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Navicula at 5:47pm 04.29.12
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where the hell does this access hole go...................what is its purpose thanks
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All, I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard t
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I'm looking to add doddger/bimini to my 1991 Legend 35.5. Could you please recommend somebody in the
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Would like some recommendations...... going to replace my old 'mismatched' batteries and not sure w
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Witzend at 5:27pm 04.29.12
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Think'en on using one of these attached to the stern railing so that I can see over my instruments.
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Hi Back again. Ok I put a keel winch on, had the outboard repaired, made the mast raising system (n
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We have a Buoy - Horse Shoe type Collar mounted on our stern rail of our Seaward 23 sailboat. My qu
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I'm a new owner of a 2002 Beneteau 361 and want to change the hull stripes to Navy Blue from Green.
thetone at 4:17pm 04.29.12
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I am looking for a good condition mainsail for my 1987 hunter 28.5.
dtwofoot at 4:08pm 04.29.12
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Greetings, new to forum and My 1986 Hunter 23. The turn buckle w/1/4 in. cleavis pin doesn't fit ove
thetone at 4:07pm 04.29.12
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I am looking for a used mainsail. Does anyone have any sugestions?
kcbacher at 3:52pm 04.29.12
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I damaged the fender rack that attaches to the stern rail and to e underside of the port side stern
Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12
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So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12
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Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12
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85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12
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I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro
RedRex at 2:14pm 04.29.12
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I'm given to understand that ethanol can be extracted from gas by addition of water. Although the qu
Lost Parent at 2:12pm 04.29.12
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I am going to paint my deck this summer and was thinking of using a two part polyurethane paint but
navigateur at 1:41pm 04.29.12
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I just love the word 'hysteresis'. a Seinfeld word, but somewhat relevant to my new bilge system. I'

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Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement???
All U Get at 10:10pm 12.21.22
Try Trans Atlantic Diesel, they are good with Perkins parts.
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jon hansen at 9:26pm 12.21.22
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jon hansen at 9:23pm 12.21.22
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Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement???
georgetheleo at 8:28pm 12.21.22
Perkins was originally a British diesel. It is now owned by Caterpillar. The threads on the fitting
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Captain Larry-DH at 7:27pm 12.21.22
Sorry, my friend. You had me at Apostle Islands. (And retirement.) We chartered there in 2021. Firs
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jaysweet at 6:26pm 12.21.22
It's early inthe winter season I realize . I've already been looking at a longterm "retirement " bo
Converting Jabsco heads from salt water to fresh water flush
Captain Larry-DH at 6:24pm 12.21.22
Every toilet mfr warns against connecting a sea water toilet to the fresh water plumbing. Taken ou
keel resting on bottom
jaysweet at 6:14pm 12.21.22
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leo310 at 5:19pm 12.21.22
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keel resting on bottom
Egovos at 5:06pm 12.21.22
Hilarious sailcapt340
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jon hansen at 3:24pm 12.21.22
don't have all those fenders? burlap bags full of straw with a fender board will work fine. pitch at
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jon hansen at 3:17pm 12.21.22
been through the soo locks hundreds and hundreds of times. you call, they contact you, you don't ca
Engine leaking diesel
Ken13559 at 2:18pm 12.21.22
I don't think the leaks affects engine performance. There's enough fuel going to the injectors like
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement???
georgetheleo at 2:17pm 12.21.22
Dear John ,Thanks for the response. Your first paragraph is correct. Its a new hose fastened to the
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Justin_NSA at 1:56pm 12.21.22
Kharma. This happened a few years back 2fxGC_VM6yE
C&C 40-2 Air Draft?
smo10018 at 12:28pm 12.21.22
Yes I will do that once at the boat. You are correct only way to know for sure. Thanks for the hel
C&C 40-2 Air Draft?
jssailem at 12:17pm 12.21.22
Want to make absolutely sure I am dealing with the standard rig. I do not know about you, but if I
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leo310 at 12:08pm 12.21.22
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Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom
Lee Hadjiosif at 11:30am 12.21.22
You install the thru-hull about 10" below the deck measuring from the inside, about the same height
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Timm R Oday25 at 10:42am 12.21.22
I'd like to take minute and thank each of you for providing information .

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