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Valerio at 4:32pm 11.11.21
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I have a 45 hp yanmar with 3 fixed blade prop 18 x12 Today i have installed a used Max Prop and i p
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My current compass leaks over a season. Tired of trying to refill. Has anyone swapped out this comp
chriscampbell at 3:45pm 11.11.21
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Got my cabin bulbs replaced! Thanks to everyone for your help. :) Now I'm on to the nav lights. I'm
ice breaker at 12:09pm 11.11.21
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I was wondering if anyone knew the size of the hex key to remove the tiller lever? The tiller lever
KGarvey at 12:02pm 11.11.21
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I need to replace or repair the Amiot traveler car on a Beneteau 35S5. Any recommendations on where
acudavid at 11:12am 11.11.21
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Hi Everyone! I am new to sailing. I started 10 months ago with a 50-year old Catalina 22, and thre
Bluenose at 8:24am 11.11.21
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Hello all, a 20W solar panel sits on my stern with rail mountings in the summer. It keeps the batter
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To all who have served and are still serving, tks for your service. To those who have perished in d
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To all who have served and are still serving, tks for your service. To those who have perished in d
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To all who have served and are still serving, tks for your service. To those who have perished in d
jssailem at 8:40pm 11.10.21
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As a Navy man I am pleased to shout out. Happy Birthday to all of you Marines. 28MsdHekB5U We are
esteege at 3:31pm 11.10.21
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Hello, all Hunter 340 owners! I am looking for the dimensions, specifically the length, of the mast
Orbweaver at 8:09am 11.10.21
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Hi All, Serenade (H26.5) has a stationary fitting on each side of the deck for the jib sheets. Curre
Apex at 6:45am 11.10.21
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Well, this has been discussed many times before, but what is YOUR favorite recipe for removing seize
Gary Ryan at 3:44am 11.10.21
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Guys, looking at doing some wiring over the winter. Looking at running from the cockpit to the Nav
Gary Ryan at 3:38am 11.10.21
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Hey Guys, going to do some wiring over the winter. Was hoping to use the TV/VCP breaker as we don't
lyricpekka at 3:38pm 11.09.21
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I need a mast step for my C ' C 25 Mark I
dagar at 1:43pm 11.09.21
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I recently received a mature lightning class ( 19ft) sailboat. the previous owner started restoring
sdillonjr at 10:51am 11.09.21
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I am getting my Hunter 270 pulled out for a little DIY session in the coming weeks. I need some sugg
John6212 at 9:44am 11.09.21
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I have a 2006 Raymarine C80 Display and ST6001 Smartpilot Controller. I have had an intermittent pro

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Part Identification
Will Gilmore at 9:06am 01.06.25
It could be the cap end of a traveler track. Look for the same hole configuration on your deck hard
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
dLj at 8:59am 01.06.25
Reading your response, a few things come to mind. I would suggest to not be in a hurry, if you have
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
john6206 at 8:36am 01.06.25
Hey everyone, lots of great advice - thank you! also some questions that I can answer, and some that
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
dlochner at 8:06am 01.06.25
A competent broker who has experience with importing boats can be of immense value in guiding you to
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
colemj at 7:58am 01.06.25
You will also need to make sure the boat is deregistered with Transport Canada. I think, but do not
Rust inhibitor
dLj at 7:55am 01.06.25
Ospo and the TotalBoat Rust Primer are probably similar products. Both are Phosphoric acid which bo
Bluetooth Radar
colemj at 7:38am 01.06.25
I'm just not sure how the connection at the deck level works; our mast is deck stepped. I haven't f
Oceanis 42 CC Fridge
JoeDP at 7:34am 01.06.25
Coastal climate control website has a very good section on troubleshooting your fridge/freezer prob
H340 'Wobbly Wheel'
Belzoni at 7:31am 01.06.25
This video from Edson shows details of how the shaft and brake system on a cable based system come a
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
dLj at 7:30am 01.06.25
I bought my boat in the islands and imported it to the US. The import duty is only 1%. I used an i
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
shemandr at 7:20am 01.06.25
Lots of good advice here. All I'll add is that, yes your wife deserves a comfortable cabin. She's
Bluetooth Radar   (1)
jssailem at 7:18am 01.06.25
Danny. Take a picture of your mast at the deck. Include any wires that come out of the mast and plug
King Cnut the Great
shemandr at 7:00am 01.06.25
I always read Jim's posts. They are always interesting. Cnut the great!
King Cnut the Great
jssailem at 7:00am 01.06.25
That is a bit KNUTSE... The "K" is silent.
H340 'Wobbly Wheel'   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:57am 01.06.25
Your boat manual is here H340 From that Manual
Bluetooth Radar
dlochner at 6:12am 01.06.25
I'm just not sure how the connection at the deck level works; our mast is deck stepped. I haven't f
Bluetooth Radar
DannyS at 6:10am 01.06.25
The data cable is literally just an ethernet cable. It isn't like older radar data cables, and the
Rust inhibitor
dlochner at 6:06am 01.06.25
I'm currently working on a steel boat with raw steel and older steel with failing paint. The protoco
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging?
colemj at 5:45am 01.06.25
You may be overestimating what you can get done in the "wild". Anywhere you find appropriate riggin
Bluetooth Radar
colemj at 5:32am 01.06.25
...rather than running the big data cable up the mast? The data cable is literally just an ethern

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