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Has anyone done this? Any input is appreciated. Thanks
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I have a 2006 Hunter 45cc with two Marvair SeaMach SPB16RCBL self-contained HVAC units. Has anyone f
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I got a 1960s Coronado Super Satellite for my daughter and I'm hoping someone can point me toward an
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Does anyone have a diagram for how the freezer and fridge are connected? I have the refrigeration ma
sundae_vacay at 8:52am 08.13.25
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To start, I have a 1975 c'c 25ft. It was my first sailboat and I did teach myself to single hand sai
RolfSail at 4:55am 08.13.25
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Thanks to all who made suggestions in procuring a new mast base. Found one from Wichard in Rhode Isl
fred1diver at 3:31am 08.13.25
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Hello all, We did a lot of work on our countertops this season, but one thing we keep noticing is t
markymac1961 at 12:05am 08.13.25
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So... a local Yacht rigger here in Whitsundays, Queensland suggested that the mast rake on my recent
lfcsi at 5:17pm 08.12.25
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Hello all, the head of my new 140% genoa is not wrapping. I've tried different halyard tensions with
lyonsfin at 5:11pm 08.12.25
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Looking for a mast section and rudder for a Ronb Roy 23. The rudder is the same as a Sunseeker 23.
Hawynsailorbabe at 2:59pm 08.12.25
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Is there just a thread for Formosa owners, or those that restores them. I have a great Formosa and I
nmalchy at 1:58pm 08.12.25
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I have a 1968 C-Lark, but the family decided they want a motor boat, so I am looking for someone to
john6206 at 1:30pm 08.12.25
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Project_Mayhem at 11:29am 08.12.25
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A previous owner labelled one switch position house and the other as start. We've only been using th
daniel.kringer at 10:13am 08.12.25
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To any who could advise! I am planning to do small soft spot ' gelcoat repairs on a new to me 1969 H
AnnekeHobson at 10:03am 08.12.25
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Working on a 1988 Brewer 44 and feeling silly about not getting how to re-attach this companionway h
testingthewaters91 at 9:31am 08.12.25
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Well, I was minding my own business at the yard the other day, when I saw a couple of other folks po
Canuck Sailorguy at 9:13am 08.12.25
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For all y'all who are watching, the refit is coming along, albeit slowly. I've installed a new start
splorinplaces at 8:18am 08.12.25
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DStegs49 at 7:58am 08.12.25
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I don't even know who made or makes it (circa 1987). It is a single speed, single direction intake

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The Half-Witted Sailor
higgs at 8:40pm 12.23.25
I've got over fifty years cruisng experience on Lakes Michigan and Ontario. Pulled into Fairhaven a
Interior leather replacement for 1997 Hunter P42
dlochner at 6:18pm 12.23.25
Try calling Customer Service here at SBO. They may know who made the original cushions. If they are
The Half-Witted Sailor
dlochner at 6:15pm 12.23.25
More is learned from making mistakes then doing it right the first time. :biggrin: A few years ago
Self-tailing Winches
Stu Jackson at 5:05pm 12.23.25
the ST winches are cool, for sure, I love 'em.. but don't expect your single handing world to drast
The Half-Witted Sailor
dLj at 4:37pm 12.23.25
A friend of mine always said "Bad decisions make the best stories..." dj
The Half-Witted Sailor
Tally Ho at 3:43pm 12.23.25
Interior leather replacement for 1997 Hunter P42
marcham at 3:31pm 12.23.25
There should be tags inside the covers if they are original, that would indicate the manufacturer an
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
dLj at 2:44pm 12.23.25
Even basic welding is not something to be taken lightly. Too many would be metalworkers think that
Self-tailing Winches
Joe at 2:33pm 12.23.25
My suggestion is to keep your eye on West Marine's yearly BOGO sale of Lewmar winches. That's half
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
Muttondressedaslamb at 2:18pm 12.23.25
Back in the mid 70's I visited the Peoria (IL) Yacht Club in December. They are on the Illinois Ri
Crack Epidemic at the Boatyard
Muttondressedaslamb at 2:15pm 12.23.25
Well, not exactly a no-no but it does have to be done right. There's a lot of research being done o
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Muttondressedaslamb at 2:06pm 12.23.25
Your bilge will act like an ice cube tray. In 5o years of storing in cold weather I have never hea
Self-tailing Winches
Tally Ho at 1:08pm 12.23.25
Can anyone ID this item on my 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1?
ChuckD13 at 12:55pm 12.23.25
Thanks for the suggestions.....I'll play detective and advise. Merry Christmas all!
Old roller furling on 40-year-old Mason 43. There is no documentation with the boat, and the bearings seam bad. Anyone know what brand it is?
kosrae at 12:54pm 12.23.25
What does the upper swivel look like? I did not get a picture of it, but it looks similar to a Har
Can anyone ID this item on my 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1?
jssailem at 12:48pm 12.23.25
It looks like a Guard Top - single-function switch. Since it is located in proximity to the Winch, i
Can anyone ID this item on my 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1?
Davidasailor26 at 11:53am 12.23.25
There might be a circuit breaker for the winch that needs to be switched somewhere. I wonder if Bene
Can anyone ID this item on my 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1?
ChuckD13 at 11:08am 12.23.25
Hmmmm.... it is only on the port side of the cockpit, and it doesn't seem to operate anything "as w
Self-tailing Winches
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:03am 12.23.25
Replaced old 16s on a 27 ft boat we had with ST40s and it made a huge difference.

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