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Hi All, I recently acquired a Beneteau Oceanis 430. It is the charter version with two forward cab
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Hey everyone. I just purchased a SWEET 1992 Catalina30'. I was a Catalina owner in the past and ha
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Hello Members, (1) CB will not fully retract on 1979 Oday 30. Entire "leading edge" of the board
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Jim Kelly and I finished the cradle for his 270 today. Jim was able to salvage alomost all the steel
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We find ourselves in the market for an autopilot for our 33' 1981 Hunter (wheel steering). Although
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so I'm taking all the cushions off the boat for storage at home, I didn't smell anything 'til they w
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I work at a marine consignment store in Portland Oregon and recently pulled two of these from the de
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Finally getting around to a "to-do" list item three years after purchasing my boat. The PO did a v
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I have heard it said in many places that a centerboard will never go to weather as well as a keel.

Recent Replies

What's this hole in the shelf for?
jdrutten at 7:07am 08.07.22
Cupholder? There can never be too many cup holders!
Shore pwr plugs
FastOlson at 6:58am 08.07.22
IF ... the shore receptical on the boat is shiny and good, then replace the cord. We do that about
What's this hole in the shelf for?
dmax at 6:51am 08.07.22
Cupholder?
Styrofoam in the storage compartments??
Jamesiv1 at 6:27am 08.07.22
You may do so. :)
Anyone have this drawer fridge?
jaysweet at 6:16am 08.07.22
Great job, Jay. RE; . I plan to add a couple of small (very quiet) 12V computer fans to the cabinet
Main Engine Vented Loop   (3)
sailcapt340 at 6:10am 08.07.22
This is a photo of my original stainless steel vented loop on my 340. Minus the plastic vent on top
What's this hole in the shelf for?
shemandr at 5:59am 08.07.22
I was going to say ventilation?
Boats Designs and Docs
shemandr at 5:54am 08.07.22
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-27 Evidently the design became the Triton. In any event it has
Styrofoam in the storage compartments??
Jamesiv1 at 5:39am 08.07.22
Thanks guys. Away they go!
Shore pwr plugs
Ward H at 5:19am 08.07.22
I too am a Smart Plug fan and installed one on my C30. is based on Rod's Marinehowto.com article or
What's this hole in the shelf for?
justsomeguy at 5:05am 08.07.22
Drainage?
Styrofoam in the storage compartments??
justsomeguy at 5:02am 08.07.22
I want to get rid of them.... You may do so.
New to us Hunter 40.5
smokey73 at 4:57am 08.07.22
@SV Maverick I need to replace my shower sink combo faucet too. How did you get it off and what did
Styrofoam in the storage compartments??
smokey73 at 4:47am 08.07.22
Won't do anything to get the boat a little "higher above the waterline" except to maybe keep his wif
Anyone have this drawer fridge?
garymalmgren at 3:16am 08.07.22
Great job, Jay. RE; . I plan to add a couple of small (very quiet) 12V computer fans to the cabinet
Semco vs CETOL?   (1)
Hayden Watson at 1:28am 08.07.22
I have been very happy with Semco for the past three years. I wipe on a coat spring and fall with a
New Catalina 30 Owner   (1)
mikeracca at 10:22pm 08.06.22
Today was a busy day. I got all the DC wires ran from the panel to the fuse blocks and tested. They
Oceanis 281 bearing
Allan12210 at 10:05pm 08.06.22
I would call that project done. At 1/8" it probably isn't touching the prop.
Anyone have this drawer fridge?
jaysweet at 9:08pm 08.06.22
Did the batteries in May. Solar is next.
Main Engine Vented Loop
Terry Cox at 8:44pm 08.06.22
Wow - it must be really hidden on my 40.5? @Terry Cox I recall you had a 40.5 so any tips on where

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