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KeokiV at 1:20am 04.04.22
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Yesterday I was out and bow thruster stopped working. 2 presses to switch on and get the green light
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holysmile at 7:57pm 04.03.22
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for 1982. I live in Sarasota. Also where to find other links to buy a keel and parts. thank you
Jim L C at 5:51pm 04.03.22
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204078 This came up in a survey of a Hunter 30 hat I am purchasing. I have read all of the posts re
jon hansen at 3:33pm 04.03.22
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Richard19068 at 1:30pm 04.03.22
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Does anyone have experience or know about any problems with using "renewable" diesel in older marine
rgranger at 1:22pm 04.03.22
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gudiss at 10:28am 04.03.22
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are our sails or airfoils pulling us along or pushing us along??
Crazy Dave Condon at 8:16am 04.03.22
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Recent, there was a request for sailboat pictures to someone outside the US. Why come here when all
All U Get at 7:47am 04.03.22
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Hi all, We just had one of a number of fronts that are coming through south Florida. Between serio
RoyS at 5:16am 04.03.22
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I have trouble hearing. Really a problem when my engine is running and I use my hand held to talk to
LEDMELON at 4:49am 04.03.22
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Looking for a mooring/dock cover for my 240. Would like a Sailor Tailor cover but they hav no templa
CYQK at 2:48am 04.03.22
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Ok....... When you service your fuel system and want to help the engine get started again which flui
Tom H. at 8:38pm 04.02.22
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I need to replace the surface mounted turning block sets. 1/2 the bolts are above the main cabin hea
Halvern at 6:14pm 04.02.22
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I have a S 2 11A and I have a leak could someone with boat call me DESPERATE. 805-864-0905 CA THANKS
fbcoache at 6:04pm 04.02.22
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Good afternoon, I have the above boat and a plastic ring between the 2 rubber rings at the top of t
doccjt at 6:02pm 04.02.22
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jssailem at 4:57pm 04.02.22
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Age creeps up on all of us. Ever walkout of a room only to wonder why you left the room? Here is
newsailor130 at 3:53pm 04.02.22
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Hello, boat friends, these are pictures of the front end of my 1981 Hunter 22. I'm surprised at the
SimonNZ at 2:15pm 04.02.22
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Hi there New owner of a 1994 Oceanis 400, learning fast and tidying up a few things. Some of the D

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3GM30F Antifreze out of Injector Chamber
kloudie1 at 8:32am 04.07.25
Looks like pink antifreeze so it probably happened during winterization.. Pull the decompression lev
Hunter H240 Centerboard bracket deteriorated PSA
Sneed at 8:23am 04.07.25
I PM'd @Crazy Dave Condon to get clarification on the proper line size and his response included ad
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel
SteveHughessails at 8:06am 04.07.25
Nicely done sail22capri22, this is what I would do too.
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel   (1)
Sail22Capri22 at 7:46am 04.07.25
Nice Capri! I was having the same trouble with my Capri 22. I have a similar trailer with the extend
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:48am 04.07.25
You probably have either a Precision or Road King trailer as I used to be a dealer for Catalina.
Galley sink project
Scott T-Bird at 6:32am 04.07.25
Maybe you could shape a pedestal out of a piece of black Star Board. I think I already have some l
Any one fitted a ZF 12 M Transmission as a replacement to a Hurth HWB 10 R-2?
dlochner at 5:00am 04.07.25
The only issue you run into is your control handle is reversed. Usually this can be fixed by rota
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do?
dlochner at 4:55am 04.07.25
The hub looks like cast stainless, but I don't know the prop. Mark It does look like cast SS, h
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do?
colemj at 4:38am 04.07.25
The hub is bronze. The hub looks like cast stainless, but I don't know the prop. Mark
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do?
colemj at 4:37am 04.07.25
It is a feathering prop, not a folding prop. I flicked through the photos looking for corrosion, an
Cockpit hatch slides?
SailingCal21 at 4:37am 04.07.25
Galley sink project   (2)
john2 at 2:54am 04.07.25
We had the same issue in our 310.
Any one fitted a ZF 12 M Transmission as a replacement to a Hurth HWB 10 R-2?
peterbud at 7:44pm 04.06.25
Jamie i installed the beta Tmc 40 this past fall. All in all it was an easy install. it is a direct
Cliffside sails
SailingLoto at 6:37pm 04.06.25
@SailingLoto A meeting of all the folks that were involved in helping you connect with your sail m
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do?
dlochner at 6:00pm 04.06.25
It looks like Kiwi used 304 or 18-8 hardware, these are less corrosion resistant then 316. You could
Alkalinity of bleach and problem with teak?
thinwater at 5:46pm 04.06.25
Depending on the non-skid pattern, a rotary scrubber can be very effective. Use with a cleaner, not
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do?
jssailem at 5:11pm 04.06.25
Looks like rust. Stainless screws are probably 314 stainless or something else. Paint would help but

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