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NYSail at 12:21pm 04.15.22
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So a friend got all new standing rigging over the winter for her boat. She just pulled them out of t
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I must replace the entire portlight above the galley stove. Unfortunately, I am about 6 hours from
Lwood at 10:31am 04.15.22
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Hello. I have always had my boat launched and hauled at the boat yard near where my boat is moored
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Hello everyone, just wondering if any of you have used the I40 wind on your sailboat and what your t
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I know I'm guilty of this. Very interesting. Will put this on my Spring list. 37Y7eSwhfpU
Udi at 4:31am 04.15.22
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Hi! Did anybody encountered a problem with ST70 that you can't replace feet to meter at the setting
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As a part of my first ever haul out, I had a friend say that this was way to much growth after just
SV Bella at 7:07pm 04.14.22
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05H41DS - Force 10 11-gallon water heater. I have staining on my port hull from the Water Heater Di
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We've been having a leak at the deck step with water coming in occasionally. When we unstepped the m
svAtargatis at 3:19pm 04.14.22
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Hi all, I have a 1993 40.5. I have the boat in the yard and the mast off. We have a Forespar EZFurl
jssailem at 1:12pm 04.14.22
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Should anyone come across a set of the 4 high pressure fuel lines that feed the injectors on the abo
Terry Cox at 7:36am 04.14.22
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I installed on our boat an Apex brand DVD/CD player/remote several years ago and it has played well
Udi at 5:32am 04.14.22
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Hi! Does anybody encounter a problem with ST70 that you can't replace feet to meter at the setting m
SeaRags at 8:34pm 04.13.22
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Hey all, I'm in the process of buying a 1990 Hunter 27-2 and overall the boat is in great shape. Th
wren_pacificus at 8:28pm 04.13.22
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Hi all, I am very new to boating so please excuse my level of knowledge, I am eager to learn! I am a
Arctic Hawk at 4:27pm 04.13.22
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I am in the process or replacing the starboard fresh water tank lid. I had a pleasant surprise once
phillip comeau at 4:20pm 04.13.22
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Need a trailer for my soon-to-be-bought boat - any ideas? Thanks
Jeff Jellick at 3:46pm 04.13.22
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We have a 2005 Hunter 45 CC, which we bought new in 2005. I am looking to installing a Whale Gary IC
gtg at 3:40pm 04.13.22
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After a couple of healed over or wind blown accidents with burned fiberglass. How do I safely burn i
Sailing Tiger at 2:42pm 04.13.22
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I am wanting to replace the wooden motor mount on my Hunter 23.5 since the old mount appears to have

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1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Don S/V ILLusion at 12:59pm 11.22.24
This is why I don't generally post in forums. You could have said nothing or something helpful, as
Replacement sink
thinwater at 12:39pm 11.22.24
I like the double on my PDQ. Fitted with a tiny drainer for silverware and used for rinsing and dryi
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
LloydB at 10:37am 11.22.24
Keep posting because you got me to be open to a plug and play solution that may be available. A thou
Replacement sink
Dalliance at 9:44am 11.22.24
The small basins make it difficult to wash dishes and pans. I have never had water in the basin wh
Replacement sink   (3)
william24424 at 9:37am 11.22.24
Removed double, went to single, very happy.
Replacement sink
Scott T-Bird at 9:21am 11.22.24
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Mandack at 9:09am 11.22.24
I have installed a hydronic system in my 88 C30 and love it. It still takes twenty minutes to heat
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Mandack at 9:06am 11.22.24
The original poster was asking about heating options for a Catalina 30 . While the solar shower is
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Mandack at 9:03am 11.22.24
A selection of the relevant ABYC standards are below: A-26.5.9 Pilot lights and other automati
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Mandack at 8:57am 11.22.24
Some of the members here do have extensive live aboard experience and have replied to this thread a
Extra hose clamps - good idea
thinwater at 8:56am 11.22.24
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but since a pipe coupling is a sort of compression fitting with a s
companion way overhead hatch
mermike at 8:42am 11.22.24
You can (and should if you DIY) get a table saw blade specifically for plastic. Works great. :plus:
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Project_Mayhem at 8:39am 11.22.24
Which alternator do you have? I know the 51 amp is the most common but there are others. Here's some
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
mermike at 8:34am 11.22.24
I use a multi-tool with a carbide blade.
Replacement sink
Ward H at 8:33am 11.22.24
I like the idea but I also like the double sink. In my opinion it works well. One side for a drain
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
Ward H at 8:15am 11.22.24
I use a box cutter type knife to hack saw to cut the rubber, then I use a Dremel with a cutting blad
Extra hose clamps - good idea
Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 11.22.24
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but since a pipe coupling is a sort of compression fitting with a so
Why is there silicone in my furler?
Project_Mayhem at 8:09am 11.22.24
Perhaps that is why one of the previous owners used silicone to seal your furler. Not a lot of choi
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
Project_Mayhem at 8:06am 11.22.24
A very sharp serrated knife has always been my hose cutter of choice. --Peggie This is for steel

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