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Sampatecho at 5:11pm 05.22.12
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Our water-pump runs continuously and has apparently picked up air. Has anyone else experienced this
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When I launched my H260( 2000 yr) and hooked up the battery , fully charged such that it would sta
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Sailboat lightning protection, does it really helps in fresh water? Anybody has the homemade one? I
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from National Sail Supply (Dirk Sharland) http://www.nationalsail.com Thank you for your inquiry
Captainmark at 11:57am 05.22.12
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Does anyone have a rudder for a Catalina 250 for sale, or know of somewhere I can find one in stock
Bob S at 11:48am 05.22.12
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Heading into my 5th season with Lovely Lady and I have never sanded her bottom. Each year I pressure
John T1594 at 11:45am 05.22.12
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Why is it that in boating the laws that govern the normal randomness of the universe and probability
RobertLangdirect at 11:17am 05.22.12
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I have a Pearson 31, 1978, fractional rig. Is there a book, guide, website that has the tension spe
Roger Long at 11:01am 05.22.12
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Where is the best, or at least, good place to get to a supermarket in Narragansett Bay from a cruisi
Captainmark at 10:51am 05.22.12
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Does anyone have a rudder for a Catalina 250 for sale, or know of somewhere I can find one in stock?
Justin_NSA at 10:46am 05.22.12
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I've laid out the system for running my centerboard line to the aft of the cockpit and have begun ad
kjretlaw at 10:16am 05.22.12
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I'm looking at a Hunter 326 this weekend, anything I should be looking for specificly with this mode
3hr tourguide at 10:07am 05.22.12
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Hi Everyone, I know many of you have a really nice radio set up on your Mac and I am trying to thi
IMPD31323 at 8:37am 05.22.12
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Live in Indianapolis. Tryin to find a boom for an 83' 25 Mac. Thanks!
IMPD31323 at 8:35am 05.22.12
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Hi there everyone! I've been reading and dreaming about some of the cruises everyone on here writes
Phil Herring at 8:19am 05.22.12
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Anyone know which model this is: XDYB4778xxxx About 16' LOA. Thanks!
Bob G at 7:57am 05.22.12
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Anyone know a good place to buy a new/used rudder for a 71 venture 22?
JonnyQuest at 7:54am 05.22.12
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Heading to boat today for better look but my oday has a roller furler the type that cannot be reefed
dembo at 7:04am 05.22.12
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Hi, Problem.....Cannot get my Cat. 22 keel bolt to engage the threads when attempting to replace it
robertsapp at 7:03am 05.22.12
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The seawater lines to my air conditioning system have a pretty thick layer of green scum in them. I

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gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
BigEasy at 9:17pm 12.26.22
My questions: can you suggest where to look for a supplier of these struts? Call Beneteau USA
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
Mechone at 9:14pm 12.26.22
I have bought these many times for industrial applications in fact stainless and have never had one
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
wilf_r at 8:29pm 12.26.22
Thank you Mechone for your suggestions. I have a couple of follow-up questions. First, I think you'r
QUESTION
twodzusfittings at 7:50pm 12.26.22
I had already thought about what Kings Gambit suggested, however that kind of search doesn't work. T
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light?
dlochner at 7:27pm 12.26.22
My brother sails a J/30 out of Juneau and enjoys it quite a bit despite the light air they are stuc
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light?
PaulK at 7:06pm 12.26.22
My brother sails a J/30 out of Juneau and enjoys it quite a bit despite the light air they are stuck
Nearly there
pcharn01 at 6:53pm 12.26.22
Marina Advice
higgs at 6:48pm 12.26.22
You don't say how many gallons your tank hold. Diesel is usually not a problem. I would recommend
Mast stepping
higgs at 6:41pm 12.26.22
I have stepped countless masts on all types of boats. You don't need a rigger to do it, but you sho
Boat shopping. Too heavy? Too light?
higgs at 6:35pm 12.26.22
For the conditions you describe you do not want a light weight boat like a San Jaun. You also do no
Its funny Friday!
Justin_NSA at 6:24pm 12.26.22
Und ein gutes neues jahr
Its funny Friday!
JamesG161 at 6:20pm 12.26.22
Happy Festivus...
JohnShannon at 6:15pm 12.26.22
Ah yes ! The airing of grievances to be followed by the annual feats of strength. My favorite tim
Nearly there
Justin_NSA at 5:52pm 12.26.22
Right attitude anyway :wink:
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
SycloneDriver at 5:05pm 12.26.22
It's also possible that the circuit runs through an oil pressure switch. If the oil pressure is los
First time sailboat owner
Tally Ho at 4:49pm 12.26.22
First time sailboat owner
kappykaplan at 4:38pm 12.26.22
Yes, particularly since you have LEDs.
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
Mechone at 4:38pm 12.26.22
So you know the strength its 400 newtons, measure the diameter of rod and diameter of body common s
First time sailboat owner   (3)
hatchclan at 4:29pm 12.26.22
Another (potentially dumb) question; the 4 overhead lights in the salon are red. Are there other col

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