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I have a 2005 41DS. It seems I have a problem with getting water out of my tanks. I have removed the
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Norwegian Shipping Going Electric... and autonomous I applaud the idea of reducing emission but ma
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Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving, Fair Winds Enjoy Family and Friends We Have alot to
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I ve a Hunter 386 2004. And my panel for the tank system monitor show me only multiples bars.. how
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Hi. I ould use some advice here. I need to replace my headliner. I have found the same material a
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Brian D at 9:26am 11.22.21
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I think the concept would be very close to be the same. How would I repair this without buying a ne
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I'm moving my Beneteau 42 from St. Mary's, GA to Galveston, TX and plan to layover in Miami to atten
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added for clarification: fiberglass tube is packed with grease (zerc fitting) C'C 30: Fiberglass
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More news from my buddy Rufus. He affirms that the affects of the ENSO activity will continue to br
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Does anyone know where the Cruise Forum went? It was here one day and gone the next. (???)
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jaysweet at 5:23am 11.21.21
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I discovered some wet cushions in the v-berth right after haul-out. Testing with a hose revealed a l
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The plastic part that the the handle goes into on my Rule bilge pump broke. Does anyone know where
eianm at 9:47pm 11.20.21
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I am wondering if any other 4JH2TE owners have had an issue with diesel in the bilge. It seems to me

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Launching/Recovering Sailboat
JoeWhite at 8:59am 03.20.25
Teddy has a good idea. On my 1984 H25, I used a 13' extension with a 10" rorating wheel near the tra
Launching/Recovering Sailboat   (2)
Tedd at 8:24am 03.20.25
First, a caveat: I have never launched a sailboat that didn't have a swing keel, so everything I say
Launching/Recovering Sailboat
Stu Jackson at 8:09am 03.20.25
Hi, I owned a C25 from 1987 to 1998, loved that boat, 1981. But it was a FKSR. I suggest you get t
7 Years no haul out   (4)
william24424 at 7:58am 03.20.25
Good luck. Post some photos, even though we can all look up a 1979 Hunter 33, it helps to have your
Mast step adhesive
Project_Mayhem at 5:38am 03.20.25
Use Bed IT if possible followed by 4000 (has UV inhibititors, assuming this part is outside), 4200 o
Mast step adhesive
colemj at 4:51am 03.20.25
To be clear, 5220, 4200, and 4000 are not silicone products they are polyurethane products. 3M 3000
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack   (1)
dlochner at 4:39am 03.20.25
The strut casting are slightly imprecise, so the well for the strut base is a little oversized. This
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack
colemj at 4:37am 03.20.25
The bronze strut is installed in a hull recess, then fairing compound is put over it to make everyth
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack
4lane at 4:24am 03.20.25
@Davidasailor26 @dlochner The strut is solid, bolted down, and not leaking. It does seem like compou
7 Years no haul out
Urban Hermit at 4:17am 03.20.25
The condition of standing rigging has been mentioned. Be particularly attentive to the wire termina
Is fairing compound reasonable for a hull crack
dlochner at 4:08am 03.20.25
The crack is probably caused by the use of polyester putty/fairing compound to close the gap. Over t
Have others installed heat shield on Racor primary fuel filter?
john2 at 1:47am 03.20.25
i was more concernd about the missing exhaust heat shield. and we have a delphi filter.
Mast step adhesive
dlochner at 5:38pm 03.19.25
If you want to use the 3M Silicone it will work but my choice would be the Bed-It Tape. I hope this
Mast step adhesive
...3TacksontheWater at 5:17pm 03.19.25
Hey folks, I'm reattaching my mast step. Which 3M product do you recommend, 4000/4200/5200? Thanks
Mast step adhesive
dlochner at 4:43pm 03.19.25
I believe the mast step is through bolted or screwed into the deck. As such it needs a sealant, not
Beneteau 373 parts
BigEasy at 4:36pm 03.19.25
Are you saying you were you looking to get a dog out of this salvage operation :p? Just trying t

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