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Kevin at 12:41pm 04.14.08
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Last Thursday, we had a super wind. Great fun. One thing I found as I was putting the boat up ... my
gary at 1:05pm 04.14.08
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Has anyone used kiwigrip for nonskid refinishing of their deck? How easy was it to apply and how has
Mark7498 at 1:16pm 04.14.08
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hello to all, we have a 240 that has enjoyed 4 winters in the keys and the shallows have taken their
drcooper at 2:29pm 04.14.08
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Leaking overhead, recaulked the ports, but it is still raining. Is there a way to get at the handrai
Brian at 5:28pm 04.14.08
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I have been looking over lots and lots of boats. 90 percent of the time It would be used in protecte
Alan Coad at 4:40pm 04.14.08
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Hi, Perhaps you can help me. I am in the process of completing the purchase of a Crealock 37 in the
Charles at 11:07pm 04.12.08
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I was having a problem with water in my bilge when covering my boat with a cheap cover in the winter
Jack at 10:51pm 04.12.08
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My batteries were new last year, after a season in storage one reads 11.6v and the other 10.8v. i kn
TheGreatEscape at 11:14pm 04.12.08
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Does anyone have a solution for stiff and/or sticking rope clutches. I recently purchased a Hunter 3
wes justice at 1:10am 04.13.08
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I am trying to find replacement screws for the impeller housing for a perkins 4-108 and any ideas w
fredrik wortman at 2:06am 04.13.08
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I can buy a Hunter 30 1989 in very good condition and with many extras. However the mast has been sh
Ed Schenck at 3:07am 04.13.08
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Tomorrow I get the boat out of the barn. But as you can see in the picture it will be awhile before
fox islander at 4:08am 04.13.08
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I decided to change out my coolant yesterday (M25XP). I've had the boat only 4 months and you can ea
daveinnj at 4:59am 04.13.08
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I have been unable to find pictures of E25 running rigging, so I thought I would ask other owners.
Scott A. at 4:59am 04.13.08
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Seem to be taking on water (into cabin) when motoring above 4 knots or when encountering large waves
Jack at 5:04am 04.13.08
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thank you to all...again... as we all know it is hard to see old 'faithful' tools that have lived o
Cruisin30MKIII at 5:43am 04.13.08
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We are the proud new owners of a 1995 Catalina 30 MK III. I am looking to add AC power while underw
Dennis Lindaman at 6:14am 04.13.08
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The cable used ot raise and lower the centerboard on my mac 1993 26 d broke is there and way to fix
Rob at 6:29am 04.13.08
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Any info, pictures on installing shore power to a 26X would be appreciated. I am in the Toronto ON a
FrancoC at 8:11am 04.13.08
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I'm looking for a propeller able to reach 5500 rpm and boat speed close to maximum boat speed. I us

Recent Replies

Universal Diesel Fuel Pump Question
jssailem at 2:26pm 11.28.21
You need a pump to move fuel from a tank placed below the engine to the high pressure pump that boos
Aft Cabin Quarter Panel Door removal
RickC at 2:17pm 11.28.21
I removed that panel on my 309 (#174) so that I could refinish it. Re-installing just required a lit
Universal Diesel Fuel Pump Question
Alan Gomes at 1:45pm 11.28.21
It appears that previous owner swapped out the mechanical lift pump with an electric one and covered
Sikaflex 291 curing confusion.
Tally Ho at 1:23pm 11.28.21
The data sheet for 291 also includes the 1-week wait time for total immersion. https://usa.sika.com
Lewmar old standard lens replacement.
JamesG161 at 1:21pm 11.28.21
Check here and where I got mine... LEWMAR Portlight Parts Archives - HatchMasters Jim... PS: Lewma
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
Bob J. at 1:17pm 11.28.21
but why should I discard 200AH of available and fully funcional energy storage? They are FLA so t
Sikaflex 291 curing confusion.
dlochner at 1:04pm 11.28.21
Are Sikaflex 291 and 292 the same product? It may be that one formulation requires an extended cure
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
dlochner at 1:00pm 11.28.21
The more complicated the system, the more points of failure. The more the system deviates from stand
leaky boat
Crusty Ol Salt at 12:47pm 11.28.21
Choose wisely. Every time I hear or read "Choose wisely" I think of Indiana Jones and the Holy Gr
prop shaft flange bolt size   (2)
Shaw_2112 at 12:46pm 11.28.21
so just a little follow up, the 21/32 socket was an exact fit, what an odd size to use for a bolt?!
Lewmar old standard lens replacement.
Terry Cox at 12:08pm 11.28.21
Hi Ted, ours remain original, however a bit crazed and have been thinking about replacing. Do you me
Touchless Sailing
jon hansen at 12:02pm 11.28.21
the wind is never steady. up down speed, back and forth direction, puffs and lulls, waves near shor
Finish on Chart Table
Terry Cox at 12:02pm 11.28.21
Different model boat here, but ours is sealed with Teak oil. If it were my boat, I would seal it wit
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
luisglezi at 11:56am 11.28.21
Why not just get rid of your FLA house bank? It would make life alot simpler... Good point. That
Connecticut yards..... bottom job
shemandr at 11:53am 11.28.21
When I wanted something done right I would take my boat from the North Fork to Mystic Shipyard.
Touchless Sailing
jon hansen at 11:34am 11.28.21
"sailboats steer with their sails, the rudder is for trim" how i was trained, what i teach. the
leaky boat   (3)
jssailem at 11:26am 11.28.21
The corrosion on the through hull would bother me. ce the valve and through hull. My reasoning come
leaky boat
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:52am 11.28.21
The packing gland looks suspect, the thruhulls are very corroded and most of the hose clamps are rus

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