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azsailing at 6:28am 05.28.22
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I am thinking to trailer a mac 26 to Coos bay. Can anyone tell me how is the recreational sailing?
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Hi; Lost the track stop (actually boatyard did) I am away from the boat. Does anyone know the width
NYSail at 2:55am 05.28.22
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Hello all, So just finished installing a new Isotemp water heater. Real nice unit and love the insta
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I recently lost a u bolt at the deck holding a lower aft shroud on my oday 35. looking for a source
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So I believe my issue in my little engine is starvation. I have no clue how old my fuel pump is, I d
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I would like to replace the fuel tank on my Beneteau First 345 however I have run into a couple of i
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Dear Sailors, need your wisdom. I have successfully added a product by the name Penetrol to my one
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Does anyone have a recommendation for marinas in San Diego? Thanks.
Pauljg at 5:38pm 05.26.22
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Hi I am a new owner of a 2003 Catalina 350. The boat currently has a Raymarine RC 435 Chartplotter
Frank Jung at 5:31pm 05.26.22
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Hello We just bought a Hunter 23.5 from 1994, is in pretty good shape. We want to put it on a moorin
Avi at 5:18pm 05.26.22
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Hello everyone. I am planning to remove the mast on my S2 9.2 C , in order to repair a rotten suppor
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After an absolutely dismal spring here in Southern Michigan our Sapphire was finally completed and l
ctrout at 1:13pm 05.26.22
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I was looking for a source for a cheap set of hatch boards of any material that I could hack up to s
Auriga at 1:12pm 05.26.22
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I have a 2007 Hunter 49, with a two track anchor roller assembly. The actual rollers need to be rep
sailme88 at 10:22am 05.26.22
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Yup, that's the way we pronounce STUMPAH up hee-ah in Maine.. Hope you enjoyed the chuckle... The
bcrossb at 9:01am 05.26.22
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Hi, looking for some tips, advice on replacing 2 inch corrugated exhaust hose. Some say 13 feet, oth
vsfoster at 8:55am 05.26.22
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Has anyone put a wireless camera on their boat? i am looking at this one https://www.amazon.com/Vos
Plymouth Sailor at 8:14am 05.26.22
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Dear Sailors, Does it make sense while the boat is on the hard to place a water hose in the water i

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Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
smokey73 at 5:41am 07.06.25
Agreed about "Lighthouse." Lighthouse presents some rather crude navigation mapping.
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
smokey73 at 5:37am 07.06.25
Have you ruled out a bad water seal on the raw water pump? That also would only leak when running.
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
Clutch Cargo at 5:29am 07.06.25
"Lighthouse" by Raymarine.Jim... Ditto. Although, I would prefer something that more closely resem
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
Davidasailor26 at 5:14am 07.06.25
They "know who I am" and I registered my card with them, they surely know my ip address that I have
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
smokey73 at 5:06am 07.06.25
@Blitz I have an older (2022) Navionics card which I have installed and will use until I decide to u
Improving airflow at charger/inverter compartment
colemj at 5:01am 07.06.25
You likely won't be able to run them directly off the solar because most solar panel voltages are mu
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
colemj at 4:52am 07.06.25
Have you ruled out a bad water seal on the raw water pump? That also would only leak when running.
Solar controller overcharging batteries
colemj at 4:45am 07.06.25
Except if your installer, electrician or manufacturer follows ABYC best practices, then networking
Replacement LED anchor bulb (and deck light bulb)
Project_Mayhem at 10:48pm 07.05.25
I'm with @capta on this one. Your old fixture is likely corroded on the inside. You're likely to cli
No priming after filter change on M25XPA
Project_Mayhem at 10:40pm 07.05.25
Yes, it is a spring return to run position. You have to hold it. Hope this helps Cheers I will giv
Next!!
jssailem at 10:22pm 07.05.25
See weather forum for latest info. James has posted the details of the TS.
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
jssailem at 10:10pm 07.05.25
1. Can anyone confirm what type of seal this is in my photos? Stuffing box or dripless? It looks e
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
Blitz at 9:28pm 07.05.25
The software is on a "micro sd" card and about halfway through my subscription I have "lost" my sd
1977 Macgregor Venture 25 - Is there a bilge pump from factory?
TakeItEasy25 at 7:34pm 07.05.25
Congratulations, I think. If it wouldn't be too rude, I'd like to re-phrase your Question. Are you
Solar controller overcharging batteries
marcham at 7:23pm 07.05.25
Canbus is definitely not necessary for a safe and efficient control and monitoring of LFP batterie
1977 Macgregor Venture 25 - Is there a bilge pump from factory?
shemandr at 6:59pm 07.05.25
Congratulations, I think. If it wouldn't be too rude, I'd like to re-phrase your Question. Are you

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