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I have not used my 2012 41ds for three years and now I am getting her ready for a two week cruise.
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The starboard stern locker on my 2007 Hunter 41 DS (relatively new to me) currently contains the ste
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For those of you who have switched between polyester and dyneema halyards on the same boat, what kin
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Hey All, I am an absolute newby sailor. Just bought an O'day 19 to learn on, but it is missing the c
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I have a worn and bent Rutgerson outhaul car for my 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 55 sparcraft boom. The dan
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Hi folks has anyone replaced the coolant hoses that run from the engine to the water heater. I am lo
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Always ensure you have enough scope out and that your anchor is set well. you never can tell what m
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So I had to open up the compartment on my 94 Cat 30 where the steering radial lives to adjust the ca
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I was looking for an anchor alarm app. There are many choices out there. I'm curious which ones pe
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While not specifically addressing recreational boats, the Marine Safety Alert issued yesterday by th
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Raise the mast single handed How?
Project_Mayhem at 10:51am 11.10.25
I built an electric mast raising system by mounting a wireless ATV winch to the bow support on the t
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dmax at 10:28am 11.10.25
Nice job - is there a back-story to how you came about rebuilding a pirate ship? Very cool.
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pgandw at 10:15am 11.10.25
When I first went from my Honda 5hp outboard with 3 gal external tank to the Epropulsion Spirit, my
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brazenarticle at 10:01am 11.10.25
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jssailem at 9:47am 11.10.25
Be careful about affecting the CG in your boat. Certainly repowering with a BETA makes sense in the
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jssailem at 9:42am 11.10.25
Great pictures. Nice Boat.
RudderCraft.com kick up rudder - anyone have one I can ask Qs about and maybe get pics?
jssailem at 9:38am 11.10.25
I had a pop up rudder. Not sure why you would want the added complexity of a hydraulic system. I had
Rebuilt Pirate Brig. short videos and a few pics
DArcy at 9:38am 11.10.25
That's an impressive build!
Electric Outboard motors
dlochner at 9:37am 11.10.25
Just remember what happens when your battery dies! l batteries generally have instruments that dis
Electric Outboard motors
pgandw at 9:28am 11.10.25
Just remember what happens when your battery dies! f gas, or more likely, the gas outboard won't s
Happy Birthday, United States Marine Corps!
jssailem at 9:24am 11.10.25
Celebrate, Celebrate, Dance to the Music. Happy Birthday!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::beer:
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Ruthine at 9:19am 11.10.25
Thanks Joe. We will try this.
Dips in DC mains voltage with weird knocking noises
JoeWhite at 9:18am 11.10.25
It sound like there is a corroded terminal somewhere. You can locate this connection by moving large
Dips in DC mains voltage with weird knocking noises
Ruthine at 9:18am 11.10.25
Hi David, thank you so much for replying. We are newbies to this - just bought the boat and our firs
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WayneH at 9:17am 11.10.25
Just remember what happens when your battery dies! . LOL
Happy Birthday, United States Marine Corps!
WayneH at 9:14am 11.10.25
I already told my stepson "Happy Birthday!" this morning.
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JoeWhite at 9:12am 11.10.25
I used 3/4" marine plywood. I made them in 2 pieces, upper and lower sections. The two sections fit
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gouldx at 8:52am 11.10.25
Hello! I've done a Beta 20 re-power and install on my Yamaha 30 sailboat, replacing the YSM12 vber
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kappykaplan at 8:49am 11.10.25
Nice lookin' boat! Welcome to the forum!! :beer:

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