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SeaDogRun at 10:24am 04.09.22
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I have a 1987 Catalina 27. It has an inboard universal diesel. There are several outputs behind the
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odaydokay at 9:59am 04.09.22
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So today I am doing my engine prep work; you know the usual... filters, fuel pump clean out, anodes
captcoho at 8:22am 04.09.22
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After reading older and not so old threads, how many sailors favor grounding their mast and rigging
Gigagybe at 7:03am 04.09.22
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I was thinking to install navigation lights on the deck of my Oceanis 31 to replace the one on top o
Clutch Cargo at 6:28am 04.09.22
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I'm laying out how the 1" waste tank vents will run, and for the long straight sections, I want to u
gypsywind1980 at 4:49am 04.09.22
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i have a hunter 27 1980 looking for compass that fits the helm pedestal and if anyone has knowledge
Hayden Watson at 9:47pm 04.08.22
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Finish protection has been changing so much in the last few years that I do not even know how to tal
Learningthehardway at 2:12pm 04.08.22
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Newbie sailboat (Oday 240) owner here and of course one of my lines snapped in a recent storm I wasn
KeokiV at 1:02am 04.08.22
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hvac&r tech at 10:19pm 04.07.22
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Anyone got any tips for reviving my new boats electrical system. I delivered it two weeks ago to my
Jumpstart at 7:11pm 04.07.22
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Anybody in Staunton area sail? SO is strongly hinting about a move there to be near the grandkids i
WindThieves at 4:56pm 04.07.22
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Wondering if anyone knows if there are any reciprocal boat exchanges besides boat clubs? I'm traveli
Rjm st.petersburg at 4:30pm 04.07.22
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Tally Ho at 3:41pm 04.07.22
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So, I will freely admit that boat electricity is not my strong suit. But last year, I (finally) rep
Lee Hadjiosif at 2:39pm 04.07.22
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My Yanmar tach is sticking badly...and I think I need to replace it. But how do I know if it's the t
jssailem at 2:05pm 04.07.22
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The R2AK a No motor, No support, all the way to Alaska. Navigate the 750 cold water miles from Port
Daryl V at 12:33pm 04.07.22
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Good afternoon all I would like to add a Bow roller on my boat as it only has a slot coming out of t
All U Get at 5:41am 04.07.22
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Hi all, Another bridge incident in Florida. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/04/06/pontoon
Alan Backus at 5:21am 04.07.22
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I find the rudder very lively on my 216 so I'd like to add dampening or friction. I also would like

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Help identifying this grease
BigEasy at 10:52am 07.25.25
Yanmar impeller replacement kits include a small tube of glycerin (same as KY jelly) to initially lu
Propane System Leak in 2005 Beneteau Oceanis 323
BigEasy at 10:36am 07.25.25
. Depending on how old your boat is, the new systems are vastly safer and prevent catastrophic leaks
Raise the boom
dlochner at 10:36am 07.25.25
I have extra space at the top of the mast. Probably not. Between the sheave exit and the top of t
Help identifying this grease
dlochner at 10:30am 07.25.25
Interesting. Thats probably about how old this jar is. This is not water soluble but does leave
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 10:28am 07.25.25
Repressed quasi musical talent emerges like weeds in a field of wheat.
Lazy Bag for H260
SteveHughessails at 10:25am 07.25.25
Propane System Leak in 2005 Beneteau Oceanis 323
dlochner at 10:20am 07.25.25
The hose fittings are non-standard, so I cannot just replace the hose A proper gas fitting has be
Strange grumbling noise behind engine
Leeward Rail at 10:04am 07.25.25
A long screwdriver works as well Stick the end of the screwdriver against an area the noise may be
Help identifying this grease
BAD ORCA at 9:51am 07.25.25
I have a similar jar that is impellor lube I bought a couple decades ago at the auto/boat parts sto
Its funny Friday!
WayneH at 9:49am 07.25.25
Remarkable how far this thread has drifted into song lyrics. How could we prevent a thread from dr
Help identifying this grease
Calif. Ted at 9:28am 07.25.25
I have a similar jar that is impellor lube I bought a couple decades ago at the auto/boat parts stor
Its funny Friday!
Davidasailor26 at 9:18am 07.25.25
Remarkable how far this thread has drifted into song lyrics. How could we prevent a thread from dri
Help! Idiot Cracked My Gelcoat
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:17am 07.25.25
I don't think anyone said that. The general consensus seems to be that the gel coat needs to be rem
Raise the boom
patrickfarley at 9:13am 07.25.25
Pictures in two weeks. Recovering from surgery. Now I wonder if there is a connection item to attac
Mas-Technologies MS200 alternator alarm
marcham at 9:09am 07.25.25
The routing would be: a) alternator no output lead b) Zeus input 2 c) Zeus output 1 d) MS 200 ... wh
Help! Idiot Cracked My Gelcoat
Foswick at 8:35am 07.25.25
Strange... all the arm chair sailors that make a final determination and say it's only cosmetic, wi
Help identifying this grease
Dalliance at 8:32am 07.25.25
Mystery gunk in a jelly jar? Toss it.
Universal M-18 fuel return line part identification
SycloneDriver at 8:31am 07.25.25
I'm not sure every diesel repair shop would be familiar with that system but the one I use is. It's

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