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snoopy_ at 6:59am 12.20.21
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I purchased a used 30' sailboat that has a Raymarine Autopilot on it. Last summer it worked fine, b
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I'm hoping there are some Kiwis here because none of these boats is very common outside NZ (or Austr
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?
Puesta del sol at 3:36pm 12.19.21
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Marcobowow at 1:30pm 12.19.21
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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
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Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P
Ralph Johnstone at 11:43am 07.12.25
Just a note here but the parts catalogue exploded diag. labelled as a KM2C is quite different form t
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:29am 07.12.25
Just to further complicate matters, here's and exploded view from the 2002 Yanmar service manual but
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:05am 07.12.25
Ah Crap, Seems that Yanmar did not include xmissions in their earlier parts catalogues. I was only
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size?   (1)
chipmonger at 11:05am 07.12.25
I received measurements from someone with a New Design C22. I have tried these out yet but wanted t
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 07.12.25
Any chance to get a couple of razor sharp, high def. photos of your lever arm to be sure of exactl
Survey before insurance will renew?
capta at 10:19am 07.12.25
If you were your insurer, wouldn't you want a survey occasionally, on a boat that hadn't (apparently
Yanmar Post General Info from Practical Sailor
Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 07.12.25
So NOW you tell me after 27 years. Always wondered how those things worked :rolleyes: .
Dufour 500 GL   (1)
Dennis55 at 8:40am 07.12.25
Here's my Dufour, 2 years old...
Survey before insurance will renew?
surfstud31 at 8:14am 07.12.25
I think it helps to remember that no insurance company has a policy handbook section titled "Things
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
shemandr at 8:09am 07.12.25
So, I wonder if it would be better to sail with the foot rope in or out of the groove? I think your
Troubleshooting mainsail trim
Joe at 7:41am 07.12.25
Yes, it does. The old sail had a foot rope. The presence of the slug just confused me, but the ex
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
jaysweet at 5:45am 07.12.25
I didn't get through all of the posts, but one obvious thing to do if you're wondering where the wat
ABYC Summer School Videos
shemandr at 4:57am 07.12.25
Thanks for posting!
Hunter 410 Windlass Replacement
Windpilot at 9:28pm 07.11.25
Just throwing this out there, have you tried resetting the main breaker directly under your nav tabl
Is my new keel winch broken   (3)
newsailor72 at 9:19pm 07.11.25
Works perfect. One down, 999 more to go:beer: Question, how do I know if my cable clamps are tight
Is my new keel winch broken
Benny17441 at 5:30pm 07.11.25
Attached cable, wound it a few around pulled cable as hard as I could, got it free up. Wtf. Made me

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