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Yanmar 3GM30F: Wiring Harness & Aftermarket Panel
Clutch Cargo at 3:06pm 08.24.25
Thank you Ralph for your reply. Yes, I've read many posts articles etc. regarding changing the star
Propane regulations
kappykaplan at 2:52pm 08.24.25
Is it really a good idea to store gasoline and propane next to each other?
Propane regulations   (1)
patbratton at 2:12pm 08.24.25
My Hunter 240 looks like she was built for propane tanks.
Why hasn't anyone made a robot to clean our boat bottoms?
patbratton at 2:10pm 08.24.25
I have seen large carp in Lake Lanier, Georgia, cleaning the bottom of sailboats. I have not been ab
Yanmar 3GM30F: Wiring Harness & Aftermarket Panel   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:05pm 08.24.25
I understand your need to replace the ratty panel but the one thing I can't agree with is : tart cr
Keel/Hull Crack on Splash
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 08.24.25
Most marinas with which I am familiar have security cameras
Help with Diesel Tank Cap dimension
Project_Mayhem at 1:36pm 08.24.25
Try Catalina Direct or Catalina Yachts. BTW, get rid of the stupid chains on the caps, that's why
Keel/Hull Crack on Splash
Foswick at 12:46pm 08.24.25
The repair estimate is $1500-$2000. He starts Monday. That is a suspicously low number unless th
Keel/Hull Crack on Splash
kappykaplan at 12:44pm 08.24.25
Should impost photos of the repair ? Yes, please. :beer:
Keel/Hull Crack on Splash
Foswick at 12:41pm 08.24.25
Given the circumstances as you described, I would assume it was something the lift operators did. Th
Keel/Hull Crack on Splash
BTC1984 at 12:40pm 08.24.25
Keel/Hull Crack on Splash   (1)
Davidasailor26 at 12:36pm 08.24.25
That looks like the turn in the hull where the hull meets the fiberglass keel stub, not the keel its
Assymetric for a 27.3
petercra at 11:50am 08.24.25
Also, as a thought, would a single rivet into the mast be sufficient? Or do I need a more substantia
Assymetric for a 27.3   (2)
petercra at 11:47am 08.24.25
Yanmar 3GM30F: Wiring Harness & Aftermarket Panel   (1)
Clutch Cargo at 11:23am 08.24.25
No comment on the alternator field and regulator.... just reference, this is a picture of the OEM s
H380 Bent rudder and Smile
skenn at 11:08am 08.24.25
Thanks, Although I elected to not purchase the boat I'd posted about, I'd done quite a bit of rese
Help with Diesel Tank Cap dimension
Stu Jackson at 10:57am 08.24.25
Try Catalina Direct or Catalina Yachts. BTW, get rid of the stupid chains on the caps, that's why t
Bent mast step
Project_Mayhem at 10:44am 08.24.25
PIcs would definitely help determine how hard it is to do this repair
Catalina 22 refurbishing
Project_Mayhem at 10:38am 08.24.25
Fellow 1986 owner here and full supporter of Sailrite stuff as well. My boat needed some cushions
Catalina 22 refurbishing
ShotgunSlim at 10:29am 08.24.25
Fellow 1986 owner here and full supporter of Sailrite stuff as well. My boat needed some cushions r

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