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Hello Below at 9:20am 11.01.21
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Although it is clear in this Waggoner article, I cannot find any news release or US government state
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Hi New to sailing life long dream come true. I bought a San Juan 21. And happen to have a Honda bf9
Brian D at 7:51am 11.01.21
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This is a short video of an odd wave. Wasn't expecting what I saw. Anyone ever encounter anything li
baycloud at 11:55pm 10.31.21
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Hey all, I'm up here living and working on the boat temporarily. I am planning on replacing the stan
Tedd at 11:35pm 10.31.21
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There's an H260 (inboard) for sale in Oxnard. I'm not interested in the fixed keel version but, from
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KenFege at 11:31am 10.31.21
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I just discovered after my boat was haul out a good size crack in the floor of Catalina 315. It o
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I need to access above the ceiling panels for the first time to address leaky vent that appears to b
Georgedoyle at 5:59pm 10.30.21
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I need some information about the Variprop feathering prop for my Hunter 49. I have the 110hp Yanmar
Morry at 4:41pm 10.30.21
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Hello, I am looking to take my newly acquired Oceanis 430 out of the water and onto a hard stand. T
hollyclouse at 2:43pm 10.30.21
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Hi just pulled my boat out for bottom maintenance and hoping to solve a huge problem. Since I've ha
Jaxn at 2:38pm 10.30.21
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I ripped out a rats nest electrical system and am starting over from scratch in my O'Day 272. I am
T Smith at 11:34am 10.30.21
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20 foot 9 inches Mast, 10 foot 2.5 inches Boom: All good condition. Sailboat ' Trailer got damaged a
WayneH at 10:29am 10.30.21
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https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php - no workee, blank page.. Used sailboats, sailboats fo
captcoho at 10:16am 10.30.21
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Is there anyone who used the Sea Hawk VMG bottom paint last season? It apparently is indicated for d
Easy at 9:09am 10.30.21
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1994 Hunter Passage 42 with track on front of Mast. I was advised to bolt a new track over the built
Gianni65 at 6:10am 10.30.21
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Hello. I've an Hunter 50 AC 2007 and I would like to change the seat at the chart table with one of
Lee Hadjiosif at 5:41am 10.30.21
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I want to change from sealed/flooded to AGMs. I have three banks. The charger has an AGM setting. Ho
dkinzer at 7:08pm 10.29.21
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Well, we closed last week on a 2007 Hunter 41 DS. We've been exploring all of the nooks an crannies
Captain Larry-DH at 6:47pm 10.29.21
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Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
dlochner at 5:52pm 07.05.25
The shaft seal is a PSS Shaftseal In normal use it should not drip. It may not be installed correct
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]   (3)
sailcapt340 at 5:49pm 07.05.25
Where does the hose in your photo that is attached to the seal end? Is the end higher than the moto
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.   (3)
testingthewaters91 at 5:45pm 07.05.25
My boat is finally out of his yard and I'm trying to get it to a DIY yard to employ the wonderful ad
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]
garymalmgren at 5:34pm 07.05.25
RE, 1. Can anyone confirm what type of seal this is in my photos? Stuffing box or dripless? This is
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
Rjm st.petersburg at 4:32pm 07.05.25
https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/learning/online-guides/real-time-route-sharing-with-the-orca-navigat
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
Rjm st.petersburg at 4:29pm 07.05.25
https://www.google.com/search?q=orca+and+Raymarine&oq=orca+and+Raymarine+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEE
Release outhaul when not using boat?
Joe at 4:25pm 07.05.25
Its loose footed and takes quite a bit of force on the outhaul to get the foot reasonably flat.
Wheel Bearings for original trailers?
Rick Webb at 4:22pm 07.05.25
That is correct. I apologize if any part of my comment was taken to suggest otherwise. Add the bea
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience.
Captain Larry-DH at 4:20pm 07.05.25
We found a dock for the night in Yonkers great place!! Glad to hear it. If you get an early star
Wheel Bearings for original trailers?
Joe at 4:07pm 07.05.25
You cannot load up grease in your bearing using bearing buddies. Hand packing bearing is an easy p
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
smokey73 at 3:52pm 07.05.25
Looks like ORCA is designed to work on tablets, phones, etc and not as nav software loaded onto a ch
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine
Rjm st.petersburg at 3:30pm 07.05.25
Look up ORCA . Orca | Orca - the next-generation navigation experience They are actually in partners
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island
Hello Below at 3:23pm 07.05.25
From Forward Harbour we motored to Johnstone Strait and up to Port Neville. As of July 5 Made the
Ranger 12 - rescue
rhsc912 at 3:22pm 07.05.25
Looks like the decision was made for you. Those are the easiest decisions! Are you going to remove
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience.
shemandr at 3:03pm 07.05.25
Glad the East River part was smooth.
Ranger 12 - rescue
shemandr at 2:53pm 07.05.25
Looks like the decision was made for you. Those are the easiest decisions! Are you going to remove
Unreliable shore power
SycloneDriver at 2:35pm 07.05.25
As of today the power was on at my boat when I arrived. I forgot to reset at history in my Smart S

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