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I know it is a problem if left untreated, but if the structure is sound ( crunchy, not really spongy
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I have a 2000 6hp 2-stroke Johnson. The previous owner kept in in saltwater and never flushed it wit
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I'm a new owner of an '82 H25. The rigging through the center of the boom is a bit mis-rigged (the
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Okay, I screwed up big time. I've been trailering the boat I bought in January all these months with
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Air bnb for Dock Rental
jviss at 10:16am 07.15.22
If you have to secure a permit to make it private, it is no longer public:tongue: But there's no m
Air bnb for Dock Rental
rgranger at 10:12am 07.15.22
.... You need to secure a mooring permit - If you have to secure a permit to make it private, it
Vire 7 parts Wanted
kloudie1 at 10:10am 07.15.22
Don't know if this helps? Vire 7 Marine Engine Home Page (indigo.ie)
Universal 25 Overhaul
kloudie1 at 10:07am 07.15.22
Really depends on what is actually wrong with the engine. If it is just bearings, seals, piston ring
Securing Boom while trailering?
Tater at 9:54am 07.15.22
I have tried several solutions and have settled on one. I use the lower mast support slot and secure
Air bnb for Dock Rental
jviss at 9:47am 07.15.22
Private, commercial mooring fields in public waters? Yeah, what could go wrong?:biggrin: Not sur
Vire 7 parts Wanted
Ralph Johnstone at 9:28am 07.15.22
Hi @Softy42 and welcome to the site. First off is that boats are not like production cars. Your bo
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions
Simon Sexton at 9:22am 07.15.22
I'd like to add drainage holes to those seats Good morning @Qorgyle! Although the Flying Dutchma
Air bnb for Dock Rental
rgranger at 9:13am 07.15.22
Also people with waterfront homes put moorings out even if they don't have a boat on it, Private
Air bnb for Dock Rental
shemandr at 9:07am 07.15.22
I think the idea has merit. Many cruisers would like dockage that could be arranged at or near the
A jet boat named "Stimulus Check" filled with 13 persons capsizes in the Hudson River, killing 2 ...
justsomeguy at 9:03am 07.15.22
i'd put my money That wouldn't be stimulus money, would it?
Sailors awning
jssailem at 9:02am 07.15.22
Adapt to fielders choice was my thinking.
Rust-looking Stains on Hull Beneath Through-hulls and Drains
rgranger at 8:56am 07.15.22
BTW: Barkeeper's Friend (BKF) is oxalic acid + a mild abrasive and a little surfactant. BKF does
Propeller source and size for 1990 Beneteau 41S5
sail sfbay at 8:55am 07.15.22
You will need engine and transmission specification and datasheet to optimally match them to the pro
Sailors awning
shemandr at 8:49am 07.15.22
Do you want to use this awning while sailing? You could zip one end onto the aft of the dodger. And
Sailors awning   (2)
jssailem at 8:48am 07.15.22
Fred, there is a cockpit sun shade or awning made by Blue Perfrormance I found that Binnacle Marine
Oil change pump Kanzaki gearbox
dlochner at 8:20am 07.15.22
I use a Moeller Fluid Extractor for both the oil and the transmission. Works well and comes with dif
Air bnb for Dock Rental
Thaniel at 8:17am 07.15.22
Sounds a lot like "snagaslip" to me Snag-A-Slip - Find Marinas and Rent Boat Slips Online
New (to me) International FJ, drainage + repair questions   (1)
rgranger at 8:09am 07.15.22
It looks like you have an access port here Can you see the foam? Is the foam soft and squishy or
Sailors awning
dmax at 8:06am 07.15.22
I don't have any pictures, but a previous boat came with an awning that zipped to the aft end of the

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