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Puesta del sol at 3:56pm 12.19.21
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Looking to replace the hot water heater. Any P42 owners who have done this? If so what did you buy?
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Hi, New to the forum. I have a Catalina Capri 26 and a fender question. The C26 has a beam of 9.8
JamieB at 5:04am 12.19.21
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ok so we have a leak. and I think it's the forward thru hull but I have no idea how to access it on
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Brian D at 8:25pm 12.18.21
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sailing gal at 6:28pm 12.18.21
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Who has removed the shaft from their 410? What did you have to do to get it out?
guidera48 at 4:08pm 12.18.21
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Can any one explain to me the need to use a slot less screw to attach the toe rail, stanchion bases
jmczzz at 3:33pm 12.18.21
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There are groups of spider hairline cracks in the deck exterior both side walkways between cockpit a
jaysweet at 2:57pm 12.18.21
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I have a 17 year-old Yanmar 2GM20F with really low hours: maybe 400. I've been getting just a whiff
sailing gal at 12:17pm 12.18.21
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anyone know the size of a Hunter 410 cutlass bearing?
Grumps at 11:41am 12.18.21
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I have a Mac 25 and the previous owner left it in the water without bottom paint. A lot of blisterin
Steverhnm at 10:55am 12.18.21
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Hi everyone, I could use some help. Boat is in Mexico... don't have access to it. I want to add a
Steverhnm at 10:28am 12.18.21
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Hi everyone, I could use some help. Boat is in Mexico... don't have access to it. I want to add a
JamieB at 7:20am 12.18.21
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so firstly thanks for the help. secondly we've had a very slow leak coming into our bildge. through
gettinthere at 6:31am 12.18.21
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Well, that's what I'm calling it but that doesn't show on any searches. I'm referring to the upside
Phil Herring at 5:19am 12.18.21
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On land or on water, what are some of your most treasured holiday traditions? Share your stories
Nichole340 at 4:40am 12.18.21
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Brian D at 6:13pm 12.17.21
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Saw this posted but not 100% sure of status. Just thought I would post it here.
CarlU at 11:54am 12.17.21
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I need to replace the transom plate on my Gemini 105m catamaran. The manufacturer Sillette no longe

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BigEasy at 2:26pm 05.12.25
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jssailem at 2:19pm 05.12.25
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artboas at 2:16pm 05.12.25
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stevenhagberg at 2:14pm 05.12.25
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Dave. I went to all rope halyards in 2017. They preform wonderfully.
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kloudie1 at 1:24pm 05.12.25
A very small air leak between the tank and the inlet of the lift pump can do that.. every connection
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Thank you
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Fireboy-Xintex CO Alarm Expensive option but I am :plus:.
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jssailem at 12:57pm 05.12.25
I think they are engineered to have the low battery alarm only go off in the middle of the night.
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Very nice work Fred.
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