to

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How to mount a Force 10 2 burner stove   (1)
jssailem at 10:02am 04.01.25
Looking again at the design image for the Model 60100. so the "cooktop" can swing freely. There is
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PaulM317 at 9:57am 04.01.25
This is a crack at the aft end of the keel on a Pearson 303. Any suggestions > best way to repair.
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
jssailem at 9:45am 04.01.25
Hey, I understand. If I hear comments, I remind them it is a wonderful free world where we all can
Alternator Terminals - Please help before I fry things!
Stu Jackson at 9:39am 04.01.25
It doesn't matter what engine. What matters is what alternator. Maine Sail wrote a good article ab
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
Phil Mac at 9:37am 04.01.25
My bad, I got confused. The idea of LI batteries on a boat is a popular subject. I have been findin
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
jssailem at 9:20am 04.01.25
My bad, I got confused. The idea of LI batteries on a boat is a popular subject. I have been findin
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
Phil Mac at 9:19am 04.01.25
Be prepared to deal with their demand for a marine electrician needed to do the installation. I am
How to mount a Force 10 2 burner stove   (1)
4lane at 9:14am 04.01.25
I don't have the stove in hand, yet. I'm looking at pictures myself, and trying to understand how it
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
Phil Mac at 9:12am 04.01.25
Will you be planning to sail in the Pacific Northwest during the winter months? Not all LI batterie
Have others installed heat shield on Racor primary fuel filter?   (1)
jssailem at 9:12am 04.01.25
Yes, the 500MA is identified as an approved unit. It is called a "Heat Shield" and reportedly meets
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
Phil Mac at 9:06am 04.01.25
If you go with LFP, you'll want to change this because your internally regulated alternator will no
Catalina 30 electrical system feedback   (1)
jssailem at 8:49am 04.01.25
It looks improved. You may want to consider a master power switch before the DC panel which provid
How to mount a Force 10 2 burner stove
jssailem at 8:37am 04.01.25
I think that would be the approach I would take. The stove suspended in the air, above the cabinet,
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
jssailem at 8:16am 04.01.25
Will you be planning to sail in the Pacific Northwest during the winter months? Not all LI batteries
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
jssailem at 8:11am 04.01.25
I generally just use the house bank all of the time and the start battery is a spare/emergency star
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
jssailem at 8:09am 04.01.25
I hadn't thought to notify my insurance company. Be prepared to deal with their demand for a marin
Thoughts on replacing 9 year old agm batteries on a B323
dlochner at 7:32am 04.01.25
The battery banks are wired in parallel to the alternator so depending on which bank you choose, th

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