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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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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
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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
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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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Ranger 12 - rescue
shemandr at 3:36pm 06.28.25
First template the transom. Put a cleat across near transom in case the transom while excavated can
New dodger leaking through the seams
BigEasy at 3:22pm 06.28.25
Try using 303 Fabric Guard on the seams, that should help.
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
shemandr at 3:20pm 06.28.25
Moving the draft forward is largely halyard tension. According to rich, a former poster, to properl
Ranger 12 - rescue
Davidasailor26 at 3:10pm 06.28.25
Transom Replacement (First) I am not sure how far down the rot goes, I am assuming it is all rotte
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
LLoyd B at 2:32pm 06.28.25
stir rail sheeting ?
Ranger 12 - rescue
rhsc912 at 2:27pm 06.28.25
So any thoughts on order of operations? As of right now, I have a chair and beer in hand and looking
OpenCPN not opening
colemj at 2:20pm 06.28.25
Was it running before and just suddenly stopped?
OpenCPN not opening
colemj at 2:19pm 06.28.25
It can be over ridden by a setting in the System to allow apps not downloaded from the App Store to
Shaft Seal (almost a fail)
Charles Erwin at 2:03pm 06.28.25
In the water change will work if 1 you get the coupler off and 2 can move the shaft back enough so t
Shaft Seal (almost a fail)
JamesG161 at 1:29pm 06.28.25
The replacement can be done with the boat in the water if the bilge pump is running Never do that
New dodger leaking through the seams
Davidasailor26 at 1:28pm 06.28.25
Never had significant leaking from ours since it was new. For the first few years there was no leaki
OpenCPN not opening
dlochner at 1:26pm 06.28.25
Is this the message you are getting? ot recognize the developer and will not open the app. It can b
New dodger leaking through the seams
capta at 1:14pm 06.28.25
Glued seam tape won't work in the use you are discussing. Too much movement, soap, salt, wind, and w
Shaft Seal (almost a fail)
dlochner at 1:11pm 06.28.25
The replacement can be done with the boat in the water if the bilge pump is running. I had ours repl
Cabin Speakers
kappykaplan at 12:03pm 06.28.25
Any photos?
Shaft Seal (almost a fail)
kappykaplan at 11:42am 06.28.25
Good catch! The bellows do look over compressed.
2008 Beneteau 43 Solenoid Troubles
DPW at 11:22am 06.28.25
Capted; I managed to buy a new solenoid from boatclick.com. Tho the new one has five connections vs

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