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ruidh at 8:26am 07.24.08
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But I think I need new ones. My sails look like originals on my '71 O'Day 23. The furler is an ancie
Bob F at 8:20am 07.24.08
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My cutlass bearing is beginning to give me the familar knocking sound again (louder at higher rpm) a
Bob F at 8:08am 07.24.08
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Read this today in the San Diego paper. Interesting story. Bob
Ms Emee at 7:38am 07.24.08
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I am going to redo the battery set-up on my 2006 Hunter 36. I want to put in a separate starting bat
Jim Seamans at 6:28am 07.24.08
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I've had my Honda for almost 6 years and it seems to be getting louder while running. I'm thinking t
jviss at 5:28am 07.24.08
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Just curious - what belt are you using? I have an M25 in my C36 with the new alternator bracket and
Chris Connor at 5:21am 07.24.08
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There was an article on the front page of my local paper this morning reporting the resuce of a sail
Brian L.20665 at 4:57am 07.24.08
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Is there anyone with this setup who can tell me exactly what alternator belt you are using? Brand an
Allan R at 4:30am 07.24.08
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I will be moving into Owens Landing over the next couple of days and if possible, would like to stop
David at 12:12am 07.24.08
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I have a new to me 27 catalina (84). On shore power, does the 120 go straight to the 120 volt recpic
John at 10:16pm 07.23.08
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We have two 12 V AGM batteries on our boat (C36). I feel that this is not enough for doing any sort
Dan at 8:49pm 07.23.08
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I'm retiring next year and considering living aboard; cruising north/south on the ICW; Great Lakes i
babatot at 8:41pm 07.23.08
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I'm considering purchasing a Lancer 30. I don't know much about these boats, or there reputations
Rich at 7:13pm 07.23.08
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Hi, My old Jib sheets went missing over the winter so I replaced them with two 40ft lengths of 3/
Keith Nuttle at 6:32pm 07.23.08
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I have a 1970 Venture 21 that I picked up new at the factory in California. It has been stored indo
Gary Eglinton at 5:45pm 07.23.08
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I have a 2003 Beneteau 473 with OEM forward Jabsco 37010 electric macerating head and aft Jabsco 290
Chris Coombs at 5:38pm 07.23.08
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I am installing a VHF radio and a Windex windvane at the masthead of my Catalina 22. The instruction
Jimm at 4:41pm 07.23.08
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I have a 30tr and have experienced engine stalling issues - assume fuel problem. I replaced the raco
wildfireblue at 4:40pm 07.23.08
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I'm picking up my macgregor 25' Saturday about four hours from my house. The boat does not have a t
Mark Crane at 4:27pm 07.23.08
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I need the parts to repair my roller. It is a Hood. The head stay has broken and you can only imagin

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Hunter DS/ Junneau Sun Odyssey DS
ramoore at 7:11pm 01.03.22
Hi, I don't have extensive experience, but I've had a Hunter 44DS 2007 for a little over a year now
Its funny Friday!
Crusty Ol Salt at 7:05pm 01.03.22
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 6:56pm 01.03.22
tasty And probably fat.
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artboas at 6:32pm 01.03.22
I agree , this has been a great resource. Thanks again Yes,, ok To be clear The Blue / white wire
Youtube video and tips for rebedding the windscreen?
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Sounds like the situation described in this thread - Beneteau 343 leak from skylight.. If it is then
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Richard19068 at 6:18pm 01.03.22
https://www.westerbeke.com/service%20bulletin/sb_213.pdf
Its funny Friday!
Richard19068 at 6:16pm 01.03.22
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
twistedskipper at 6:09pm 01.03.22
@twistedskipper Was the inspection port to the right as you came down into the cabin? Yes.
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for?
Crazy Dave Condon at 6:05pm 01.03.22
@twistedskipper Was the inspection port to the right as you came down into the cabin?
electric toilet for Beneteau 323
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:47pm 01.03.22
Yikes, just got a bid from the local marina for $4100 complete which seems pretty expensive. "Pretty
170 Gooseneck Repair
Tater at 5:07pm 01.03.22
After a mast mishap, I found the original manufacturer (Dwyer) was a big help and great source for
Best to lift a Core Sound 17 with large Davits
Tater at 5:01pm 01.03.22
Sorry to highjack your post, but I thought I would offer Tater the following: By the way, in your
Switching my 1976, Hunter 30 diesel to electric
dlochner at 4:40pm 01.03.22
Can we at least agree that it is combustion engines and electric motors? No, because an electric
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SVFreedom at 4:15pm 01.03.22
Great! Glad I could help. This forum has been an excellent resource for me. I agree , this has bee
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Charlie98117 at 4:08pm 01.03.22
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Replace a teak piece on the sliding cabin hatch
MikeHoncho at 4:01pm 01.03.22
Even if cracked or broken, teak is normally worth fixing and refurbishing compared to replacement co
6" round fluorecsent
Georgedoyle at 3:59pm 01.03.22
Great! Glad I could help. This forum has been an excellent resource for me.
170 Gooseneck Repair
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After a mast mishap, I found the original manufacturer (Dwyer) was a big help and great source for n
1987 Catalina universal diesel won't start
Ward H at 3:35pm 01.03.22
Do you hear the clicking sound when you turn the key on? If so, that is the fuel pump clicking. You

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