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I have a Trident model #1300-7761 propane sensor and Control module. It is going into fault mode aft
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Hi Beneteau Owners, In my Beneteau Oceanis 37 sailing boot from 2009 there is a 12 volt air pump i
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I have what I think is an original CDI furler on my Hunter 37, Cheribini. It is hard to turn. I've
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I would like to share my troubles that I have encountered while I was on this. First after 17 years
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One of this year's projects is to fix the drip in my hatch that's ruining the laminate floor (also t
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Michael K at 10:32am 06.06.22
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My 2013 Hunter 22 with swing keel has a pin to support a roller for the steel cable to lift the keel
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On my trailer for my Catalina 22 is a pole that extends to allow the trailer slide back into the wat
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Just curious of how people are storing their helm seat when they remove it to access the aft platfor
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Many may already be aware of this, but for those who aren't I'll post the info anyway. Our 310 furle
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Cleaning the bilge on our new to us Oday 35 I found several keel bolt plates (washers) that had susp

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Cost to have the prop shaft duramax compression seal replaced?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 07.18.25
I was charged 7 hours of labor at $149 an hour to replace the compression packing. Are you referr
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising?
BarryL at 10:04am 07.18.25
Hello, I don't think you'll be able to gather any data regarding performance improvements, the diff
What is your favorite anchor alarm app
SV Temenos at 9:54am 07.18.25
This guy has a spreadsheet comparing features, but it is a few years old now. https://trimaran-san.
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising?
PaulDaniel at 9:16am 07.18.25
And to put the price into perspective: I spent $500 on 8mm Marlow D2 SK78 Racing halyards for my Cat
Cost to have the prop shaft duramax compression seal replaced?
Rich Stidger at 9:15am 07.18.25
If by "compression packing" you mean the shaft cutlass bearing, I had my yard change ours this Sprin
Block Island July 3rd 2025.
Rich Stidger at 9:00am 07.18.25
Block Island is known for surprises. Total fog, pop-up squall, 2am 180 degree wind shifts. Be caref
Strange grumbling noise behind engine
odaydokay at 8:49am 07.18.25
I missed the neutral part. Very sorry but well underway, the prop spins so I wonder if it still coul
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.
testingthewaters91 at 8:15am 07.18.25
I would strongly suggest reading the Gougeon Bross manual on basic frp repairs. I believe it can be
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.
FastOlson at 7:43am 07.18.25
At first I was scared of the glass work, but it seems like I have no choice. I've been studying up
Strange grumbling noise behind engine
Sailor Sue at 7:04am 07.18.25
Do you have good raw water flow out the exhaust? You might check the condition of your water pump i
Cost to have the prop shaft duramax compression seal replaced?
jssailem at 5:58am 07.18.25
A little over one boat buck. That maybe valid depending: on the condition of the coupling, their e
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.
testingthewaters91 at 4:23am 07.18.25
I would glass over the holes, use the shoot-through transducer for depth, and get a GPS for speed (
Yanmar 2GM20F - Upgrade Raw Water Intake Seacock from ½" to ¾"?
Ward H at 3:56am 07.18.25
What engine do you have? This is an interesting idea. Allowing a larger flow area into the strainer
Routing jib sheets aft
shemandr at 3:55am 07.18.25
Cross sheeting is a tried and true way to manage the cockpit for short handed sailing. Aside from F
Strange grumbling noise behind engine
Caboteur at 3:07am 07.18.25
What you describe could be harmonic vibration. (forward, reverse and neutral). What is transmitting
How to replace anchor roller on bow sprit?
brockfromwa at 10:10pm 07.17.25
Solution: You have to remove the vertical brace to expose the bolt head. Super annoying but I guess
Pairing the remote control with the swim platform on an Oceanis 40.1
brockfromwa at 10:06pm 07.17.25
Bumping this post, my remote is not working on my 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 55 either... but for my wind
What is your favorite anchor alarm app
JBP-PA at 7:32pm 07.17.25
Start using the anchor alarm function, then to set anchor position choose either live anchoring or

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